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From CAD to BIM: The evolution of construction technology

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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QR Codes for Construction Marketing

Construction Marketing

Here is another example of how QR codes worked for CAD-Sourcing: “Our code incorporates our company’s logo and colors. The code will link to a message from one of our company founders on how companies can use CAD drafting outsourcing for their architectural projects.” Mobile-Barcodes. How Do QR Codes Work?

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Weekly Product Gallery: Software and apps

Contractor Magazine

This week the spotlight is on software and mobile apps: updated BIM libraries in Autodesk Revit; a water heater selection app; an integration hub for contractor management software; a digital catalog app for HVAC products; CAD software for DWV and water distribution piping; and an app to calculate water usage for LEED points.

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Construction Management and Quickbooks

Carol Hagen

They were the first to embrace the API’s available with Intuit and have managed to address everything but BIM and CAD needs for the small to mid-sized construction company. If you have time take a peak of the mobile operations in this video: It’s all there.

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Level Up Design and Coordination Workflows with Accessible Reality Capture 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. New mobile devices now have photogrammetry capabilities, so extracting 3D information from photos is much easier. . Walk the site using mobile technology to view what’s been done and what needs to be done. .

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AR is typically powered by mobile applications, headsets, and other smart devices that superimpose digital objects into the real world. . Some AR devices (like glasses or mobile devices) can scan tags or labels placed in specific areas or objects. What is AR? How is augmented reality used in construction? Enhanced safety. ICT Tracker.

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

CivilJungle

Abaqus is useful for element analysis and CAD engineering. #7. ZW3D CAD/CAM Solution Provider. SolidFace 2D/3D CAD Modeler. TopSolid Manufacturing with CAD, CAM, ERP, PDM. KeyCreator Direct CAD Create, change, analyze mechanical design. Power Supply WebDesigner Power Semiconductor & Mobile Technology.