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This review explores the new release of Tekla’s BIM application for structural engineering, which features a revamped task-oriented user interface, a more flexible and efficient licensing system, improved design coordination with change management and clash detection of reference models, a new construction management module that integrates with leading scheduling applications, and a vast array of video tutorials that greatly reduce the learning curve of the application.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2008/TeklaStructures14.html
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In this Viewpoint article, Linda Letourneau, Director of Technology at LandDesign, discusses the methodology behind a dramatic turnaround in user satisfaction that was achieved in her firm after implementing better technologies and changing the focus of the IT group to customer satisfaction and support.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2008/issue_42.html
This article provides an overview of the AEC-related applications that were on display at the Exhibit Hall at the recently concluded Autodesk University 2008, including a whole new genre of applications for viewing and exploring Revit models, supporting tools extending the capabilities of BIM in diverse ways, and other software and hardware solutions.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2008/AU2008_Exhibitors.html
This is the first of a two-part look at the recently concluded Autodesk University. It captures the highlights of the general and building industry sessions, including the keynote by Tom Kelley of IDEO on innovation, and various presentations featuring some of the upcoming technological advances in Autodesk products such as algorithmic design, as well as more futuristic ideas such as generative design.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2008/issue_38.html