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AIA22: What is IES Virtual Environment?
Originally aimed at engineers, IES product range has expanded and developed to include a collection of powerful tools that architects will find invaluable for modeling the energy efficiency of the buildings they design. IES was at the 2022 AIA National in Chicago. This is a brief roundup of its various tools for architects.
Why Good UX Design Matters in the BIM Software Industry
Good UX (user-experience) design is paramount in successful BIM applications and UX design practices will improve outcomes in BIM industry.
GRAPHISOFT announces Archicad 26
Graphisoft announces Archicad 26 at major launch event, along with vision and roadmap, plus BIMx, BIMcloud and DDscad updates.
AIA22: BEST of SHOW Profile—Spaces for Architects
Conceptual design and its key participants are undeserved in the overall AEC workflow. Most of today’s architectural software is focused on the later stages of construction documentation and the construction itself. Spaces is a powerful yet easy-to-use sketching application that runs on iPad and Apple Pencil, created specifically for architects and designers.
The Roberts Interview—Ahead of the Graphisoft 2022 Release Event
Graphisoft BIM technologies are expanding via a larger ecosystem of tools, integrations, and expansions. Huw Roberts explains the details.
ToolTalk: Snaptrude cloud-based design tool for architects.
Snaptrude is engineered so that architects and interior designers can work on their designs and communicate with their teams. Being cloud-based, it works on virtually any modern computer system, anywhere in the world that has a reasonably good internet connection.
BIM News: Infurnia—design and collaborate in the cloud on any device
Infurnia users can design and collaborate in the cloud on any device, using various design functions and managing their data efficiently.
AGACAD launches Smart Documentation for Revit
AGACAD Smart Documentation is designed to simplify and automate the preparation of documents and drawings created in Autodesk’s Revit.
Apple Unveils new M2 Chip in New Macs
Apple’s M2 chip has arrived. It will be deployed in Apple’s most popular Mac models and scale up through the product line over time.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving—Vectorworks Talks Apple Silicon
From more GPU rendering cores to the advantages of integrated memory that only feature in System on a Chip (SoC) design, Vectorworks leaders talk acceleration and future benefits.
Ideate Explorer improves management of Revit warnings
Ideate’s Explorer significantly improves the way it manages the warnings generated by Autodesk’s Revit BIM software.
Fireside Chat: Bricsys CEO Rahul Kejriwal Talks About BricsCAD to Architosh
Rahul Kejriwal says his company wants to be as customer-obsessed and as loved as McNeel & Associates. He lays out the how and why with examples and shares Bricsys’s philosophy and mission with Architosh.
FRILO acquires DC-Software
FRILO acquires DC-Software, adding a sophisticated product range comprising of more than 30 software programs to its portfolio.
ALLPLAN updates its BIM software
ALLPLAN introduced its latest service release for its Allplan 2022 software on April 7, 2022
Nemetschek’s FY21 Results Plus New Group CEO
Architosh reports on Nemetschek Group’s FY21 results plus its new CEO Yves Padrines and some analysis and commentary.
GKV — Diversification and Adaptability with Vectorworks
Modular construction is just another sector specialty for this New York City architecture firm that excels at delivering design services in large part due to its agile BIM platform.
Viewpoint: Challenges of BIM Implementation from an Architect’s Perspective
This BIM expert and architect share his insights on the challenges of adopting BIM—from economic to firm cultural considerations.
Tech Soft 3D Advances CAD Technologies — New Accelerations
Apple Silicon support, deeper AEC technologies, and new analysis and simulation acquisitions are just some of the developments propelling Tech Soft 3D’s software kits that power leading AEC and MCAD industry solutions.
Vectorworks releases Unity-powered 3D model viewing technology
Latest service pack update for Vectorworks 2022 brings Unity-powered 3D model viewing to mobile and web, plus other key features.
Xpresso No. 36 — How-To: Selecting the Optimal CPU for your Workstation
How do you currently select your next workstation’s main chip—the CPU? Chances are you are not calculating this process. But you can!
Matterport to hosts ‘Space Jam’ demo for AEC industry
Matterport to host Space Jam virtual AEC industry event where four platform partners will demo their solutions.
HOOPS 2022 Toolkits Enhance Manufacturing and BIM Workflows
Tech Soft 3D advanced HOOPS technology new SDKs for MCAD and AEC industry software developers and their innovative apps.
AGACAD Launches Panel Design Automation for Revit
AGACAD Sandwich Panels brings a powerful collection of features for automation, efficient modeling, design, and output to Autodesk Revit.
Procore’s Latest Innovations—Platform Updates and Global Expansion
A look back at Procore — recent and upcoming innovations and announcements from its Groundbreak event in the fall.
BIM and ARES—Further Notes on AERTWORKS US Deal
BIM is becoming more central to Graebert’s ARES Commander. The latest technologies are aimed at the realities of drawings production.
AERTWORKS Becomes US Reseller for ARES CAD Software
ARES CAD technology to be further accelerated in United States market due to new reseller partnership between Graebert and AERTWORKS.
Clarity for Revit Workflows Brings New Space Planning to Automation Software Suite
Have you ever wanted a robot to stay at the firm all night and grind out all the tedious Revit model coordination work? If so, it’s time you meet IMAGINiT Clarity
Nemetschek Group: Ends 2021 with Successful and Exciting Year
The Nemetschek Group advanced digitization, increasing interest in sustainability in the construction industry in 2021.
Architosh’s 34th Xpresso Newsletter Published
Architosh INSIDER Xpresso newsletter has just released its 34th issue focused this month on BIM and 2022 predictions.
