Addressing the issues of Scan to BIM for existing buildings and making translation of proprietary MCAD formats more user friendly. There are behind-the-scenes software companies that at least once a year show off what they can do, and what they plan to do next year. This occurs at the annual Open Design Alliance (ODA) Summit, where engineering software professionals come … [Read more...] about Open Design Alliance Summit 2022
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Archicad 26: More design, less project management
Graphisoft updates its solutions and services ecosystem. “Stay focused, design more.” That is the phrase Graphisoft, maker of BIM software solutions for architecture, continually repeated at its launch event for Archicad 26, the latest version of its flagship architectural design tool. The announcement, along with updates to the company’s other solutions and services, was … [Read more...] about Archicad 26: More design, less project management
DWG update: a new view of an old standby
DWG plays a strong role in modern CAD workflows. The year 2022 marks the 40th birthday of AutoCAD and its native format DWG. The format has shown a resiliency that goes far beyond its original role as the carrier for AutoCAD data. Today, a number of companies offer DWG as an output option or even as their native format. As a result, the format has grown as an industry … [Read more...] about DWG update: a new view of an old standby
Autodesk announces plans to acquire The Wild
Autodesk is adding to its tool kit for XR professional workflows. Autodesk has announced plans to buy The Wild, an XR platform company focused on the AEC market. The Wild includes its own cloud-connected XR product and also IrisVR, makers of the Prospect VR tool for AEC. The Wild has 700 customers worldwide across their two platforms, and their tools enable real-time … [Read more...] about Autodesk announces plans to acquire The Wild
AEC industry users choose winners of Construction Computing Awards
The prestigious Construction Computing Awards, also known as ‘The Hammers,’ were presented in London in November 2021. After being presented virtually in 2020, the latest award ceremony in Leonardo Royal Hotel in London was actually a celebration of life coming back to normalcy after the pandemic outbreak. I sincerely hope it to stay that way in 2022. Running in its 16th … [Read more...] about AEC industry users choose winners of Construction Computing Awards
Graphisoft study finds young graduates may not have the right skills
Finding the right fit; employers may not always be satisfied with the pool of new recruits but they're searching for young employees and understand the need for ongoing training. The acceptance of BIM through the last decade has been astonishing. Once a slow-growing luxury for large construction firms, BIM is now accepted as a requirement on large projects. BIM has been … [Read more...] about Graphisoft study finds young graduates may not have the right skills
Graphisoft releases Archicad 25 Update 2
In July 2021, Graphisoft released Archicad 25 with the key theme of integration. In the Archicad 25 Update 2 released last week, Graphisoft integrated Maxon’s Redshift rendering tool into Archicad. This has been a requested feature by Archicad users for a long time. Update 2 includes other significant enhancements to design, documentation, collaboration, and visualization … [Read more...] about Graphisoft releases Archicad 25 Update 2
Open Design Alliance pushes horizons for data integration
As DWG–DGN becomes established, ODA turns sights to BIM and manufacturing file formats. The Open Design Alliance conference has become a sprawling affair. Each year, the working groups present their work for the year and member companies show how they’ve been putting ODA technology to work. They are a productive bunch, and after a decade or so of banging on the challenges of … [Read more...] about Open Design Alliance pushes horizons for data integration
Autodesk invests in iOFFICE + SpaceIQ to bring together BIM and facility management
iOFFICE + SpaceIQ, a leader in the digital transformation of workplace and asset management, has recently announced a strategic investment by Autodesk that will provide integrated solutions to increase the efficiency of building assets. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. In August 2021, iOFFICE and SpaceIQ merged together to address a rapidly growing market … [Read more...] about Autodesk invests in iOFFICE + SpaceIQ to bring together BIM and facility management
Vectorworks 2022 offers speed gains to Mac and Windows users
Vectorworks just launched their 2022 version of BIM and CAD product line. Vectorworks Designer has now become Vectorworks Design Suite. This latest release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Braceworks, ConnectCAD and Vision. The company says that the latest release offers designers the freedom to design. Vectorworks 2022 will empower designers … [Read more...] about Vectorworks 2022 offers speed gains to Mac and Windows users