NEWS: Visqueen BIM objects now available in NBS National BIM Library
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Structural waterproofing and gas protection system specialist launches total of 26 BIM objects
NEWS: Autodesk looks to the cloud for production planning
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Autodesk BIM 360 Plan provides a visual, collaborative way to manage short-term project schedules
NEWS: ViewSonic introduces 27-inch professional 4K display
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ViewSonic VP2780-4K features professional grade IPS panel, and advanced support for colour critical applications.
NEWS: Arithmetica ‘simplifies’ scan to CAD workflow
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New release of Pointfuse lets users create 3D models, 2D line work and scaled ortho images ‘automatically, quickly and easily’.
NEWS: Synchro developing mobile app, codenamed Zephyr
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App will be fully integrated with Synchro Pro to bring 4D scheduling and project monitoring to the field
NEWS: HP unveils 4K DreamColor and ultra-thin bezel displays
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HP unveils 31.5-inch 4K colour critical display and family of thin bezel models for multi-display setups
NEWS: HP doubles performance of HP Z Turbo Drive
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New PCIe drive, powered by Samsung NVMe technology, said to deliver four times traditional SATA SSD performance.
NEWS: Autodesk seeks government approval for cloud products
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US FedRAMP compliance will allow Autodesk to serve government agencies that require certification for cloud products
NEWS: Excitech tours the UK with BIM Roadshow 2015
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Series of seminars to demonstrate how today’s technology and processes can make a real difference in a project lifecycle
NEWS: Autodesk to work on consistent user experience
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Autodesk’s Maria Giudice to lead project to deliver a universal user experience for all of its 100+ products.
NEWS: Rhino 2015 UK user meeting announced for June
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Get the latest on Rhino 6, Rhino for Mac and Kangaroo as well presentations on everything from jewellery design to sports stadiums.
NEWS: Bentley to deliver the CONNECT Edition
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Introductory Access Programmes to make MicroStation CONNECT and Navigator CONNECT available to SELECT subscribers
NEWS: Trimble improves SketchUp Mobile Viewer
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New release boasts improved file integration and navigation, plus support for iOS and Android mobile phones.
Structural design and the need for interoperability
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BIM helps Fitzpatrick Engineering save material costs, share model data with steel fabricator and deliver a Revit model for FM.
Taming the deathray
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Lightworks considers how enhancements in modelling and physically based rendering could help eliminate environmental, material and design flaws
Moving from AutoCAD to Revit: part 2
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Sean Bryant gives more practical advice on how a CAD manager in a medium-sized, multi-disciplinary practice can help smooth the path from AutoCAD to Revit.
The narrative potential of daylight analysis
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Architects are using renderings and daylight analysis to better tell the story of a design to clients. and build a more complete — and more compelling — case for design.
REVIEW: Lenovo ThinkPad W550s
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With unrivalled battery life Lenovo has created a CAD-class laptop that can truly be used all day long without having to plug into the mains.
REVIEW: HP Zbook 15u
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This new addition to the HP ZBook family goes all out for portability but still retains the key enterprise features of its older siblings
REVIEW: HP OMEN Pro (pre-production unit)
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With a brand new mobile workstation, HP breaks the mould of its enterprise-focused ZBooks offering a uniquely styled machine that is big on performance.
REVIEW: Dell Precision M3800
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Recently updated with a new 4K screen and Thunderbolt 2, Dell’s slimline beauty continues to shine, albeit with a few tradeoffs.
NEWS: Sefaira unveils real time daylighting visualisation tools
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Customizable daylighting graphics and enhanced daylighting analysis including design guidance now available inside SketchUp and Revit
NEWS: Autodesk launches Revit Collaboration Suite
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New pay-as-you-go suite offers lower point of entry to collaborative model-based building design
NEWS: Asta delivers trio of product launches
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Asta Powerproject BIM and Site Progress Mobile roll out globally while Bidcon BIM launches in the UK
NEWS: PlanGrid raises $18 million in funding
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Investment to help fuel growth of cloud-based construction document collaboration platform
REVIEW: MSI WS60 mobile workstation
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The best performing of all the ultra portables but there are some compromises.
NEWS: WorldViz introduces out-of-the-box VR system
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VizMove end-to-end VR solution provides ‘seamless set of tools’ for portable virtual reality
NEWS: Online viewer added to ICON System
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ICON works with Autodesk to add online viewing and model querying capability to its web-based design specification management system.
NEWS: HP to revolutionise large format printing
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HP’s PageWide XL printers to print colour documents up to 60% faster than monochrome LED printers
NEWS: Z+F’s new ‘Blue Workflow’ registers point cloud data on the fly
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Integrated laser scanner and scout software means crews can leave the job site with fully registered point cloud data.