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SketchUp 2014 aims to make BIM processes more simple and flexible

BD+C

Trimble has released SketchUp 2014 , the latest version of its popular 3-D modeling platform for architects, engineers, design and construction professionals, as well as members of the global maker community. Designers'

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Top 10 Best Laptops for AutoCAD and SketchUp

Learn Civil Engineering

If you’re looking for the best laptops for AutoCAD and Sketchup, you’re either a developer, an architect, or someone who is working on a project that requires computer-aided design software like AutoCAD and Sketchup Pro. The pros and cons of the top laptops for Sketchup and AutoCAD are covered in this article.

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SketchUp Your Next Home

Construction Dive

According to architect and founder Alestair Parvin, the concept behind the approach is that 3D models can be downloaded from a freely shared library and adapted in SketchUp for users to create their own custom homes. That sums up the idea behind WikiHouse, an open-source construction system. Read more.

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Experts Offer Advice for Using SketchUp 2015

Construction Dive

Now that Trimble has unveiled SketchUp 2015, what should users know before switching to this new version of the 3D modeling software?

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Turner turns to Sketchup Pro.

DebunkTheBIM

Wouldn’t call this an article and as a press release it is hard to fault, I have been known to predict (foresee or hope for) more decisive use of Sketchup in AEC, especially at the construction end. A bit of a digital ‘scratch my back’ and ‘I’ll scratch yours’ approach in action or a well placed press release?

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DebunkTheBIM: Whatever floats your boat? Google Sketchup is no.

DebunkTheBIM

Whatever floats your boat… Google Sketchup is no more. Never-mind, that Autodesk never managed to come even close to it and never-mind that even though Google acquired SketchUP for their dream to achieve the same, had failed, here comes another ignorant- giant, falling into the same trap. at 12:08 AM. Email This BlogThis!

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What to Look for in Construction Design Software

Lets Build

SketchUp: Best simple construction design software. The answer will always be SketchUp. The first impression that SketchUp gives is that it’s too easy to use, leaving first-timers wondering if they can build models with any real complexity.

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