The concept of “digital twins” grew out of the aerospace industry, explained Christopher Riddell, Director of Innovation at Applied Software and the game changer of the week in the June 10 AEC Game Changers virtual event. “NASA used something called pairing technology… which was a precursor to digital twins,” he …
TECH STACK VS. GROWTH STACK
Caitlin DunnJeff Sample The global pandemic has created a dynamic shift in construction. Considered a fundamental human activity but relatively untouched by technology, the industry is being forced to make a dynamic shift towards technology adoption. The introduction of the smartphone and more readily available high-speed internet created a shift that …
MEP Masterminds Recap: The Benefits of Prefabrication with Jason Barber
Caitlin DunnJason Barber of ManufactOn was the mastermind of the week for the most recent installment of the MEP Masterminds Virtual Event series held June 11. “I want to get wheels turning about what’s going on in the world of construction,” Jason began, “both from a prefab standpoint and an offsite …
Plant 3D: 9 Quick Steps to Modifying the projsymbolstyle.dwg
David WolfeWhen configuring a Plant 3D project, you will need to edit the projsymbolstyle.dwg or other templates to customize layers, blocks or other AutoCAD styles. You can edit the projsymbolstyle.dwg using the following process: In Plant 3D, check in all files/changes you have on your local machine. We will need to …
System Requirements for Revit 2021
Carol DunnAutodesk published its system requirements for Revit 2021 in April, 2020. Generative design and other critical features were added at that time. If you are still using an older version, see: Revit 2020 System Requirements Revit 2019 System Requirements Summary: System Requirements and Recommendations for Autodesk Revit 2021 Products Minimum …
How Mestek Machinery Weathered the Storm
Caitlin DunnMike Bailey Mestek Machinery has a long history of providing reliable, long-lasting ductwork machinery and sheet metal forming equipment. Mestek Machinery and its brands Lockformer, Iowa Precision, Engel, Roto Die and ISM represent plasma, laser, waterjet cutting tables, automated duct-forming lines; corner insertion, seam closing machines and spiral equipment. Early …
360 Sync setup with Bluebeam Studio Projects
Michael ReuterBluebeam Studio Projects enables a document management system in the cloud. Users can upload PDFs and other files to the cloud and invite project members from any location to access, check out and edit those files. If you’re looking to set up 360 Sync with Bluebeam Studio Projects, it’s fairly …
Going Paperless with Revu
Caitlin DunnCottee Parker Architects, based in Australia, was recently involved in one of Australia’s “most-ambitious construction projects,” being the $4-billion development of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. The Bluebeam customer story “Cottee Parker Goes Paperless on Queen’s Wharf” describes the undertaking. Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is set to be completed in 2024, at which …
MEP Masterminds: Mentoring Across Generations & Skills
Caitlin DunnIn the fourth installment of MEP Masterminds, David Francis, mastermind of the week, discussed the art and process of mentoring across generational divides. Mentoring may very well be the key to the AEC industry’s survival, and the knowledge we need can be shared from and with just about anyone we …
MEP Masterminds: Electrical Industry Study with Josh Bone
Caitlin DunnFor week three of the MEP Masterminds virtual event series, mastermind of the week, Josh Bone of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), led a discussion about the future of the electrical industry: Since the world has changed so much, what lasting effects will there be? “I wanted to have …
Plant 3D Hackathon Attracts Global Audience
Carol DunnThe concept of a hackathon comes from the software development world. Coders get together, choose a problem, then put a high intensity level of effort toward solving that problem using whatever tools they have. The unstructured exercise starts with picking a part then proceeding. The Event The Plant 3D Hackathon …
Standardize Digital Documentation with Revu
Caitlin DunnSometimes disruption on a project can force a company to investigate new ways of doing business. That ended up being the case with Choate Construction when working on a project for Young Harris College in North Georgia. The Bluebeam customer story “Choate Construction Standardizes Digital Documentation Processes With Bluebeam Revu” …