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Global CAD/BIM leader, Nemetschek Vectorworks, announces expansion with new office in Atlanta
Appealing to the urban lifestyle and targeting emerging software engineers, the new office is located in close proximity to Georgia Tech and major transit systems.
Paper by 53’s ‘Pencil’ lets creatives think with their hands
Pencil by FiftyThree is the most natural and expressive way to be creative and be expressive from every angle from fine details to broad strokes.
ARCHICAD contest inspires students to design Thailand’s most popular businesses
GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD contest inspires students to design a coffee shop of their own style, which is Thailand’s most popular businesses. The winner of the contest was awarded a MacBook Air for his outstanding coffee shop design.
Nemetschek Vectorworks and BIMobject® sign cooperation agreement
The agreement binds the two companies BIM technology support for each other to accommodate and support the AEC industry. In addition BIMobject and Nemetschek Vectorworks will collaboratively assist manufacturers with developing BIM objects for Vectorworks software users worldwide.
Event News: Guide to using AIA Contract Documents and Software In-Person
AIA is offering the opportunity to attend an interactive session on the latest version of AIA Contract Documents and Software.
Tidbits: Bricsys in US market, IMSI Design and other news
CAD and 3D Tidbits: We have some news BricsCAD having a new home in the USA, plus IMSI ships new TurboCAD LTE Pro 8 for Windows 10, plus Revit models updated at Koble Windows and Doors.
Viewpoint: Handling BIM on an iPad: OrthoGraph Begins the Process
In this Viewpoint feature, Hungarian software developer, Lazlo Toth, describes how architects and other AECO professionals can utilize apps on modern tablet hardware like Apple’s iPad within a BIM workflow, accelerating processes that typically happen on paper on clipboards, such as field survey work.
Zebra Imaging Launches 3D Hologram Creator for Autodesk Revit
The new 3D Hologram Creator is a new plugin for Autodesk Revit and users can visualize and create their hologram directly within the Revit application and export their design to Zebra Imaging all in a single afternoon.
PunchPRO for iPad has added new features to its app
PunchPRO made several improvement to their app after closely monitoring their users’ feedback.
Bradford College case study with GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD 19 offer
The David Hockney Building, Bradford College, has been chosen as the signature building for the launch of ARCHICAD 19.
AIA says US Architecture Firm Compensation Rises
AIA Architect reports that earnings for architecture positions has followed with gains beginning to accelerate after several years of rather slow-going improvement. Average compensation for staff positions up 3.5 percent from early 2013.
Solibri of Helsinki joins buildingSMART International
Solibri joins industry standards group buildingSMART on Open BIM push aligning values across the BIM transforming AECO industry worldwide.
Nemetschek Group presents strong half-year figures: Revenue growth in the second quarter continues to accelerate
The Nemetschek Group maintained its dynamic development from the first quarter of 2015 and accelerated revenue growth in the second quarter.
The Philly Interview: Dr. Sarkar talks about Vectorwork’s Advanced Research Group and More…
In this special interview, Dr. Biplab Sarkar, chief technology officer, Nemetschek Vectorworks, talks to Architosh about the Vectorworks 2016 details unveiled at the Design Summit in Philadelphia.
OrthoGraph 10.2 is available!
OrthoGraph Survey System, the professional building surveying application became available in 3 different versions in the AppStore. The apps have been created to fit the different needs of potential users, allowing everyone to find their own appropriate solution.
GRAPHISOFT announces ArchiCAD 19 ships June 24
GRAPHISOFT®, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, announced today that ARCHICAD® 19’s global rollout process has begun.
GRAPHISOFT’S BIMx and BIMx PRO Now Offer Extended Cloud Storage Access
GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has introduced Cloud storage access for its award-winning BIM presentation app, BIMx.
Tool Talk: Looking at ArchiSnapper—A Field Report App for iOS and Android
ArchiSnapper is a powerful tool for architects which takes away the time and effort required for producing field reports and completing site surveys.
AIA: Show Floor Reports: Oasys’ MassMotion and MassMotion Flow
In this show floor report from AIA Atlanta we look at MassMotion and MassMotion Flow by Oasys Limited, the software house of Arup Group Ltd. the world’s leading engineering firm headquartered in the United Kingdom. Oasys Ltd. has over 20 software applications available commercially for AEC professionals, particularly architects, planners and engineers, and MassMotion is one they were touting at the show floor.
AIA Preview: CL3VER announces new entry pricing
CL3VER was at AIA last year unofficially (without booth that is…) but this year at Atlanta the company has its own booth and will be demoing inside the V-Ray booth as well. CL3VER is an engaging new way of interacting with 3D content for visualization of AEC and non-AEC 3D projects.
GRAPHISOFT introduces ArchiCAD 19 with Predictive Background Processing
GRAPHISOFT today introduced ArchiCAD 19, noting it has made a quantum leap in BIM performance due to its robust 64-bit architecture and new “predictive background processing” technology.
