Pushing proactive bim forward

Our mission is to automate consistency for a better user experience. With a vision to help Revit users reach their full potential, Guardian was created to help bridge the gap between the technology and the people.

Since 2018, we have been dedicated to solving long-standing issues that plague the AEC industry. We believe that by improving performance and efficiency across the entire project team, you’ll have more time to do what you do best: build, design, and engineer.

a complete solution with immediate and measurable roi

Our Revit add-in improves the standard quality of your projects through actionable insights, user education, and project protections. We take a holistic approach to improving the user experience by providing the data and solutions you need to address issues quickly.

With a direct Revit integration, Guardian requires minimal upfront work for company administrators and minimal impact on end-users. Let Guardian be your lifeguard; always around and jumping in to help when needed.

The Guardian Story

Guardian is just an idea, but work has started to turn that idea into a usable technology.
2017
In early 2018, Guardian is released to the AEC market, providing the industry’s first automated standards alignment for Revit.
2018
Keeping with its namesake, Guardian provides BIM and Model Managers the means of protecting Revit models from frequently misused Revit commands and completed work with User Commands and Protected Pins.

Guardian had its first booth at the Autodesk University conference.
2019
To further enhance the automation of a firm’s Revit standards, Guardian introduces Guardian Sync Properties™, which stores and automatically updates Revit standards via the cloud.

User Commands is expanded to nearly 100 commands, allowing BIM and Model Managers to communicate processes and best practices when a Revit command is initiated.
2020
Custom Interactions are introduced, providing BIM and Model Managers significantly more protections and standards automations.
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Workset Manager is released, providing the AEC industry with the first workset standardization tool and workset automations.
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Guardian also introduces Guardian Backstage as a means for customers to see and analyze how their users are utilizing Revit.

Guardian is deployed in over 20 countries.
2021
2022 was about customization and refining how users interact with Guardian. Guardian’s Command Frequency and User Overrides provide BIM and Model Managers the ability to define how frequently and to whom Guardian interacts with.
2022
2023 started with further customizations with Project Configurations and the introduction of Approved Content Sources.

The introduction of Guardian Sync Traffic Control™ brought another AEC first. Sync Traffic Control™ solves the problem associated with large Revit teams trying to Synchronize with Central.
2023
The team grew by 60% and with even more exciting features coming in 2024, we're just getting started.
2024

Guiding Principles

Solve problems that are plaguing the industry’s use of Revit & BIM.

Automate consistency for a better user experience.

Bridge the gap between the technology and the people using it.

Meet the Leadership Team

Parley Burnett
‍Chief Executive Officer

Parley’s diverse experience in design technology and software development has instilled a strong desire for a more proactive approach to BIM management. He works with others to understand and then solve complex problems in simple ways. Parley loves spending time with his family and friends.

CHRIS SHAFER
Director of Operations

Chris has nearly 20 years of experience as an architect and leading large firms in their adoptions of Design Technologies and Revit. In his spare time, Chris enjoys sailing both competitively and with his family, coaching Little League, biking, building things, and woodworking.

JAcob MARTIN
Director of Customer Experience

Jacob brings 5 years of experience in the AEC industry and holds an Associates in Drafting and CAD Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Sociology. Outside of work, he enjoys skateboarding, mountain biking, camping, and relaxing on a river with his wife and two dogs.

JOSH KENNEDY
director of Sales & Revenue Operations

Josh leads the team that helps firms learn more about Guardian and how it would work for their business. His experience started in the Silicon Valley, at Egnyte, and he expanded his knowledge of AEC technology while at UNIFI. Outside the office, you'll find him by the lake fishing, kayaking, or biking.

MATT bOLTIK
‍Product Manager

Matt is a seasoned BIM manager with over a decade of experience in the Architectural and Engineering realms. He is passionate about solving the trickiest Revit issues and creating complex content. When not working on the next big thing with Guardian’s development, he enjoys sharing a laugh and ideas with the team.

MEGAN KENNEDY
marketing Manager

After getting her degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, Megan has worked in marketing ever since. She brings almost 10 years of experience from both in-house and agency roles. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

KENNETH GILLIAM
Data Engineer/QA Specialist

Kenneth brings a decade of SaaS experience and nearly five years of BIM solutions experience to the team. He holds a master's in Data and Business Analytics and is continuing to pursue additional education. Away from work, he likes craft beer, vinyl records, and long walks on the beach (but really just the first two).

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