The CAD industry’s largest vendor-organized professional awards program honors exceptional achievement in using software to improve infrastructure design and use. An independent jury selects the awards. Bentley Systems today announced the winners of its 2012 Be Inspired Special Recognition awards for 2012. Each of the seven organizations—and an Educator of the Year—are being … [Read more...] about Bentley Be Inspired Special Recognition winners show cross-disciplinary creativity
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Apple submits revised plans for new “spaceship” headquarters
The newest submittal to the Cupertino City Council provides more details on the futuristic plan. Apple has submitted a revised set of documents regarding its proposal for a new headquarters building in Cupertino, California. Dubbed “Spaceship Apple” when it was first revealed a year ago, the headquarters is now seen by many as a tribute to the late Steve Jobs. The last time … [Read more...] about Apple submits revised plans for new “spaceship” headquarters
Architectural technologists to gather for SmartGeometry 2011 in Copenhagen
Conference started as a Bentley event, but is now run by volunteers. Registration is now open for SmartGeometry 2011, an annual event for architectural technologists with a reputation for stretching the boundaries of structural design. This year's even is April 1-2 in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a theme of “Building the Invisible: Informing Digital Design With Real-World … [Read more...] about Architectural technologists to gather for SmartGeometry 2011 in Copenhagen
Impatient progress: Abu Dhabi hopes to build its own future
The oil-rich Emirates seek opportunities in manufacturing, aerospace, building and infrastructure. Kathleen Maher reports from the new center of investment. By Kathleen Maher Editor-in-Chief Abu Dhabi has been described by some as the ant to Dubai’s grasshopper. Dubai grew fast and it grew flashy with big investments in real estate and tourism. Meanwhile Abu Dhabi, the … [Read more...] about Impatient progress: Abu Dhabi hopes to build its own future
Big CAD Little PLM; CadFaster promises easy viz
CADfaster brings new visualization tools to market for AEC and product development, using a novel cloud-based foundation. PLM can be looked at as a two pronged industry split between large companies with large solutions and smaller companies with more targeted point products giving their customers the opportunity to build their own systems. The large companies are well known. … [Read more...] about Big CAD Little PLM; CadFaster promises easy viz