NEWS: HP looks to smooth path to Enterprise VR
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HP launches VR toolkit for Unreal and offers VR workstations for a monthly fee
NEWS: 3D Repo announces real-time BIM change detection tool
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Web-based solution features a ‘unique’ algorithm that can detect changes between 3D models from different sources
NEWS: UK BIM Alliance looks to bring order to construction product data
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New Working Group will support needs of product manufacturers and architects
Rendering beyond the CAD workstation
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When rendering work is on the cards, what’s the best way for a firm to get its machines and its workflows up to speed? Lee Danskin, CEO of Escape Technology, has some suggestions
NEWS: HP offers Intel Core X, brings down cost of HP Z4 Workstation
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Addition of consumer-focused multi core CPU designed to attract price conscious users of design viz tools
Review: PNY PrevailPro P4000
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This slimline 15-inch mobile workstation breaks all the rules by putting the powerful ‘VR Ready’ Quadro P4000 GPU at its heart, writes Greg Corke
NEWS: SimScale webinar explores natural ventilation
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SimScale uses cloud-based CFD software and servers to validate building designs
NEWS: HP focuses on security for new large format printer
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44-inch DesignJet T1700 said to be World’s most secure large format workgroup printer
NEWS: bim.aero offers BIM tools to Mac community
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OS X application can be used to build, edit and export a ‘BIM database’ from 3D models
Review: Boston Venom Epyc (pre-production unit)
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With dual 32-core AMD Epyc CPUs, this beast of a machine from Boston offers an incredible proposition for rendering – but at the expense of single-threaded performance
Review: Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16
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When it comes to pen-based input for creatives, Wacom is a leader. Its MobileStudio Pro offers its legendary technology in an all-in-one tablet device.
Review: Armari Magnetar R80 (pre-production unit)
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This dual Intel Xeon Gold workstation is not only phenomenally fast at ray trace rendering, but also delivers the goods in single-threaded workflows
Review: Workstation Specialists WS-1160A
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Workstation Specialists brings together the AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU and AMD Radeon Vega GPU to deliver a powerful workstation for CAD, viz and VR
Review: AMD Radeon Vega GPUs
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Greg Corke looks at what AMD’s Vega GPU architecture brings to CAD, VR, viz and GPU rendering workflows
Review: BOXX APEXX S3
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With an overclocked six core ‘Coffee Lake’ Core i7 CPU and a well engineered compact chassis, this is an impressive CAD workstation but it does come at a premium
All together now
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It’s been a tough battle, taking the best part of two decades, but the world’s IT giants have finally woken up to the world of cloud-based collaboration for construction.
BIM – born in the USA
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In the second instalment of a series of articles examining the level of BIM adoption globally, Rebecca De Cicco of Digital Node and Women in BIM turns her attention to the USA
To the 4th dimension – and beyond?
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What might the addition of new information types to BIM models help us achieve in terms of construction project efficiency and future building maintenance, asks Rob Charlton
NEWS: GenieBelt appoints MD for new UK operation
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Jason Ruddle to help increase penetration of construction-focused project management and communications platform
Autodesk University 2017 report #2
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Part two of this event report explores Autodesk’s range of rapidly evolving cloud services and its vision for the future
NEWS: Doxel uses reality capture and AI to boost construction productivity
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Autonomous drones and robots capture site conditions, then deep learning algorithms recognise objects in real time.
Right on track
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Tom Wren of Plowman Craven discusses the company’s use of drone technology in surveying railway track and infrastructure
BIM Show Live 2018 preview
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Every year, BIM Show Live provides AEC professionals with a showcase of new ways of thinking and emerging technologies – and this year’s event promises to be no exception
BIM in the dock
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If left untackled, inconsistencies in the ways that BIM is defined in legal contracts could pave the way to disputes, warns construction solicitor May Winfield
NEWS: Bryden Wood and 3D Repo take 4D modelling into VR
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Cloud-based tool allows construction project progress to be visualised in virtual reality
NEWS: VolkerWessels and Trimble form strategic relationship
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Partnership to ‘drive BIM technology innovation’ and improve management and predictability of building construction projects
NEWS: Vectorworks adds AR capability to its Nomad Mobile App
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Software allows Vectorworks models to be viewed at their actual size and in context with the real world
NEWS: BIM6x enhances Revit and ArchiCAD interoperability
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Free plug-in enables users to import Revit Families into ArchiCAD and exchange geometry between Revit and ArchiCAD
NEWS: Elysium adds VR support to engineering point cloud tool
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Enhancement to InfiPoints software supports virtual meetings in digital clone of plant and construction sites
NEWS: Graphisoft enhances Grasshopper-ArchiCAD Live Connection
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New ‘deconstruct’ function introduces intelligent design details that follow changes in the core design