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The Impact of Big Data and Other Emerging Technologies on the Construction Industry
April 17, 2024Credit: Original article published here. The construction industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, with big data and emerging technologies like blockchain, 3D printing, robotics, digital twins — and, of course, AI — poi...
What’s New in Revit 2025
April 2, 2024Credit: Original article published here. Revit expert Dan Stine provides a detailed overview of the new features in the just-released Revit 2025, including several toposolid enhancements for working with terrain models, improvements to w...
ALICE Core for Construction Optioneering
March 28, 2024Credit: Original article published here. This review explores ALICE Core, which allows construction companies to fine-tune their P6 construction schedules through analysis and optimization so that they can make the best use of the...
DNM Architecture: Firm Profile
March 5, 2024Credit: Original article published here. David Marlatt, Founder and Principal of DNM Architecture, shares his firm’s perspective on AEC technology, including how it has been shaped by his long stint at Graphisoft where he rose to becom...
Sova3D Platform for City Information Modeling
February 28, 2024Credit: Original article published here. This article provides an overview of the Sova3D CIM (City Information Modeling) platform, which has not only been in commercial development in Finland for several years but is also being actively ...
WA100 Live 2024 Webinar: Exploring the Impact of AI on Architecture
February 15, 2024Credit: Original article published here. Similar to last year when I attended and wrote about a World Architecture 100 (WA100) Live webinar focused on technology, I attended a similar webinar this year which discussed how AI (Artificial ...
Dusty Robotics in Action
February 7, 2024Credit: Original article published here. Towards the end of last year, I had the opportunity to visit a construction site that was using technology from a company called Dusty Robotics. As the name suggests, the company makes robots, not...
Skema: Jumpstarting BIM
January 25, 2024Credit: Original article published here. Skema is a new web-based conceptual design tool for architects that aims to “fast forward” the traditional design process to get to the BIM model. It does this through a lot of automation, sta...
SpeckleCon 2023: AEC Implementations and Speckle Add-ons
January 10, 2024Credit: Original article published here. Last month, I provided an overview of the latest technology developments of the Speckle platform that were shared by the Speckle team at the recently held SpeckleCon 2023 online event. Speckle is ...
Customer Presentations from Graphisoft Learn 2023 Event
December 20, 2023Credit: Original article published here. This article captures the highlights of the customer presentations from Graphisoft’s recent Building Together Learn event that focused on three critical areas of AEC technology: data-driven desi...
JZA+D: Firm Profile
December 13, 2023Credit: Original article published here. JZA+D, a full-service, multidisciplinary architectural and design firm headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, which has won numerous design awards and works in a wide range of sectors including w...
SpeckleCon 2023
December 6, 2023Credit: Original article published here. This article provides an overview of the 2023 SpeckleCon conference held last month, which showcased the latest technology developments of the Speckle platform, including a brand-new Automate tool...
Allplan 2024
November 29, 2023Credit: Original article published here. The new version of Allplan, one of the leading BIM applications used globally, has just been released. In addition to strengthening its comprehensive suite of tools for architecture, engineering, ...
Enhancing Efficiency and Precision in HVAC Design at a Healthcare Facility: FineHVAC BIM Case Study
November 21, 2023Credit: Original article published here. In the demanding world of healthcare, precision and efficiency are paramount. Designing specialised spaces like a Breast Cancer Institute within a hospital in Sydney, Australia, requires meticulou...
What Happened to CIM?
November 14, 2023Credit: Original article published here. CIM stands for “City Information Modeling,” the concept being similar to how BIM stands for “Building Information Modeling.” However, while BIM is very much alive and well in the AEC indus...
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AECbytes is a technology publication launched by Dr. Lachmi Khemlani in Nov 2003. AECbytes is focused on researching, analyzing, and reviewing technology products and services for the building industry. It publishes a variety of articles including newsletters covering conferences and shows, reviews of products, feature articles profiling case studies of firms and projects that showcase the use of technology, viewpoint articles featuring contributions from industry leaders, and tips and tricks authored by experts in individual AEC applications.
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