NEWS: ArchiCAD 21 centres on optimised stair design
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New Predictive Design Technology uses algorithms to validate thousands of stair design options in the background
NEWS: Graitec launches Advance PowerPack for Autodesk Revit 2018
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Revit productivity add-ons designed for architectural, structural and MEP designers
NEWS: Faro PointSense 18.0 Suite for construction and architecture
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Bundle of plug-ins offer ‘seamless Integration of 3D Scanner Data’ with Autodesk 2018 design tools
NEWS: Majenta Solutions to offer modular courses in COBie
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UK BIM solutions provider certified to teach ‘The COBie Academy’, founded by COBie creator Bill East
NEWS: Dell introduces new UltraSharp InfinityEdge displays
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Sleek 25-inch (U2518D) and 27-inch (U2718Q) models feature very thin bezels around the panel
NEWS: Oasys releases MassMotion 9.0 for pedestrian simulation
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Agent dynamics reach ‘new levels of sophistication’ for applications way beyond evacuation planning
NEWS: BSD launches SpecLink Cloud
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Cloud-based platform designed to aid collaboration on building project specifications
NEWS: HP launches DreamColor Z24X G2
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24-inch 1,920 x 1,200 colour critical display pitched at architects and designers
NEWS: 3D Repo adds Virtual Reality functionality to BIM platform
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London firm uses VR to extend reach of cloud-based collaboration tool to training, safety and project consultation
Review: AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 GPU
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AMD’s new low profile GPU cements the role of the Small Form Factor (SFF) workstation as a workhorse 3D CAD machine
NEWS: Allplan tunes bim+ for better collaboration on BIM projects
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System-independent BIM platform now available on iPad and includes number of new features
BIM for small projects
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What works for the Crossrail project may not work for the development of an artist’s studio in Cornwall, but small and medium-sized projects can still benefit from BIM
NEWS: IrisVR introduces multi-user collaboration to VR
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New technology will allow users anywhere in the world to collaborate on AEC projects in VR
NEWS: Autodesk extends Revit to fabrication detailing and construction
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New 2018 release continues evolution and development of Revit towards ‘multidiscipline connected BIM’
Big in BIM - Bond Bryan Digital
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Bond Bryan Digital is expanding its services to help other firms fully adapt to new BIM processes.
Vertical village
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At 22 Bishopsgate in London, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff has used an integrated modelling approach that incorporates existing elements from a previous, unfinished building
NEWS: AMD doubles up on pro GPU power with Radeon Pro Duo
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New Radeon Pro Duo graphics card features two Polaris GPUs to accelerate CAD / BIM / VR / rendering
What’s next for VR in construction?
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With VR working its way into the construction industry, Tridify’s Nigel Alexander looks at some of the developments likely to be in store in the next 12 months
NEWS: HP updates ZBook mobile workstations
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New G4 models include ‘VR Ready’ ZBook 17 and resurrected 14-inch ZBook 14u
In another league
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The marketing suite for the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium in North London is pushing back boundaries by using the latest VR technology. We speak to Soluis, which helped create the experience for fans and corporate guests.
NEWS: Autodesk unveils InfraWorks and AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018
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Autodesk updates infrastructure-focused tools and gives glimpse of future developments
NEWS: British Information Modelling event to be held on May 11
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KPF joined at London headquarters by HOK, Ordnance Survey, Unit9 and 3D Repo
NEWS: FRAMECAD Structure 8.1.8 released
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IntelliCAD-based detailing and design tool extends design code compliance
NEWS: @Xi Computer ships new PowerGo laptop with Quadro P3000 GPU
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Xi PowerGo 15/7 packs more GPU power than typical 15.6-inch mobile workstations
Review: Scan 3XS Ultimate 2D Plus (with Quadro P4000)
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Scan’s new ‘VR Ready’ workstation delivers huge advances in graphics processing but CPU performance has stagnated somewhat
NEWS: Architects invited to try out CAD/BIM on any device
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London event centres on OpenBoundaries cloud-based demo vGPU Project Platform
NEWS: Bentley Systems delivers big advances in Reality Modelling
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New ContextCapture and ConextShare technologies to change the way engineering and surveying firms create, access and share reality meshes
Virtual Reality for architecture: a beginner’s guide
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With the availability of affordable headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, VR is now within reach of AEC firms of all sizes
NEWS: GeoSLAM announces real-time upgrade for ZEB-REVO
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Revised datalogger undertakes SLAM registration in real time and displays live results on any web
Mapping the future of smart cities
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Craig Evenden, a BIM specialist at mapping software company Esri UK, explains what geospatial information and visualisation can contribute to the planning, construction and management of more connected urban environments