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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

to help architects and project managers speed up the drawing process. Vectorworks is great for designers who need to create data-rich models and construction managers who need to view all of their models and drawings in one place. SketchUp: Best simple construction design software. The answer will always be SketchUp.

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DebunkTheBIM: Whatever floats your boat? Google Sketchup is no.

DebunkTheBIM

I am a manager of construction information, tools and people. Whatever floats your boat… Google Sketchup is no more. 2 comments: Anonymous July 24, 2012 12:12 AM SketchUp are advertising six new Software Engineer and Sales positions today. ’ Whatever floats your boat… Google Sketchup is no m.

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The True Value of 3D Modeling for Home Builders

Pro Builder

Brock discovered SketchUp , a user-friendly 3D modeling tool offered by Trimble , and in 2011 modeled his first home in 3D. “I The robotic total station allows Brock to map a detailed topography and pull the data directly into SketchUp as components. Chris Dizon is a customer success manager at Trimble, SketchUp. .

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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software

CivilJungle

SketchUp, hitherto Google Sketchup, is a 3D modeling program for a good range of drawing applications like architectural, interior design, architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and computer game design. #1c. Primavera is an enterprise project portfolio management software. Primavera P6. Autodesk 3ds Max.

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A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators

BD+C

It’s a massive undertaking that has required careful planning and intense communication to manage ground and underwater activities in a timely, effective way with a vast array of data that includes laser scans, 3D models, survey positions and much more. Then we just use WhatsApp to facilitate a SketchUp-enabled group chat,” added Prendergast.

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Trimble’s SiteVision Turns Your Phone Into an Augmented Reality BIM Coordination Machine

Construction Junkie

The system works with a few different 3D modeling software, including SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Revit. In addition to the ability to overlay BIM models onto the jobsite, users can also log clashes and omissions, take quick distance measurements, take georeferenced pictures, assign tasks, and measure grade and cut/fill.

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Trimble introduced Trimble Connect to simplify the design, construction and building operation processes

Construction Cost Estimating

Trimble Connect provides support for the platform-neutral IFC file format for OpenBIM, a wide-ranging approach to the collaborative design, construction and management of buildings on the basis of open standards and workflows. 3D constructible Building Construction construction management News trimble building'