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Publication: AEC Magazine

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

SmartGeometry 2013

SmartGeometry provides an environment in which to experiment with the latest technologies, from computational design to laser scanning. This year delivered its usual eclectic mix of workshops and talks, ranging from the practical to the surreal.SmartGeometry ... [Published AEC Magazine - May 09 2013]

Entities: Mark Burry, Bentley Systems, Computer Aided Design

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Northumbria University

4Projects BIM in a Browser

Cloud-based collaboration specialist 4Projects recently added ‘BIM’ support to its range of services. The new technology delivers a suite of BIM viewing, adata management toolsCloud-based collaboration for the construction industry used to be all about ... [Published AEC Magazine - May 09 2013]

Entities: collaboration, Northumbria University, United Kingdom, UK Government, Construction

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Executive guide to BIM: part 1

What is Building Information Modelling and is it relevant to me? This is a question asked by many in today’s construction sector. This two-part guide will attempt to answer the questions that may arise relating to a BIM adoption strategy.BIM is an acronym ... [Published AEC Magazine - May 09 2013]

Entities: Computer Aided Design, Adoption, Supply Chain, Construction, Action

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Autodesk Inc

Autodesk in transition

Every March Autodesk releases its updated software. I am old enough to remember a time when we could wait two to three years to see a new version of AutoCAD.Now Autodesk is firmly in the groove of yearly updates, with mid-cycle additional features for ... [Published AEC Magazine - May 09 2013]

Entities: Autodesk Inc, Carl Bass, David Light, Manufacturing, Air Terminal

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Missing a trick

Stuck in their old ways and reluctant to invest, quantity surveyors are missing out on the rich data benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM).The adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has now moved past simply being a 3D design tool. ... [Published AEC Magazine - May 09 2013]

Entities: Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Architect, Level of Detail, Adoption

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Coventry University

One track mind

Rich data from wireless sensor technologies is helping track energy performance in sustainable construction and retrofitting initiatives.A lack of understanding of how buildings behave in use, including those specifically designed to be energy efficient, ... [Published AEC Magazine - May 09 2013]

Entities: Sustainable Construction, Gaura, Organic Compounds, Coventry University

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Intel Corporation

Scan 3XS GW-MT15: Quadro K600

An overclocked Intel Core i5 3570K CPU and Nvidia’s brand new Kepler Quadro K600 GPU combine to deliver an enviably low cost CAD workstationSub £1,000 workstations used to mean a major trade off in most areas — CPU, memory, hard drive and graphics. But, ... [Published AEC Magazine - May 08 2013]

Entities: Solid State Drive, Intel Corporation, NVIDIA Corp, Barracuda, Ivy Bridge