BD+C

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Long gone are the days when we had to be experts in drafting by hand; computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3-D modeling tools can generate measured drawings and photorealistic renderings with a keystroke. Today’s architects are living in interesting times. Is this a good thing? Not always.

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Drawings Design CAD Drafting 81

Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 16, 2015

Geotechnical software GEO5 : There are many programmes that solve geotechnical problems. 3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis. 3D Structural Modeling Software – 3D+: It is autoCAD based pareametic modeling and analysis.

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Software Software Engineering AutoCAD 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Viewpoint’s software integrates with BIM to enhance collaboration. Viewpoint software seamlessly integrates with BIM for increased collaboration. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting.

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BIM Life Cycle Viewpoint Modeling 139

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

and Canada (excluding Quebec) and incorporate Autodesk software to create an Instructable for their design. Students can use a starter Autodesk Tinkercad or Autodesk Fusion model provided by Aurelia Institute, a resident team in the Autodesk Technology Centers Outsight Network, or create their own.

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Environment Autodesk Education Engineering 126

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 10, 2010

East Coast CAD Kicks it up a Notch. East Coast CAD has had Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP software for years, but it added MEP Fabrication Version 1.0 See East Coast CAD announcement here. There is a sign up link from the EastCoast CAD/CAM home page. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. Popular Posts.

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CAD AutoCAD Revit Fabrication 40

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In the same way there is some software that helps to plan the models for building purpose or designing in other way such as BIM describes the process of creating and managing digital information about a building or other facility like bridge, highway, tunnel etc. and many more.

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Drawings Modeling Plans Design 40

DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 18, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Wednesday, January 18, 2012. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files from applicants of building permits. Best bang for your bucks.

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CAD BIM Permits Consulting 53

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 13, 2021

Not even 30 years ago when I first started associating with it, even though at the time both the Arch part and the CAD part were positive terms. I came across a software comparison recently. Sure, speed is not everything, but I rather drive a slow car and a fast software then the other way around. Talking Revit.

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ArchiCAD Comparison Revit AutoCAD 118

BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2013

Applied Software, a building information modeling (BIM) services provider as well as a provider of Autodesk 2D and 3D CAD products and services, announced it has earned the new MEP Systems Engineering Specialization designation for value added resellers (VARs) from Autodesk Inc. read more.

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Autodesk Software Software Engineering 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

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. AR, VR, and MR tech can now be integrated with construction software.

Construction 119

Construction Visualization Modeling Mobility 119

BIM & Beam

APRIL 3, 2015

Building Design Suite is a portfolio of interoperable 3D building design software that supports BIM and CAD-based workflows. I would like to share with you an interesting workflow: How you can work with some complex geometry using the Building Design Suite Ultimate package.

Modeling 40

Modeling Design Autodesk CAD 40

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

There are numerous ways to share models with owners, architects and major specialty contractors but what do you do to make it easier for the other subcontractors and suppliers? This will change overtime, especially with the acquisition by Viewpoint Construction Software. Another solution is to share your model using Bluebeam Revu CAD.

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BIM Modeling Construction Viewpoint 163

CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2012

When it comes to implementing any Autodesk product, most professionals know that the mechanics of installing the software, whether from disc or download, are only the beginning of the implementation process. CAD Employee Hiring 101 – The fundamentals of hiring CAD employees are often overlooked. CAD Shack VIPs.

CAD 40

CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

The common threads tying together RKD’s work across all these project areas are the design process it undertakes and the software it uses to support it. Almost every new project that RKD undertakes today is carried out using the 3D design modelling solution Revit and Autodesk’s Construction Cloud’s BIM 360 platform.

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Autodesk BIM Design Innovation 52

BIM & Beam

MAY 20, 2014

This track focuses on topics that are important to structural engineers and designers as well as BIM and CAD managers who want to learn more about Autodesk software for Building Information Modeling (BIM). This audience highly values classes with live product demonstrations that focus on advanced modeling and design.

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Las Vegas Structural Engineering BIM Fabrication 87

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

This newest software can be used to make integrated structural analysis, design and drafting of building systems. Formation of models becomes so simple. CAD drawings are directly transformed into ETABS models or applied as templates onto which ETABS objects are overlaid.

Design 40

Design Drawings Modeling CAD 40

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 3, 2011

You need to run a tight and skinny model. The overall success of any BIM endeavour will depend majorly on how well the digital model and is management is managed. In the earlier days of CAD, file size meant everything and ‘purge’ was the mantra.

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Modeling BIM CAD Management 48

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 25, 2016

This is a useful construction video that shows how to use Orion V18 software to create the design of a basic structure. Orion is a construction program as well as structural engineering software from CSC (currently acquired by Tekla) that can be used for developing efficient structural design.

Design 40

Design Structural Engineering Software Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. This software is ideal for generating floor plans, cost estimates, landscape designs, and masterful 3D illustrations. This software empowers architect to simply choose a general building shape, put up building dimensions, and set up your floors and foundations.

