GRAITEC Blog

6 Things You Need to Be Successful in Business

29 June 2023Construction, Digital Transformation, innovation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

practical advice about becoming a high achiever in the construction industry

Tech Tip: How to Create Sloped Curved Handrails in Advance Steel

5 June 2023Advance Steel, autodesk, PowerPack, UncategorizedSophia Li

If you find yourself struggling on modeling sloped curved handrails, following is a general workflow on how to approach it.

Why Investment in Sustainable Water Supplies is Becoming Critical

24 May 2023Innovyze, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Water/WastewaterCarol Dunn

businesses and communities are investing in new, sustainable forms of water supply to ensure safe drinking water, as well as…

7 Sustainable Cities and the Construction Industry Behind Them

31 January 2023Construction, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

With sustainable materials, methods, the construction industry is making steady progress in enabling cities to reduce their carbon footprint

Creating an Autodesk Product Deployment from Within Autodesk Account

28 December 2022All, autodesk, Services & Support, UncategorizedDeni Cox

we can now include multiple products in a single deployment, which eliminates the need to babysit the installation process on…

Top 5 Features To Know About Bluebeam

13 December 2022Architecture and Engineering, Bluebeam, UncategorizedDiana Ramirez

For those looking to maximize their time with Bluebeam, here are five features to know to make workflows simpler and…

Sustainability Plus Prefabrication: Art from Construction Waste

23 November 2022Construction, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Eco-artist Thomas Dambo has expressed that he wants his audience to see trash as objects that can be repurposed in…

The Importance of Numbering in Refurbishing Big Ben Clock Tower

11 November 2022Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Each component was numbered, and the numbering process was made immensely more manageable using the Numbering Tool in PowerPack for…

What You Should Know About Enterprise Cloud Storage

1 November 2022Digital Transformation, Panzura, UncategorizedDiana Ramirez

as your business grows so does your data. Cloud storage gives enterprises flexibility, access, memory, and data storage.

What You Need to Know About Bluebeam’s New Subscription Plans

21 October 2022Architecture and Engineering, Bluebeam, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, Services & Support, UncategorizedDiana Ramirez

The three new Bluebeam subscription packages all include essential tools for marking up and managing your office and project documents.

What You Need to Know About Bluebeam’s New SaaS Model

13 October 2022Bluebeam, Digital Transformation, Services & Support, UncategorizedDiana Ramirez

How the September 2022 Bluebeam announcement about moving to a cloud-centric Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model affects you.

4 Amazing Sustainable Construction Materials In Use Today

6 October 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

research has stepped up in recent years to find ways to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the building industry

4 Reasons to Use iLogic

22 August 2022autodesk, Inventor, UncategorizedJason Hunt

Autodesk Inventor iLogic enables rule-driven design that provides a simple way to capture and reuse your work, standardize and automate.

4 Steps to a Better RFI Workflow

19 August 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Each RFI needs to be answered, and anything that could potentially result in a change order needs to be handled…

4 ways you could use machine learning on your construction projects

15 August 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

In construction, machine learning has the potential to improve the lives of people involved during and after a project.

Why Mass Timber Adoption in Construction is Increasing

10 August 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Carbon footprint and sustainability are driving mass-timber projects around the world. Wood is a renewable resource.

Top Plant Autodesk University 2022 Sessions

5 August 2022autodesk, Digital Transformation, Industrial and Plant, plant 3d, UncategorizedDavid Wolfe

Here’s a list of some of the top Plant classes at AU 2022 (in no particular order).

What Sustainability Trends Look Like Into the Future

2 August 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Sustainable construction might be characterized as creating a built environment that is positive for the planet and society as a…

How a Construction Contract Can Make or Break You

25 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

It’s critical to get out ahead of managing risk on a job, starting with understanding, managing and properly handling contracts.

Autodesk’s Take on the Future of BIM

21 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Building information modeling (BIM) is a valuable process that everyone on a project can participate in and make use of.

