This review explores the latest version of Autodesk’s free software for viewing, marking up, printing, and comparing 2D drawing files and 3D models software, which is based on the DWF file format and allows a collaboration process without the original design creation application.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2008/DesignReview2009.html
This article provides an overview of the Model Progression Specification (MPS) for BIM that is being developed for the AIA National Documents’ new E202, a document which formalizes the processes for development and use of BIMs for a specific project. It arises from the need to define a BIM’s precision and suitability for specific uses, given that representations of building elements in a BIM are exact, whether they’re intended to be or not, and it is possible to use a BIM for many purposes.
This review explores the new features in Newforma Project Center Fifth Edition, including the enhanced features for project monitoring, new support for RFIs and contract administration, greatly expanded collaboration capabilities with external team members, and improved email management with automated email filing capability. It also takes a step back and explores if the increasingly complex business of project management can be at all simplified with BIM.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2008/NewformaProjectCenter5.html