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Estimating Software Software Architecture 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2017

Despite the fact that the use of the BIM [1] methodology in Facilities Management is becoming ever more important for all organizations for both economic and environmental reasons, BIM software adoption for facilities operation and maintenance (O&M) remains poor.

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BIM Life Cycle Visualization Environment 100

DebunkTheBIM

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I observed a phenomena: over the years the number of users of 3D (model) based software in AEC has raised dramatically while their average skill level dropped tragically. Clients generally became less aware of the real-realities of the industry. Expectations and budgets got scarily out of synch. And project managers turned up too.

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Software Software AutoCAD Industrial 48

Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2009

I’ve been asked by one of my industry software provider friends to write a piece on the current state of Building Information Modeling (BIM), as it relates to estimating in the here and now. The topic has become increasingly relevant as the software driving the standard is evolving quickly. (Or No matter.) Why Design-Build?

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Estimating BIM Modeling Software 100

BIM & Beam

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Improved rebar modeling : When reinforcing concrete elements, you can now place rebar in any 2D view. Snap to model lines for structural elements : To expedite and improve the modeling workflows, the following snapping enhancements are available for structural elements. You can snap to an imported and non-exploded CAD drawing.

Structural Engineering 63

Structural Engineering Autodesk Revit Engineering 63

DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

It included CAD too, so I assumed the start-time was that of the emergence of CAD and related to ‘real (actual) time’. There is no AEC project info management without ‘modelling’ there never had been.

BIM 63

BIM CAD Modeling Risk 63

CAD Shack

MARCH 16, 2011

Revit MEP offers many advantages compared to two dimensional CAD programs. Knowing exactly what you have in a model at all times and knowing that number is correct, brings a level of confidence that enhances the design. Instance parameters can be different for every instance placed in the model. CAD Shack VIPs.

CAD 45

CAD Schedule Revit AutoCAD 45

Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Journal of Building Information Modeling. Read what some of the industry experts have to say about BIM in the relatively new Journal of Building Information Modeling. National CAD Standards. CAD Digest. Knowing CAD. CAD Block Exchange. CAD Beyond. CAD Beyond. CAD vs BIM. David Duarte.

Revit 40

Revit Modeling CAD nemetschek AllPlan 40

DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 19, 2019

Or even if such programs exist and students are let loose to model, render and animate to their heart content, once they enter the industry, they get quickly shown the ‘real’ ropes. A good modeller will have plenty of opportunities to model, but rule number one is, that the ‘drawings’ are priority, what consultancies get paid for.

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BIM Drawings Modeling Industrial 68

DebunkTheBIM

MAY 11, 2011

In fact, not just behind doors but often in sealed (CAD) boxes, the information accessible to selected few – and sometimes not the most desirable ones (even in design teams). The physical space where the viewing happen may be attractive but the tools that the viewers/reviewers are awarded tend to be poor.

Modeling 48

Modeling CAD Documentation Housing 48

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 13, 2015

Engineering firm Melia Smith & Jones uses SOFiSTiK software for 3D rebar modelling in Autodesk Revit. Most engineers still produce classic 2D reinforcement drawings using programs such as AutoCAD ® combined with CADS RC. This software provides automated bar marks, layers, bending schedules and more.”.

Revit 40

Revit Autodesk AutoCAD Drawings 40

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions. QTO can be organized to perform any size estimate and for checking a BIM model for precision.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Quantity take off procedure can be enhanced with BIM as estimate of the quantities are derived from BIM models and the model contains the information on all the objects in the building in addition to their dimensions. QTO can be organized to perform any size estimate and for checking a BIM model for precision.

Visualization 40

Visualization Estimating BIM Software 40

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’. A reasonable ‘stick’ from the software supplier for the naughty users? Nor is it terribly new.

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Autodesk BIM Industrial Aconex 48

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

3D Modelling. 3D Modelling. Cybercity3D the software developed for that purpose is geospatial modeling in the production of smart 3D building models that specializes. 3D Modelling. Predictive Software. Computer-Aided Design (CAD). New Technology Civil Engineering. Self-Healing Concrete.

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Engineering Concrete Roads Modeling 52

DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

….Unless of course you have software to sell. It provides a credible picture of present day attitudes and progress made towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) in New Zealand.” They must be extremely advanced over there in NZ these days if they can establish likely future engagement with BIM from the current tools used.

BIM 54

BIM CAD ArchiCAD AutoCAD 54

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Investing in design software capabilities is critical, but it's also about developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that allow teams to leverage BIM to its full potential. MSUITE MSUITE is a cloud-based suite of management software to connect BIM, Fab, and field construction teams.

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Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 15, 2010

EastCoast CAD/CAM announced on November 30th that they are now supporting a workflow from AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP models to their fabrication software.

Fabrication 49

Fabrication AutoCAD Design CAD 49

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Without an industry standard, users have been unable to cross reference data between organizations, agencies, industry, disciplines, and software solutions, creating inaccuracies and inefficiencies that have a major impact on effective maintenance, operations, and management of assets and facilities. Results to Date. BIG DATA = BIM.

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Life Cycle BIM CAD United States 45