New software and services for developing BIM process

New software and services are emerging in the market for advancing implementation of BIM among construction Industries. As for example The Viewpoint For Project Collaboration enhances the communication connecting internal and external project stakeholders through the application of BIM collaboration tools.

Another example is that Trimble has acquired the assets of privately held company, MAYBIM. With this acquisition of MAYBIM, Trimble expands its services to towards customizable project deliverables along with 3D modeling, BIM coordination, and 3D laser scanning and modeling from scanned print clouds.

  

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progeCAD introduced progeCAD Architecture 2014, the most updated version of its cad software

progeCAD, the leading solution provider in CAD software, just released the latest progeCAD Architecture 2014 version. This newest cad application is well matched with AutoCAD and other CAD programs having ability to work with DWG/DXF/IFC file formats.

progeCAD Architecture 2014 integrates cutting edge BIM technology and supports 2D/3D and native DWG. The user will be able to perform with directly on a 3D model that keeps the speed of execution and editing intact and provides great creative freedom throughout the modeling phase.

Now complicated parametric objects like doors, windows, roofs, stairs, 2D/3D furnishing can be directly included in a 3D model monitoring their interaction and transformation in real time. Instant visualization of all changes in 2D and 3D significantly saves up time and minimizes mistakes while reworking on a project.

The CAD professionals can include better flexibility to their design progression through IFC 2×3 file format import and export and multiple viewport features of progeCAD Architecture 2014.

progeCAD supports the IFC file format as well as the standard object-based file format by a data model and these features make it perfect to perform with other BIM applications like Allplan, Revit, ArchiCAD. The IFC format facilitates importing and exporting building data, along with multifaceted objects like stairs and roofs and minimizes the possibilities for loosing data to a great extent. The software is capable of producing several viewports on a single layout. It can also independently deal with visualization options to generate unique views of a project quickly as well as allow print layout management.

The making of project is fully optimized as the application transforms the building design processes consisting of modeling to rendering, and up to interactive virtual tours of a model, uncomplicated and simple.

The instinctive GUI includes all drawing and editing commands and tools relating to standard industry standard CAD software.

The newest version contains the following exclusive features:-

• Solo hided roofs of several shapes characterized by polylines.
• Enhancements with render engine and material compatibility.
• Print perfection with plot options support.
• Addition of X-Refs with Solid ACIS.
• Alterations in the default values of some parameters or commands to make it well suited with the most updated AutoCAD versions (like in Tolerances and MText).
• Modifications facilitate plot preview and settings display even if any printer is not selected.
• Background color support in MText (via the Property Panel).

progeCAD Architecture comes with the tools like ACIS 3D solid modeling, advanced rendering, animation creation, CTB and STB print files support, free 2D and 3D block libraries distinctive of the sophisticated DWG environment.

The architectural design is improved to superior level through total image management with high-class photorealistic rendering, 3D/4D smooth animation, and material maps and topographic components.

Download a 30-day free trial version

  

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ConX RememberMe – An useful extension from ConXtech to create stunning 3D & 4D presentations and animations

Christopher Keyack has presented an exclusive video tutorial through which he demonstrates the functionalities of ConX RememberMe extension and how it can be applied for producing 3D & 4D presentations and animations inside the Tekla Structures Building Information Model. ConX RememberMe was selected as the best application in the the Tekla Open API Competition 2013.

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Modifying Geometry in Families in Revit 2014

In this video we explore some of the fundamentals of working with solid geometry within Revit Families. We use a door as an example and discuss how you can use different views and view settings to easily navigate and manipulate the geometry of your families.

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Arka Roy

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Setting up the Chameleon Component in Grasshopper for Revit

Learn how to set up the Chameleon Component in Grasshopper for transferring Geometry from Rhino into Revit. View the entire course here: http://blackspectacles.com

  

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Building Information Modeling – An exclusive e-book by Stephen Emmitt, University of Bath

Stephen Emmitt, associated with the University of Bath, has presented an exclusive e-book on BIM. This book on BIM will be very useful for the beginner as well as advanced users of BIM.

Stephen Emmitt has explained the basic concept of BIM, highlights latest improvement with BIM, looks at issues, and foresees potential opportunities thorough this book.

The application of BIM in building industry is increasing at a rapid rate. The information derived from BIM can be utilized for other applications like forecasting energy consumption, cost, scheduling, conflicts amid systems as well as leveraged for facilities management. The complete set of software hypothetically can automate the virtual building description for specialized purposes.

