How BIM provides huge benefit to Rebar Detailers & Fabricators

BIM is a useful tool for rebar detailers and fabricators. BIM facilitates the sharing of the 3D rebar data for streamlining the rebar supply chain. By connecting BIM to fabrication & jobsite the rebar detailers & fabricators will be able to make rebar estimating, rebar detailing, fabrication & installation process better.

Watch the following exclusive video presented by Jeff Cochrane, director of software design applied systems associates (aSa), to learn how BIM can drive rebar fabrication & field activities significantly.

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An exclusive online BIM Event on BIM for manufacturer

Initially the impact of BIM can be found for construction industry but gradually the application of BIM has been extended to several manufacturing and other sectors.

In order to place them ahead of competition, various manufacturers are looking for BIM (Revit Model) data.

Adris MicroCAD is presenting an online webinar that focus on how BIM can provide huge benefits to manufacturing industries.

There is no specific schedule date for the webinar. Register your seat online and the organizer will contact you when a date will be available.

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Tag Improvements with Revit 2015

This exclusive video tutorial is presented by Autodesk Building Solutions. Now when you move a tagged element, or drag the tag head, the tag leader and elbow adjustment behavior is now consistent with that of text leaders.

Additionally the instance property Elevation at Top has been added to isolated foundations, wall foundations, and foundation slabs.

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Revit 2014 - Quantities - Walls

This exclusive video tutorial is presented by Morten Brunsborg Lauritsen. Revit 2014 - Schedules/Quantities - Walls - Model, Tag with mark, Create schedule, Material Takeoff, Add doors and Windows, Edit profile, Modify layers and Wall joins.

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Arka Roy

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Autodesk vault interacts with Revit server

This video shows how autodesk vault interacts with revit server and how to configure them both across different sites connected through a WAN. The demo shows how and why the combination of vault and revit server is the perfect solution for cross-site collaboration.

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Think of BIM as the most power tool for designers

BIM is a very useful tool that can streamline the workflow of an architect to a great extent. The architect can produce numerous views from numerous points right way. The architects can build up concept from all views and the types of drawings through the interrelation of a BIM. With BIM, the architect will be able to make all images and facets of the building immediately.

Reiteration is one of the great features of BIM. If any architect has completed any residential project through BIM software, he/she will be able to create a series of parts to be reprocessed repeatedly. The architect can get door and window objects which fulfill their graphic standards and contain various types of embedded information.

BIM empowers the architect to accomplish several designs which involve plans as well as sections, elevations, 3D models, and schedules. All these are created instantly and the architect can avail enormous design data with each iteration. The architect can view and evaluate several versions of even simple design modifications in endless ways. The real values of various options turn out to be much more perceptible and definable. Having all this data, the designer will get the ability to change his viewpoint from creating all the drawings that depict the alterations to exploring and analyzing all the alterations (and finds new ideas from that knowledge).

BIM comes with scopes to design with additional data and in more dimensions. BIM includes energy evaluation characteristics facilitating the designers to insert energy modeling to their design criteria. Now the architect can authenticate and develop their design decisions regarding material choices, thermal properties, and solar orientation.

BIM also offers the scopes for making changes in resolution. The Architect applying BIM for their design will be able to dial up or down the aspect of a model, either by inserting only the appropriate information or by concealing information. If the architect observes BIM through the lens of model resolution, the diversity of output turns out to be evident. BIM maintains the balance amid grain, complexity, and order. A designer can model as much or as little is necessary to shift the project forward and then capable of communicating only the pertinent information to the client. And that information can then be adjusted on the basis of whom it is allocated with. If the architect recognizes relevant resolution to BIM, it helps him to remain in control and not caught up by redundant data.

Resolution control facilitates the architect to sort out data in proper & visual ways. Numerous dimensions facilitate to graphically signify all natures of interesting data in remarkable ways. Iteration and speed help to use the identical graphics and image quality, as soon as a suitable standard is built up, all through the every scheme and design change.

So, every architect should embrace technology to enhance the design progression and workflow and be ahead of competition.

  

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Revit Architecture 2015 Release Overview

Join us as we take a closer look at Autodesk's newly-released Revit Architecture 2015 - see the new tools and workflows than can enhance your productivity, tighter integration with Autodesk cloud services, and how it can bring greater value to your business than ever before.

Revit Architecture 2015 - Free Trial - Download

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How BIM provides great benefits to MEP engineers through 3d building system design

Building Information Modelling (BIM) facilitates MEP engineers to visualize building systems precisely before the commencement of actual construction which result in taking more informed decisions in advance in the design phase. So building system design becomes more perfect as well as organized from concept through construction.

A BIM model includes coordinated and reliable information which help in communicating designs as well design alterations evidently with MEP engineers and their project team members. Thus project team members can fulfill their goals.

BIM facilitates project team members to take sustainability initiatives by carrying out energy analysis, assessing system loads, generating heating and cooling load reports.

A BIM model aids in maintaining coordinated design data, reducing errors & omissions, and increases collaboration amid engineering and architecture teams. All model information is preserved inside a solo, coordinated database. Any modification and revision to information is updated automatically all through the model.

On the basis of workflow and project requisites, MEP engineers get the ability to collaborate and interact successfully. BIM allows project team members to lessen design clashes through real-time clash and interference detection.

BIM reproduce real-world MEP system performance for having superior overview of cost, scheduling, and environmental impact.

BIM offers more authentic and coordinated construction documents for whole MEP design team. BIM automatically produce plan, section, elevation, detail, and schedule views which reveal design information in a perfect way. All model views are synchronized from a universal database facilitating more reliable, coordinated change management.

