No, you don’t have to hide under your desk. They won’t be searching you. Elasticsearch is a new service developed by global data center provider phoenixNAP to search and store massive amounts of metadata (data about data, for instance logs) as objects in the cloud. The service works in conjunction …
How a Bluebeam User Group Can Benefit You
Molly GunnThe AEC industry is constantly evolving and adapting to new technology, whether it be in the office or on the jobsite. One way for professionals to keep up with the ever-changing landscape is to embrace cooperation and work together through sharing best practices, trends or tips and tricks. User groups …
PlanGrid Submittals Workflow
Jackson SensatAs mentioned in the BIM 360 Build Submittal blog, the AEC industry is undergoing a transformation due to emerging technologies. For a long while tech for managing submittals did not exist. Submittals are a big part of the project management team’s responsibilities, because they help ensure that all equipment procured …
Trending in Revit 2020
Carol Dunn and Rabi SidawiAs the most popular building information management tool in use, Revit continues to build on previous functionality. New features and enhancements, some of which were suggested and voted upon by Revit users on the Autodesk Ideas Forum, offer better workflows for creation, optimization and connection. Following are a dozen favorite …
PlanGrid RFI Workflow Video
Jackson SensatAs discussed in detail in our BIM 360 Build RFI blog, RFIs are crucial to a project, and they can impact the cost of a project as well as the schedule. This is one of the biggest responsibilities of the project management team because completing a job on time and …
Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: What the Experts Say
Carol DunnAccording to the US Chamber of Commerce, our nation’s infrastructure is in serious disrepair. We’re talking roads, bridges, airports, railroads, energy, water delivery, and sewer systems. In a February 2019 report, the Chamber advocates investing in infrastructure improvements sooner rather than later and encouraged the enactment of a federal infrastructure …
When Construction Looks Like Manufacturing
Molly GunnCollaboration is the cornerstone of any successful construction project, especially a large project. It is the key to ensuring that all parties involved are working toward the same goal with as few setbacks and costly errors as possible. Healthcare and hospital construction are some of the most demanding construction projects …
BIM 360 Build Submittals Workflow
Jackson SensatAs mentioned in “Here is an Example of a BIM 360 RFI Workflow”, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry is rapidly changing due to technology. This technology has been around longer for architects and engineers but is still relatively new for members of the project management team for general and …
Software Update: 360 Sync 2.12.2 has Officially Been Released
Michael ReuterEasy to set up and run, 360 Sync, developed by Applied Software, allows Revit users to automatically update and sync Autodesk BIM 360 libraries on a computer or server. In addition, the user is automatically notified when the process is complete. File libraries can be migrated to or from BIM …
From Courage to Communication to Collaboration – BIM at Burning Man
Carol Dunn“Clarity is our greatest power.” Thus declares Sharon DeMattia, Nevada artist and more recently BIM collaborator. DeMattia participated in the 2019 Burning Man Festival with an art installation titled “We. The People.,” made possible by a Revit model. There were 408 immersive, interactive art creations at Burning Man that year, …
How Your Business Can Survive After Natural Disaster
Molly GunnRecently, it has been all too common to turn on the news and be reminded of natural disasters happening somewhere in the world. Whether it be hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, or earthquakes, natural disasters affect many parts of the world each year. In 2019 alone, there were six Atlantic hurricanes that …
Prefab-itats For Humanity
Carol DunnIn 2018 alone, over 26,000 homes were lost to wildfires in the US. Statistics by the Insurance Information Institute indicate that the top ten states at risk for wildfire are California, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Washington, Oklahoma, Oregon, Montana and Utah. One area in which housing was devastated by wildfire …