The book highlights on some crucial roles of BIM in outlining the professional offices and project delivery procedures. The book is compared as a professional design guide catering to architects, engineers, and contractors and students with reference to the standards and specific usages of BIM.

The book is separated into two parts- Fundamentals and Application. In fundamental part, the readers can get acquainted with various terms, analyze issues and envisages future scopes of BIM. Some leading aspects of BIM are highlighted which range from parametric concepts, the functions of BIM for various stakeholders, the solo model against federated models, the BIM implementation plan, and what is on the computing horizon. This chapter is again segregated into five chapters like BIM Overview, Stakeholders and BIM's Many Roles, Data Exchange and Interoperability, BIM Implementation, and Beyond fundamental BIM.

The application part comes up with various project case studies, some particular instances of how BIM is perfectly being put into practice & effectively incorporated into four offices. These offices offer vignettes on definite buildings that demonstrate successes and missed opportunities and provide guidance to other professionals. The four case studies are as follow:-

• designLAB Architects: Small BIM tames big Brutalism.
• ZGF: BIM in transition - making the leap at a large firm.
• CASE: Building information coordinators.
• Mortenson Construction: Outstanding project success through collaboration.

The book contains 312 pages and the prospective readers can obtain a kindle version fromwww.amazon.com/Building-Information-Modeling-PocketArchitecture-Kensek-ebook at a price of $28.66 (actual price $110).

  

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ArchiCAD - Revit Structure Workflow

GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD Connection is a free Add-In for Autodesk Revit software (including Revit Structure, Revit MEP and Revit Architecture). The Add-In improves the IFC model-based and bi-directional data exchange between GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD and Autodesk Revit applications.

Download Autodesk Revit Free Trial Version

Free ArchiCAD downloads

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Revit 2014 with Point Clouds

We have just posted a new tutorial on using point clouds directly in ReCap and Revit 2014. Point Cloud Feature Extraction for Revit is our free technology preview that allows you to work with point cloud more easily in Revit. This plug-in automatically extracts useful geometry features from point clouds of buildings and creates basic Revit elements in Revit.

Download Autodesk Revit Free Trial Version

Downloads - Point Cloud

  

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Autodesk declared the free access to all its professional 3D design software and creativity applications for the school students

Autodesk, Inc, key solution provider in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, recently declared an exclusive offer for all the USA and Canada based school students to avail Autodesk’s professional 3D design software and creativity applications at free of cost.

Autodesk had been offering free access to individual licenses of its software for Students and educators through Autodesk Education Community since 2006. Students and educators have also had free access to individual licenses of Autodesk software through the Autodesk Education Community since 2006.

The students having involvement with core subjects like math and science will be benefitted by researching, modeling and making animation in 3D through Autodesk 123D Design and Autodesk Maya.

By applying superior, professional design software like Autodesk Fusion 360(TM, the students will be capable of maneuvering changes in a fast paced industry. The cloud component of the product also aids the students to work in partnership and pass on their ideas with other disciplines.

Autodesk's vow is worth over $460 million, and authorizes educators at over 35,000 middle schools, high schools, and higher education institutions in the United States and Canada.

Autodesk's 3D design software, creativity applications, and learning resources are widely acknowledged throughout the education gamut to speed up the learning progression. These include the following:-

• Develop Skills of juvenile learners from middle schools and able to support science, technology, engineering, digital arts, or mathematics (STEAM) allied subjects to clarify real world challenges.
• Teaching industry-related knowledge and 3D design skills to provide the students a competing edge for attaining their individual goals as well as success in their career in near future.
• Facilitates the educators to motivate inventiveness and modernism with a project-based curriculum and a integrative approach to education; empowers the team to work together and acquire skills for solving practical problems.

To have free access to Autodesk software for schools, visit www.autodesk.com/academic

  

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XenApp Autodesk Revit CPU Only Vs. NVIDIA GRID

The Nvidia Grid portfolio of technologies leverages the power of the GPU and the world's best graphics applications to deliver GPU-accelerated applications and games over the network to any user. Side by side video comparison of a model using Autodesk Revit with Citrix XenApp. For more information about NVIDIA GRID solutions for virtual desktops and applications please visit www.nvidia.com

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Arka Roy

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Revit to Sketchup with 3D AutoCAD File

This tutorial takes you step by step through the basics of bringing a Revit Model into Sketchup, and application of layers and textures.

