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gbXML, BIM and Green Building: An InteroperabilityTrifecta gbXML, BIM and Green Building: An InteroperabilityTrifecta
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Schema like gbXML are not only making interoperability less of a headache but supporting the green building design industry too.
Affinity 6.0 Features More Design & Team Project Management Affinity 6.0 Features More Design & Team Project Management
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Trelligence’s Affinity 6.0 provides users with extended functionality to assist in programming, schematic design and analysis earlier on in the design process.
Sr Technical Specialist: BIM Most Exciting AEC Advancement Sr Technical Specialist: BIM Most Exciting AEC Advancement
Compiled by Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor MicroStation user Kenneth Holt gives insight on his industry role, specifically in regards to the I-94 Modified Arch Bridge project in Detroit.
New AIA Tool Tracks Energy Reduction in Firms New AIA Tool Tracks Energy Reduction in Firms
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The carbon neutrality goal could be futile without an implantation plan or a tool to measure the building industry’s progress; the AIA is fixing this.
Details on V8i (SELECTseries 2) Updates Details on V8i (SELECTseries 2) Updates
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Bentley users have plenty to be excited about with the V8i (SELECTseries 2) software updates recently announced.
Dispatches from AIA 2010 Dispatches from AIA 2010
By Michelle Farrell, IES Integrated Environmental Solutions' Michelle Farrell provides feedback on this year's American Institute of Architects Convention Exhibit hall.
Kevin Fitzgerald Helps Those Seeking Careers in Architecture Kevin Fitzgerald Helps Those Seeking Careers in Architecture
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne Find out how Kevin Fitzgerald’s role at AIA couldn’t be more relative in this economy where work is precious.
Workstations: Do They Still Hold their Niche? Workstations: Do They Still Hold their Niche?
Compiled by ConnectPress Regardless of the economy, workstations continue to hold their niche in making it easier for users to have a smooth CAD experience.
Power up your CAD Processes with the Latest Workstations Power up your CAD Processes with the Latest Workstations
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor Here are some of the workstation, processor and graphics cards options to help you maximize your workflow.
AIA Annual Convention Revolves around Design for New Decade AIA Annual Convention Revolves around Design for New Decade
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Attendees will soon head to the AIA National Convention, where both environmental and social aspects of design for the next decade will be evaluated.
CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor CAD Society President Rachael Dalton-Taggart talks about her role and what goals the organization is focusing on in 2010.
Inspect and Correct Multiple Design Files Quicker Inspect and Correct Multiple Design Files Quicker
By Steve Palmer, Axiom This tip will show how to instantly view and analyze MicroStation project data.
Data Management a Key Theme at Bentley Conference Data Management a Key Theme at Bentley Conference
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Bentley’s Be Together: The Be Communities LIVE Conference last week featured training in areas like ProjectWise and collaboration while working in 3D.
Maintaining a Model Climate with CFD Maintaining a Model Climate with CFD
By Mentor Graphics Learn how a UK store chain used CFD to meet the greatest challenges presented to engineers designing heating, ventilation and refrigeration.
AIA's Top Ten COTE Projects to be Honored AIA's Top Ten COTE Projects to be Honored
By AIA These COTE Top Ten Green Projects will be honored at the upcoming AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition in Miami.
Be Together Conference to Feature How-to Sessions Be Together Conference to Feature How-to Sessions
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Read up on ConnectPress’ top picks on sessions featured at Bentley’s Be Together Conference taking place this week!
The LEED Forest Certification Debate: Where Do You Stand? The LEED Forest Certification Debate: Where Do You Stand?
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Changes to the LEED Certification for Materials and Resource credits specific to wood are fast approaching, and it’s not too late to weigh in.
SmartGeometry Conference – The Unthinkable Came to Life SmartGeometry Conference – The Unthinkable Came to Life
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Here are some of our favorite images from this year's SmartGeometry conference. And look out for the sessions available soon.
SharePoint for Engineering Document Management SharePoint for Engineering Document Management
By Cadac Organice BV In this whitepaper learn the possibilities and impossibilities for SharePoint to manage CAD files and to integrate with CAD applications.
Results from Project Management & Profitability Survey Results from Project Management & Profitability Survey
By Nuris Ismail, Aberdeen Group The survey found that the implementation of project scheduling and project management have a crucial role in the ability to deliver projects on time.
Read About a New Challenge in Document Management Read About a New Challenge in Document Management
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Document management systems present many challenges, with a new challenge being how systems can assist in the LEED certification tracking process.
Germany Green Building Tour Part 2 Germany Green Building Tour Part 2
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The highlights from ConnectPress Editor Lauren Browne’s trip to Germany.
Germany Green Building Tour Part 1 Germany Green Building Tour Part 1
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor ConnectPress Editor Lauren Browne shares some breathtaking examples of green building from her first days in Germany.
The Process and Design of the Office of the Future The Process and Design of the Office of the Future
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor NREL’s soon-to-be-completed research facility sets a bench mark for net zero building design.
CFD Used in Design of Pharmaceutical Warehouse CFD Used in Design of Pharmaceutical Warehouse
Learn about how a pharmaceutical distributor’s new warehouse was designed using CFD tools to predict air movement and cooling efficiency.
Bentley ProSteel Assists PDC in Design of Mining Firm Hub
Mining project interfaces various models across multiple …

Easily Move the Pivot Point in the Rotate Dynamic View
Learn how the rotate dynamic view has …

gbXML, BIM and Green Building: An InteroperabilityTrifecta
Schema like gbXML are not only making …

Future of CAD Looking Positive, Despite Piracy
Kathleen Maher discusses how the CAD software …

Web Server Portion of ProjectWise has Changed
When deploying the ProjectWise V8i Web Server, …

Affinity 6.0 Features More Design & Team Project Management
Trelligence’s Affinity 6.0 provides users with extended …

Sr Technical Specialist: BIM Most Exciting AEC Advancement
MicroStation user Kenneth Holt gives insight on …

New AIA Tool Tracks Energy Reduction in Firms
The carbon neutrality goal could be futile …

Find Out What More You Can Do with Cells
A tip on how you can also …

Details on V8i (SELECTseries 2) Updates
Bentley users have plenty to be excited …