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WA 100 Webinar: Technology for Architectural Innovation
March 9, 2023Credit: Original article published here. Last month, I attended an online webinar, “Architectural Innovation: The technology helping architects to design for the future,” in which three leading architectural firms headquartered in th...
Smart MEP Design for a Large-scale Residential Project using FineMEP
March 2, 2023Credit: Original article published here. This article by Abdelwahab Krim, an MEP Project Manager, highlights the practical benefits of using BIM software for MEP design for achieving a high-quality result in the shortest possible time, u...
Sharing BIM and Project Information Through Improved Communication and Collaboration
February 16, 2023Credit: Original article published here. If you google “BIM” or “Building Information Modeling” you’ll find several varying definitions. Is it a technology? Is it a process? Some definitions restrict BIM to 3D modeling techno...
ConCntric: Dedicated Platform for Preconstruction
February 9, 2023Credit: Original article published here. The AEC technology industry is teeming with solutions that seem to be addressing every conceivable process and workflow — we have solutions for each of individual design disciplines, design visu...
Redwood City Prefabricated Housing Project: Project Profile
February 2, 2023Credit: Original article published here. Michael Bullman, architect and senior associate with The Office of Charles F. Bloszies, FAIA, describes the implementation of AEC technology on the prefabricated housing project in Redwood City, C...
Smart City Expo World Congress 2022
January 24, 2023Credit: Original article published here. The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) is the leading international event for smart cities, and it has been held every year in Barcelona since 2011. There was a break for a couple of years bec...
Stuttgart Cancer Center: Project Profile
January 18, 2023Credit: Original article published here. Stefanie Grolik, BIM Coordinator at Schmidt Plöcker Architects describes the implementation of BIM on the Stuttgart Cancer Center Eva Mayr-Stihl in Stuttgart, Germany, for which the firm provided...
Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2022: Customer Projects
January 11, 2023Credit: Original article published here. In my first article on Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure (YII) 2022 event that was published last month, I provided an overview of the main technology updates shared by Bentley Systems. A key fea...
Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2022: Technology Updates
December 15, 2022Credit: Original article published here. Bentley’s annual Year In Infrastructure (YII) conference is a great way to get updated on the latest technology developments of the company as well as the diverse range of projects all over the ...
Embodied Carbon – Why it Matters to the Structural Engineer
December 6, 2022Credit: Original article published here. There is a lot of buzz happening in the structural engineering community around reducing carbon. Engineers are being asked from clients what they are doing to reduce embodied carbon in their struc...
Allplan 2023
December 1, 2022Credit: Original article published here. This review explores the key updates in the new version of Allplan, including the integration of full BIM for Precast capabilities, expansion of its 3D site planning capabilities, improved support...
Graphisoft Building Together 2022
November 22, 2022Credit: Original article published here. A few weeks ago, Graphisoft held a virtual AEC industry summit, which brought together experts from around the world to share their knowledge and best practices on topics including sustainable arc...
SimScale World Cities Day Event
November 3, 2022Credit: Original article published here. Last week, the engineering simulation company, SimScale, held a one-day event specifically focused on the AEC industry, highlighting the importance of simulation technology in the design of projec...
Trimble Connect
October 27, 2022Credit: Original article published here. Trimble is one of the leading technology vendors serving the AEC industry today. While it started off being primarily focused on construction — it was founded as Trimble Navigation in 1978 and s...
Applications of Precast Concrete Panels
October 20, 2022Credit: Original article published here. By: Laura Martin | Posted: October 20th, 2022 | Last Updated: October 20th, 2022 Categories: Blog, Precast Precast concrete architectural panels come in various sizes, shapes, colors and thickn...
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National Precast Concrete Association has represented manufacturers of plant-produced precast concrete products and the suppliers of products and services for the industry since 1965. They are dedicated to expanding the use of quality precast concrete and providing members with the programs and information required to operate a successful precast plant.
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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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A collection of tools and resources for anyone in the precast/prestressed industry or in concrete-related construction - Engineers, erectors, purchasing managers, detailers, production managers, etc..
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