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GstarCAD release free version of tablet CAD viewer

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Randall Newton

The viewer can now read DWG drawings directly, eliminating need for a desktop conversion. Beijing-based CAD developer GstarCAD has release ...

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HP extends cloud-based large-format printing to entry level

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Randall Newton

Two new ePrinters aimed at AEC freelancers, small studios, and students who are out of the office half the time ...

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Vectorworks 2013 expands cloud computing as a supporting resource

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Kathleen Maher

Other new features include new 3D editing tools and enhancements to architectural presentations. Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. has announced significant upgrades ...

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Nemetschek and CABR to work on BIM standards for China

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Randall Newton

Working closely with a government agency should give Nemetschek a leg up in the competitive Chinese AEC software industry. AEC ...

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ArchiCAD users now have Android access to BIMx models

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Randall Newton

The application extends the BIMx community, which also uses Facebook as a collaboration platform. Graphisoft has released an Android version ...

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Gehry Technologies acquires Bimshare

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Randall Newton

The mobile BIM viewer will be added to Gehry’s new project management platform. Gehry Technologies (GT) has acquired Bimshare, a Dutch ...

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Informative Graphics updates AEC collaboration in Brava

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Randall Newton

Improvements include better redaction and search, and a new video markup utility.   AEC viewing and redaction technology specialist Informative ...

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Prolog update adds BIM collaboration to project management suite

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Randall Newton

Other key new features include mobile access and cash-flow forecasting. New technology is borrowed from other parts of the growing ...

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Gehry Technologies releases cloud-based AEC project collaboration platform

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Randall Newton

GTeam could be the web-based project tool the industry wanted 15 years ago.  Searching clash reports by time is only ...

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Autodesk goes deeper into construction management with Vela Systems acquisition

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Randall Newton

Vela products offer a cure for BIM Shyness by moving software from the jobsite trailer to the point of construction. ...