Technology

Image Bentley is taking a measured approach to cloud services, allowing its users to set their own pace as they embrace data mobility, simulation and flexible licensing

Image On a visit to Autodesk’s headquarters in downtown San Francisco, we quizzed the company’s AEC development team on near and long-term development plans and got some candid answers.

Image BIMobject is building a reputation for free ‘real world’ BIM components of consistent quality.

ImageBentley Systems recently released OpenRoads, an umbrella technology that forms the backbone to its civil design tools. Greg Corke caught up with Bentley’s Ron Gant and Bob Mankowski to find out more about the key features

Image The second installment of this two-part guide goes into greater detail on Building Information Modelling (BIM) workflows, when a model progresses from concept to construction and facilities management. We cover the benefits and implications of adopting BIM, including changes to teams and workflows.

Image Stephen Holmes looks at how to take the 3D print process in-house.

ImageWhat is Building Information Modelling and is it relevant to me? This is a question asked by many in today

ImageStuck in their old ways and reluctant to invest, quantity surveyors are missing out on the rich data benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM).

ImageRich data from wireless sensor technologies is helping track energy performance in sustainable construction and retrofitting initiatives.

ImageSouth Korean model making bureau Modelzium turned to 3D printing to produce higher quality models, and cut production costs by 30%-50%.

ImageCloud-based collaboration specialist 4Projects recently added ‘BIM’ support to its range of services. The new technology delivers a suite of BIM viewing, adata management tools

ImageCAD users should sit up and take notice. A Solid State Drive could be the most important workstation purchase you make this year, writes Greg Corke

ImageA well planned content management strategy is essential for BIM-ready organisations, writes Nick Harris from design technology supplier and consultancy CADline

ImageStill pondering the path to Building Information Modelling (BIM)? Or already on the path and need some advice? There’s a new BIM conference for Revit users in Holland.

ImageEvery year London plays host to Ecobuild, a show that proves that sustainable building design isn’t just lip service in the UK

ImageKevin Lea, BIM business development manager at CSC, shares his personal view on the pivotal role the structural engineer plays in the BIM process.

Image...or why your CAD manager should not be in charge of your BIM strategy...

ImageAutodesk’s annual BIM conference is one of the more intense sessions covering the adoption of Building Information Modelling in the UK. This year proved no exception.

ImageIn November 2012 Bentley Systems held its annual meeting for press and customers in Amsterdam to celebrate its Be Inspired gala awards. AEC Magazine attended to cover the latest technology developments.

ImageRob Charlton, CEO of space architecture, looks to the cloud and the process changes required for real time integration of the design team.