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This article captures the highlights of some of the key technology solutions for construction that were on display at the recent World of Concrete show, including Vico’s Virtual Construction Software, Project Document Manager jointly developed by McGraw-Hill Construction and ReproMAX, Quest Estimator from Maxwell Systems, Bluebeam’s PDF Revu application, and SolidBuilder, a BIM solution for contractors that is customized for residential design.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/newsletter/2008/issue_33.html
In this Viewpoint article, Dominic Gallello, CEO of Graphisoft, discusses the new professional role that is emerging in the AEC industry, the “BIM Manager.” He argues that the BIM Manager is not just a nice-to-have but rather a fundamental member of a model-based design process, and discusses various aspects of this role, including the need for non-linear thinking, multi-disciplinary thinking, and other qualifications.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2008/issue_34.html
This article explores some of the technologies that are being developed at Autodesk Labs, including Project Draw, a web-based vector drawing application, Content Search, a web service that allows search of generic or manufacturer-specific building products and associated design content, multi-touch navigation of 3D models on a large screen display, and others.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/buildingthefuture/2008/AutodeskLabs.html