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News, stories, insights and best practices for CAD Technicians
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Read Blog Post5 Things You Should Know About CAD
If you work with CAD day in and day out, you might think you know it backwards and forwards. But it’s a remarkable, almost miraculous tool we have access to. Here are 5 things you should know.
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Read Blog PostCAD to CAM to Field
A factory operating without human intervention. While this reality may not be ‘full-blown’ today, CAD and CAM developments are quickly reshaping the reality of manufacturing.
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Read Blog Post3D Laser Scanning Can Preserve Your Old Building
Understanding building science is more important than ever when working with an old building, and when it comes to renovations, there is no better technology to get the job done than 3D laser scanning
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Read Blog Post2D to 3D Models: Entering the Third Dimension
As you’ve likely heard or read, the construction industry is in a state of transformation: from flat to fat; from two to three dimensions. Because of the benefits a third dimension brings,...
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Read Blog PostThe Quest for Speed in Revit
As contractors rush headlong into the Revit world to work alongside their architectural and engineering counterparts, one of the biggest hurdles to overcome is the speed of processing. One...
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Read Blog PostNo Detailer Is Detailing This Much Conduit
Adam Jeninga is a Detailer at Interstates, an electrical construction and automation company with locations throughout the Midwest. Adam was awarded Staff Pick for a BIM project he submitted at...
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Read Blog PostHow to Challenge the Challengers In Your CAD Department
You want to improve, but that stubborn detailer says “No.” Find a champion, use them to prove that change is good, then give your resistant resource an ultimatum. Don’t let your company suffer...
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Read Blog PostThe basics of MEP 3D Scanning: Point clouds and BIM models
Beneficial to MEP Contractors involved in renovation and/or refit projects, 3D scanning enables them to quickly and effectively digitally represent the as-built environment.
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Read Blog PostField to BIM MEP: What and why?
Field to BIM is the transfer of as-built building information from point of source in the field directly into a Building Information Model (BIM). We look at the What and Why of Field to BIM.
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Read Blog PostVDC and its Applications in BIM: A Quick Look at Fundamentals
The increasing sophistication of digital systems has revolutionized the way that professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) are able to plan, deliver and...
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Read Blog PostHow digital technology is revolutionising our industry
Russell Stilwell, Founder & MD at RSE Technologies, is an advocate for emerging construction technology. Here, he shares his thoughts on what this means for the MEP sector and those working within it.
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Read Blog PostWhat's the Difference Between 3D CAD, BIM and VDC?
The changing pace of design and technology within the construction industry has inevitably led to a certain amount of confusion along the way. As new methods, processes and software arrive, some...
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Read Blog PostThe LOD on the LOD
What is the LOD? In the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM), LOD stands for Level of Detail or Level of Development. It is a term used to describe the precision of a model. LOD vs...
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Read Blog PostCreating a 3D CAD Model from a Laser Scanned Point Cloud
Aric Stott, Instructor of CAD & Field Solutions for Trimble MEP, give us a high level overview of how to create a 3D Model using a point cloud from a 3D Laser Scanner.
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Read Blog Post3D BIM Modelling - Level of Detail and Model Progression Specification
Three-dimensional modelling (aka 3D modelling services) is becoming more common in today’s construction processes, with 3D BIM modelling services seeing especially fast adoption. While models are...
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View GuideHow To Get Out Of The Red After Implementing BIM
The bottom line with BIM is you have to speculate to accumulate. However, it’s not immediately obvious how to make the steps towards achieving ROI and maximizing the benefits of BIM.
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Read Blog PostTeaming up with tech
The time has come for electrical contractors to gear up for BIM. We look at how BIM can be combined with scanning and field positioning technologies in refurbishment and new build projects.
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Read Blog PostThe Different Levels of BIM
BIM Level 0, Level 1, Level 2? It's not always immediately clear what each level involves. Here's a brief guide to the first three levels of BIM and an explanation of what is involved at each stage.
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View Guide3D Scanning at a Glance
3D scanners directly offer MEP professionals help for their business to stay at the forefront of innovation and ride the next wave of technology. See how they can help you and your business.
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Read Blog PostUnique challenges facing the MEP sector over BIM implementation
Georg Hewelt explains how working in close consultation with clients influenced the development of Plancal nova to provide a targeted solution to the issues they face when adopting BIM.
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