Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Editing PDFs is a daily occurance in the construction industry. What the AEC Industry has yearned for is One-Button creation of PDFs from within industry standard product like AutoCad, Revit and SolidWorks, and integration to their Sharepoint or ProjectWise servers. Create PDFs from any CAD or Windows file.”

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Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Construction Equipment

MAY 4, 2016

Skycatch, based in San Fransico, produces software that allows data from aerial drones to collaborate with the contractor's CAD and BIM programs. Instead of workers in neon orange vests and hard hats, you may see drones buzzing overhead, robotic bulldozers and 3D printers churning out new structures.

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CAD Overhead Industrial Construction 48

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 20, 2011

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. You may not see this, take my word for it! Many managers ( designers, supervisors) tell me: “as long as the drawings look OK, I don’t care how they’re done”.

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CAD Drawings Modeling Management 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Judd Fuoto , Construction Technologies Manager at Southland Industries , sat down with us to discuss his role there, what it takes to lay a strong foundation for getting innovative technology off the ground, and how to work together effectively in the process. Tell me a little bit about Southland Industries and what you specialize in.

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Management Industrial Construction Autodesk 52

Carol Hagen

APRIL 15, 2014

Many Bluebeamers only have the CAD or Standard versions and these Revu clients don’t know what they’re missing. request a quote today to upgrade multiple licenses from CAD or Standard to Extreme. Bluebeam Revu Construction Industry - Software Bluebeam Bluebeam Revu Tips Extreme OCR'

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 13, 2011

I managed to create an impression of fighting a war with all CAD/BIM related software developers/suppliers. I wrote about this before, somehow everyone missed it: My problem with software suppliers in CAD/BIM field is largely with what they do not DO, given the responsibility they have found themselves burdened with.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?

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Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

Wicked Education: Teaching IPD, BIM, and Lean Business Processes – James Salmon continues his Wicked Series for the BUILT industry with issues related to implementing an effective IPD, BIM, and lean process education program. CAD Employee Hiring 101 – The fundamentals of hiring CAD employees are often overlooked.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Bluebeam Revu CAD Construction Industry - Software Autocad Bluebeam Revu Tips Bluebeam Tips PDF Conversion' For other file types, converting to searchable text can often be accomplished by using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) which is available in Bluebeam Extreme. Stay tuned as Bluebeam releases Revu 12 in late February 2014.

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CAD Shack

OCTOBER 20, 2011

On March 7, the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE) Nebraska Chapters are sponsoring first one day Expo and Technical Conference for professionals involved in the building industry. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies.

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Do

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

I really truly beleive that moving to a non object based Computer Tool like 2D CAD was one of the worst things our industry ever did. With 2D CAD we got the notion of "oh its easy to change". I simply cannot beleive how painful it is to manipulate "stuff" in 2D CAD versus an object modeler like Revit.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

I hope that young people will realize the limitless opportunities waiting for them in the construction industry. One $10,000 grand prize in each of the two following categories will be given away: “Best use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) or BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools” and “Best physical prototype.”

Environment 126

Environment Autodesk Education Engineering 126

CAD Shack

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

If you take the time to look at the fee structure, I think you’ll find membership in Nibs or the building SMART alliance is very reasonable with most in our industry able to join for a $75 or $150 annual membership. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Popular Posts.

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CAD Shack

MARCH 29, 2011

This is your opportunity to distinguish yourself and share your expertise as an industry. • Techniques and processes that help BIM and CAD Managers improve efficiency. • Techniques and processes that help BIM and CAD Managers improve efficiency. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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CAD Shack

MAY 19, 2010

In this session, Kiewit Construction and RDG Planning & Design, both leaders in the AEC industry due to their development of BIM and Revit, will be speaking on lessons theyve learned in using IPD practices with their firms. Learn firsthand from an industry leader some of the best practices in this innovative process. Popular Posts.

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CAD Autodesk AutoCAD Revit 40

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Abaqus is useful for element analysis and CAD engineering. #7. ZW3D CAD/CAM Solution Provider. SolidFace 2D/3D CAD Modeler. TopSolid Manufacturing with CAD, CAM, ERP, PDM. KeyCreator Direct CAD Create, change, analyze mechanical design. DraftSight CAD Software Create.dwg files. Primavera P6. Autodesk Maya.

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Software Software Engineering CAD 52

Construction Junkie

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hilti , known for its wide selection of power tools and fastening applications for the commercial construction industry, recently took a step outside the box when they announced the release of an exoskeleton to help relieve the bodily toll overhead work takes on workers. courtesy of Hilti.

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Overhead CAD BIM Safety 94

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 19, 2018

11 a partnership with the virtual reality platform vendor Unity Technologies to leverage a new cloud service, Tridify Convert, that lets developers rapidly import BIM and 3D CAD files into Unity with its Industry Foundation Class-formatted BIM data intact.

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BIM CAD Foundation Software 47

Carol Hagen

OCTOBER 18, 2012

What if all construction industry thought leaders were on LinkedIn? While many are business leaders, news writers and public figures, few are focused on the construction industry. Suggest Topics for Thought Leaders in the Construction Industry. Here’s how: Follow construction leaders you find on LinkedIn. Estimating.