Sustainable Design in Action

20 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

In the AEC industry, it can be argued that the design stage is the most instrumental when it comes to…

5 Trends in Industrialized Construction

15 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

With industrialized construction, companies benefit from scalability, enhanced productivity, higher quality, reduced labor costs, fewer delays.

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 &…

Reasons to Build Trust in Your Business

11 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Through trust, customers and employees recognize the abilities and strengths of a company and believe it will perform as publicized.

The Quandary of Patenting A.I. Inventions

24 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The creative output of artificial intelligence (A.I.) systems is becoming a quandary for patent laws around the world.

The Infrastructure Construction Jobs Trend

23 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Workforce development is needed to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the IIJA; more people are needed in the…

LEGO to Invest $2B in New Green Factories

20 June 2022Construction, Manufacturing, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The LEGO Group has announced plans to build two new factories at $1+ billion each, and both are designed to…

Innovative Construction Methods Planned for Low-Carbon 2024 Olympics

10 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Paris 2024 Olympics Board of Directors has approved a strategy to achieve a lower carbon footprint; innovative construction methods are…

Finding Your ROI During BIM Adoption

6 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

To find your ROI during BIM adoption look for benefits including financial, efficiencies, competitive advantage, and intangibles.

Construction Industry’s New Tech Best Friend – Collaboration Software

1 June 2022Architecture and Engineering, Bluebeam, Construction, UncategorizedDiana Ramirez

With digital collaboration software like Bluebeam Revu, trust and results don’t have to suffer when you invest in construction technology.

How Construction is Becoming More Sustainable

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

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

Plant Innovation: Project Template Environment Selection

18 May 2022AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Industrial and Plant, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

Applied Software has developed a workflow to help you choose the best location for your project and provide guidance on…

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…

3 Computational Design Trends Redefining AEC Design

16 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Digital change is manifesting in the AEC industry in the form of computational design. Computational design trends are redefining AEC…

Autodesk Construction Cloud Grows with New Integrations

12 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Construction, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud is growing and moving construction technology forward, bringing together tools and workflow automations.

BIM: 4 Things to Consider in Your Move from 2D to 3D

11 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Your success with BIM will be more assured if you go into an implementation well informed about disruption, issues, planning,…

Combining Robotics with Modular Construction to Address the Labor Shortage

9 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Mechanical, MEP, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Robotics combined with people in modular construction settings can, among other benefits, help ease the labor shortage.

Using Phase-Change Materials for Sustainable Building Envelopes

6 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

As demand increases for sustainable, energy efficient buildings, the focus is shifting to phase-change material technology for construction.

Applied Software Joins Graitec BIMUp Global Digital Conference

5 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Mechanical, MEP, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The 3-day BIMUp 2022 conference will feature classes on tips, tricks, tutorials, and key workflows of Autodesk and Graitec software…

Optimizing BIM Workflows: People, Process and Technology

4 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, BIM 360, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

When making the effort to improve the way you’re using BIM now, the big picture involves people, process, and technology.

7 Ways You Can Benefit from Applied Software Changes

3 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Civil 3D, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, IT Services, Manufacturing, Revit, Services & Support, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

New Applied Software Advantage support and Applied becoming part of the global Graitec Group bring potential benefits to you and…

End of Activation for Autodesk Versions 2011-2014

29 April 2022autodesk, IT Services, Services & Support, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

As of July 1, 2022, Autodesk will no longer support perpetual license activation for its software versions 2011 to 2014.

3 Ways Architects Can Influence Carbon Emissions in Construction

27 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The sustainability movement promotes reducing carbon emissions. Here are 3 ways architects can influence carbon emissions in construction.

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.

5 Ways Construction Projects Can Benefit from Visual Data

25 April 2022Construction, Data, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Project stakeholders are increasingly taking advantage of visual data technology to derive specific benefits during construction projects.

