News: AECO
ToolTalk: Ichi is AI-powered QA/QC and CA review for AEC
Ichi is our focus today in this ToolTalk article as we overview the new upcoming AI-powered QA/QC and CA phase automation software for the AEC industry
AIA26: Expo Show Floor Report 7—Layer, Arcol, Egnyte and more...
Arco, Egnyte, BIMbeats, Layer 4 and more AI apps are just some of the software are subjects of our 7th AIA26 show report
ToolTalk: Part 3 — Architects deserve better tools for CA
PART 3 is serious software built specifically for the needs of architects and managing the construction administration (CA) phase of projects.
News: Visualization
D5 Render 3.1: The Future of Architectural Design Reviews
D5 3.1 is changing the nature of architectural design reviews where interactivity is destined for the future of how architects collaborate with stakeholders
D5 Lite for Rhino and Revit Now Available
Real-time visualization inside of Rhino and Revit for uninterrupted creative exploration and BIM authoring visual feedback
AIA26: Expo Show Floor Report 4—Chaos
Chaos is the subject of our fourth AIA26 show floor report and we summarize their core arch viz apps
Industry Commentary and Analysis
Autodesk's AutoCAD Web App—Named Finalist in User Experience by Fast Company
The AutoCAD web app is a Fast Company finalist for user experience (UX) at its Innovation by Design Awards program.
Autodesk intros new Forma Building Design
Autodesk releases new Forma Building Design as part of its expanding Autodesk Forma ecosystem of cloud-based software for AEC.
Snaptrude V1.0 Released—Cloud Era Platform for Architecture
Snaptrude reaches key V1.0 release. The new collaborative design and BIM application—aimed at architecture—offers cloud-era technologies, works through a web browser, and is always up-to-date.
News: CAID
AU25: All About Autodesk's AI Neural CAD Engines
Architosh discusses details of Autodesk’s new AI foundation models (neural CAD engines) with insights from interactions at AU25.
IMSI Design Releases TurboCAD Mac 15
TurboCAD Mac 15 product line features AI-powered TurboCAD Mac Copilot features to leverage AI technologies in AEC and MCAD CAD workflows.
Luxion Releases KeyShot 11
KeyShot 11 is a pivotal release that expands Luxion’s continued advancements with users to solve their most pressing product development needs in the areas of material design, information management, motion, automation, and presentation.
News: MCAD
Graebert releases ARES 2027—big AI push and Forma integration
Graebert of Berlin delivers substantial updates to ARES 2027 product line with deep AI advancements and Autodesk Forma Cloud integrations.
ProgeSOFT releases DWG-native iCADMac 2025
iCADMac 2025 from ProgeSOFT of Switzerland offers further competition to AutoCAD and other native DWG CAD applications with the latest macOS compatibility and optimization for ARM and Intel.
Product Watch: BOXX APEXX S3 and S4 with Intel Core Ultra CPUs
BOXX Technologies is the first pro workstation maker to ship new workstations featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 processors.
News: Animation & VFX
Cinema 4D Comes to iPad
Award-winning Cinema 4D 3D modeling and animation system coming to Apple iPad in late 2026 — enabling creativity on the go
Maxon appoints Steve Forde to Chief Product Officer
Maxon appoints Steve Forde as Chief Product Officer (CPO), where he will lead Maxon’s global product group and drive innovation and deeper connections to artists’ needs.
Chaos releases Vantage 3—real-time visualization platform
Chaos Vantage 3 boasts major new features in its biggest update in years, including Gaussian splat and USD file support, Night Sky system, AI tech, and a whole lot more.
Editor's Picks
News: Apple
Apple and TSMC working in AI chip for data centers
Apple and TSMC have been secretly working together on AI chips for data centers for years. Apple aims to edge up Google and Microsoft in the AI arms race.
Apple Intros Apple Silicon-based Mac Pro
Apple’s lovable Mac Pro enclosure is now married to Apple’s industry-leading Apple Silicon. But the new M2 Ultra-powered workstation isn’t for everyone.
Gurman says Apple Reality One Headset will have iOS-like Interface
Apple’s Reality One VR/AR headset may be a game changer for the immersive industry with a digital crown feature that is said to be a key feature.
