Tuesday, July 26, 2016

practical BIM: What makes a good Office BIM Manager?

practical BIM: What makes a good Office BIM Manager?: Many professional design firms and construction sub-contractors are being forced to become BIM authors, with the expectation they can manage...

Saturday, July 23, 2016

BIM and Beam - Confused about Autodesk's transition to subscription?



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BIM and Beam


Posted: 18 Jul 2016 07:11 PM PDT
PerpLicense
By now you’ve heard the news. You’ve thought about what it means for your business. Maybe you’ve talked with your reseller, and maybe you’ve switched your perpetual licenses of Autodesk software to subscription. But maybe not. And that’s ok!
Today I’m here to tell you that Autodesk’s transition from perpetual licenses of our software to subscription for new purchases doesn’t have to be scary. AND if you already own perpetual licenses and are on maintenance—that doesn’t have to change either. Here’s what’s really going on.

Autodesk’s business model change in a nutshell

We are evolving our business so that our customers can thrive in theirs, providing them the flexibility to subscribe to software solutions tailored to fit their needs as they approach the future of making things. In order to do so, we are gradually ending the sale perpetual licenses of most products, and offering our software solutions as subscriptions.
After the transition is complete, new products will need to be purchased via subscription.

Why we’re making these changes

The way we design and build is changing rapidly, which also changes the tools we use and the ways companies and individuals buy and access software. By subscribing, you receive a simplified customer experience, lower upfront cost, and the ability to pay for Autodesk products and cloud services for the amount of time that is right for you: monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year term lengths (availability may vary depending on region or access type).
Your subscription makes it easier to access your software and stay up-to-date. You will be able to subscribe to an individual product or a portfolio of products that can be used by a single-user or shared by multiple users. Providing subscription offerings with flexible packaging and licensing options protects the value of your existing investment in our technologies and delivers a seamless path forward as we discontinue the sales of perpetual licenses.

About that perpetual license you already own

Your perpetual license is “evergreen.” Existing or new perpetual licenses sold to you during our transition are still valid. You retain your perpetual software license and can continue to use it in accordance with your perpetual license agreement. If the software product is covered by a maintenance plan, you will also continue to receive maintenance benefits, and you will retain the option to renew your maintenance plans for the affected products and receive corresponding benefits for as long as you want. The end-of-sale of perpetual licenses only impacts the ability to purchase new perpetual licenses.
This post by Carl White, Senior Director of Business Models at Autodesk, is a great summary of the facts related to this transition and what it means for your current perpetual licenses.

Stay informed

Check out the Autodesk Community forum on Perpetual License Changes, our official list of Frequently Asked Questions, and this Buyer’s Guide that defines our subscription options.
In addition, we’re going to continue to post important information on how products important to structural engineering, detailing, and fabrication are impacted here on BIM and Beam. Subscribe to our blog to make sure you’re receiving the most up-to-date information.
The post Wait, what? Confused about Autodesk’s transition to subscription? Don’t be. appeared first on BIM and Beam.

Friday, July 15, 2016

BIM and Beam



BIM and Beam


Posted: 14 Jul 2016 02:00 AM PDT
Graphical Rebar Constraints Management

Graphical Rebar Constraints Management

Rebar constraints are part of an internal mechanism used to set and lock the geometry of each rebar instance with respect to its concrete host element.
Revit attempts to automatically set the position and geometry of each reinforcement element in a manner that is meaningful to the structural designer, by considering the geometry of its host, as well as the presence of other rebar.
Once the rebar’s geometry is set, Revit then automatically assigns constraints to the rebar so that it moves and flexes appropriately in response to changes that occur in the model.These constraints are designed specifically for reinforcement and are different than standard Revit locked dimensions.
In Revit 2017 you can experience an improved reinforcement workflow with new in-canvas tools that replace the Rebar Constraints dialog box. You can place reinforcement elements more precisely with the graphical constraints manager. You can place standard rebar shapes that snap to adjacent standard rebar or constrain them to host faces. The user interface highlights each rebar segment that can be constrained, along with available targets. The snap constraint maintains its relationship when you place, move, drag, or copy rebar. This functionality increases productivity and provides faster model definition completeness helping to keep designs coordinated and accurate.

Revit software provides tools for modeling 3D concrete reinforcement in an advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment. Structural engineers and detailers can use these tools for creating complete, detailed, and accurate reinforcement designs. Revit is a single software application that supports a BIM workflow from concept to construction. Use Revit to model designs with precision, optimize performance, and collaborate more effectively.
The post Rebar Constraints Management in Revit 2017 appeared first on BIM and Beam.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

What are your #RTCNA2016 API Wishes?



