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People Profile: Kayleigh Houde
January 23, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Kayleigh Houde, a computational engineer who spearheads the Computational Collective at BuroHappold, shares her experiences and insights on AEC technology in this Profile. “…there hopefully will c...
One Stop Shop
January 22, 2020Credit: Original article published here. When you are looking for a partner to help design-build your next building, we are ready to assist you from concept to completion. Our in-house process starts with a talented and tenured sales te...
Using BIM with the AEC community
January 15, 2020Credit: Original article published here. In the last ten years, the Architect/Engineer/Contractor (AEC) community has begun to drastically change how it develops projects. The tools that are available to them are many, but the one const...
How early in the design process should I involve my precast consultant?
January 8, 2020Credit: Original article published here. One of the unique things about architectural and structural precast concrete is that almost no two pieces are the same. They may look similar or even identical on the exterior but inside they hav...
Why the low precast number is not always the right precast number when receiving quotes
January 1, 2020Credit: Original article published here. In today’s bidding world it can be confusing to understand, which number to use when receiving bids from multiple suppliers on a project? All suppliers use different pricing sheets and have differ...
BIM for FM at UCSF
December 19, 2019Credit: Original article published here. A few months ago, the organization, IFMA (International Facility Management Association) presented a webinar on “Integrating BIM and FM: Status, Case Study and Opportunities” which included a cas...
“It’s all in the details…”
December 18, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Wells Concrete’s client services, in concert with our engineering teams and project managers, excel at developing solutions to the most challenging designs. Economic, functional and aesthetic goal...
Cast-In Electrical
December 13, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Did you know Wells Concrete casts electrical boxes in our wall panels? With the help of our on-staff master electrician, drafting and project management departments, Wells coordinates with the gen...
Autodesk University 2019
December 11, 2019Credit: Original article published here. This article discusses the main AEC-specific technology updates that were shared at the recent Autodesk University, including: Integration of construction applications into a new Autodesk Connecte...
Live Long and Prosper
December 5, 2019Credit: Original article published here. A saying made famous by actor Leonard Nimoy in his portrayal of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek movies and TV series. Unfortunately, all too often we experience (or we watch our loved one’s experience...
Layer: Capturing and Organizing Building Data
November 27, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Layer is a new AEC application that was launched close to six months ago to address what seems to be an obvious need in the industry—organizing and integrating the vast amount of disparate data th...
Did You Know?
November 25, 2019Credit: Original article published here. DID YOU KNOW: Reinforced concrete is the only building material that is highly resistant to both water and fire. The original use of concrete has been traced back to ancient Egypt. Now-a-days, con...
3D Printing
November 13, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Wells Concrete has started to use 3D printing to help drive down forming costs, which in turn helps us offer the most cost-effective panel we can to the owner. The 3D printing is sourced from an ...
Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference
November 12, 2019Credit: Original article published here. Bentley’s signature annual event, The Year in Infrastructure (YII) conference, was held a few weeks ago in Singapore. While I did not attend the event in person this year, the main updates from th...
Terracotta and Precast
November 7, 2019Credit: Original article published here. In recent years, there has been a renewed interested in using terracotta tiles to distinctively beautify exterior façades. Terracotta is a type of ceramic tile made from red and brown clays unique...
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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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