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

Construction Cost Estimating

Trimble Connect contains synchronized information for each one across the DBO continuum, making the process easy for integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D and 2D models through the Web, making the coordination better amongst isolated offices and teams, and minimizing costs for software and training.

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Connecting Buildings to the Internet

Carol Hagen

Here are a few insightful ways Pachube can be used per their website: … an architect , you might use site-specific realtime sensor data to modulate (or generate) a Sketchup model, or use EEML data in conjunction with IFC-compliant models (as can be exported from AutoCad, etc.) to undertake post-occupancy evaluation.

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Revit Beginners: Evolution News

Revit Beginners

Take a look around and youll find that Revit model data is being exported to other applications for many uses. Here is a short list of uses for which Revit model data is being exported. The next things we might see: ADA and Ergonomical Design Analysis Security Analysis Feng Shui Analysis. Google Sketchup. Evolution News.

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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. This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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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. This has included “CAD” using PEAC, GDS, MicroGDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, ArchiCAD and “Raster” using Cadcore/Hitachi PrEditor, ScanGraphics, Scan2CAD, etc. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Revit Beginners: Communicating your data

Revit Beginners

Google Sketchup. For instance you can combine custom room schedules with color fill plans (drafting. What Revit Wants. Will Render For Food. Zen of Revit (french). Revit Content. Autodesk Seek. CAD Block Exchange. Family of the Week. Form Fonts. Good Revit. Kolbe Win/Door. RCP Creator. Revit Components. Revit Content. Revit Factory.

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BIM Strategy- Why Everything, or Nothing Ever, Changes!

Building Information Management

BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology. First, a few clarifications and items to help frame this discussion: BIM definition: “BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology.” INTRODUCTION.

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