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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AR can also be used to showcase 3D models and even provide tours, giving clients a solid idea of what a building would look like before it’s built. These labels can then bring up text or even 3D models to communicate safety or hazard information. Akular brings 3D models into the user’s physical environment.

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BIM 360: One small step forward for Autodesk = Two huge steps backwards for the global AEC industry

DebunkTheBIM

Last week I went to an Autodesk Event. Just because I do not enjoy modeling with Revit, I can keep an eye on what is happening in the industry, especially while the authors of my tool of choice are merrily basking in their achievements having ‘invented’ the ‘Year of the stair’. There is nothing wrong with the concept.

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Isn’t someone missing here? (What is my problem with Autodesk?)

DebunkTheBIM

I get regular updates through my FB page on how the big event of The Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM) planned for the 13 th of December is shaping up. Still, the updates on successful sponsorships keep coming, so it looks like it will be quite an event. But, they did no good for the industry.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Don Juan De Guzman, BIM Director at Silicon Valley Mechanical 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As Building Information Modeling Director at Silicon Valley Mechanical , Don looks after all things BIM at the company. That opportunity organically progressed from the CAM side to the detailing and CAD software. That led me to understand the shop CAM system because the plasma machines were relatively new back then.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org). Monday and Tuesday: Board, Council and Committee Meetings.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org). Monday and Tuesday: Board, Council and Committee Meetings.

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Revit Beginners: AU summary

Revit Beginners

The Building Information Modelling/Management concept (its past, present, and likely future). And unique modelling, documenting, and implimenting methods utilized by others in the Revit community. And unique modelling, documenting, and implimenting methods utilized by others in the Revit community. National CAD Standards.

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