6 things to consider when contemplating offsite construction

22 April 2022Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

If you are considering offsite construction, thoroughly consider the options that best suit your company and projects.

World Innovation and Creativity Day

21 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Creativity is needed in today’s complicated design and construction environment, even when we’re not building a “wonder of the world.”

How to conquer 5 common construction management challenges

14 April 2022Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud products help conquer 5 common construction management challenges: schedule, budget, documents, connectedness, risk.

9 Benefits of Industrialized Construction

13 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Bridging the Gap, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

industrialized construction (IC) brings to construction the efficiencies that we’ve seen in the manufacturing industry.

How GCs Can Cut Project Workflow Time by Nearly Half

7 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Going digital with BIM 360 for Yas Bay Arena project workflows saved BAM 48% of the time that would have…

How VDI Benefits Any Size Company

4 April 2022Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The benefits of VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure), whether on-premises or in the cloud, vary depending on the size of the…

The Importance of Your Construction Company’s Image

1 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Company image can drive as much business as price, and your image tells customers why your company is more suitable…

The Role of Dynamo in Generative Design

28 March 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Computational Design, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Through generative design, Autodesk Dynamo offers powerful opportunities for revamping and automating the design process in digital workflows

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.

Syncing Everything Else in Plant 3D with 360 Sync

23 March 2022AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Industrial and Plant, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

You can sync project files not handled by Autodesk Construction Cloud on an automatic schedule or manually using Applied Software…

Tips for Creating Revit Families

21 March 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Revit content creation should be strictly managed, and when building families, templates rule: Revit families best practices and tips.

BIM-based Costing Using Autodesk Takeoff

17 March 2022Architecture and Engineering, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Using Autodesk Takeoff makes the best use of staff time in turning materials counts to estimates to determine the cost…

The Peculiar Mindset of Industrialized Construction

15 March 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Industrialized construction (IC) is one of the changes that companies can look to so they can remain innovative and meet…

How 3D Printing May Address the Housing Shortage

11 March 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

A collaboration on a neighborhood of 100 3D-printed homes may be a disruptive way to begin to address the nation's…

Backing Up and Restoring Projects

9 March 2022AutoCAD, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

Having a backup procedure in place for projects could save upwards of $30,000 in project revenue loss and 40+ hours…

Why leading plumbing contractors leverage Autodesk Construction Cloud

8 March 2022autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, Plumbing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Once a plumbing or pipe-fitting contractor implements a cloud-based software platform, they improve their efficiency, productivity and profit.

Solving Problems in Your Manufacturing Workflows

4 March 2022Inventor, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Creatively solving issues in manufacturing workflows can involve small-scale testing, staff suggestions, networking, and brainstorming.

Habitat for Humanity Investigates 3D Printing for Faster Affordable Housing

1 March 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Habitat for Humanity is investigating 3D printing to address the affordable housing shortage and shorten the time required to build…

How machine learning can analyze your job data, prevent risk

28 February 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Construction IQ, in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), has built-in computing technology for predicting, decreasing and managing risk.

Risks Posed by Skilled Labor Shortage: What Owners Can Do

22 February 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Owners can positively impact safety risks and the labor shortage by prequalifying contractors using workforce development criteria.

5 Ways Micro-Credentials Will Affect AEC, Labor Shortage

21 February 2022Architecture and Engineering, Bridging the Gap, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

five ways people with micro-credentials can boost technology growth in the AEC industry, while addressing the labor shortage

Building Assemblies to Simplify P&ID Design

17 February 2022AutoCAD, Industrial and Plant, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

Pre-building assemblies, skids and package units saves time and money and creates consistent P&ID designs and drawings.

Keeping up with Autodesk Construction Cloud

16 February 2022All, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil 3D, Construction, PlanGrid, plant 3d, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Overview of the products in Autodesk Construction Cloud that connect data, workflows and teams and how they are continually improving.

