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Bluebeam Revu Tip: Complementing CAD

Carol Hagen

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

DebunkTheBIM

I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files from applicants of building permits. So, I’ve been reading with some interest the specification that CAD files provided as part of future building permits and as-built drawings will need to comply with.

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CAD Shack: AEI-Ashrae Expo - Call for Speakers

CAD Shack

I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. I am the BIM Manager for Alvine Engineering, a college instructor and the Revit MEP Content Manager for AUGIWorld Magazine. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog.

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AEC Architects/Engineers: What IS your MRT?

DebunkTheBIM

I wonder if the same person gets to change his travel arrangements on line these days or would stroll down to a travel agent who hand-fills out a form and posts it to the airline company to request an amended date for the traveller? In the current AEC markets there is no place for sluggish, lethargic players.

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Steel detailers: BIM pioneers?

DebunkTheBIM

From all participants working in construction, steel manufacturers have managed to mimic manufacturing processes to highest degree. On one hand, I am delighted this is happening – and about time it is! On the other hand, am concerned.

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Pricing to Maximize Profits

PSMJ Resources

Maybe you contracted for some training on your building information management system. That trainer likely charges for travel as well, and maybe ancillaries like a print manual. Your outside counsel? Architects and engineers are willing to pay good money for professional services.

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

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. buildingSMART alliance Conference.

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