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Architect's 'net zero' dream home designed in ArchiCAD
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March 1, 2010
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BOSTON -- In nature, nothing is perfectly square and organisms orient themselves relative to the sun. Both truths explain the fresh design of the "net zero" Zona home. Designed by architect John Zona III using ArchiCAD 13 software from GRAPHISOFT, the Jacksonville, Fla.-residence is Zona and his wife's personal dream home. It features a main residence and guest cottage/studio, both with football-shaped footprints to minimize energy demands for cooling....
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AceCad Software releases new collaborative 3D project review tool
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February 25, 2010
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AceCad's new release, StruWalker, is a collaborative 3D project review tool that enables effective communication and model sharing between architects, engineers, detailers, fabricators, and construction teams, according to the company. It provides a highly effective 3D visualization tool for displaying and interacting with structural models and associated data, from major steel detailing and drafting systems such as StruCad....
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WPL Publishing presents BIM webinar series
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February 23, 2010
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — WPL Publishing is hosting a series of webinars that are designed to help professionals in the construction industry learn about the emerging technology of building information modeling (BIM). In a four-part series — BIM Roadmap 2010: The Authors' Series, BIM Evolution 2010 & Beyond — authors of four industry-recognized BIM books will describe how the technology has evolved since those books were written, explain what they intend to do differently this time around, and advise webinar attendees on how they should direct their businesses to take maximum advantage of BIM going forward....
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Bentley's new 3D City GIS Information Modeling software
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February 22, 2010
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Bentley has announced "breakthroughs" in 3D geospatial information systems (GIS) software to support the design and operation of intelligent cities....
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Bentley makes acquisitions for new AssetWise platform
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February 9, 2010
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ORLANDO, FLA. — Bentley Systems, Inc., acquired Enterprise Informatics, Inc., and Exor Corporation to build its new AssetWise platform, which the company said will combine multiple information modeling services to improve the lifecycle management and operational performance, safety, compliance, and governance of infrastructure assets while increasing the return on investment for owner-operators. Enterprise Informatics’ eB Insight software provides configuration and change management capabilities for mission-critical infrastructure asset operations for the energy, nuclear, rail, and government sectors. Exor information modeling software provides for the management and operations of linear networks for infrastructure, including roads and railways....
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Tekla launches new structures BIM software
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February 4, 2010
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HELSINKI — Tekla has launched its annual main version of Tekla Structures BIM software. The new Tekla Structures 16 introduces several workflow benefits, such as an improved solution for cast-in-place concrete and better IFC data exchange....
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AIA releases IPD case study results
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February 4, 2010
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SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The AIA California Council (AIACC) announced the results of a joint project focused on building projects that used Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) during the building process. IPD is a construction project model in which owner, design professional, and builder jointly share a project's risks and rewards....
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IES Consultants to train building professionals on integrated performance analysis
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February 3, 2010
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BOSTON — Integrated Environmental Solutions, a provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design, will provide training on its software and building physics design principles within an integrated design process as part of a new BIM course being run by the San José/Evergreen Community College District’s (SJECCD) Workforce Institute....
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CADsoft joins FM:Systems to deliver integrated building lifecycle management
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February 3, 2010
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RALEIGH, N.C. — FM:Systems, a provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software, announced that CADsoft Consulting joined the FM:Systems Business Partner Program. CADsoft is a full-service consulting, training, and support provider to AEC professionals....
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CADD Microsystems named reseller of the quarter by Autodesk
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January 29, 2010
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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. — Autodesk, Inc., named CADD Microsystems, Inc., the Reseller of the Quarter for North America for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010. Autodesk selected CADD Microsystems from more than 100 North American resellers, recognizing the company’s excellent sales performance and dedication to customer service, as well as the growth of its operations and its investments in selling Autodesk software. ...
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