BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

Architects Contractors Designers Engineers Building Technology' Imagine a robot, something like a combination Roomba vac and magic marker, that could translate complex construction drawings onto the ground, leaving an error-free map for building crews to follow. Body Image: read more.

CAD 99

CAD Site Plans Drawings 99

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A CNC laser cutting machine is designed to cut through hard materials using a highly focused laser to do the task. In addition, this type of CNC machine is famous for producing neat designs and is often used for decorative works such as sign making or engraving machine components. . The CAD Model Designing Process.

CAD 156

CAD Materials Products Industrial 156

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out using engineered wood products (EWP) or have been incorporating EWP into designs for years, APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers an extensive library of resources along with calculators, design downloads and in-person expertise to help you find the best solution to each challenge.

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Resource Engineering Design CAD 97

Construction Marketing

JULY 3, 2024

When designing and constructing these areas, you must consider where shade structures will be installed. The manufacturer also provides extensive support documentation to help you find the ideal design for your project’s needs. All Custom Shade Sail products use computer-aided design (CAD) to verify the measurements.

Products 248

Products Materials Design Documentation 248

Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2018

The global computer-aided design market could grow $357 million before 2022 as more firms aim to cut costs and prevent rework.

CAD 84

CAD Design 84

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. BIM Levels. BIM Execution Plan.

BIM 189

BIM Life Cycle Viewpoint Modeling 189

BD+C

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Long gone are the days when we had to be experts in drafting by hand; computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3-D modeling tools can generate measured drawings and photorealistic renderings with a keystroke. When it comes to the design process, technology is both a blessing and a curse. Is this a good thing? Not always.

Drawings 81

Drawings CAD Design Drafting 81

BD+C

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The American Concrete Institute released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual that includes example details and guidance to licensed design professionals on provisions of ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

Concrete 85

Concrete CAD Design 85

Lets Build

MAY 9, 2017

CAD drawings are used during Level 0, but there is no sharing of the generated information models. In a few words, BIM Level 1 is focusing on the transition from CAD to 2D and 3D pieces of information. Nevertheless, it doesn’t require every side involved in the project to operate on the same 3D CAD models.

BIM 168

BIM Aconex Aconex Construction 168

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. Needless to say, trying to design, coordinate, and build in and around these conditions is an uphill battle. A better design and coordination workflow . Autodesk Construction Cloud makes winning more work a reality .

Design 119

Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2024

Esri President Jack Dangermond and Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost promise new GIS-to-BIM workflows as Esri and Autodesk's partnership works to bring planners and designers closer together.

Autodesk 87

Autodesk CAD Revit BIM 87

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

There is a veritable laundry list of new features included in the latest version of the national standard for computer-aided design (CAD) -- a standard intended to help architects, constructors, and operators coordinate efforts by classifying electronic design data consistently and making information retrieval easier.

CAD 52

CAD BIM Modeling Design 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard has been updated. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) released the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). read more.

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CSI CAD AIA United States 51

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Dezeen shares the project of design student Ken Nakagaki , who has adapted a device to work with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to replicate digital files on paper. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team'

Drawings 87

Drawings CAD Software Software 87

Carol Hagen

JUNE 5, 2013

As an Archtectural and Engineering firm you need to publish files that are easy for your customers, contractors and design teams to access and work with easily. If gets even more tedious if you also need to act on comments and updates, deciding to accept or reject the design changes suggested.

Architecture 135

Architecture Engineering Documentation Software 135

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard has been updated. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) released the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). read more.

CSI 45

CSI CAD AIA United States 45

DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 20, 2011

Having a CAD manager does not ensure you are safe, neither is an IT department. No CAD manual, book of procedures or list of policies will protect you. Many managers ( designers, supervisors) tell me: “as long as the drawings look OK, I don’t care how they’re done”. You may not see this, take my word for it!

CAD 48

CAD Drawings Modeling Management 48

CAD Shack

JUNE 23, 2010

Update to my CAD Work Content Browser Post. I recently posted about the CAD Works Content Browser , see that article by clicking here. I got some great feed back from the folks at CAD works. Below is an excerpt from an email I received from Joel Karr a BIM Software Architect at CAD Works. Hey CAD Works, are you listening?

CAD 40

CAD AutoCAD Revit BIM 40

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The Ballot Comment Period to update the nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard is now open. The Steering Committee for the United States National CAD Standard (NCS) is accepting comments on ballots until Oct. Standards Codes and Standards'

CAD 45

CAD United States Design 45

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools. BIM software yields several benefits, such as automating some aspects of the design process, enhancing collaboration, and delivering modern digital visualization features. . Anna Liza Montenegro. BIM for Home Builders.

BIM 105

BIM Housing Industrial CAD 105

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

On the Boards: 4 Home Designs Offering a Variety of Looks/Lifestyles. Four designs that showcase a range of housing types, architectural styles, and lifestyle needs. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. DESIGNER: Seth Hart, DTJ Design , shart@dtjdesign.com , 303.443.7333. More On-the-Boards Home Designs.