  

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An exclusive six days program on Building Information Modeling (BIM) at Dublins

CME, a faculty of Portobello Institute, is going to offer the six day training session on Building Information Modeling (BIM) at Portobello Institute, Dublin 1 from 29th April 2014 to 18th June 2014. The six succinct workshops will be very useful for initiating design, construction, building product manufacturing, facilities management and client stakeholders focusing on the progression of BIM management. Information is visible like a global currency and refers to the 'I' in BIM that includes value to any projects.

It is vital to deal with the progress of information inside any organizations or projects towards developing the performance of the project team with the formation of frameworks for producing, allocating, maintaining and reusing crucial information over the life cycle of projects.

For completing a project successfully, the long haul potentiality for information management should be sustained despite short-range restrictions available in every organisation and project. A superior business progression can be achieved through the application of effective BIM management.

This exclusive course will be conducted by Irish based architect and BIM consultant Richard DePalma (The DPW Group, RKD Architects), Irish Construction IT, Quantity Surveyor, and BIM consultant Trevor Woods (The DPW Group, Construct IT), UK Architect and BIM consultant Rebecca DeCicco (Digital Node), and chartered FM surveyor and director Kath Fontana (BAM FM).

After successful completion of the course, the attendees will get CPD Accredited certification.

The course will focus on the following topics :-

Course Content Modules

• BIM Introduction
• BIM Tools and Parametric Modeling
• Interoperability
• BIM for owners and Facilities Managers
• BIM for Architects and Engineers
• BIM for Subcontractors and Fabricators
• The Future - Building with BIM
• Case Studies

The cost of the course is 2988 Euro.

Book the Course

 

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Download NBS National BIM Report 2014

The fourth NBS National BIM Report focuses on how UK building design professionals are becoming so accustomed to the application of BIM. The report reveals that lots of buildings in UK are being constructed with BIM. BIM transform the method through which a architect collaborate with the information pertaining to a building.

The report is considered to be an essential document for UK construction professionals, architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors and manufacturers begin with BIM or just imitating to adopt BIM and policy makers.

• The most updated statistics for BIM practice and consciousness.
• The industry’s judgment on the Government’s policies toward movement to BIM .
• Various users of BIM technology and their appraisal .
• Study of BIM and the smaller practice.
• Expert opinion sections.

Key judgments:

• Responsiveness of BIM is now nearly worldwide.
• In the previous year 54% have utilized BIM no less than one project – 15% greater than in 2012.
• The Government’s 2016 deadline is attainable.
• 93% of those who are already familiar with BIM, consider they will be a steady user of the software in three years’ time (by 2016).
• A significant portion of active BIM users confirm that they have attained ‘level 2’ BIM.
• Implementation of BIM results in competitive advantage.
• Smaller practices are far away from their larger competitors.

Downloadable link:

  

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Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 - Visual Styles

This exclusive video tutorial is presented by Infinite Skills. More details on this Revit training can be seen at infiniteskills.com. This clip is one example from the complete course.

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Autodesk authorize Ideate to sell and support their cloud-based BIM collaboration software tools

Ideate gets authorization from autodesk to sell and support cloud-based BIM collaboration softwares ranging from Autodesk BIM 360 Field and Autodesk BIM 360 Glue. These cloud based softwares provide great assistance to the construction and infrastructure industries by providing well organized and uncomplicated BIM workflows to find out & coordinate conflicts, simulation and visualization combining infrastructure and construction projects.
                        

Autodesk BIM 360 Glue offers cloud-based solution which is very effective for BIM collaboration. It makes the multidiscipline model coordination and conflict detection procedure simple. The project stakeholder can easily get access for the project lifecycle. Autodesk BIM 360 Glue empowers Architects, engineers, owners, and builders from different corner of the world to communicate with each other as well as cooperate and integrate in real time through the office or mobile gadgets.
                  

Autodesk BIM 360 Field acts as an useful field management software for construction sectors. Unlike carrying pads of paper and tubes of drawings on the jobsite, Autodesk BIM 360 Field amalgamates mobile technologies and BIM at the point of construction to manuever and annotate models accompanying field data for management. Autodesk BIM 360 Field significantly enhances the quality, security and profitability of projects and companies. The project stakeholders can easily make their BIM models up-to-date with commissioning data concerning handover, operations, and maintenance. Besides, the users can instantly transmit project pitfalls, status, and descriptions in 2D or 3D.

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Submitted by Rajib Dey

Content Writer

www.bimoutsourcing.com  (Provider of cutting edge BIM solution)