The Future of CAD with the World of BIM

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is changing the world and has also created a burden for manufacturers to supply data to the architects in a different format…read more

FREE – Manufacturers specific content for Autodesk Revit

Want to get your hands on some top quality manufacturers revit content? – Then look no further than ProductSpec, New Zealand’s leading supplier of Manufacturer Specific Revit content.

http://www.productspec.net/cad-files.aspx

Archaus Architects “On Top, Down Under”

Find out why AutoDesk think Archaus Architects are “On Top, Down Under”… Click here to review the Autodesk press release

IPD at Trapelo Road

This is a must view for anyone wanting to see what BIM is all about… hats off to Autodesk for using BIM and IPD on their own projects!

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Wellington Architecture Company Reaps Results with Autodesk….

ArcHaus Reaps Results with Autodesk
The integration of Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk 3ds Max improves workflows and rendering to deliver sophisticated visualisations, true BIM collaboration and client inspiration. Click here to review PDF…

BIMcache wins the Cable Car Challenge!

Wellington based company BIMcache, wins the 2008 Cable Car Challenge business plan competition and takes home the $50,000 prize.

I am absolutely stoked!

Now the hard work really begins – stay tuned for further developments on BIMcache…..

BIMcache into the “Dragons Den” on the Wellington Cable Car

Wellington based company BIMcache, have made it through to the final phase of the 2008 Cable Car Challenge business plan competition, Dragons Den on the Wellington Cable Car, which this year received nearly 200 entries.

The winners of the 2008 Cable Car Challenge business plan competition are to be announced on the 30th October 2008.

About the Cable Car Challenge Business Plan Competition:
The Cable Car Challenge Business Plan Competition promotes the development and commercialisation of innovative ideas and start up businesses by offering entrants prizes that include cash and services.

The competition emphasizes learning by offering participation in workshops, access to a range of services that assist small business start ups, as well as the experience of pitching your idea to an experienced panel of judges including some of Wellington’s best known entrepreneurs.

There are three stages to the competition to get through with the final shortlist pitching their business or idea in October on the iconic Wellington Cable Car.

I have my fingers crossed for Team BIMcache.

Tips for Tough Times

CAD Managers Tips for Tough Times – by Robert Green

• Optimize, Make your BIM systems easy to use.

• Help out, during crunch times it pays to be versatile and be part of the production machine!.

• Being on top of your technical game, so spend whatever time you need to to keep up with technology, view it as career insurance.

Graphisoft Releases MEP Modeler for ArchiCAD 12

Graphisoft today announced the availability of the Graphisoft MEP Modeler on Windows and Macintosh platforms. This new tool enables architects to better coordinate building projects with more predictable results, reducing time, waste and cost overruns during the design and construction process.

The MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Modeler is a new extension to Graphisoft’s building information modeling (BIM) software ArchiCAD 12. MEP Modeler enables users to create, edit and/or import 3D MEP networks (ductwork, piping and cable trays) and coordinate them with the ArchiCAD Virtual Building, using familiar tools and interface.

Looks like the BIM Race is heating up…. This can only be good for us as users of BIM software and tools.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) – The Real BIM

Most of you visiting this site will know about BIM (Building Information Modeling) but are you aware of IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) or CWA’s (Collaborative Working Alliances)…?… To find out more on IPD, click here to view a very good, if not “cheesy”, video explaining the IPD process in ‘human’ terms.

References: IPD Home
AIACC
AIA IPD Guidelines