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Tech Tip: Creating .PC3 Plotter File for AutoCAD Electrical Drawings

5 April 2023Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, ElectricalTodd Schmoock

To get a good plot in AutoCAD Electrical, creating a .pc3 file will help you print the project files the…

Tech Tip: AutoCAD Electrical Project Batch Plotting

22 March 2023AutoCAD, autodesk, Electrical, Fabrication, MEP, Services & SupportTodd Schmoock

There are two options for plotting a project in AutoCAD Electrical; they are located in the Publish/Plot tool in the…

File Types Used in AutoCAD Electrical

16 February 2023AutoCAD, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, MEPTodd Schmoock

File types in AutoCAD Electrical toolset, with design features that can boost your productivity by up to 95%.

4 Ways MEP Prefabrication Improves a Project’s Success

14 February 2023Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, RevitCarol Dunn

with MEP prefabrication, virtual 3D BIM models help maximize construction processes and coordination to improve a project's success

4 Things You Need for a More Efficient Prefab Shop

11 January 2023Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, PlumbingCarol Dunn

Improving the operation of your prefab shop is easier with communication and staying informed on competitive procedures, technology and tools

Sustainability: 4 Energy-Saving Earth-Sheltered Houses

21 December 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Electrical, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

earth-sheltered structures require less energy to heat or cool, with temperatures remaining around 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit year round

MEP’s Role in the Move Toward Industrialized Construction

7 December 2022Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, PlumbingCarol Dunn

MEP trades play a key role in the industry’s Industrialized Construction journey; they have the data needed for standardizing components.

BIM and Digital Measurement for MEP

13 September 2022Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Navisworks, Plumbing, RevitCarol Dunn

Even with different workflows, every MEP company can benefit from the BIM construction precision that results from digital measurement.

9 Steps to Creating Fabrication Content

12 August 2022Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, RevitCarol Dunn

9 steps to creating content for Fabrication ESTmep, CADmep and CAMduct to estimate, detail & fabricate better MEP parts, components,…

Progress Tracking with Autodesk Build

27 July 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, RevitCarol Dunn

Progress Tracking is an Autodesk product currently in beta form that will soon be included in Autodesk Build for every…

CareerStarter Tool Encourages Construction Careers

13 July 2022Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

NCCER's CareerStarter program enables potential trades workers to explore career options, find their best fit and search for training &…

Things You Can Do Today for More Sustainable Construction

8 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, PlumbingCarol Dunn

Techniques you can put into practice now that will enable your company to contribute to the sustainable construction movement.

How Construction is Becoming More Sustainable

26 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Despite the many challenges that face construction companies, there has been widespread adoption of sustainable practices around the world.

How BIM Helps Design Stakeholders with Sustainability

17 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, BIM 360, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Using BIM processes, all design stakeholders can benefit from sustainability in every phase of a project - design to build…

Why More MEP Contractors Are Relying on BIM-Enabled Workflows

26 April 2022Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Large contractors with complex projects are the most sizable group using BIM. But the process will benefit any size company.

3 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Benefits MEP Contractors

24 March 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud benefits MEP contractors in tracking workflows, accessing centralized plans in the cloud and connecting teams.

How to choose construction apps for your MEP business

3 February 2022All, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

5 steps for selecting MEP software apps and achieving a smooth tech implementation process through a team effort.

Comparing BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate Pro

19 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Civil 3D, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, plant 3d, Plumbing, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Cloud-based BIM Collaborate and BIM Collaborate Pro help make AEC design, data and coordination workflows more efficient.

Single Document Management Solution for the MEP Industry

17 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Cleveland Electric chose cloud-based Autodesk Build for a single document management solution that is useable and adoptable company wide.

10 Best Bridging the Gap Podcasts of 2021

13 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, Bridging the Gap, Computational Design, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Links to the top ten picks from 2021 Bridging the Gap podcast episodes, including the most popular downloads and the…

Creating a data strategy that works for your construction business

28 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Steps for creating a data strategy that works for a construction business through focus, buy-in, standardization and common data environment

How One MEP Contractor Saved $75,000 Using Autodesk Build

22 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

How an MEP contractor standardized document and data management with Autodesk Build for better accountability, collaboration and saved $75K.

3 Steps for Improving Construction Quality Processes

20 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, BIM 360, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, PlumbingCarol Dunn

Three things you can do improve your company’s quality processes: workflows, risk assessment and comparisons.

How BIM Collaborate Pro Benefits the Trades

16 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

How BIM Collaborate Pro helps the entire construction project team, enabling a more cohesive and collaborative BIM project model.

What Winning Construction Bids Have in Common

14 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Winning construction bids have five things in common: attention to detail, valid estimates, concerns addressed, differentiation, and insights.

Industrialized Construction Road Map Steps – part 2

13 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Fabrication, HVAC, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The key steps for making a transition to industrialized construction productive, sustainable and profitable

Industrialized Construction Road Map Being Developed – part 1

6 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

A comprehensive “IC Road Map” will outline successful transition of a builder’s business model to fully integrate industrialized construction.

Setting Up a Secondary AutoCAD Electrical Catalog

3 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Construction, Electrical, UncategorizedTodd Schmoock

Two ways to define a secondary catalog in AutoCAD Electrical to search for catalog data and store manufacturer part numbers.

How Autodesk Construction Cloud Benefits MEP Workflows

18 November 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, PlumbingCarol Dunn

The benefits of using Autodesk Construction Cloud for mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors.

6 Contech Wearables that Can Increase Your Productivity

18 November 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, HVAC, Industrial and Plant, Mechanical, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Wearable construction technology - eyewear, boots, vests, exoskeletons, helmets, sensors - improve productivity and safety on jobsites.

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