GRAITEC Blog
Scholarship Contest Seeks to Propel Students into Sustainable Construction Careers
4 May 2023Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, Non classé, Sustainability
A new scholarship award and essay contest to encourage high school students to explore careers in sustainable construction.
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Secret to Staying Ahead: The Importance of Upgrading Your Technology
18 April 2023AEC, Bluebeam, IT Services, Mechanical, MEP, Non classé, Security
the reasons why upgrading to newer software versions is essential for your business
Secret to Staying Ahead: The Importance of Upgrading Your TechnologyRead
System Requirements for Autodesk Revit 2024
10 April 2023All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
List of system requirements for using Autodesk Revit 2024 and Revit LT 2024, entry level and performance level, plus Citrix,…
Why You Should Integrate Your Project Data
30 March 2023Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP
Integrating information so everyone can exchange and use the same data has really been the ideal scenario in construction.
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…
The Hardest Jobs to Fill in Construction
9 March 2023Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, MEP
Demand for construction work remains high, the work is out there, but the number of qualified workers isn’t meeting the…
How Plant 3D Streamlines Piping Design
23 February 2023Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Industrial and Plant, MEP, plant 3d
Plant 3D features help you manage your workload, make the best use of workers’ time and streamline much of your…
3 Steps for Improving Construction Employee Engagement
22 February 2023Architecture and Engineering, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, PowerPack
By attracting skilled workers and improving employee engagement so you retain them, you can take an active role in staying…
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%.
Are You on a Quest for a BIM Manager?
8 February 2023Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit, Services & Support
companies can find a logical way to compromise between budget and the need for a BIM manager by outsourcing their…
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
How to Look Smarter by Leveraging Your Data
22 December 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Computational Design, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
A business owner/manager can now make smart decisions about business operations by leveraging insights and data intelligence.
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.
MEP’s Role in the Move Toward Industrialized ConstructionRead
15 BIM Tips: Avoiding Model Corruption & Optimizing File Sizes
29 November 2022Architecture and Engineering, BIM, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
15 BIM tips for avoiding model corruption and optimizing file sizes so you can have lean, clean, accurate models.
15 BIM Tips: Avoiding Model Corruption & Optimizing File SizesRead
System Requirements for Autodesk Revit 2023
21 November 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
List of system requirements for using Autodesk Revit 2023 and Revit LT 2023, entry level and performance level, plus Citrix,…
Two Big Challenges MEP Contractors Face
2 November 2022Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, MEP
Every company will eventually face these challenges, if they haven’t already: data overload and adopting construction technology
3 Ways to Avoid Waste in Your MEP Fabrication
31 October 2022Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, MEP
increasing efficiency is easier when you use tools designed to improve consistency: 3 ways to avoid waste in your MEP…
3 Roles of BIM in Prefabrication
26 September 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, BIM 360, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Mechanical, MEP, Navisworks
The 3 roles of BIM in prefabrication include better collaboration, time and money savings, and safety and comfort.
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.
Combining BIM and BEM in Design
23 August 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Revit
Due to public interest in energy conservation, BIM platforms are increasingly integrating building energy modeling (BEM) in building design.
Why Prefab is Important to Your Business
18 August 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
The forces advancing the adoption of prefabrication are occurring worldwide including increased demand for buildings and the labor shortage.
How to save 50% of your time producing quantity takeoffs
17 August 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP
How one company reduced the time spent on quantity takeoffs by 50% using Autodesk Takeoff in Autodesk Construction Cloud.
How to save 50% of your time producing quantity takeoffsRead
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…
Autodesk’s Take on the Future of BIM
21 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit, Uncategorized
Building information modeling (BIM) is a valuable process that everyone on a project can participate in and make use of.
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 &…
9 Software Tools for Your Digital Factory
29 June 2022AutoCAD, autodesk, BIM 360, Digital Transformation, Industrial and Plant, Inventor, Manufacturing, MEP, Navisworks, Revit, Vault
Autodesk has nine products that will make your processes more insightful and efficient when designing and commissioning your digital factory.
The Infrastructure Construction Jobs Trend
23 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, Uncategorized
Workforce development is needed to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the IIJA; more people are needed in the…
Moving from 2D to BIM – Doing and Becoming Something New
13 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
Building information modeling (BIM) is enabling more companies to meet their schedule and budget challenges.
Moving from 2D to BIM – Doing and Becoming Something NewRead
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.
Things You Can Do Today for More Sustainable ConstructionRead
Finding Your ROI During BIM Adoption
6 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit, Uncategorized
To find your ROI during BIM adoption look for benefits including financial, efficiencies, competitive advantage, and intangibles.
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 Interoperability is Affecting AEC Companies
25 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
BIM has moved forward with platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud, enabling multiple disciplines and products to interact and share data.
Manufacturing: Your Digital Factory
24 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, MEP
For a digital factory, it’s important to use tools that give you the best chance for efficiency, going from planning…
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…
Combining Robotics with Modular Construction to Address the Labor Shortage
9 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Mechanical, MEP, Uncategorized
Robotics combined with people in modular construction settings can, among other benefits, help ease the labor shortage.
Combining Robotics with Modular Construction to Address the Labor ShortageRead
Using Phase-Change Materials for Sustainable Building Envelopes
6 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, Sustainability, Uncategorized
As demand increases for sustainable, energy efficient buildings, the focus is shifting to phase-change material technology for construction.
