AMD gives glimpse of how ‘Vega’ might impact design viz and simulation
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New GPU architecture to give fast access to huge architecture and engineering datasets
3D Repo - BIM collaboration in a browser
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Cloud tool designed to streamline BIM model viewing and issue resolution by removing the need for file-based collaboration
NEWS: Dalux launches free cloud BIM Viewer
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Web-based tool, which works with IFC and Revit files, is claimed to be the world’s fastest
NEWS: BIM Show Live 2017 announces line up
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BIM Show Live 2017 will take place in Newcastle Upon Tyne at the ‘Boiler Shop’ venue
NEWS: Autodesk enhances AutoCAD for Mac
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2017 releases feature enhancements in UI, PDF import and multiple sessions
NEWS: AMD introduces 8-core Ryzen CPU
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New CPU set to take on Intel Core i7-6900K in CAD/BIM and rendering workstations
NEWS: Hoare Lea scoops design visualisation award
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Accurate lighting visualisation specialist praised for Cumberland Suite Art Gallery project
NEWS: Grasshopper-Archicad Live Connection now available for Mac OS
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Powerful tool links early stage design to BIM
Exertis puts Vectorworks in context of BIM Level 2
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UK distributor presents theoretical BIM Level 2 projects in Vectorworks, ‘The Cube’ and ‘The Tower’
NEWS: Radeon ProRender for Cinema 4D + Blender
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Physically-based GPU rendering engine embedded in leading 3D tools
NEWS: Khronos Group pushes for VR standards
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Industry consortium New initiative aims to define common Virtual Reality APIs
NEWS: Chaos Group invests €2M in CL3VER
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Companies to build interactive 3D visualisation and communication platform for AEC
The sky’s the limit
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Time and cost savings for new apartment complexes hit new heights, thanks to clever use of software from Bentley by Stanley D Lindsey and Associates to rework 3D models for different locations
CAD on 4K displays
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There’s no better way to view CAD models or renders, but will your workstation keep pace with these stunning high-definition displays?
Tunnel vision
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In order to facilitate the use of advanced automated drilling on the Crossrail project, surveying company Plowman Craven came up with an innovative way to map out the work that lay ahead
Bridge of sighs
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The Elizabeth Quay pedestrian bridge is a highlight of the Western Australian Government’s project to revitalise central Perth
Autodesk vision
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Autodesk University in Las Vegas is the company’s key opportunity to share its latest updates and present its vision for the future. Martyn Day reports on some exciting new technologies, including one that could eventually replace Revit
Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure 2016 special report
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AEC Magazine dives deep into the technology highlights of Bentley’s annual conference, which was held in London last month
The age of the reality mesh
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Ever since Bentley Systems acquired Acute3D in February 2015, it has forged ahead with Reality Capture, integrating key technologies into its foundation platform
LumenRT embraces VR
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LumentRT, the easy-to-use viz tool offers users of Bentley software, Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp a gateway into a powerful ‘game engine’ environment. It now supports VR
AR coming of age
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Microsoft’s HoloLens and the use of reality meshes have got round tracking issues, paving the way for exciting new AR applications from Bentley
Bentley Systems OpenRoads Designer
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Bentley Systems’ new breed of design tool is built to combine mesh data with detail design in one space for an incredibly dynamic experience
Cloud analytics: knowledge is power
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Bentley Systems is helping engineers ‘design out’ delays before they happen, by giving them access to real-time supply information
Bentley: the future
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Bentley may still be preparing for an IPO, but there has been some important news on its relationship with Siemens that could have big ramifications in the future
NEWS: BSI introduces BIM Kitemark
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SI Kitemark for PAS 1192-2 to act as seal of approval for companies qualified to deliver projects at the design and construction phase
NEWS: RIB and Autodesk collaborate on 5D BIM solution
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Solution will combine 3D construction modelling (spatial) with schedule (4D) and project cost-estimating information (5D)
NEWS: Apranje Estates select cloud based collaboration software Ayoga
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Software brings together disparate technologies like CAD, Web, Mobile and IoT for planning and managing projects
NEWS: Allplan and BIMobject join forces
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Collaboration will result in BIM objects being made available in the Allplan file format
NEWS: Trimble and Hilti integrate solutions for construction professionals
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New solutions focus on software integration and data exchange between key applications
NEWS: AECOsim Building Designer to read native Revit RVT files
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Bentley currently testing the ODA’s Teigha BIM Kernel