Carol Hagen

JULY 28, 2011

Architects and engineers spend countless hours in AutoCad then share their drawings with the General Contractor. Most smaller GCs have a license of AutoCad just to open these files and make a few annotations. But not everyone on the construction team is fluent in AutoCad nor has a licensed copy.

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Drawings AutoCAD CAD Construction 120

CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

When it comes to implementing any Autodesk product, most professionals know that the mechanics of installing the software, whether from disc or download, are only the beginning of the implementation process. CAD Employee Hiring 101 – The fundamentals of hiring CAD employees are often overlooked. CAD Shack VIPs.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

APRIL 19, 2011

So you got your new 2012 software, and you are ready to dig in. First things first, you need to register your software by going to Autodesks Registration Site. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

MARCH 25, 2010

As a consulting engineering firm, we do business with many architects using different software in differing versions. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

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

MARCH 16, 2011

Revit MEP offers many advantages compared to two dimensional CAD programs. As firms get savvier with the software, the out of the box families may not provide all the required information for a complete schedule. 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 Schedule Revit AutoCAD 45

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. This software provides automated bar marks, layers, bending schedules and more.”.

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Revit Autodesk AutoCAD Drawings 40

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Architects, Engineers and Contractors have standardized on the PDF as the file type to share, email and collaborate on. But PDF editing software licensing is expensive and often cumbersome. Create PDFs from any CAD or Windows file.” Editing PDFs is a daily occurance in the construction industry.

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Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

….Unless of course you have software to sell. even with AutoCAD included!) The surveyors must have felt a bit uneasy about this grouping, so just for good measure added the following note: “Autodesk products (40%) and Graphisoft (37%) clearly dominate the New Zealand CAD market.

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BIM CAD ArchiCAD AutoCAD 54

Revit OpEd

APRIL 22, 2014

The first response quite often was, "We''ve already got {insert your software here}, no thanks"! Which was then followed by "Oh gosh, you mean it doesn''t do "X" just like {insert your software here}? Such as, "We''ve got all these people who are {insert your software here} experts. Other responses were, "Really?

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AutoCAD Revit Autodesk Software 98

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

A new wing added to Carlson Takeoff software with the emergence of Carlson Takeoff 2012. The estimators can now transform images to CAD linework acclerating the process of making this image data useful. The estimators can now transform images to CAD linework acclerating the process of making this image data useful. analytic.

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Estimating Software Software Visualization 51

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

of Maxwell Systems™ Estimation® This new product includes some new advancements for takeoff and estimating that range from several maintenance enhancements, CAD integration with EastCoast Sheet Metals CAD/CAM product for the Estimation HVAC and Mechanical solutions. Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Software.

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Estimating CAD Software Software 51

CAD Shack

MAY 24, 2007

It's a common language that BIM ready software should be able to interpret. So maybe the general contractor can plug in his estimating software for time and expenses, or the owner can plug BIM data into his facilities management software, or the building engineer can have access to maintenance and infrastructure data in their software.

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AutoCAD Architecture Revit Autodesk 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 20, 2023

” So I ended up dropping out and joining the local apprenticeship because my dad (who’s now retired) was a senior engineer for the largest HVAC contractor in the Bay Area. That opportunity organically progressed from the CAM side to the detailing and CAD software. And since I knew computers, I was able to help out.

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BIM Autodesk ProCore AutoCAD 52

CAD Shack

JULY 10, 2006

I am currently studying the options for a MEP firm that has been using AutoCAD for the last 15 years. Their AutoCAD has been highly customized. CAD has been clicking along here for some time now, but there is an ever-increasing pressure to be able to deliver something more than the competition. They want AutoCAD.

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AutoCAD CAD Drafting Revit 40

CAD Shack

JANUARY 14, 2013

Yeah, Dave presents an option for creating plumbing systems in Revit MEP in a multi-model workflow process without disrupting that process between the architect and the plumbing engineer/designer. Andrew Walther sheds light on how AutoCAD Civil 3D software relates to BIM. BIM and Civil 3D – Fact or Fiction?

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Revit AutoCAD BIM OSHA 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

We are MEP building systems experts offering connected solutions , which are anything ranging from engineering to construction to control system maintenance. I worked as an architect and had a lot of experience with CAD, Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD, and those types of programs.

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Management Industrial Construction Autodesk 52

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 1, 2018

I written many, many words in my blog and upset at one point or other almost every major player (design or construction firm, software developer and HR provider) that there is. Why do you ever settle for AutoCAD? I made enemies and secret admirers. I get open treats and couched support messages. Let me make some guesses, why that is.

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CAD Industrial Management Modeling 60

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 20, 2005

Why should I walk away from a proven product like AutoCAD, when I have so much invested in it? These are very valid questions that many CAD Managers and Owners are asking themselves lately. I can export ABS objects to AutoCAD choosing to flatten them to 2D AutoCAD entities or convert them to be read by an appropriate object enabler.

