NEWS: AMD unveils two ‘Vega’ GPUs for professional users
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New GPUs include Radeon Pro SSG with 2TB of on-board memory for giant datasets
NEWS: Indoor Reality adds time lapse mode to 3D mapping solution
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New feature allows project managers to easily monitor progress during construction
NEWS: WorldViz set to launch VR communication tool Vizible
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Software pitched as virtual sales tool, but also supports collaboration and design review for distributed teams
NEWS: Design feature added to cloud-based structural engineering tool
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SkyCiv releases new design software for AISC standards. Euro, British and other standards to follow
NEWS: New drone system delivers sub-5mm accurate rail surveys
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Plowman Craven Vogel R3D system offers ‘faster & more accurate’ way to capture rail data
NEWS: LiDAR data at heart of Yorkshire flood alleviation model
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Bluesky LiDAR helps Mott MacDonald Bentley create 3D maps for Yorkshire Water
NEWS: Dalux introduces new project platform
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Dalux Box combines file sharing with BIM centric features
NEWS: Indoor Reality integrates with ArcGIS Online
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3D mobile mapping solution now allows users to ‘see’ the location of assets using cloud-based mapping platform
NEWS: Three new sponsors back construction skills scheme
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BIM Academy, Desco and NBS sign up to become sponsors of PlanBEE
NEWS: Stabiplan streamlines BIM workflow with MEPcontent browser
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Software allows MEP engineers to access manufacturer-specific 3D content from within Revit and AutoCAD
NEWS: Arithmetica to release Pointfuse for DotProduct scanners
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Software converts DotProduct point clouds into 3D models with accurate geometry, plus
NEWS: Enscape focuses on realism for version 2.0 release
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Real time rendering and VR tool for Revit and SketchUp boasts more realistic lighting, trees and grass
NEWS: Twinmotion 2018 to tune ArchiCAD and Revit workflow
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Real-time viz and VR tool is powered by Unreal Engine and will be available for Windows and MacOS
NEWS: BIM Show Live announces 2018 date and new awards
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Conference returns to Newcastle from 28 Feb to 1 March 2018, plus BIM Awards on 27 Feb 2018
NEWS: Matterport adds 2D photo capability to 3D camera
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In a single scan Matterport Pro2 3D camera can capture multiple assets for communication of real-world places
NEWS: Spotscale’s global service captures buildings in 3D using drones
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Firm uses network of local drone operators to capture 3D models for urban planning, inspection, or design development
NEWS: United Living to optimise projects with web-based management
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Leading UK builder will standardise on Aconex under new enterprise agreement
NEWS: Chaos Group introduces GPU + CPU hybrid rendering
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CUDA renderer can make use of multi-core CPUs and Nvidia GPUs
NEWS: AMD targets entry-level 3D CAD users with new GPUs
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Low profile Radeon Pro WX 2100 and WX 3100 graphics cards tuned for Revit and other 3D apps
NEWS: Visualive3D launches HoloLive mixed reality app
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Software works with Microsoft HoloLens and supports workflows from Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and others
NEWS: ClearEdge3D acquires construction verification software firm
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Acquisition of Pericept brings together two construction QA/QC technologies - Verity and BIMtrace
NEWS: Excitech acquires Computer Aided Business Systems Ltd (CABS)
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Acquisition adds over 500 customers to Excitech’s customer base
NEWS: Kansas City to host MACC conference on August 1-2
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Bentley Systems-focused event includes lectures and workshops around MicroStation, ProjectWise, InRoads and more
NXT BLD London announces conference program
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Speakers from Gensler, Laing O’Rourke Soluis, Mamou-Mani and Space Group head up AEC Magazine’s exciting new conference at the British Museum on 28 June
NEWS: Intel offers fast track evaluation of cloud-based workstations for CAD
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Intel’s cloud-based workstation trial is ready to go with Revit and other CAD applications
NXT BLD London preview
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On 28 June at The British Museum, AEC Magazine will host NXT BLD, an exclusive conference dedicated to future design & construction tech for the built environment
Bravo, maestro!
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At the Birmingham Conservatoire, Galliford Try is using Asta Powerproject BIM as its platform for 4D planning in order to orchestrate a polished performance
A change of heart
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A big boost in productivity and a flurry of new highend project wins has seen Andrew Evans of Lime Architecture go from BIM sceptic to BIM enthusiast in the space of two years
Drone ranger
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To demonstrate the potential of drone data on a live civil engineering project, 3DR enlisted the help of Autodesk to work on Arizona’s Pinto Creek Bridge
From weeks to hours
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Swanton Consulting is optimising its design workflow for temporary works by using Pointfuse software to significantly reduce the time it takes to produce CAD-ready 3D models from laser-scanned point cloud data