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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

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AutoCAD: Best overall construction design software. Construction professionals worldwide have used AutoCAD construction design software since the ‘80s for 2D and 3D drafting. AutoCAD comes with a comprehensive toolkit with thousands of objects, styles, etc. to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process.

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Bluebeam Revu Tip: Complementing CAD

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While many Architectural, Engineering and Construction firms use Bluebeam Revu to convert CAD to PDF, there’s an often overlooked capability that is as plain as the nose on your face. “Nowadays, I draw in Bluebeam equal amounts to sketching or CAD.” It’s sketching and creating floorplan illustrations.

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CAD Shack: Revit MEP Alternatives to AutoCAD Procedures

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Revit MEP Alternatives to AutoCAD Procedures. My dad says its the best thing he has ever read concerning Revit MEP alternatives to AutoCAD procedures. 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 Shack: AutoCAD MEP 2010 Update 2 is out

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AutoCAD MEP 2010 Update 2 is out. 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. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CAD Shack: The New Nightmare 20 Years later

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Hill from HNTB given on August 6th 1992 titled " CADD Risk Management: The New Nightmare ". 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. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Shack: Overriding Dimensions in Revit

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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. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group. AutoCAD MEP Webcasts.

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CAD Shack: Happy 7th Birthday to CAD Shack

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Happy 7th Birthday to CAD Shack. 7 years today I got frustrated with an editor that changed an article of mine, and I started the CAD Shack Blog so I could write what ever I wanted, when I wanted. CAD Shack, always keep thinking that way., CAD Shack VIPs. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. AutoCAD MEP Links.

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