In our September / October 2024 edition of AEC Magazine we put the spotlight on Bentley Systems’ acquisition of geospatial specialist Cesium, find out why AI is hard (to do well), and examine the tough realities of software licensing. We also cover the latest on BIM 2.0, reality modelling, VR, and AI copilots.
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Geo whiz: Bentley to acquire Cesium
We explore the surprise deal that promises to bring the worlds of digital twins and geospatial closer together
Graphisoft in the era of AI
How does the developer of Archicad plan to put AI to work on behalf of its customers?
AI is hard (to do well)
Generative AI (GenAI) is extremely promising, but achieving tangible results is more complex than the hype suggests
Darwinism in AEC technology
To adapt and survive, the AEC industry should be focusing on knowledge-based expert design systems
Pricing, licensing and business models
The rapid evolution in the way AEC software companies charge for licences and shepherd their users to boost revenue
Graphisoft strategy
In the shift from BIM to BIM 2.0, big changes are underway at Graphisoft
Snaptrude advances
The cloud-based BIM 2.0 software fleshes out its features in pursuit of victory over the current desktop BIM tools
Vectorworks futures
CEO Biplab Sarkar talks new features, moving from file to cloud databases, auto-drawings AR, openness in BIM and AI
The investment issue
With Autodesk dealing with an activist investor problem what could be the knock-on effect for customers?
Autodesk Content Catalog
Autodesk has integrated Unifi’s solution for managing and accessing design content into its cloud stack
How to choose a remoting protocol
Advice for delivering performative remote workstation deployments
