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Tech Tip: Creating .PC3 Plotter File for AutoCAD Electrical Drawings
5 April 2023Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Electrical
To get a good plot in AutoCAD Electrical, creating a .pc3 file will help you print the project files the…
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Tech Tip: AutoCAD Electrical Project Batch Plotting
22 March 2023AutoCAD, autodesk, Electrical, Fabrication, MEP, Services & Support
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, MEP
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, Revit
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, Plumbing
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, Sustainability
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, Plumbing
MEP trades play a key role in the industry’s Industrialized Construction journey; they have the data needed for standardizing components.
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BIM and Digital Measurement for MEP
13 September 2022Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Navisworks, Plumbing, Revit
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, Revit
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, Revit
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, Uncategorized
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, Plumbing, Sustainability
Techniques you can put into practice now that will enable your company to contribute to the sustainable construction movement.
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How Construction is Becoming More Sustainable
26 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Sustainability, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
Large contractors with complex projects are the most sizable group using BIM. But the process will benefit any size company.
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3 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Benefits MEP Contractors
24 March 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Uncategorized
Autodesk Construction Cloud benefits MEP contractors in tracking workflows, accessing centralized plans in the cloud and connecting teams.
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How to choose construction apps for your MEP business
3 February 2022All, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
Cleveland Electric chose cloud-based Autodesk Build for a single document management solution that is useable and adoptable company wide.
Single Document Management Solution for the MEP IndustryRead
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, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
Steps for creating a data strategy that works for a construction business through focus, buy-in, standardization and common data environment
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How One MEP Contractor Saved $75,000 Using Autodesk Build
22 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Uncategorized
How an MEP contractor standardized document and data management with Autodesk Build for better accountability, collaboration and saved $75K.
How One MEP Contractor Saved $75,000 Using Autodesk BuildRead
3 Steps for Improving Construction Quality Processes
20 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, BIM 360, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing
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, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
A comprehensive “IC Road Map” will outline successful transition of a builder’s business model to fully integrate industrialized construction.
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Setting Up a Secondary AutoCAD Electrical Catalog
3 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Construction, Electrical, Uncategorized
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, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing
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, Uncategorized
Wearable construction technology - eyewear, boots, vests, exoskeletons, helmets, sensors - improve productivity and safety on jobsites.
Roundtable Recap: Sharing the Success Story – Overcoming the Marketing Problem
7 September 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Fabrication, Manufacturing
the discussion about sharing construction success stories was full of practical ideas
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MEP Force 2021 Keynote Recap: Clay Smith
1 September 2021All, Construction, Electrical, Fabrication, MEP
Despite shortages of people and materials, Clay Smith, COO of eVolve MEP, had some good news for MEP contractors.
MEP Force 2021 Roundtable Recap: Amplifying the Growth and Potential of Technology
31 August 2021All, Construction, Electrical, Fabrication, MEP
construction technology plays a role in attracting talent to the industry, and it will continue to do so
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MEP Force 2021 Roundtable Recap: Industrialized Construction
31 August 2021All, Construction, Electrical, Fabrication
Industrialized construction is applying manufacturing techniques to the built environment.
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MEP Force 2021 Roundtable Recap: The Road Forward – What’s the New Normal?
30 August 2021All, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, MEP
better communication is needed on all jobs, as well as more trust
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MEP Force 2021 Kicks Off with McCarthy’s Insights
30 August 2021All, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Fabrication, MEP
MEP firms need to decide what digital transformation will look like and how it will affect their business.
MEP Technology: 6 Ways It Can Improve Your Business
27 August 2021All, Electrical, MEP
With the pressures on the construction industry to increase production, it’s becoming critical to use software technology to assist with…
Tech Tip: Using DesignCenter to Import Wires into AutoCAD Electrical
2 August 2021All, AutoCAD, Electrical
AutoCAD Electrical has a tool inside the Create/Edit Wire Type dialog box called Import
Tech Tip: Using DesignCenter to Import Wires into AutoCAD ElectricalRead
Exclusive: eVolve Electrical 5.0 now available
27 July 2021All, Electrical
eVolve Electrical 5.0 has been released
Updating an AutoCAD Electrical Project File to a New Environment File
12 May 2021All, AutoCAD, Autodesk Software, Electrical
The environment file (wd.env) in AutoCAD Electrical controls where the software retrieves the content needed to create the drawings.
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MEP Masterminds: Electrical Industry Study with Josh Bone
4 June 2020All, Electrical
according to his research, the pandemic has impacted construction productivity by nearly 20%.
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