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5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

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CAD and Revit Details Tap into APA’s nearly 200 free, downloadable CAD details for wood-frame construction. CAD details include wall assemblies, beam connections and FTAO details. Set up a complimentary consultation with an APA Engineered Wood Specialist. Access the FTAO Calculator and webinar here.

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DebunkTheBIM: The clandestine practice of consultants modelling.

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The clandestine practice of consultants modelling for tender documentation. Thanks to CAD, these drawings would number in the hundreds if not thousands for even modest buildings. The contractor would search for discrepancies and excuses for variations, the consultant for proofs that the buildings were properly designed.

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DebunkTheBIM: The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.

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The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files from applicants of building permits. Doggedly sticking to the theory that the only way BIM can be successfully implemented is by going ‘cold-turkey’ on CAD did not help my prospects of lasting in the said position, of the BIM-software-vendor-consultancy, but that is another story.

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CAD Shack: BIMBO

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Some weeks back I was planning on having lunch with a CAD/BIM manager from a competing firm HDR. I spent quite a bit of time at his firm consulting, and we still like to get together to discuss CAD and BIM issues. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer.

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The curse of the Messy CAD database.

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Having a CAD manager does not ensure you are safe, neither is an IT department. No CAD manual, book of procedures or list of policies will protect you. Specifically: how your building data is managed, no matter if drawing, flat-model or 3D model based. You may not see this, take my word for it!

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CAD Shack: Track Revit MEP Versions

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As a consulting engineering firm, we do business with many architects using different software in differing versions. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Thursday, March 25, 2010. Track Revit MEP Versions. Popular Posts.

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CAD Shack: Revit Parameters - AUGIWorld Article

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We have already been asked by one of our consultants to use their MEP content in our Architectural model. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Usefullness: 3 comments: Antony McPhee. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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