If you’re using Autodesk Cloud Credits, take note . . .

15 February 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Computational Design, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk has announced that Cloud Credits will be replaced by Flex tokens on 3/29/2022, and all existing Cloud Credits will…

Green Trends that Will Affect the Way You Build

14 February 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Green buildings help organizations meet commitments and maximize efficiency, resilience, health, and sustainability.

3 Keys to Implementing Computational Design

11 February 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Keys to computational design implementation include planning your culture shift, democratizing usage and deploying a development process.

3 Cutting Edge Trends Changing Manufacturing

10 February 2022All, autodesk, Digital Transformation, Industrial and Plant, Inventor, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The Internet of Things, robotics, VR/AR, and connected manufacturing processes are forming the direction of the manufacturing industry.

Panzura releases global cloud file system CloudFS 8.1

9 February 2022Architecture and Engineering, Digital Transformation, Industrial and Plant, IT Services, Panzura, plant 3d, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Panzura CloudFS 8.1.0.0 includes three new features and seven performance and encryption enhancements to organize, manage, move, protect data.

How to Be a Champion in the Transition to Named Users (TNU)

8 February 2022All, autodesk, Services & Support, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

When you are in charge of migrating your company’s software to a named user model, you can be a champion…

Collaborative Robotics bridge project combined digital and physical manufacturing

7 February 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, Fabrication, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The Arroyo Bridge project used real-world collaborative robotics plus prefab for better accuracy and less materials waste, labor and expense.

Computational Design: Intersection of humans and machines

4 February 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Computational design can result in a real-time process that enables better, more accurate design options, better productivity and efficiency.

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.

Best Construction Podcasts to Follow in 2022

2 February 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Bridging the Gap, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Top 8 podcasts for construction industry trends and insights - improve your projects, increase business output, enhance your professional life

Monitoring Spec Changes with Power BI

1 February 2022All, Digital Transformation, Industrial and Plant, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

Using Power BI to ID orphaned parts in a model and estimate time to update to match the pipe spec,…

Differences between Mobile and Cloud Computing for Construction

31 January 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

When choosing construction apps for your cloud projects, the best scenario can be combining mobile with the cloud for mobile cloud…

4 Top Benefits of Cloud-Based Construction Management

28 January 2022Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Cloud-based construction management enables improvements to efficiency, unity, capacity, and security for construction companies.

Replacing Legacy Storage

27 January 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, IT Services, Panzura, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Replace NAS with a centralized cloud storage and management service: easy to use, provides analytics & data protection to enhance…

How to supercharge CAD productivity using the cloud

26 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

by placing your workstation design resources in the cloud, you can seamlessly run all your applications to improve your productivity…

Plant Innovation: Automating Navisworks Publishing

25 January 2022All, Industrial and Plant, Mechanical, Navisworks, plant 3d, UncategorizedKaleb Flowers

Utilizing automation for Navisworks NWD saves project hours and money and makes availability of up-to-date NWD models more consistent.

How data storage in the cloud is changing

21 January 2022All, Digital Transformation, Panzura, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

As organizations develop new business models and attitudes about using the cloud, Wasabi cloud storage is increasingly a part of…

Think Strategically: Jennifer Byrne Keynote for Digital Agility Summit

20 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Companies will benefit from taking less time to understand technology and more time understanding the problems they want to solved…

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.

Avoiding latency in your remote workforce infrastructure

19 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, Digital Transformation, Panzura, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Talk to a cloud expert about computer infrastructure for remote workforce and storage solutions to confirm what you want to…

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.

System Requirements for Autodesk Construction Cloud 2022 Platform

14 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Autodesk Construction Cloud hardware requirements, supported browsers and devices, operating systems, data centers, Revit Cloud Worksharing.

System Requirements for Plant 3D 2022

13 January 2022All, AutoCAD, autodesk, Construction, Industrial and Plant, Mechanical, plant 3d, UncategorizedEric Daniel

Hardware system requirements to run AutoCAD Plant 3D 2022 software as recommended by Autodesk and Applied Software.

