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Surveying is an essential part of our business but in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
it would be good to get survey data that was a little more useful, writes Martyn Day.
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A new national standard for users of Autodesk Revit has now been released into the wild for the benefit of architecture, engineering and construction firms across the UK and the rest of the world.
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Every Spring Autodesk produces its annual applications updates. Spanning AEC, Manufacturing and Media and Entertainment, the products should provide something for everyone.
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Structural steel software specialist AceCad has undertaken the biggest development to its software since it started out in the 1980s. Greg Corke reports on the philosophy behind the new evolution suite.
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AEC Magazine rarely gets to look at construction management software. This month Martyn Day reviews a product that integrates BIM models and construction schedules in a revolutionary way.
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Safely through the release of ArchiCAD 13, Graphisoft has just announced the launch of ArchiCAD 14, due to ship next month. Martyn Day had a chance to see the new features and updates in action.
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Autodesk Labs is a website where designers can download free software that is currently in development. An increasing trend is towards web-based applications. Martyn Day looks at Autodesk
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Advance Steel has evolved into a highly capable steel detailing solution. Greg Corke reports on the AutoCAD-based software, which offers advanced modelling, connection design and a managed environment.
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A Revit family component is a functional element that must communicate the design intent, occupy a realistic space within the building. Paul Woddy looks at how to get the best out of Building Information Modelling software.
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In the CAD calendar, December is always Autodesk University (AU) and it is always in Las Vegas. The 2009 event was the 17th consecutive AU and, as in previous years, consisted of non-stop presentation, classes, meetings and socialising.
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Moving to Building Information Modelling does not just assist in the co-ordination and production of plans and elevations. With an accurate 3D model, simulation and analysis can lead to better designs.
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Morson Projects uses upfront computational fluid dynamics to help ensure safe airflow in the Granary Wharf car park in Leeds.
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After coming to terms with some teething problems in Microsoft
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For decades Computer Aided Design tools concentrated on the 2D documentation phase of the design process. More recently, Google SketchUp has highlighted the demand for 3D conceptual design tools, which has lead to the development of a number of competitive systems.
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Video conferencing and real-time collaboration for 3D CAD is the name of the game with HP
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