Design viz: Polytechnical
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Hrvoje Cop of Polymachine shares details of four recent projects, focusing on composition, visual accuracy and the benefits of keeping everything in 3D
Revit support added to immersive collaboration platform ‘The Wild’
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New add-in beta feature allows Revit Users to collaborate on their models in VR and design inside an immersive 3D space
Ryder Architecture gets on board with NBS Chorus
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Cloud-based specification platform connects teams in Newcastle and Vancouver
Arvizio launches Revit Model optimization tool for AR, MR & VR devices
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Software allow complex models to be visualized on HoloLens, Magic Leap, mobile AR devices and a variety of VR headsets
Capital injection for AI-based construction verification
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Airsquire’s Airsync survey platform automates the comparison of 3D scans and 3D models
IoT tech to tackle risk of catastrophic bridge failure
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SGS and AIMSight solution uses smart crack sensors and data analytics to monitor bridge assets in real time
Tekla PowerFab seeks to automate steel fabrication management
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New software combines Tekla EPM, Tekla Structures and the Trimble Connect collaboration platform
BIM Show Live lays down gauntlet for digital construction
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Delegates challenged to open their minds to new ways of working and build a better future for the construction industry
PiXYZ plug-in brings IFC files into Unity’s real time engine
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Development is part of a renewed effort by Unity to increase presence in AEC sector
AEC technology inspires school children at learning day
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11 to 14 year olds from the North East educated in exciting new technologies for the construction sector
Nemetschek introduces Spacewell for operations and management
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Launch of new building operations brand follows acquisition of multi-tenant SaaS provider Axxerion
Indoor Reality introduces geo-tagging for indoor assets
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New capability allows users to add latitude longitude tags to assets, in GPS denied indoor environments
Chaos Group launches ‘one-click’ cloud rendering
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Chaos Cloud service designed to slash render times and keep things simple
Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000 review
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Nvidia’s new Quadro GPU is a phenomenal proposition for real time 3D graphics, VR and ray trace rendering
Review: Scan 3XS WI4000 Viz
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A workstation packing an incredible punch for real time viz, VR and GPU rendering but it’s also no slouch when comes to CPU intensive workflows
Microsoft launches HoloLens 2 to enhance mixed reality
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Microsoft uses Bentley Synchro XR to demonstrate benefits of mixed reality to AEC professionals
Welcome to the future
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To celebrate the 100th edition of AEC Magazine, we explore what construction might look like in 2036 when the 200th edition rolls off the virtual press
Lenovo ThinkStation P330 family [sponsored content]
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Smaller just got better with the Lenovo Thinkstation P330 family
Hypar.io - design by algorithms
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With the advent of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence, computers are on the cusp of playing a more active role in assisting the building industry
Harness the power inside
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Software usually runs quicker by using bigger processors, but developers are now looking at smarter ways to get more out of the humble workstation, writes Greg Corke
Autodesk BIM 360 - the heart of construction
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With the recent acquisition of PlanGrid and BuildingConnected, Autodesk is betting big on construction
Bentley Synchro
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Bentley Systems’ recent acquisition of Synchro demonstrates its commitment to 4D sequencing, scheduling and planning
The hit parade
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To celebrate the 100th edition of AEC Magazine, we reveal the most viewed articles on AECmag.com since time began ... well, since the launch of Google Analytics
Workstations as a service: Scan embraces the cloud
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Scan has teamed up with ebb3 to offer a virtual cloud workstation and the flexibility to access demanding 3D applications from anywhere, on any device
Matching workstations to real-world workflows
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We look at some of the key workflows in AEC and what you should look out for when specifying a workstation
eRDS launches COBie-compliant building asset database tool
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Cloud-based software enriches assets defined in Revit BIM models with COBie information
Trimble launches three-month trial for Tekla Model sharing
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BIM collaboration tool allows teams to work on the same model at the same time
Samsung Portable SSD X5
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Samsung’s new Thunderbolt 3 SSD sets the portable drive free from the shackles of USB
Chaos Group releases V-Ray Next for SketchUp
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Photorealistic renderer said to accelerate SketchUp workflow, through massive speed and intelligence gains
HP ZBook 15u G5
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This sleek mobile workstation is thin, light, extremely good on price, and great for entry-level CAD & BIM on the road.