Government mandate is forcing AEC firms to re-evaluate what software they use. According to results from the fifth annual NBS National BIM Report 2015, Vectorworks Architect is the most popular building information modeling (BIM) architectural software in the United Kingdom. Twenty-nine percent of respondents said they use the solution for designing with a BIM workflow. In … [Read more...] about New report says Vectorworks top BIM software in UK
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Vectorworks to offer student passes to industry conferences
The contest will award conference admission and hotel room at three design conferences. Nemetschek Vectorworks is awarding conference passes and hotel stays to students and emerging professionals who enter its Conference Pass Giveaway program. The company says there will be several opportunities to win throughout the year, starting by selecting three winners to attend 2015 … [Read more...] about Vectorworks to offer student passes to industry conferences
In Vectorworks 2015, what’s new is really new
From a Mac rewrite for 64-bit computing to a variety of new 3D tools, this edition has a lot to offer. New customers are up 25% as interest in BIM grows. By Kathleen Maher It’s been a very long time since Autodesk’s basic CAD program, Auto-CAD, had an inside track. Though not a household word, Vectorworks is a major player in AEC CAD, especially because it has a strong Mac … [Read more...] about In Vectorworks 2015, what’s new is really new
Fast-growing Vectorworks releases 2015 suite
New version contains more than 100 updates and many new features. Japan has become a hot market. BIM software vendor Nemetschek Vectorworks is introducing its 2015 update this month with a cheery business update: unit sales of its software rose more than 30% in the past year, fueled by a recovering construction industry and increased interest in Building Information Modeling … [Read more...] about Fast-growing Vectorworks releases 2015 suite
Vectorworks continues to promote Open BIM in new release
New features in the 2014 edition include faster 3D viewing and several commands to speed up tedious aspects of architectural design. The Vectorworks division of global CAD vendor Nemetschek remains a small player in AEC, yet is profitable, growing, and innovative. For years part of its success came from being available—and equally equipped—in both Windows and Mac versions. … [Read more...] about Vectorworks continues to promote Open BIM in new release
CitiesAlive conference sponsors design contest
Students are invited to compete in design challenge using living elements. The CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall conference is coming to San Francisco in October, 2013. As part of the program, sponsors Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is partnering with the City of San Francisco Planning Department and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on a design contest for a … [Read more...] about CitiesAlive conference sponsors design contest
Vectorworks BIM camp heads to Washington DC
BIM Camp teaches skills to architects and landscape architects, and is designed for smaller firms. AIA credit is available. The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a fast-growing field within architecture, primarily in large companies able to transition to new workflows. Smaller companies have a more difficult challenge. They need to keep all the balls in the air … [Read more...] about Vectorworks BIM camp heads to Washington DC
Vectorworks and Maxon select rendering competition winners
A monochromatic category was added to this year’s contest, adding new variety. Nemetschek Vectorworks and Maxon Computer, divisions of Nemetschek, have announced the winners of the second annual Inspired Visions Global Rendering Competition. The winner in each of the four categories received $2,500. Contest manager Theresa Downs, the communications director at Nemetschek … [Read more...] about Vectorworks and Maxon select rendering competition winners
Vectorworks 2013 expands cloud computing as a supporting resource
Other new features include new 3D editing tools and enhancements to architectural presentations. Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. has announced significant upgrades to its line of products, which includes Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, and Renderworks. In their demos and presentations of the new product line the company emphasizes the … [Read more...] about Vectorworks 2013 expands cloud computing as a supporting resource
Nemetschek and CABR to work on BIM standards for China
Working closely with a government agency should give Nemetschek a leg up in the competitive Chinese AEC software industry. AEC software vendor Nemetschek and the technology division of the China Academy of Building Research (CABR Tech) have agreed to work together to develop building information modeling (BIM) standards for the Chinese construction market. The two have … [Read more...] about Nemetschek and CABR to work on BIM standards for China