“It’s not the same as the party in the park, but I think this one is going to be just as entertaining,” said Todd Weyandt in anticipation of the virtual House Party which followed the discussion recapping day 2 of MEP Force 2020. Guests James Simpson, Travis Voss, Nathan Wood, …
BIM 360 Asset Management – The Workflow
Michael ReuterIn our previous blog post, “BIM 360 Asset Management – Setup,” we discussed how to set up your project to ensure a successful implementation of Asset Tracking using the BIM 360 Assets module. In this blog post, we’ll go over the workflow and how to best utilize BIM 360. Bringing …
MEP Force 2020 Takeaways, Day 1
Carol DunnStats: 1300 attendees, 4 continents, 6 countries As Todd Weyandt put it in the MEP Force 2020 Facebook Live recap, “2020 is the year that keeps on giving.” Over 1,300 people have had the opportunity to connect this week with others during MEP Force. There is a genuine hunger for …
MEP Force Live Recap Blog 8/31 – 9/2
Carol DunnMEP Force Blog Update 6, Day 3 4:45 pm: Takeaway Moments by Jeff Sample (eSUB) Construction is a fundamental part of our human world. “When we have clarity of terms, we have clarity of communication . . . We can pull on the rope together in the same direction.” This …
Get Everyone in Your Company on the Same Page with Panzura
Caitlin DunnJason Schmidt Organizations today struggle with providing a consistent collaborative environment across multiple offices. File access can be slow in branch offices, and many solutions do not provide the functionality that today’s software applications require to work the way they were intended. No matter what your industry, your company’s ultimate …
Do You Know What Good Design Looks Like?
Caitlin Dunn3 min read In a recent Bridging the Gap podcast episode, Todd Weyandt and Christopher Riddell of Applied Software discussed some of the facets of generative design and the emerging partnership between robots and people. Many new discoveries are being made about generative design as more technology becomes necessitated for …
Virtual MEP Force Expecting Over 1,100 MEP Professionals
Todd WeyandtAugust 27, 2020: Atlanta, Georgia – Sign-ups for the MEP Force 2020 Virtual Conference, presented by Applied Software and eVolve MEP, are continuing stream in, with over 1,100 mechanical, electrical and plumbing trade professionals expected to participate in the three-half-days online event beginning August 31. Featured keynote speaker for the …
BIM 360 Asset Management Setup (Avoiding “Death by BIM 360”)
Michael ReuterIn part one of a two-part series on BIM 360 Asset Management, we go through the steps for using the Assets module in BIM 360 to be strategic in viewing and tracking assets and making your workflow easier. Activating The first thing you’ll want to do is activate Asset Management …
Coordinating Virtual Jobsite Work with Bluebeam
Caitlin Dunn“As crazy as this quarantine has been—and my heart goes out to anyone who’s been affected by either the quarantine or even the virus itself,” says Trevor Musia of Dynalectric in a recent Bluebeam StrXur article, “I’m actually enjoying this time. I’m able to stay productive at home.” For Trevor, …
Nozzles selection for custom equipment scripts
David WolfeThe #bestplant3dreseller here again with some information on customizing the default nozzle for equipment. This is an advanced Plant 3d configuration topic, and it can be used with a variety of equipment types including custom python equipment. Let’s examine the Centrifugal pump.peqx file You’ll need 7-Zip, and once you right-click …
The 3 Best Reasons for Connecting with MEP Industry Peers
Carol DunnThirty-three years ago, when I first entered technology sales (selling RAM chips, floppy disks and 10 MB hard drives), “networking” was all the rage. I remember attending networking “happy hours” in the Denver-metro area where people in business attire were crammed shoulder to shoulder trying to accumulate as many business …
4 Benefits of Tilt-up That Are Making Construction Easier
Carol DunnTilt-up concrete, a form of precast construction, is a two-step process. According to the Tilt-up Concrete Association, slabs of concrete that usually form the load-bearing portion of a building are cast on the ground next to the building. Once cured, the panels are tilted by crane vertically into place side …