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Company develops BIM/steel fabrication interface
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October 27, 2009
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KENNESAW, GA. — Steel Projects, a French company specialized in integrated steel fabrication systems has developed an interface between Tekla Structures BIM software, their WinSTEEL and WinSER PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software, and Ficep's steel fabrication machinery. The new interface supports the overall BIM workflow....
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Stanford researchers document benefits of integrated BIM and field computing solution
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October 23, 2009
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BURLINGTON, MASS. — DPR Construction, Tekla Structures, and Vela Systems announced the availability of a case study profiling the implementation and benefits of integrated BIM and field computing. During construction of the University of California, Santa Cruz Porter B College, DPR Construction used field mobility software, tablet computers, and BIM to manage all aspects of the doors, frame and hardware (DFH) self-perform construction process....
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Nemetschek Scia expands operations into North America
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October 23, 2009
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Nemetschek Scia announced today that it has expanded operations into North America. In partnership with Nemetschek North America, Nemetschek Scia opened a new office in Columbia, Md., to market and support its Scia Engineer software for structural design, analysis, and optimization. Scia Engineer provides structural BIM technology....
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AAMA takes the lead on BIM for windows and doors
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October 23, 2009
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SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — During the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) National Fall Conference (Sept. 20-23), the AAMA BIM Task Group met to discuss the need for a standard addressing fenestration products within BIM, with a goal to ballot a copy of the document by September 2010....
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New software incorporates ProjectWise Navigator V8i (SELECTseries 1) and Bentley i-models
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October 13, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bentley Systems, Inc., announced at its invitation-only Be Inspired: Infrastructure Best Practices Symposium and Awards program the availability of ProjectWise Navigator V8i (SELECTseries 1), dynamic collaboration software for iterative project review. This new version of ProjectWise Navigator can be used by infrastructure teams to interactively view, analyze, and augment project information. To make this process dynamic, so feedback can flow in both directions for any participant to add value, Bentley also introduced i-models. An i-model is a container for open infrastructure information exchange....
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Tekla Structures 15 BIM software compatible with Windows 7
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October 12, 2009
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KENNESAW, GA. — Tekla Corporation announced that its Tekla Structures 15 BIM software is now compatible with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, which will be launched Oct. 22, 2009....
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3D laser scan data software begins beta testing
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October 12, 2009
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PITTSBURGH, PA. — Quantapoint began beta testing in September for PRISM 3D/QuantaCAD 10.0. PRISM 3D enables a Digitized Facility of 3D laser scan data to be accessed directly as high-definition Laser Models (not fuzzy point clouds) and photorealistic Laser Images. QuantaCAD enables the same Digitized Facility to be accessed directly within design and review software such as Autodesk AutoCAD, AVEVA PDMS, AVEVA Review, Bentley AutoPlant, Bentley Microstation V8XM, Intergraph PDS, Intergraph SmartPlant Review and more....
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LATISTA Field integrates Autodesk Navisworks BIM in the field
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October 8, 2009
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RESTON, VA. — LATISTA Technologies announced that LATISTA Field automation software has integrated Autodesk Navisworks project design and synchronized BIM modeling capabilities. Combining LATISTA Field's mobile and web-based solution with comprehensive Navisworks models enables owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals to update, access, and share information on a single construction model on and off the jobsite.
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Quantapoint awarded GSA laser scanning contract
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October 8, 2009
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PITTSBURGH, PA. — Quantapoint was awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Laser Scanning Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The IDIQ contract is for Quantapoint and its partners to provide laser scanning and related services for all GSA regions of the United States in support of Building Information Modeling (BIM), building modifications, and performance upgrades such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification....
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IMAGINiT Technologies launches sustainability and BIM roadshow
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October 6, 2009
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WALTHAM, MASS. — RAND Worldwide, a global provider of technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, announced that its IMAGINiT Technologies division is launching a four-city “Design Green” roadshow, an initiative intended to bring together industry thought leaders and principals and partners in leading architectural firms....
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