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- Jan 12, 26 – Graphisoft Announces Phase 3 of Subscription Conversion Program [02:40 pm] 0 responses
- Jan 07, 26 – Intel debuts Panther Lake—Intel 18A: For CAD and BIM? [06:15 am] 0 responses
- Jan 06, 26 – Trimble and Programa Collaborate—Simplifying Interior Designer Workflows [01:30 am] 0 responses
- Jan 05, 26 – Programa—Software for Interior Designers and Architects [06:30 am] 0 responses
- Dec 31, 25 – Maxon Intros Cinebench 2026—Industry Standard Benchmark [06:01 am] 0 responses
- Dec 22, 25 – Trimble Launches SketchUp AI—New AI-Powered Modeling [08:45 am] 0 responses
- Dec 16, 25 – Preview: End of an Era: How Silicon Will Decide BIM’s Future [02:16 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 11, 25 – Chaos brings Mac support and AI tools to V-Ray for Blender [06:36 pm] 0 responses
- Dec 08, 25 – Revizto for Infrastructure is Launched [08:45 am] 0 responses
- Nov 25, 25 – Trimble Highlights AI Innovation Strategy at Dimensions Conference [05:25 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 24, 25 – Nemetschek Group Wins Construction Computing Awards [01:18 pm] 0 responses
- Nov 20, 25 – Chaos Launches Corona 14 With AI Material Tools and Gaussian Splat Support [09:19 am] 0 responses
- Nov 17, 25 – Nemetschek & Takenaka Partner to Revolutionize AEC/O [09:00 am] 0 responses
- Nov 12, 25 – Newforma, ReluTech, AWS Collaborate on Server Buyback [09:36 am] 1 response
- Nov 12, 25 – Vectorworks Wins “Architectural Design Software of the Year” [09:16 am] 0 responses
- Nov 07, 25 – Bluebeam Report: Early AI Adoption Delivers Major ROI [08:07 am] 0 responses
- Nov 05, 25 – Vectorworks Launches Global “Creative Genius Awards” to Celebrate Bold Design Thinking [12:31 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 30, 25 – Trimble brings powerful collaboration directly into SketchUp [07:22 am] 0 responses
- Oct 29, 25 – ALLPLAN 2026 — New ALLPLAN Model Viewer, AI, IFC4 and more… [06:54 am] 0 responses
- Oct 21, 25 – Chaos releases Vantage 3—real-time visualization platform [06:05 am] 0 responses
- Oct 14, 25 – Newforma heralds its Boston base with Bruins and TDGarden [08:12 am] 0 responses
- Oct 13, 25 – Twinmotion 2025.2 brings Parallax windows, Nanite and more [08:10 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 08, 25 – D5 Render and Cesium Integration Unlocks City-Scale Storytelling [07:30 am] 0 responses
- Oct 07, 25 – Graphisoft releases Archicad 29 with game-changing tools [12:54 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 03, 25 – Newforma accelerates AI innovation and AWS expansion [08:00 am] 0 responses
- Oct 01, 25 – Unbound2025: Bluebeam’s Conference Update Details [12:02 pm] 0 responses
- Oct 01, 25 – Bluebeam unveils AI-powered Bluebeam Max at Unbound 2025 [09:30 am] 0 responses
- Sep 29, 25 – Bluebeam Expands Procore Partnership with New Integrations [08:00 am] 0 responses
- Sep 25, 25 – Vectorworks Secures 7 Nominations at Hammers 2025 [08:39 am] 0 responses
- Sep 25, 25 – AU: Chaos Unveiled Big AI News at Autodesk University [06:36 am] 0 responses
- Sep 19, 25 – AU25: All About Autodesk’s AI Neural CAD Engines [12:30 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 18, 25 – AU25: What’s New in the Forma AECO Industry Cloud [09:21 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 16, 25 – AU25: Autodesk Introduces Forma Building Design [10:02 am] 0 responses
- Sep 12, 25 – Graphisoft announces IGNITE Conference 2025 in Budapest [06:11 pm] 0 responses
- Sep 11, 25 – Chaos promotes Iveta Cabajova to CEO [07:20 am] 0 responses
- Sep 10, 25 – Vectorworks 2026 Now Available — Key New Features [07:45 am] 0 responses
- Sep 10, 25 – AU25: IMAGINiT Technologies to showcase value of connecting enterprise data [05:47 am] 0 responses
- Sep 05, 25 – Vectorworks and DIALux launch BIM workflow for architectural lighting design [08:11 am] 0 responses
- Sep 05, 25 – Bluebeam acquires Firmus AI—accelerating drawing reviews [07:19 am] 0 responses
- Sep 02, 25 – ToolTalk: Giraffe Reimagines Urban Design and Development [01:09 pm] 0 responses
- Aug 19, 25 – Vectorworks 2026 coming with industry-leading features [08:14 am] 0 responses
- Aug 11, 25 – Chaos releases V-Ray 7 Update 2 for 3ds Max [08:34 am] 0 responses
- Aug 05, 25 – Nemetschek 2025-Q2 Results—Very Strong Revenue Growth [08:17 am] 0 responses
- Aug 04, 25 – Vectorworks Landmark 2025 Wins Green Industry Pros Magazine award [07:41 am] 0 responses
- Jul 30, 25 – Chaos Adds 30,000 Assets to Chaos Cosmos [09:15 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 28, 25 – Revizto + Resolve with Meta Quest VR boost Revizto workflows [08:51 am] 0 responses
- Jul 23, 25 – D5 Render 2.11 Now Out—Ultra Fast Design Performance [01:57 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 20, 25 – Vectorworks Design Days Returns to Global Stage [08:52 pm] 0 responses
- Jul 15, 25 – AIA25: Arcol Makes Big Splash at AIA National Boston [07:24 am] 0 responses
- Jul 02, 25 – AIA25: Architosh 11th ‘BEST of SHOW’ honors for digital technologies at AIA25 Boston [08:06 am] 0 responses
- Jun 24, 25 – Nemetschek Group partners with Iowa State on use of dTwin Technology [07:59 am] 0 responses
- Jun 19, 25 – AIA25: Autodesk Forma advances with new ACC and Esri connections [12:50 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 19, 25 – Architosh Xpresso-4X Arrived — Newsletter Moves to Quarterly [07:48 am] 0 responses
- Jun 13, 25 – AIA25: Graphisoft unveiled Design Intelligence strategy at AIA Boston [06:34 am] 0 responses
- Jun 12, 25 – AIA25: Vectorworks launches new AI Assistant [01:08 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 11, 25 – AIA25: Bluebeam supercharges performance, new integrations [01:09 pm] 0 responses
- Jun 02, 25 – Bluebeam Unbound Conference Unveiled—Steve Wozniak Headlines [06:45 am] 0 responses
- May 21, 25 – Chaos launches Envision: Immersive presentations for architects [11:56 am] 0 responses
- May 16, 25 – Maxon brings Hollywood-grade Rendering to Architecture Market [06:01 am] 0 responses
- May 05, 25 – ProgeSOFT releases DWG-native iCADMac 2025 [07:24 am] 0 responses