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AutoCAD CAD Drafting Schedule 40

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The various assessor engineers typically work with flat (2D) PDF or AutoCAD files, and consider individual sheets, marking them up or adding comments. The assessment team (appointed by the client) is expanded from the usual cocktail of specialist-engineers with a new position, that of the Virtual Assessment Model Manager.

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Drawings BIM Modeling Management 48

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. Mr. Thomas A.

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BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

Troy Gates of Costa Mesa is an Application Engineer for L.A. CAD with a new blog called Revit Coaster. J B Zallan of Los Angeles is a Revit, Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD consultant and Autodesk Approved Instructor whos sharing his thoughts at CAD vs BIM. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD.

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Revit CAD Architectural Desktop Los Angeles 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Assistant Vice President – Manager, Engineering Plan Services. Led CAD selection and implementation projects transitioning FM Global from pencil/paper-pen/linen to electronic production. Mr. Thomas A.

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

CAD Shack

MAY 17, 2011

The software accurately models in three dimensions, runs analysis, performs interference checks, and creates construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, lighting and power designs. Knowing What You Don’t Know How does one stay informed on the latest and greatest developments in the CAD world? CAD Camp is rolling out this month.

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CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

APRIL 8, 2006

I think plenty of engineering firms have already adopted or have plans in motion to investigate ABS, when along comes Revit Systems. We engineers are facing what architects faced back in 2002 when Autodesk gave Revit its first big push. All for a software that is apparently NOT the future. What do I do now? Do I put ABS on hold?

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Revit AutoCAD Autodesk Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Calling all architects, engineers, contractors, and owners: This session is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the value of collecting data across enterprise and connected cloud environments. Go to the session > Speaker: Ivana Tudja, BIM and Digital Engineering Lead (Senior BIM Manager), Mace. Billion Business.

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Autodesk Construction BIM Modeling 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 20, 2022

With rapid expansion and the need to improve information flow on their projects, Vrolijk worked with NTI CAD & Company , an Autodesk Construction Cloud partner, to identify the best solution to fit their needs. “To Already, we’re able to detect clashes quicker with our subcontractors during BIM and engineering meetings.

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Regulation CAD BIM Autodesk 52

U.S. Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

(PRWEB) November 22, 2011 — Today AViCAD.com announced the addition of their new Architectural software which will facilitate the architect, engineer or designer with drawing 2D floor plans and roof designs. The Architectural software called Easy-Arch runs as an add-on within AViCAD. About AViCAD.

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CAD AutoCAD Products DOT 40

CAD Shack

APRIL 27, 2006

Some of you may be too young to remember life before cable, but I bet most can remember a time when your choice of CAD technologies was limited to one. Digital Drafting Whether you liked AutoCAD, MicroStation, or whatever. (I The minute you draw it twice in AutoCAD or ABS somebody changes one of two and now, there’s a disconnect.

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AutoCAD Revit Drafting Drawings 40

Civil Engi

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

These free measurement apps are very useful for civil engineers, Architects, Interior designers, real estate brokers, and students. you can easily Export to other graphic software like Autocad, Microstation, and GIS. Top 5 Amazing Free Measurement App in the year 2021. Also, the people who need to take any kind of measurements.

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Mobility Engineering AutoCAD CAD 52

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. Softwares like Aconex or Viewpoint can be used as the CDE. In a few words, BIM Level 1 is focusing on the transition from CAD to 2D and 3D pieces of information. To the contrary, everyone is free to use a distinct CAD model.

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BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Okay, so know let’s look a bit more about why BIM is not fully understood, nor being rapidly accepted across the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operations/Facility Management sector(s). Full training and support must be available as all levels, including access to all requisite tools, software, information, etc.

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BIM Life Cycle Organization Management 74

Revit OpEd

MAY 9, 2012

the architect isnt using Revit, the engineers arent using Revit, we dont really need 3D for this project, this project doesnt have the margin, this project is fast track, this project isnt big enough, this project is too big". As in, "We arent going to use Revit because the engineers are not using it." and so on. Nice insight Steve.

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Revit Autodesk Architecture Modeling 61

CAD Shack

JULY 27, 2006

Well right out of the gate, if you want to implement new software and change processes, you'll have some things to nail down and a lot of issues to deal with. 1) Sell the idea of changing software to management Everybody's boss is different but here are some ideas based on ABS. Here's an example.

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Drawings IDEA Software Software 40

CAD Shack

NOVEMBER 17, 2006

Revit Systems debuted early this year giving MEP engineers a third choice of CAD technology to use; it may have also caused a bit of confusion on what software is really the best for any given firm. No matter what software you are using, they fall into three general categories: digital drafting, object oriented and parametric.

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Revit Drafting Schedule Electrical 40