NEWS: Cidon Construction halves estimating costs
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Tekla Structures helps reinforced concrete contractor be more selective on tenders by submitting high quality bids quickly and efficiently
NEWS: BIMobject hooks up with Autodesk’s Cloud team
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Autodesk Cloud Accelerator program will help BIM content developer make use of the Autodesk cloud service APIs
NEWS: Research shows BIM uptake needs to increase
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Durapipe says less than a quarter of building services contractors and consultants are selecting construction products with BIM information available
NEWS: WS unveils Intel Xeon E5 2600 v3 render node
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1U machine can be powered by two Intel Xeon E5 2600 v3 series CPUs with ten, twelve or fourteen cores
NEWS: NCTech automates HDR point cloud colourisation
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ColourCloud software to ‘transform’ laser scans with fast point cloud colourisation overlay
NEWS: Trimble CrewSight to track construction site workers
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Automated, RFID-enabled site tracking system helps contractors improve visibility into the costs of labour on construction projects
NEWS: 3Dconnexion launches CadMouse
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Classic style 2D mouse includes a number of features designed specifically for users of CAD and BIM software.
NEWS: CL3VER 3.0 to include real-time lightmap technology
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New WebGL technology to ‘drastically reduce rendering times’ in interactive 3D presentation tool
NEWS: NBS enhances BIM content Revit plug-in
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Free tool allows users to search and browse NBS BIM content before dragging-and-dropping objects into Revit.
NEWS: Panasonic delivers pro graphics to semi-rugged laptop
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14-inch touchscreen laptop should appeal to construction professionals who need powerful 3D graphics for complex 3D BIM models
NEWS: Free 30-day trial of remote workstation software
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Teradici PCoIP Workstation Access Software enables users to connect remotely to their 3D CAD / BIM applications over LAN or the web
NEWS: BOXX adds remote capabiity to powerful 3D workstations
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Teradici’s PCoIP Workstation Access Software to give users of CAD and BIM tools remote access to 3D BOXX workstations.
NEWS: Asta enhances project management tool
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Asta Powerproject V13 said to improve resource and cost analysis while BIM version to 'bring 4D planning within affordable reach'
Bentley acquires reality modelling specialist Acute3D
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Acute3D’s Smart3DCapture software creates 3D models from photos – scope for it to be used to compare existing conditions to design and construction models
NEWS: Bentley delivers new learning program
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Bentley Communities' Interactive LEARN Sessions to connect users to Bentley’s top product experts in real time
NEWS: Jaga adds Oxygen to BIM library
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Radiator manufacturer adds the Oxygen Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) system to its growing portfolio of BIM objects
FREE CAD + virtualisation report for survey participants
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Report to look into adoption of Cloud, Remote Graphics or Virtualisation in relation to CAD software.
The numbers don’t lie
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Group2 is using Reality Computing to bring control and efficiency to structural steel development and construction to UCAMA’s retrofit project. Sponsored content
Digital Wayfinding at Arup
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Arup’s designers are combining 3D modelling with gaming technology to generate crowd-source feedback on proposed and existing major transport hubs. Sponsored Content
NEWS: Fosters + Partners invests in digital cutter
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The Zünd G3-M2500’s fixed blade will be used to cut card and foamboard for design models
NEWS: Revit add-in provides a live link to Excel
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Ideate Sticky enables users to create and post Excel worksheet contents within the Revit project
NEWS: Autodesk to scrap perpetual licensing system
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Autodesk is embracing the cloud and fundamentally changing the way companies buy and use their CAD tools
REVIEW: Lenovo ThinkStation P500
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With impressive expandability and customisation, this single CPU workstation should appeal equally to small AEC firms and large enterprises.
REVIEW: HP Z640 Workstation
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HP’s new workstation packs a punch for design viz but is also attractive for architects who want to start with a single CPU and add a second when workflows change.
NEWS: Webinar to help ready firms for Level 2 BIM
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ASSA ABLOY UK Specification to showcase BIM Journey at EcoBuild Webinar: From Manufacture to Architectural Design
NEWS: Bluebeam Software launches Revu 2015
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Latest release of PDF creation, annotation, editing and collaboration tool aims to simplify document management and speed up project communication
NEWS: Dalux updates mobile construction app
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Dalux Field iOS and Android app works with Revit, DWG and DGN formats to support quality management, punch lists and more.
NEWS: AluK creates BIM components in house
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UK manufacturer of aluminium building systems invests in BIM training to create BIM components in Revit and IFC formats.
NEWS: Autodesk optimises Rhino geometry
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Autodesk’s Project Gaudi Rhino plug-in takes a Rhino mesh, then adds and optimizes structural framing systems.
NEWS: BIMobject launches interior design competition
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Participants invited to create an inspiring atmosphere within a section of a shopping centre using BIMobjects