CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Quantifying BIM in AUGI World. Check out my article in AUGIWorld magazine on Quantifying BIM. 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 BIM AutoCAD Revit 40

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The Hilti Jaibot is a completely cordless overhead drilling solution that can automatically locate and drill holes for overhead MEP anchors based upon a BIM or CAD layout. Jaibot Set Up The Jaibot is shipped to the site in a storage crate that can be lifted by a forklift or a crane for movement around the jobsite. courtesy of Hilti.

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Overhead CAD BIM Safety 94

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

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

While in school, I got to work with a really strong suite of software including products like AutoCAD and Revit among others which boosted my interest. We were doing self-performed steel, so our crews were erecting the steel on site. The job site was tight, and they weren’t sure how to make the crane setup work.

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Construction Autodesk BIM Wisconsin 94

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

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

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. BIM-in-The-Cloud Has New Competition With Newforma. Autodesks Acquisition of Vela Systems Puts Mobile BIM On Fast Track. -- Advertising --. This is a major trend in project delivery: deploying platforms that achieve true BIM-in-the-cloud functionality, including generative capacity, he says.

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BIM Autodesk Modeling Revit 65

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

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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Fabrication AutoCAD Design CAD 49

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2023

Adopting Autodesk Build and BIM Collaborate Pro , Walls AEC team streamlined operations and enhanced team members' collaboration. Accordingly, they developed a Dynamo script designed to transform 2D AutoCAD drawings into fully-fledged Revit models. says Mr Naji.

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Industrial Autodesk Innovation Engineering 98

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 Discussion Group.

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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 Discussion Group.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 49

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

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. Site Meter.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

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 Discussion Group.

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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 Discussion Group.

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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 Discussion Group.

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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 Discussion Group.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 30, 2011

From the site: Project Spark is a technology preview of a simplified 3D building information modeling (BIM) solution. Okay I'll get it over with a Revit Lite, sort of. Project Spark is not intended to support conceptual design, analysis, rendering, advanced collaboration, and API.

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Autodesk Revit AutoCAD Visualization 63

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. Site Meter.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 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 Discussion Group.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 45

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

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 Discussion Group.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 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 Discussion Group.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 45

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 Discussion Group.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 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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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 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 Discussion Group.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 49

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. Site Meter.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

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 Discussion Group.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 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

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Symposium Title: Integrating BIM: Moving the Industry Forward. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 40

CAD Shack

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I checked the IAIs Building Smart web site and found an IFC Map Roadmap. Labels: BIM , IFC. 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

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. BIM Manager.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

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. Site Meter.

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