Engineers will be able to make HVAC systems with mechanical functionality and offer 3D modeling for ductwork, plumbing and piping system and revise the model by dragging design constituents onto the screen in more or less any view. Modeling can also be performed together in section and elevation views. If some alterations are taken place to the MEP model, all model views and sheets are updated automatically. This results in preserving more perfect, coordinated designs and documents.

 

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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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Reinforcement Numbering with Autodesk Revit 2015

Rebar and fabric reinforcement now have number sequencing that matches with existing reinforcement. Numbering allows identical reinforcement elements to be matched for schedules and tags.

Download Autodesk Revit 2015 Free Trial Version

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The importance of BIM Labs for educational institution

Building information modeling (BIM) labs are playing important roles to create design for waterways, roads, bridges, buildings, factories, electrical grids, and a wide array of other modern infrastructures. Several educational institutions are now utilizing BIM labs.

The companies, academic establishments and developers utilize BIM software and customize it according to the existing projects. Most of them prefer to integrate the factors like time of construction & cost which the conventional 3D CAD-type software (such as Revit, Autodesk Building Design Suite, and Graphisoft's ArchiCAD) lacks. As per the requirements of the project, other information like the manufacturer's details (product information and production) as well as maintenance information and projected maintenance cycles over time are also included with BIM.

To reap skills of the engineering students, several colleges are inviting technoglogy companies for obtaining the most excellent visual equipment in their BIM labs for superior practical and theoretical training.

George Brown College in Toronto applies Christie Digital Systems to set the new BIM Lab at the school's Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies. The high-tech lab will be equipped with three outsized immersive screens which will allow the students to envisage, design, and collaborate with each other on various types of projects in a virtual reality environment. Three Mirage WU7K-M 120 Hz stereoscopic 3D DLP projectors, pumping out 6,300 ANSI lumens each, will make stunning presentations of those screens. The 55-pound projectors sport a 10,000:1 contrast ratio containing the HD resolution of 1,920p x 1,200p through a Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics array (WUXGA).

The Mirage projectors attribute three modes of 3D input - the WUXGA (DVI-D) listed above, analog BMC, and frame-doubled DVI-D - which comes up several connection options for the applied PCs or servers. Dual Osram PvIP 200W LED lamps featuring 2,000 hours of life enlighten the projectors to produce dazzling, highly comprehensive images.

NC State's lab was equipped with Christie MicroTiles, projectors, and Spyder X20 video processors utilized with a diversified research projects and a technology forum of sorts for lectures and social gatherings. The MicroTiles can attach with each other to make a display screen in almost any required shape. The 16-inch x 12-inch cubes are set up with their own short-throw projector that turn outs an image from a LED light source and DLP optical micro-mirror device.



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AEC sectors can now avail numerous BIM data from GROHE

GROHE, the leading European bathroom manufacturer, is providing BIM data for architects, engineers and construction industry. BIM comes up with a useful process for producing and networking data for global construction industry.

BIM presents quick and superior options for software-based planning, implementation and supervision of construction projects. GROHE is well known for manufacturing sanitary fittings and committed to make a sea change in global construction industry. Towards fulfilling its commitment, GROHE now offers BIM data on some 100 of its high-class sanitary products for planners, architects and interior designers. GROHE also provides an on-demand service in favor of architects who need a model not included with online top 100 selection.

The BIM practice confines and integrates all pertinent building data in a digital representation that is visualised through a building model. All the related files and lists are updated accordingly if any modifications occur with the model.

All project stakeholders can avail a mutual and persistently synchronized database. This guarantees constant availability of the most updated data that leads to superior and quicker interchange of information. Besides, enhancing productivity throughout the planning and construction stages, BIM can also streamline the management and maintenance of the accomplished building right through its lifecycle, providing long-standing advantages for owners and operators.

Architects, planners, engineers and contractors can make extensive application of BIM data at the time of specifying products. They can provide the BIM data of any product in their project and get the results on available space, style and decor, technical requirements and costs.

Accessible BIM data is considered to be vital factor in winning a supply contract for a project. BIM also facilitates the manufacturer to constantly put in value to its product information as well as update it on a continuing basis. Project contributors can obtain BIM data on plentiful Internet portals. GROHE’s BIM ready data can be obtainable in Autodesk Revit format on the company website as well as on www.bimstore.co.uk.

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2014 AIA TAP Building Information Modeling Awards

The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community is going to organize its Tenth Annual Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards competition. In order to participate in the project, the participants have to submit excellent projects that display advanced and illustrious applications of interoperable building information modeling. The Tenth BIM Awards is based on the warm responses obtained from previous award winners in 2005 – 2013.

The last date of submitting projects is is before 5:00 PM EDT, 16 December 2013.

This year three new industry partners ranging from BIMForum, COAA and IFMA are taking part in the 2014 BIM Awards.

Submission Categories

A — Stellar Architecture using BIM (this is focused on design excellence)
B — Delivery Process Innovation.
C — Outstanding Sustainable Design.
D — Academic Program / Curriculum Development.
E — Exemplary use of BIM in a Small Firm.
F — Exemplary use of BIM in Facility Management (FM) and Operations.
G — Process and Technology Innovation Integrating with BIM.

All submissions will be appraised for consideration by the jury in every and the entire categories.

Recognition - The projects which get award, will be documented in AIA publications and electronic media as well as at the BIM Awards presentation before the 2014 AIA National Convention in Chicago and partner events.

To submit your project visit the: 2014 AIA TAP BIM Awards page here.

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