3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless
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3Dconnexion cuts the cord for its latest 3D input device for CAD & BIM software
Analysing through Revit Structure
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When Revit Structure first came out in the mid-2000s it was pitched as a design and documentation tool. But, even at this early stage of its development, Autodesk recognised the importance of linking to structural analysis software.
Structural BIM: a start point for SMEs
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CSC’s BIM expert, Kevin Lea, discusses why many SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) have been slower to adopt BIM than large structural consulting firms, and explores how they can immediately benefit from Structural BIM
Scia Engineer Design Forms
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Nemetschek Scia’s new tool is intended to make engineering design more transparent. Greg Corke met with CEO Jean-Pierre Rammant to find out more.
Tekla UK BIM awards
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BDS VirCon scooped the first prize for its work on Gehry Partners’ iconic Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation, which will house the new Paris Museum of Contemporary Art.
Bentley Systems embraces the cloud
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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
Autodesk Evolution part I
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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.
Big data
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How can firms take the first steps towards applying big data methodologies in their AECO practices?
Sefaira for SketchUp
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Cloud-based energy efficiency developer Sefaira has launched a new, real-time analysis plug-in for SketchUp. AEC got a sneak peek before the official launch.
BIM to Fabrication
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A British bespoke housing architectural firm has developed a highly innovative process linking its BIM design tools to a portable onsite computer controlled fabrication system. It is design build, but not as you know it
BIMobject.com
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BIMobject is building a reputation for free ‘real world’ BIM components of consistent quality.
The right information at the right time
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Without well-organised, comprehensive and connected content the opportunities available with BIM will not be achieved.
Mountain blend
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To stay true to its design philosophy of creating distinctive architecture that emerges from the site’s conditions, Auer+Weber+Assoziierte GmbH used Vectorworks to help ensure this French mountain resort complements the landscape
Harbin Twin Towers
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Harbin Twin Towers will create an iconic new cityscape to complement China’s high speed railway network.
Samsung SSD 840 Evo
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Samsung delivers 1TB of exceptionally fast storage in this brand new Solid State Drive.
Dell Precision T1700 Small Form Factor (SFF)
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This mini workstation is ideal for 2D CAD or entry-level 3D modelling
Fujitsu Celsius W530power workstation
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Fujitsu’s new Intel ‘Haswell’ workstation offers impressive serviceability in an entry-level machine
Life on the Open Road
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BIM for manufacturers
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BIM Libraries
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ArchiCAD 17
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Trimble steps up
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Executive guide to BIM: part 2
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3D printing DIY
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Autodesk in transition
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SmartGeometry 2013
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Executive guide to BIM: part 1
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Missing a trick
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One track mind
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