As the Utilities sector faces mounting pressure to modernize aging infrastructure and strengthen data and process governance, IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, will showcase the solutions and expertise that have made it a trusted advisor to leading utility organizations at the 2026 Substation Design Solution Industry Consortium Conference (SDSIC). As a Peak sponsor, IMAGINiT experts will deliver five conference sessions and host conversations with utility leaders at the company’s tabletop exhibit, April 13–16 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

“As utilities modernize their infrastructure and operations, success depends on experienced partners who understand the realities of the industry,” said Bill Zavadil, president and chief operating officer of Rand Worldwide. “Our continued investment in utility-specific expertise, along with long-term partnerships such as our collaboration with Spatial Business Systems (SBS) to develop and deliver training for SBS products, ensures our utility and energy customers benefit from a team with deep sector expertise.”

Substation Design and Data Modernization Insights

Through its partnership with SBS, IMAGINiT delivers implementation services, configuration support and training across SBS and Autodesk solutions, helping Utilities accelerate adoption and maximize long-term value from their substation modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

Drawing from their experience, IMAGINiT’s experts will share practical insights and proven strategies across design, data management and organizational transformation. Sessions include:

• Best Practices to Create, Convert and Manage Your SDS Physical Standards Library: Gabriel Watson, solutions consultant, will outline proven workflows for building and maintaining intelligent 3D Substation Design Suite (SDS) libraries, including digitizing 2D geometry, adding metadata and establishing governance frameworks to support successful SDS tool adoption.
• Breaking the Echo Chamber: Strategies to Sidestep Groupthink in Pursuit of True Innovation: Scott Wolslager, director of utilities, will examine how groupthink limits performance within technical organizations and offers practical frameworks to encourage diverse perspectives, stronger decision-making and measurable innovation gains.
• Comparing Revit, Advance Steel and Inventor for Substation Structural Steel: Michael Paul, solutions consultant, will share a practical comparison that gives attendees a clearer understanding of each platform’s strengths and limitations, helping them select the right tool based on project requirements, team expertise, and their digital design ecosystem.
• It’s Not Just About the CAD Files — There’s a Lot More Involved: Anthony Dull, solutions consultant, explores how comprehensive document control—extending beyond CAD to include critical engineering, operational, and compliance records—leverages Autodesk Vault to deliver centralized management, automated revision tracking, and secure workflows.
• Revolutionizing Data Management in Brownfield Electric Substation Projects: Dominic Cheff, project manager, will outline a modern data management strategy built around Autodesk Vault, Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM 360 to eliminate silos, strengthen governance and enable secure, real-time collaboration in complex brownfield environments.

Conference attendees are encouraged to connect with IMAGINiT’s utility industry specialists onsite to discuss substation modernization strategies and technology enablement initiatives.

To register for SDSIC 2026, visit https://reg26.sdsconsortium.com.

To learn more about IMAGINiT’s solutions for utilities and energy providers, call 1-800-356-9050 or visit http://www.imaginit.com.

About IMAGINiT Technologies

IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, advances the way architects and engineers design, develop, and manage projects. Customers of this leading professional services and technology company include organizations in the AEC, construction, manufacturing, and utility sectors. Organizations of all sizes work with IMAGINiT Technologies to gain competitive advantages through expert technology consulting, implementation, training, and support services. As one of the world’s largest integrators of Autodesk 3D design and engineering software, the team leverages unrivaled industry experience to design systems that accelerate innovation while improving project quality and profitability.

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