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harrymattison posted: "It's that time of year again. Another Revit Technology Conference is up and running (or maybe walking to avoid a Phoenix heat-stroke) and Boost Your BIM is here to grant your API wishes! Here are some examples of wishes that have been granted in the past"

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

BIM and Beam



BIM and Beam

BIM and Beam


Posted: 12 Jul 2016 06:40 PM PDT
July 21 Webinar Bonfire
Structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators are seeing new opportunities to collaborate and share insight into the steel design. The detailing and fabrication team’s involvement earlier in the project can help bridge knowledge gaps around constructability and factors that impact cost and schedule. Join Steelway Building Systems as they share best practices and processes for working more collaboratively across project teams during the upcoming Connected Insight with Advance Steel webinar. In this webinar, you will learn:
  • Best practices that maximize collaboration between engineers, detailers and fabricators
  • How technology plays a role in improving team communication
  • Future trends in how steel teams can improve their steel delivered product
When: July 21, 2016
Time: 11pm PT
Speakers: Mike Vance, PE, Steelway Building Systems; Michael Gustafson, PE, Autodesk
The post Webinar: Connect Insight with Advance Steel appeared first on BIM and Beam.

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Fall BIMForum in Atlanta - Early Bird ends July 15








OCTOBER 17-19, 2016 | ATLANTA, GA



Fall BIMForum will include Three co-located Events
Larger Audience with more C-Level Execs– Expanded Technology Scope –
Lean – BIM – Collaboration – Digital Documentation


Who will be in Atlanta?
Inquire today to receive a preview list of the BIMForum Audience demographic.
See a list of supporting companies (Sponsors & Exhibitors).
Fall BIMForum will include two co-located events:
  • BuildCon 2016 (AGC of America’s Building Contractors Division) 
  • USIBD 2016 SYMPOSIUM (U.S. Institute of Building Documentation)
BuildCon will greatly expand the number of “C-Level” Executives from building contractor firms (Chairmen, Presidents, CEOs, etc.) and have concurrent tracks focusing on Lean Construction, Risk Management, and use of BIM & Lean for various Project Delivery approaches. 
USIBD’s Symposium brings focus on 3D technology for A/E/C and Facilities and stakeholders include: Owners - Architects – Engineers – Contractors - Surveyors – GIS Practitioners – BIM Users - Service Providers (Scanning and 3D Imaging for existing and future structures) - Hardware Manufacturers - Software solution providers

Speaker Opportunities/Submission Deadline is July 21

Share your experience, and submit a speaker proposal today!  Be recognized as an industry expert by your peers, and get exposure for prospective clients in the Building Documentation industry.  Format is Executive Summary, not to exceed 500 words:






For more information about participating, please contact, the Expo/Sponsorship Sales Team at 202-768-7917, or exhibitsales@AGC.org.


2016 BIMForum Fall Exhibitors & Sponsors

ABA Construction Forum
Advance2000
American Institute of Steel Construction
Applied Software/GeoShack
ARC Document Solutions
ASSEMBLE SYSTEMS
Asta Powerproject
Autodesk, Inc.
BIM Track
BIMForum SmartBrief
Building Information Modeling for Masonry (BIM-M)
CADsoft Consulting
CHINABIM.COM
ClarkDietrich Building Systems
CMiC
Design Data
Exactal Corporation
Excelize
FARO Technologies
Global eTraining
Greenlee
HP
Hunter Douglas Architecture
IKERD
Insite IT
Intemation LLC
Invicara
JBKnowledge, Inc. - Makers of SmartBidNet, SmartCompliance, SmartReality, & SmartInight
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
MOCA Systems, Synchro LTD, Scalable Display Technology
New Millennium Building Systems
Orange Blade Consultants
Pinnacle Infotech, Inc.
PlanGrid
Pluralsight
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Procore Technologies Inc.
RIB
Sanveo
SKUR, Inc.
StrucSoft Solutions
SysQue®
Technical Sales International
Trimble
UNIFI
Vectorworks, Inc.
VIMtrek
Werner/Knaack
XS CAD Limited



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Friday, July 8, 2016

practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is

practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is: When BIM is talked about mention of COBie is never far away. What I don't understand is why COBie has reached such a privileged position...

practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is

practical BIM: COBie is not what you think it is: When BIM is talked about mention of COBie is never far away. What I don't understand is why COBie has reached such a privileged position...

Friday, July 1, 2016

Re-post: Syncing Field Equipment Properties with Revit

07/01/2016 from Beyond Design

[New post] Understanding and Maximizing the Solibri Solution Center (SSC)




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JD Sherrill posted: "1. What is the Solibri Solution Center (SSC)? The Solibri Solution Center has two main components: First, it is an online portal and repository for BIM Content. This includes Solibri-created resources such as software downloads, extensions (such as "

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