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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

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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Revit OpEd: Importing AutoCAD File Fails

Revit OpEd

Importing AutoCAD File Fails. When you try to import AutoCAD data you might have seen this series of messages before? Its especially confusing if you just were looking at the file in AutoCAD and know there are elements there. In my case it was a AutoCAD 2013 file that I was attempting to open in Revit Architecture 2012.

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CAD Shack: Revit MEP Alternatives to AutoCAD Procedures

CAD Shack

Revit MEP Alternatives to AutoCAD Procedures. I just got an article published on Autodesk Universitys Tech Talk site. My dad says its the best thing he has ever read concerning Revit MEP alternatives to AutoCAD procedures. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. AutoCAD MEP Links. BIM Manager.

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CAD Shack: AutoCAD MEP 2010 Update 2 is out

CAD Shack

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. AutoCAD vs. ABS vs. Revit Systems. Site Meter. AutoCAD MEP Links. AutoCAD MEP Updates and Service Packs. AutoCAD MEP Discussion Group.

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CAD Shack: New Blog Site - Family Jewels

CAD Shack

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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Transforming the AEC Industry with Technology: The Walls AEC Story

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Transformative Journey with Technology When established in 2019, Walls AEC took the strategic decision of choosing Lebanon as their operational base to manage their projects in Kuwait, which was the cornerstone of their business plan. This traditional approach significantly heightened the risk of information loss or communication breakdowns.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Jay Mathes, Virtual Construction Civil Lead, Miron Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I worked as a traveling project manager and superintendent in the past, so I’ve seen what real-world issues can do when it comes to stopping production. 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.