Design 98

Design Residential Los Angeles Housing 98

Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The PDF solutions Bluebeam provides to Construction Industry Professionals “are designed to improve communication, tracking, and speed. Create PDFs from any CAD or Windows file.” ” Bluebeam is a PDF Editor’s dream and works well for Architects and Engineers from design development through bid and construction.

Industrial 142

Industrial Documentation CAD Estimating 142

Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

Understanding the capabilities of the factory allowed us to meet the attainability goals for the project,” says White, director of design at Dahlin Group , in Irvine, Calif. It’s about embracing manufacturing principles that everything has to be decided and designed beforehand.”

Site 92

Site Housing Design Industrial 92

CAD Shack

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Rooms can exist in design options. See Design Options and Rooms.) Spaces cannot exist in design options. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Popular Posts. Revit OpEd.

CAD 45

CAD Revit AutoCAD Modeling 45

Carol Hagen

JULY 28, 2011

To share details and collaborate the next best thing is make a PDF, but depending upon the PDF software, the drawings may not turn out as detailed as the designer created them. This happens because these PDF programs are not designed to generate Vector PDFs. Bluebeam PDF Revu CAD to the rescue!

Drawings 120

Drawings AutoCAD CAD Construction 120

CAD Shack

JUNE 22, 2011

Because the two dependent view will share the annotations of the parent view along with all the view settings, systems can be designed and documented in an overall view while the sheet (dependent) views reflect the big picture. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer.

CAD 40

CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

Carol Hagen

JUNE 17, 2011

To be clear, not all these secrets are available in Standard PDF programs but are specifically designed for the AEC industry by Bluebeam , a PDF software firm which impressed me so much that I recently became an authorized reseller. Realize this is just one secret to Bluebeam Revu and is built-in to every version Standard, CAD and eXtreme.

Estimating 134

Estimating AutoCAD Revit Drawings 134

Learn Civil Engineering

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The problem often lies in inefficiencies within the design and execution phases, leading to wasted materials, time, and financial resources. Introduction Why do some construction projects come in on time and under budget while others spiral out of control?

CAD 52

CAD Design Budget Budgeting 52

The Korte Company

DECEMBER 9, 2014

There’s another new face at The Korte Company, and this time it’s a BIM/CAD Technician. We’re excited to welcome design professional Katie Corey. Katie is a Collinsville, IL native who recently graduated from the University of Missouri.

CAD 40

CAD BIM Missouri Architecture 40

CAD Shack

JANUARY 25, 2011

Is the element part of a design option and perhaps that isnt the current option for that particular view? CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Is there a plan region in the view? Is the view "Discipline" set correctly?

CAD 51

CAD Revit AutoCAD Autodesk 51

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

Integrated Health Projects has signed off a £100m deal with Derbyshire Healthcare Trust to design and build two 54-bed mental health facilities. Ryder Architecture designed the units along with Curtins Consulting as the structural engineer and CAD 21 as building services designer.

CAD 94

CAD Structural Engineering Resource Deals 94

Carol Hagen

AUGUST 28, 2014

In our previous post, Complementing CAD , the architect had dotted lines to display the path of travel. The custom Line Style editor gives you the ability to have multiple lines with varying characteristics that’s great for producing road patterns and other complex designs. So what if you need something more elaborate?

DOT 120

DOT CAD Travel Software 120

Revit OpEd

MARCH 2, 2012

Autodesk has been shipping Design Review along with the rest of its products for many years now (though its name has varied some). There is an iPad compatible version of Design Review too. I suspect if we saw more active use of Design Review we'd see greater emphasis placed on streamlining the workflow more.

Design 60

Design Revit iPad Documentation 60

CAD Shack

MAY 25, 2011

I came across this article recently in Architectural Record regarding a lawsuit in which the contractor used BIM against the design team and won. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Todd Shackelford.

CAD 40

CAD BIM AutoCAD Revit 40

CAD Shack

AUGUST 24, 2011

Melinda Heavrin’s article “ Collaboration with Autodesk Design Review ” elaborates on how drawing markups can become an easy, streamlined operation. CAD Shack VIPs. CAD Shack Blog Buddies. RobiNZ CAD Blog. The MEP CAD Engineer. Knowing What You Dont Know About CAD. And Andra Marquardt.

CAD 40

CAD AutoCAD Revit Autodesk 40

CAD Shack

MARCH 29, 2011

For AU 2011, Autodesk is looking for proposals that address: • Design leadership and advanced technology trends. • Techniques and processes that help BIM and CAD Managers improve efficiency. • New capabilities and features in the latest Autodesk products and design suites. . CAD Shack VIPs. at 9:23 PM.

CAD 40

CAD AutoCAD Autodesk Revit 40

CAD Shack

MAY 19, 2010

This course will benefit design and construction professionals involved in all phases of the project life cycle. In this session, Kiewit Construction and RDG Planning & Design, both leaders in the AEC industry due to their development of BIM and Revit, will be speaking on lessons theyve learned in using IPD practices with their firms.

CAD 40

CAD Autodesk AutoCAD Revit 40