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Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Architecture, Engineering and Construction








3D printing is causing a stir in industrial design and engineering circles, but how can it help AEC professionals who don’t want to take the technology in-house? AEC Magazine looks at how bureau services can model projects down to the finest detail.
Autodesk in transition
Software
ImageAutodesk is firmly in the groove of yearly updates, with mid-cycle additional features for those with subscription. However, all is not as it seems.
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SmartGeometry 2013
Comment
ImageSmartGeometry provides an environment in which to experiment with the latest technologies, from computational design to laser scanning. This year delivered its usual eclectic mix of workshops and talks, ranging from the practical to the surreal.
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Executive guide to BIM: part 1
Technology
ImageWhat is Building Information Modelling and is it relevant to me? This is a question asked by many in today’s construction sector. This two-part guide will attempt to answer the questions that may arise relating to a BIM adoption strategy.
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Missing a trick
Technology
ImageStuck in their old ways and reluctant to invest, quantity surveyors are missing out on the rich data benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
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One track mind
Technology
ImageRich data from wireless sensor technologies is helping track energy performance in sustainable construction and retrofitting initiatives.
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Vienna Central Railway Station
Case Studies
ImageThirty-five experts from Unger Steel Group used Tekla’s BIM software to plan, produce and assemble the diamond trusses of the partially transparent roof of the Vienna Central Railway Station. Now when the trains arrive at the station, passengers see the first glimpse of the city through the roof.
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In the frame
Technology
ImageSouth Korean model making bureau Modelzium turned to 3D printing to produce higher quality models, and cut production costs by 30%-50%.
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Workstation Specialists WSX4V2
Hardware
ImageA good all-round CAD workstation with a brand new Nvidia GPU.
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Lenovo ThinkPad W530
Hardware
ImageAn excellent all round mobile workstation ideal for CAD on the go.
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AMD FirePro R5000 GPU
Hardware
ImageControl your workstation remotely with a new graphics card from AMD that melds a professional GPU with dedicated PC-over-IP (PCoIP) technology
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4Projects BIM in a Browser
Technology
ImageCloud-based collaboration specialist 4Projects recently added ‘BIM’ support to its range of services. The new technology delivers a suite of BIM viewing, adata management tools
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SSDs for CAD
Technology
ImageCAD users should sit up and take notice. A Solid State Drive could be the most important workstation purchase you make this year, writes Greg Corke
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Input devices: precision control
Hardware
ImageThree advanced input devices for your workstaion
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Workstation Specialists WSX6 V2
Hardware
ImageA very high-end CAD/BIM workstation with graphics primed for design viz
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Dell Precision M6700
Hardware
ImageA beautifully engineered mobile workstation ideal for mainstream CAD/BIM
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Lenovo ThinkStation C30
Hardware
ImageThe most compact dual processor Xeon workstation we have ever seen
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Scan 3XS GW-HT15
Hardware
ImageA beautifully engineered mainstream CAD/BIM
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WS RS-D2850
Hardware
ImageThis compact box of tricks has one role and one role only. To process network rendering jobs, leaving your single CPU workstation free to get on with other tasks.
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InterPro IPW-DX8
Hardware
ImageA very high-end CAD/BIM workstation with graphics primed for design viz
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The role of the Architect
Case Studies
ImageWith the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is there still a need for a lead consultant on a build?
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