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5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

BD+C

CAD and Revit Details Tap into APA’s nearly 200 free, downloadable CAD details for wood-frame construction. CAD details include wall assemblies, beam connections and FTAO details. The tool, which is backed by stringent testing, is easy to use and has an accompanying webinar for training. Download construction drawings here.

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Betting on a CAD horse in the nineteen-nineties. (1995)

DebunkTheBIM

Choosing a CAD software-package in the nineties was a lot of fun. The purchase came with numerous uncalled-for labels – if you went for AutoCAD you preferred America over Europe, black (screen) over white and PC’s above Macs. One did not just purchase a tool but took a stand. In the ‘space’ I worked in, it was largely a two horse race.

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CAD Shack: Central States Revit Workshop 2012 - Registration is.

CAD Shack

America where Nebraska and Iowa meet. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Central States Revit Workshop 2012 - Registration is Open. 22 nd 2012. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Popular Posts.

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CAD Shack: National BIM Standard Needs Help

CAD Shack

If anyone has ever referenced or used the National CAD Standard, created/consumed an IFC file, or participated in any project making use of the Consensus Docs forms, you’ve benefited from the work of these groups. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Popular Posts.

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Autodesk Expands Learning Resources to Boost Digital Skills of Construction Teams in the Office, Trailer and Field

Autodesk Construction Cloud

According to the latest annual survey by Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk, 89 percent of construction firms in America are having a difficult time filling hourly craft positions and 86 percent are struggling to fill salaried positions. The construction labor shortage and digital skills gap are global challenges.

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Ficosa Opens Advanced Manufacturing Plant In Tennessee

Business Facilities

A ribbon cutting ceremony is held at the new Ficosa North America plant in Cookeville, TN. ” The Cookeville’s facility also strengthens the company’s business alliance with Panasonic – which started in 2015 – in North America (United States and Mexico). Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Tennessee.

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Revit Beginners: When is a Family Parametric?

Revit Beginners

National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. Ecobuild America (may). I was introduced to Revit 4.5 in 2002 and am currently a member of AUGI. View my complete profile. Laiserin Letter Debate. National BIM Standards. Autodesk Seek.

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