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Construction AGC CAD Industrial 154

Carol Hagen

AUGUST 28, 2014

In our previous post, Complementing CAD , the architect had dotted lines to display the path of travel. Bluebeam Revu Construction Industry - Software Bluebeam Revu Tips Bluebeam Revu Tricks construction PDF Line styles markups' So what if you need something more elaborate? What unique line styles have you created?

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DOT CAD Travel Software 120

DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 17, 2017

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’. And, one of those would be to treat the industry with a bit more honesty.

Autodesk 48

Autodesk BIM Industrial Aconex 48

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 29, 2015

To check whether you have Standard, CAD or Extreme in Revu, click on Help | About. Bluebeam Revu Construction Industry - Software Bluebeam Shortcuts Bluebeam Tips Snap Status Bar' You’ll wish you did if you deal with larger plan sets with 100+ pages.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As a sector brimming with talent and innovation, the construction sector gives professionals numerous opportunities to build meaningful careers. That said, it can also be a stressful industry to work in and some construction professionals may struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prioritize their mental health.

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BIM Construction IDEA Management 119

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s not uncommon in the construction industry for teams to work with subcontractors or materials suppliers from different countries. Imagine you are a USA based General Contractor who purchased material steel from Canada for $55K CAD due to steel shortages in the US. Real World Impact of This Feature .

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Autodesk Management Change Orders Forecasting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

Augmented reality (AR) has proven its value across multiple industries and has demonstrated that it can be leveraged beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. AR has also been making waves in the construction industry. VisualLive offers a range of applications that “bring the power of CAD/BIM out onto the jobsite.”

Construction 119

Construction Visualization Modeling Mobility 119

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

(NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits. Construction Master Class provides online tutorials from industry leaders that are free to everyone.

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Autodesk Resource Office Construction 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Industry data shows that 70% of contractors think advanced technologies can boost productivity; plus, many construction professionals believe that tech can improve scheduling (78%) and enhance safety (75%). How did you get into the construction industry? Digital transformation is no longer optional in today’s construction landscape.

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Las Vegas North Carolina BIM Industrial 52

Construction Junkie

JUNE 30, 2020

For those that might not know, Bluebeam is a construction industry favorite for reviewing construction documents and performing PDF markup. If you’re a user of Bluebeam and you want to learn how you can up your game, In the Blue is certainly worth a listen.

CAD 52

CAD Construction News Documentation 52

Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

Even with the Microsoft Office 2010 release that gives you the ability to convert documents to PDF built-in, it’s lacking when it comes to collaboration for the AEC Industry. Realize this is just one secret to Bluebeam Revu and is built-in to every version Standard, CAD and eXtreme.

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Estimating AutoCAD Revit Drawings 134

DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Not everyone in the industry shared this enthusiasm for the emerging digital technology. True, there has been some progress made into bringing technology into the design processes as well and numerous shining examples exist of digital design processes and outputs ‘happening’ within the industry. I tend to strongly disagree.

Industrial 48

Industrial Documentation Architecture IDEA 48

Carol Hagen

JUNE 5, 2013

DWFs and large format, Microsoft office and CAD files all can be published to PDF for distribution. Bluebeam Revu Construction Industry - Software Architectural Software Bluebeam Q Engineering Software PDF Conversion PDF Publishing' These articles might be of interest to you: Construction Team Meetings.

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Architecture Engineering Documentation Software 135

Carol Hagen

JULY 10, 2014

If you create a separate PDF for each layer using Bluebeam’s CAD Plug-in, and name each separate PDF the layer name, then in Bluebeam you can create a layered PDF using. Bluebeam Revu Construction Industry - Software Bluebeam Revu Tips DWG Layers Layered PDF' While presently on Revu 12.1

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AutoCAD CAD Software Software 111

Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

THE WINNER: Bridging the Gap Previous nominations: first time nominated Listen to it here: [link] With a mission to empower those in the construction industry to better embrace technology, the Bridging the Gap Podcast hosts audio and video interviews with many interesting construction innovators.

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Construction Lien Zoning Industrial 121

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

So what about the construction industry? Here is another example of how QR codes worked for CAD-Sourcing: “Our code incorporates our company’s logo and colors. The code will link to a message from one of our company founders on how companies can use CAD drafting outsourcing for their architectural projects.”

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Mobility CAD Construction Drafting 259

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 12, 2012

I believe that hands-on manipulating of project information by all project participants is the key to achieving any meaningful improvement of the AEC industry operating within the post-gambling-era. To lose a face and save an industry. In my workplace, on my jobs, in my industry. To lose a face and save an industry.

Industrial 48

Industrial BIM CAD Overhead 48

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Whether you are a residential or commercial general contractor, Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software serving the construction industry in the United States. The challenge is achieving an integrated solution with estimating, scheduling and project management capabilities while addressing detailed job costing.

CoreCon 141

CoreCon Management Software Software 141

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 20, 2022

6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry. Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption. What’s Standing in the Way of BIM Modernizing the Housing Industry? Lack of Industry Standards.

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BIM Housing Industrial CAD 105