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
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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
Graphisoft Building Together 2021 is a week away
The virtual event will address the tremendous changes happening in the AEC/BIM industry today. The AEC industry has become more resilient, flexible, and dynamic over the past five years than seemed possible in the decade before. The pandemic has had a lot to do with it, but even before, the digitalization of processes has transformed processes. The changes have been … [Read more...] about Graphisoft Building Together 2021 is a week away
The ODA Virtual Summit is planned for September 21st
Presentations will focus on new CAD and BIM interoperability, IFC updates, and more. The Open Design Alliance, a consortium of vendors, customers, software developers, retailers, and interested organizations is dedicated to creating interoperability solutions for CAD and BIM. The group is growing and taking on more technology challenges. The group’s annual conference is a … [Read more...] about The ODA Virtual Summit is planned for September 21st
Graphisoft merging with Data Design System
Strengthens Graphisoft’s capabilities for multi-disciplinary building design projects. Graphisoft has announced plans to merge with Data Design System (DDS) for its MEP design tools. The paperwork shouldn’t be too hard since both companies are part of the larger Nemetschek Group. The deal will broaden the capabilities of Graphisoft and will simplify design workflows for … [Read more...] about Graphisoft merging with Data Design System
Graphisoft unveils Archicad 25; builds on integrated design
2020: a landmark year for Graphisoft; direct and to the point: new features in Archicad 25 Graphisoft, a company of German AECO software group Nemetschek, has unveiled Archicad 25 and has also announced that its upcoming Building Together 2021 conference will again be virtual. It will be held September 14-16; it will be free and registration is open. In a short press … [Read more...] about Graphisoft unveils Archicad 25; builds on integrated design