GRAPHISOFT announces Rhino to ArchiCAD Connection
Graphisoft and Nikken Sekkei cooperation agreement bears first fruits for all ArchiCAD and Rhino users in new connector software between the two popular programs, bring leading edge modeling to a leading BIM application.
Vectorworks Design Summit: What’s Coming in Vectorworks 2016
Dr. Biplab Sarkar, CTO of Nemetschek Vectorworks, had the most anticipated keynote at the Vectorworks Design Summit this week in Philadelphia, as the company for the first time gave users a peek into the future of Vectorworks, even beyond the next shipping version.
How BIG’s influence can reframe the role of BIM in Architecture
Architosh is pleased to present this special feature on Bjarke Ingels Group, famed Danish architecture firm. Several weeks ago we got a chance to talk to BIG’s Jakob Andreassen, BIM Manager at BIG Copenhagen, about the architectural practice, its design methodology and perspective on the use of computerized software—particularly BIM.
BIM6x Launches new Template Kits for ArchiCAD 18
BIM6x is an ArchiCAD-based BIM specialist firm and now is offering three new powerfully useful ArchiCAD template “kits” containing hundreds of template settings, features, library items, instructional manuals and sample files for ArchiCAD 18.
Russia’s new Renga Architecture takes aim at US & Germany dominated Architectural CAD/BIM market
Russia’s new Renga Architecture is a new 3D BIM like CAD tool for the AEC industry and soon to be officially released to the market. ASCON is the software house behind this new tool.
TurboSite v4.1 Adds Industry First Editable PDF Forms Frontend for Mobile Field Reporting
IMSI/Design, a pioneer in mobile solutions for engineering and construction, this week has announced TurboSite Pro v4.1, TurboSite Plus v4.1 and TurboSite Standard v4.1, the award-winning app series for mobile field reporting.
3D News: CL3VER Releases All New CL3VER 3.0
CL3VER of Spain and Palo Alto, California, has announced the latest version of its 3D interactive tool, CL3VER 3.0.
Event: GRAPHISOFT hosts live webinar on BIMx and BIMx Pro
GRAPHISOFT hosting a BIMx live webinar to review the latest changes in the award-winning mobile BIM tools for iOS and Android that empower architects to bring their BIM model and linked 2D documents with them in the field and anywhere they go.
GRAPHISOFT updates BIMx and creates BIMx Pro
GRAPHISOFT has introduced a dramatically simplified setup with its licensing options for architects and their project stakeholders in a BIM workflow with new capabilities with BIMx PRO and BIMx Modeling Sharing via in-app purchases.
Looking at solidThinking Inspire 2014 for Architectural Design
In this companion feature article to our latest product review on Inspire 2014, Architosh looks at the specific nature of using solidThinking Inspire for architectural design.
CL3VER Announces CL3VER 3.0—Visualization Platform for Interactive Presentations
Cloud based platform adds automatic real-time lightmap technology making CL3VER 3.0 game changing for 3D visualization and project storytelling.
Viewpoint: Have AEC Professionals Really Embraced Technology?
Architosh is again pleased to share another viewpoint article by BIM consultant Bhushan Avsatthi, who offers his perspective on all things technical in the AEC industry and ask the question: have AEC pros really embraced technology? The rhetorical question serves to form a 35,000 feet view into the present and emerging technology of AEC.
GRAPHISOFT Acquires Cigraph Distribution Unit in Italy
GRAPHISOFT opened its Italian office on January 15, 2015 with the intend to accelerate their business growth in one of Europe’s most dynamic architectural markets.
Event News: Masters of ArchiCAD SUMMIT announced
For the first time ever ArchiCAD Masters from around the world meet online to share their knowledge and passion for Graphisoft’s leading BIM tool ArchiCAD.
GreenWizard is Now Proud Sponsor of AIA
GreenWizzard announces its strong commitment to the AIA’s New Working Group (Materials Matter) through new sponsorship to drive awareness and education around environmental and health-related aspects of building materials to the design and construction industry.
In-Focus: PlanGrid for Apple iOS and Android and Desktop has new RFI Lifecycle Solution
PlanGrid’s new RFI module tackles the time-wasting RFI process from within the context of a drawing collaboration and centralized storage app, offering advantages not seen in other solutions.
Viewpoint: BIM 4D for Construction Scheduling Has Created Wonders in the AEC Industry
Architosh is happy to publish this viewpoint article by BIM consultant Bhushan Avsatthi who offers information and advice about the benefits of 4D BIM, mentioning the techniques and methods of Construction Scheduling. Today’s software market is filled with software tools addressing this segment of the BIM pipeline.
