Autodesk Inventor contains tools for engineering and design professionals to perform 3D mechanical design, product simulation, visualization, and documentation. Both 2D and 3D data can be integrated into a single design space with free-form, parametric and direct-edit options. A full virtual representation of the final product allows “testing” of its …

Michael LeFevre is an architect by trade and a self-described dual agent, who shifted the focus of his practice from architecture to construction about 20 years ago. He is a cross-industry professional with over 50 years of experience, including collaboration education and processes. LeFevre’s 2019 book, “Managing Design: Conversations, Project …

Migrating software can be such an incredible pain. The users don’t enjoy the process. I.T. doesn’t enjoy the process (unless they’re fond of inflicting computer-based misery). Even management doesn’t enjoy the process. So why incur the pain of migrating every time there’s an upgrade? To sum it all up: in …

Esri now provides the first truly roundtrip data scenario as a result of its partnership with Autodesk. For more about what this means to the CAD universe, see Brian Hailey’s Applied Software blog, “Who is Esri and Why Do They Matter?” With a more seamless flow of data between design and GIS, …

As we learn more about the new and enhanced features in the Autodesk 2020 products, collaboration continues to float to the top. Yeah, it’s a buzz-word in the industry nowadays, and that’s because it’s changing the way projects are constructed. Organizations are working together to resolve issues and deliver successful …

After fighting through fixes and patches, propping up VBA with routines, and developing work-arounds, Howard needed to rein in the time his firm was losing to inefficiency and the profit lost to waste. He wanted his AutoCAD software customized correctly to meet the production demands of his floor covering estimation …

It’s no secret in this industry that juggling specialty trades on a project can keep you up at night. Fortunately, with Autodesk Fabrication products – CADmep, ESTmep and CAMduct – you can use manufacturer-specific content to generate better estimates, create more accurate detailed models, and directly drive mechanical, electrical, and …

We all know the reason we collaborate with our design team is to reduce risk on our project. Collaboration is not new, but using cutting edge technology, such as cloud collaboration, is now all the rage. You’ve no doubt heard horror stories about collaboration gone bad. Sometimes it might make …

Did you get a chance to check out the NXTBLD conference live stream on June 11?  Don’t worry if you missed it, because Rabi Sidawi was watching while eating breakfast! The annual conference explores emerging technologies for the built environment. Rabi lists his three favorite presentations below with links to …

Kenneth Driscol, Sr., Applied Software Senior Specialist, with Carol Dunn In the competitive AEC industry, sometimes it’s a challenge to stand out among the crowd. The industry is ripe for leaders. You need ways to distinguish yourself and become more valuable in your position. Your firm needs ways to differentiate …

The designs that Ron’s company creates – wood pieces that are assembled at the construction site – are unique to each building construction project and run the gamut from pure utility to functional art. The creation process was slower and more complicated than Ron wanted and sometimes wasted raw materials, …