Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 15, 2010

EastCoast CAD/CAM announced on November 30th that they are now supporting a workflow from AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP models to their fabrication software. I either completely missed them at AU or they weren't there.

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CAD Shack

MAY 11, 2010

New Blog Site - Family Jewels. A friend came across this site and it looks pretty darn nice. Family Jewels Blog Site. William Spier Placed a mission statement on the site that I have copied below. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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CAD Site AutoCAD Revit 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 14, 2021

How to Automate Repetitive Tasks on BIM 360 to Improve Cloud Collaboration . From BIM to Fabrication with Forge . Using Forge to Build Connected and Customized Workflows in BIM 360 . . How to Automate Repetitive Tasks on BIM 360 to Improve Cloud Collaboration . Dig Deeper into Data with Forge and Digital Twins .

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Autodesk BIM Construction Software 52

CAD Shack

JULY 11, 2012

Labels: BIM , Neat-O , Rant , Resources , Revit. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. BIM Manager.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 69

CAD Shack

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

National BIM Standard Needs Help. The building SMART alliance is asking for help from its members to form what I hope will be the meat of the National BIM Standard. Labels: BIM , Rant , Resources. I seriously don't mean to dig here because I believe in BIM standards, but it would be cool if we could just get it done.

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CAD BIM AutoCAD Revit 40

CAD Shack

MAY 24, 2007

If this BIM thing is ever going to take off, we will need to be able to share all the great BIM data we have made or collected with others. It's a common language that BIM ready software should be able to interpret. to find out more about IFCs check out the International Alliance for Interoperability 's web site.

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AutoCAD Architecture Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 25, 2011

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 77

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Melinda Heavrin, AutoCAD Architecture expert, thoroughly discusses "Material Matters". In "Stuck in Neutral, Christopher Fugitt offers his view on AutoCAD Civil 3D and what is needed to make that product all it could be. Getting to the Next Level - creating a BIM environment goes far beyond implementing Revit and calling it done.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Industrial 45

CAD Shack

MAY 3, 2012

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 49

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. Civil Engineering Schools. BIM-in-The-Cloud Has New Competition With Newforma. Autodesks Acquisition of Vela Systems Puts Mobile BIM On Fast Track. -- Advertising --. Accessing BIM models on projects by construction teams "can be a challenge for mere mortals to master," Batcheler says.

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BIM Autodesk Modeling Revit 55

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 45

CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

APRIL 19, 2011

First things first, you need to register your software by going to Autodesks Registration Site. If you have trouble with that site, you can fill out a Licensing Registration and Activation form. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

AUGUST 17, 2012

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Omaha 40

CAD Shack

AUGUST 9, 2012

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

There are times when AutoCAD files are required to be added to Revit project files. There two ways to incorporate AutoCAD DWG files into Revit. Inserted DWG files remain static and don’t change in Revit when they are updated in AutoCAD. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 40

CAD Shack

JANUARY 20, 2012

AutoCAD System Variable Superstars. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

MARCH 19, 2012

In an AutoCAD environment when you need to have a custom sheet size, you can leverage the PC3 file to create what you need. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

MARCH 26, 2012

That apparently is "normal" I've had many engineers worry that Revit didn't do this. So in this case Revit is attempting to be consistent with the engineers that prefer this. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 13, 2015

Engineering firm Melia Smith & Jones uses SOFiSTiK software for 3D rebar modelling in Autodesk Revit. Most engineers still produce classic 2D reinforcement drawings using programs such as AutoCAD ® combined with CADS RC. Autodesk Revit is an important component for generating engineering drawings and details.

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Revit Autodesk AutoCAD Drawings 40

CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

BIM & Beam

APRIL 14, 2016

Built on the familiar AutoCAD platform, Advance Steel helps provide engineering and detailing professionals the tools needed to model the details necessary for their structures. This helps you add, for example, an extra 5% to your bolt quantity to be shipped at site. Out of the box drawings.

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Fabrication Autodesk AutoCAD Drawings 40

CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 45

CAD Shack

MAY 12, 2011

If you are not checking out AutoDesk Labs site from time to time, you are missing out on some very interesting developments. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems.

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CAD Autodesk Revit AutoCAD 40

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 10, 2010

East Coast CAD has had Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP software for years, but it added MEP Fabrication Version 1.0 for AutoCAD Revit MEP 2011 on November 30th. Labels: BIM , Neat-O , Resources , Revit MEP. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Fabrication 40

CAD Shack

JUNE 7, 2011

As the Founder and President of the BIM Board of Omaha (commonly known as BIMbo), Imagine my surprise this morning when reading Zach Krons blog Buildz and seeing the image below. I shouldnt blame anyone but myself for naming a progressive group of BIM enthusiasts looking to push the envelope such a clever and humorous name. Site Meter.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit BIM 40

CAD Shack

AUGUST 15, 2011

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 49

CAD Shack

APRIL 2, 2012

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

AUGUST 24, 2011

offers some practical tips for collaborating on AutoCAD projects. demonstrates how AutoCAD Map handles the critical process of file import and export in “Speaking the Same Language.” I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

OCTOBER 20, 2011

On March 7, the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) Nebraska Chapters are sponsoring first one day Expo and Technical Conference for professionals involved in the building industry. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. Site Meter.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Beth Powell lays out part three in her series on how to implement AutoCAD MEP. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Modeling AutoCAD Revit 45

CAD Shack

JUNE 20, 2012

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. BIM Board of Omaha. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Nebraska 40

CAD Shack

JANUARY 28, 2010

We have been moving along getting people switched over to Revit MEP, but I would say there are still quite a few AutoCAD and AutoCAD MEP hold outs. As an extra motivator to switch to Revit, I am introducing the ribbon into our AutoCAD products. Todd Behning CAD/BIM Manager. IFC-BIM Exchange Forum. Site Meter.

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