GRAPHISOFT partners with buildingSMART Korea to foster national BIM standards
Open BIM gains further adherents and supporters in Graphisoft and buildingSMART Korea partnership. The new understanding will lead to national BIM standards for Korea that are Open BIM based and support the mutual goals of all stakeholders in the AECO space
NEMETSCHEK GROUP launches new corporate design and website
The NEMETSCHEK GROUP launches new corporate look and website and promises to unify the group’s presentation to the international AECO community. The parent company owns promising software brands in ArchiCAD, CINEMA 4D, Vectorworks, Bluebeam and Scia.
AU: Autodesk announces Autodesk A360 Collaboration for Revit
Autodesk unveils A360 Collaborate for Revit cloud-based BIM teamwork and collaboration platform for building and infrastructure projects
Nemetschek AG Exec’s Talk Details of Bluebeam Acquisition with Architosh
Nemetschek AG’s Executive Board members in charge of the group’s overall strategic direction, CEO Sean Flaherty of Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., and CEO Viktor Varkonyi of Graphisoft, Inc. discuss the thinking and outlook behind the recent acquisition of US-based Bluebeam Software Inc.
AEC News: Nemetschek AG acquires US-based Bluebeam Software Inc.
German software giant Nemetschek AG has announced its acquisition of US-based construction software darling Bluebeam Software of Pasadena, California
Famed architect Frank Gehry’s much beloved Gehry Technologies (GT) has been acquired by Trimble
The most famous living architect, Frank Gehry, has stated that he believed his real legacy was how his Gehry Technologies company was helping to transform the practice of architecture on a global scale. Today, Autodesk’ largest competitor just announced it has acquired Gehry Technologies, a global AEC software and consulting services company involved in many of the largest construction projects in the world.
Architosh launches Mac Workstation professional survey study for Pro Users
In our first hardware study to look at the professional markets that Apple has traditionally served, Architosh has launched a survey in order to comprehensively study the market for professional desktop/workstation hardware needs across a range of “pro” industries.
Nemetschek AG Joins buildingSMART International’s Strategic Advisory Council for Better Interoperability
Nemetschek AG, parent company of 12 leading AECM software companies has joined the new buildingSMART Strategic Advisory Council
GRAPHISOFT releases ArchiCAD 18 and introduces BIMcloud
GRAPHISOFT begins its international roll-out of ArchiCAD 18 and BIMcloud, to global architectural BIM markets around the world…
Tidbits: Siemens, Trimble and Maxwell for bonzai 3d news
Mac and iOS CAD/3D News: We have tidbits on plugin updates for Maxwell render for bonsai 3D, Trimble buying up a BIM MEP consultant player, news on the latest NX update and more…
Nemetschek Scia releases Scia Engineer version 14
Nemetschek Scia announces new Scia Engineer version 14
Japanese construction giant to adopt Graphisoft BIMx for access to BIM Projects
One of Japan and the world’s largest construction companies will be implementing a very large scale deployment of BIMx Docs across the company’s owned tablet computers—BIMx Docs runs exclusively on iOS devices with Android support coming later in 2014
Trimble Delivers New Trimble Field Link Software with new Bentley i-model Integration
Trimble updates Field Link software and announces collaboration with Bentley on i-model technology integration
Autodesk post latest financial quarterly results: Up 4 Percent with $28 million in profit
Autodesk reports stronger than expected first fiscal 2015 quarter—shows signs global markets are strengthening
BQE Software releases ArchiOffice 2014 for Architectural Practices Worldwide
In one of the most dedicated software products in the market for architects, BQE has announced ArchiOffice 2014 to help practices gain more control and mastery of their office and project financials and project management.
In-Depth: Architosh looks at GRAPHISOFT EcoDesigner STAR
GRAPHISOFT EcoDesigner STAR brings advanced building energy modeling (BEM), simulation and analysis to the early stages of the BIM workflow with the intent to improve and alter building designs. The software supports ASHRAE Standard 90.1 for LEED and more…
Special Event from Japan: GRAPHISOFT announces new ‘BIMcloud’ for global architectural industry
Architosh is in Japan covering live GRAPHISOFT’S big announcement about its new “BIMcloud” technology and offering. The Hungarian software innovator has again introduced industry firsts to the AEC software market
Special Event: Join Architosh 25-26 March in Japan for a Special Announcement
One of the AEC Industry’s Most Innovative and Leading BIM technology players will be making a special announcement to press in Japan’s largest city next week
Nemetschek Scia to introduce new Open Design Technology at the 2014 Structures Congress
Structural and civil engineers can now centralize their design tasks into one integrated workflow
Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., releases Service Pack 3 for its Vectorworks 2014 product line
Nemetschek Vectorworks releases Third Service Pack for new Vectorworks 2014
Event: Advanced GTeam Introduction – Gehry Technology shows BIM technology on desktop and iPad
Come see Gehry Technologies’ GTeam in a new free online webinar
GRAPHISOFT’s ArchiCAD 17 scores 100 Percent in the COBie Design and Construction Documents Challenge
ArchiCAD 17 reaches Perfect Score for COBie Challenge