Using Phase-Change Materials for Sustainable Building EnvelopesRead
Applied Software Joins Graitec BIMUp Global Digital Conference
5 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Mechanical, MEP, Revit, Uncategorized
The 3-day BIMUp 2022 conference will feature classes on tips, tricks, tutorials, and key workflows of Autodesk and Graitec software…
Applied Software Joins Graitec BIMUp Global Digital ConferenceRead
3 Ways Architects Can Influence Carbon Emissions in Construction
27 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, Sustainability, Uncategorized
The sustainability movement promotes reducing carbon emissions. Here are 3 ways architects can influence carbon emissions in construction.
3 Ways Architects Can Influence Carbon Emissions in ConstructionRead
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.
Why More MEP Contractors Are Relying on BIM-Enabled WorkflowsRead
7 Statistics on Innovative Building Methods
12 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
Construction companies are moving toward technologies and methods to help them surmount risk, schedule, labor, and supply chain challenges.
The Importance of Your Construction Company’s Image
1 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Uncategorized
Company image can drive as much business as price, and your image tells customers why your company is more suitable…
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.
3 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Benefits MEP ContractorsRead
Why leading plumbing contractors leverage Autodesk Construction Cloud
8 March 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Plumbing, Uncategorized
Once a plumbing or pipe-fitting contractor implements a cloud-based software platform, they improve their efficiency, productivity and profit.
Why leading plumbing contractors leverage Autodesk Construction CloudRead
Productization – A Vision for Industrialized Construction
23 February 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, MEP
The uncertainty that plagues the construction industry can be addressed by bringing manufacturing to the forefront of designing a building.
Productization – A Vision for Industrialized ConstructionRead
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.
Best Construction Podcasts to Follow in 2022
2 February 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Bridging the Gap, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Uncategorized
Top 8 podcasts for construction industry trends and insights - improve your projects, increase business output, enhance your professional life
4 Top Benefits of Cloud-Based Construction Management
28 January 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Uncategorized
Cloud-based construction management enables improvements to efficiency, unity, capacity, and security for construction companies.
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…
System Requirements for Autodesk Revit 2022
7 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit
List of system requirements for using Autodesk Revit 2022 and Revit LT 2022, entry level and performance level, plus Citrix,…
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
Creating a data strategy that works for your construction businessRead
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.
4 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Helps General Contractors
7 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Uncategorized
Learn how general contractors use Autodesk Construction Cloud to align scope, budget and schedule, integrate teams, and prepare to build.
4 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Helps General ContractorsRead
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.
Industrialized Construction Road Map Being Developed – part 1Read
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.
MEP Force 2021: Reflections from the Denver Block Party
2 September 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Fabrication, Manufacturing, MEP
when you’ve got a group of MEP folks involved, you know the people who join the party are going to…
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
MEP Force 2021 Roundtable Recap: Amplifying the Growth and Potential of TechnologyRead
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 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
MEP Force 2021 Roundtable Recap: The Road Forward – What’s the New Normal?Read
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…
Automated Workflow Saves Molex 90%+ of Time on Designs
26 April 2021All, AutoCAD, MEP, Services & Support
companies spend a significant amount of time on manual processes while using AutoCAD MEP to develop lighting designs. If yours…
MEP Force Virtual House Party Recipe Guide
17 September 2020All, MEP
Although our house party needed to be virtual this year, we didn't miss any opportunities to share ideas, thoughts, and…
MEP Force Virtual 2020 Sets Records
10 September 2020All, MEP, Press Release
With consistent high engagement for keynotes and breakout sessions, participants from six countries in four continents reported the event felt…
MEP Force 2020 Takeaways, Day 2
2 September 2020All, MEP
Guests James Simpson, Travis Voss, Nathan Wood, and Rob McKinney talked about their top takeaways for the day.
MEP Force 2020 Takeaways, Day 1
1 September 2020All, MEP
the MEP trades are positioned to be true leaders because upwards of 60% of most jobs involves trades work
Virtual MEP Force Expecting Over 1,100 MEP Professionals
28 August 2020MEP, Press Release
over 1,100 mechanical, electrical and plumbing trade professionals expected to participate in the three-half-days online event beginning August 31
Virtual MEP Force Expecting Over 1,100 MEP ProfessionalsRead
The 3 Best Reasons for Connecting with MEP Industry Peers
21 August 2020All, MEP
there were strangers who gladly offered to help me become more successful at my job, and they were motivated simply…
The 3 Best Reasons for Connecting with MEP Industry PeersRead
MEP Masterminds: Mentoring Across Generations & Skills
8 June 2020All, MEP
Books are “a great way to get information,” but experience is one of the best teachers.
Transition to Revit with MEP Mastermind James Simpson
25 May 2020All, MEP, Revit
In a sense, adopting Autodesk Revit is and was about that “light bulb” moment when an individual sees how Revit…
MEP Masterminds Recap: Communication and Collaboration with Nathan Wood
18 May 2020All, Collaboration, MEP
we ultimately need to bring together the combination of communication and collaboration
MEP Masterminds Recap: Communication and Collaboration with Nathan WoodRead
Applied Software Announces Virtual MEP Force
11 May 2020All, MEP, Press Release
MEP Force conference has been upgraded to a virtual event in 2020, making attendance possible for a much broader audience.
MEP Force Will Be Virtually Cool
11 May 2020All, MEP, Press Release
MEP Force has been a great gathering event for MEP industry leaders to learn from other industry leaders about new…
MEP to the Front, Pt. 4 – Creating a BIM Process
23 January 2020All, BIM, MEP
BIM adoption continues to increase, with almost 75% of companies surveyed using a BIM process by the end of 2018.…
MEP to the Front, Pt. 3: Doing Things Right vs. Fast
9 January 2020All, BIM, MEP
Overton suggested worrying less about doing things fast and more about doing them right.
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