Nemetschek Group—10 Brands at BIM World Munich 2021
10 BIM industry brands from the Nemetschek Group will be showcased at BIM World Munich this week in Germany.
Event News: Geo Week Conference Coming Early February
Geo Week merges AEC Next, SPAR 3D and Lidar Forum into one super conference and exhibition across 3D-CAD based engineering and design sectors.
Graphisoft global study reveals BIM knowledge most sought-after skill
BIM and the future architect is the focus of this global study that paired with an interesting panel discussion from Graphisoft’s event.
Archicad 25 Update 2—Adds Redshift Render and More
Archicad 25 Update 2 is available now—new features include GPU accelerated Redshift Rendering, new interoperability and more.
Nemetschek Group Reports Strong Q3 2021 Momentum
Nemetschek revenue through subscription and SaaS models builds momentum – company posts strong top line and margin growth.
Vectorworks 2022—Powerful New Core Technology and Modern Chip Support
Vectorworks 2022 looks to dazzle its users with powerful new core technologies beneficial to a full array of AEC, Landscape, and Entertainment Industry professionals. And it is the first BIM to support a modern ARM-based desktop computing architecture.
The ARM Wars: Vectorworks 2022 is the First BIM on ARM—the M1 Interview
Leadership at Vectorworks recently told a UK-based publication that their software on Apple’s ARM-based M1 chip platform is 40 – 200 percent faster than on rival Intel-based platforms (Mac or Windows).
AU21 – Autodesk introduces cloud-based tools for AEC industry
Autodesk introduces cloud-based tools to drive sustainable, resilient project outcomes for buildings and infrastructure.
BIM News: ODA Adds Support for Autodesk Revit 2022
ODA BIM technologies provide larger AEC industry with more interoperability thanks to new support for Revit 2022 files and data structure.
Archicad Users Gain New State-of-the-Art Community Platform
The Graphisoft Community has gained a new state-of-the-art online resource—merging, upgrading, and providing modern search and more.
Vectorworks Named Finalist in Hammers Awards
Vectorworks gets nominated for three Construction Computing Awards for 2021.
Autodesk’s Latest Investment — iOFFICE + SpaceIQ
Autodesk has made a key investment that promises to further close the feedback loop in AEC — from design to construction to operations and maintenance.
Vectorworks 2022 Product Line for BIM and CAD Launches
Vectorworks’ latest BIM and CAD platform is first BIM solution for Apple Silicon, plus offers rich new features across entire product range.
Open Design Alliance — Summit 2021 Event Details
The ODA — or Open Design Alliance — has an important Summit each year offering attendees to see critical developments in AEC interoperability technologies.
VR News: Prospect by IrisVR Adds New Immersive ‘Issue Tracking’
You can track an issue end-to-end in human-scale with the first update to IrisVR’s Prospect software improving AEC industry collaboration.
Viewpoint: The Exciting Future of Engineering Graphics
3D technologies and their development and present future offer CAD-based industries exciting changes for the future of work in MCAD and AEC.
Building Together Event — Hear From World’s Leading Experts on Multiple AEC Topics
Building Together 2021 by Graphisoft will bring global thought leaders on topics such as sustainability to future architects and more.
Two Years In — Autodesk’s Assistance to Notre-Dame in Paris
BIM technologies are giving the most famous cathedral in the French capital a fighting chance to return to visitors in time for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Pandemic Footing—Flansburgh’s Deft Response to Remote BIM Workflows
A well-tested and efficient set of digital technologies allowed a mid-sized Boston architecture firm to move seamlessly to a pandemic footing. This is the story of how Flansburg Architects remoted their Open BIM workflow to serve clients around the world.
Upcoming Xpresso No. 30 — Autodesk’s Role on Notre-Dame Cathedral Reconstruction
Below we discuss our special feature in the upcoming INSIDER Xpresso newsletter—where we learn about Autodesk’s role in the Notre-Dame cathedral reconstruction efforts and its work on a BIM model and more.
BIM News: Graphisoft to Merge with Data Design System of Norway
The Nemetschek Group looks to integrative value as the design of MEP and architecture form synergies via Graphisoft platform technologies.
Event News: Graphisoft Launches ‘Building Together’ Conference
Registration is open for Graphisoft Building Together Conference — Three Day Online Conference for the AEC Graphisoft community.
Vectorworks, Inc. Announces New Office Location in Australia
Vectorworks Australia is the name of a new main office for the global design/BIM software maker, who acquires regional distributor OzCAD.
Autodesk Tandem: Digital Twin Platform Now Available
Autodesk Tandem launches commercially — cloud-based platform for ‘digital twins’ set to transform AECOM inefficiencies.
‘Graphisoft Forward’ — New Global Licensing Standard Introduced
Graphisoft Forward is Archicad 25’s new Software Services Agreement (SSA) branding, upgrading license with new benefits for BIM users.
GRAPHISOFT Announces Archicad 25 — Now Available
Archicad 25 is now available in select regions of the world. GRAPHISOFT Archicad 25 boasts numerous BIM workflow improvements.
Nemetschek’s ALLPLAN and SDS2 Join Forces—Merge Structural Solutions
Allplan and SDS2 join forces allowing combined expertise in concrete and steel detailing to benefit customers globally.
ODA Seeking Strategic Partners for Scan to BIM Technologies
ODA Scan-to-BIM group will aid the acceleration of point cloud data to BIM object conversion with wide applicability in AECOM.
From Six to One — How Vectorworks is Focusing on Interiors Professionals
It turns out interiors professionals are flocking more and more to Vectorworks.
Nemetschek Participates in Series-A for Fast-Growing Sablono
Nemetschek Group invests in German Contech champion Sablono—a next generation consruction execution platform.
Bimplus gets update from ALLPLAN
Bimplus gains improved handling of BIM models as well as document management and integration for guest viewers.