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…

System Requirements for Plant 3D 2021

12 January 2022All, AutoCAD, autodesk, Construction, Industrial and Plant, Mechanical, plant 3d, UncategorizedEric Daniel

Hardware system requirements to run AutoCAD Plant 3D 2021 software as recommended by Autodesk and Applied Software.

3D printing: carbon fiber reinforced concrete

11 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Researchers improve concrete reinforcement using structural fibers, like carbon, fiberglass and Kevlar for a stronger, lighter product.

3 Ways Owners Can Change the Face of Construction

4 January 2022All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

How construction company owners can deal with today's business issues and stay relevant and competitive using Autodesk Construction Cloud.

The difference between generative design and parametric design

29 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedChristopher Riddell

Generative design and parametric design are subsets of computational design, which uses input parameters and constraints in the process of…

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.

4 Ways GCs Can Control Construction Costs

21 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Four ways general contractors can control construction costs to reduce the risk of exceeding the project budget: causes, tech, cost…

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.

Making Your Project Successful Starting with Estimates and Bids

15 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Learn how data-driven technology can give you a competitive advantage, while making your construction methods more successful.

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

4 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Helps General Contractors

7 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, MEP, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Learn how general contractors use Autodesk Construction Cloud to align scope, budget and schedule, integrate teams, and prepare to build.

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.

System Requirements for AutoCAD 2021

3 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Civil 3D, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Hardware system requirements for Autodesk 2021 versions of AutoCAD including Specialized Toolsets, AutoCAD for Mac, large data sets, Map 3D.

License Errors When Starting Autodesk Software

2 December 2021All, autodesk, Services & Support, UncategorizedDeni Cox

How to fix license errors that occur when starting Autodesk software - failed install of hotfix and/or update.

Computational Design Business Strategy and Outcomes

1 December 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, Computational Design, Construction, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing, UncategorizedChristopher Riddell

To realize the full benefits of what Computational Design can offer, it is critical to develop a computational design business…

5 Ways Autodesk Construction Cloud Reduces Owner Risk

30 November 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Construction, Digital Transformation, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Whether your goal is to meet contractual obligations, audit progress, reduce rework, be personally involved in a project, or provide…

Recent Updates to Autodesk BIM Collaborate

22 November 2021All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, BIM 360, Civil 3D, plant 3d, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

New product enhancements to Autodesk BIM Collaborate improve change analysis, streamline access to Revit issues and improve model coordination.

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.

Investors Are Looking for Greener Buildings

8 November 2021Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Sustainability, UncategorizedRichard Burroughs

How sustainability planning is affecting project design, real estate development, investment priorities, and even interest rates.

BSA Construction Merit Badge – Community Service Project

21 December 2020All, AutoCAD, Construction, UncategorizedMark Petrucci

Last month I was happy to join Batson-Cook Construction and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to celebrate Construction Merit Badge…

12 Days of Christmas

7 December 2020All, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, IT Services, Panzura, UncategorizedCaitlin Dunn

Register for the Digital Agility Summit and receive a free Rocketbook

System Requirements for Autodesk Inventor 2021

19 November 2020All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Digital Transformation, Inventor, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Hardware system requirements for using Autodesk Inventor 2021 software, including complex models, molds and assemblies.

System Requirements for Autodesk Civil 3D 2021

17 September 2020All, Architecture and Engineering, AutoCAD, autodesk, Civil 3D, Construction, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Hardware system requirements to run Autodesk Civil 3D 2021 software as recommended by Autodesk and Applied Software.

3 Dozen Exciting Features in Autodesk 2020 Releases

29 April 2019All, Architecture and Engineering, autodesk, Construction, Manufacturing, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Find out the new, time-saving features the Autodesk 2020 products have to offer in our blog on the features we're…

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