AECbytes Blog

This article captures the highlights of some of the key technology solutions for construction that were on display at the recent World of Concrete show, including Vico’s Virtual Construction Software, Project Document Manager jointly developed by McGraw-Hill Construction and ReproMAX, Quest Estimator from Maxwell Systems, Bluebeam’s PDF Revu application, and SolidBuilder, a BIM solution for contractors that is customized for residential design.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2008/issue_33.html

This article captures the recently concluded Autodesk University 2007 from the AEC perspective, with the highlights of the general and building industry sessions, along with an overview of some new products and updates that were on display at the Exhibit Hall accompanying the event.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2007/issue_32.html

This article by Tim Rice and Art Haug of LMN Architects, a 100-person firm in Seattle, illustrates how their deployment of Newforma Project Center has simplified the process of tracking and submittals during that all-important construction phase of a project.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2007/ManagingSubmittals.html

This article captures the highlights of the recent AIA Technology in Architectural Practice conference that was held in Washington DC. It included plenary sessions on issues such as international practice and education, along with focused sessions on topics such as project and construction administration management, development and implementation of automated code checking in the US, digital project workflows enabled by new technology, and the dynamics and risks of open, technology-enhanced business models.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2007/issue_31.html

Ecotect is a 3D building analysis program that assists architects in analyzing many aspects of a building’s performance, with a particular emphasis on creating energy efficient, sustainable designs. This article provides an introduction to some of the principles behind how Ecotect works, and how you can use it as part of the architectural design process, starting with schematic design.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2007/Ecotect.html

This report captures the detailed results of the survey “Top Criteria for BIM Solutions” that AECbytes conducted earlier this summer on behalf of a leading BIM vendor. It is a comprehensive report that analyzes the inputs of over 650 AEC professionals who took the time to provide their feedback on what they want from BIM.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2007/BIMSurveyReport.html

This article captures the highlights of the technology products and services that were on display at the 2007 AIA National Convention and Expo, held in San Antonio from May 3 to 5.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2007/issue_30.html

This newsletter describes the new releases of design and modeling applications that were exhibited at Macworld 2007,along with a brief discussion of the Graphisoft acquisition from the perspective of Nemetschek North America.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2007/issue_29.html

This article captures the highlights of the general and building industry sessions of Autodesk University 2006.

URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2006/issue_28.html