BIMThoughts

In this jam packed episode of BIMThoughts Bill talks with KaDe King, the Queen of AutoCAD, about AutoCAD 2018.

We talk about all the great new features and where we think AutoCAD is headed after this release.  Bill also learns some features that have been there for awhile. Don’t worry we share some features that you can use in your Revit workflow.

Show Notes:

AutoCAD 2018 New Features Guide 

KaDe King on LinkedIn

KaDe on Twitter

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Kristina and Bill talk with Bill Allen from Evolve Labs about VR and the technology behind it.  We also talk about how we think VR will be used in AEC.   Sit back and enjoy this fantastic adventure in to VR.

 

Learn more:

Practical VR for Designers

Evolve Labs Matterport 3d scanning.

Matterport system requirements

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In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie talk about virtual reality. Kristina talks about her experience setting up the HTC Vive, while Bill and Charlie share their thoughts on the transition from Google Cardboard, to the Oculus Rift and finally to the HTC Vive. A few tips and tricks are thrown in for good measure.

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Links

Sponsor – AVAIL Content management done right.

HTC Vive

Autodesk Live

IrisVR

Our friends at Enscape3d

Evolve Labs Webinar

Buying Guide

HTC VIVE

Replacement / cleanable cushion

Light stand

Ball Head for light stand

Pelican Air Case

sandbags, using water bottles. (have not tried)

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In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie speak with Jana and William Itzen about their firm Itzen Architects and role in the AIACC. William shares stories about how technology advances their firm, while Jana talks about how AIACC is making technology more accessible to small and medium sized firms.

 

Links:

Itzen Architects

Instagram

Autodesk Live

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Energy Analysis Show Notes:

In this roundtable episode, Bill, Kristina, Charlie and Hariharan Natarajan from Sefaira discuss energy analysis including the value of considering energy loads over building systems, when energy analysis is most effective and how to help firms implement solid energy analysis workflows.

Links:

Hariharan Natarajan

Sefaria

Articles and Information about Energy Analysis:

Every Energy Model is Wrong – And Here is Why They are Indispensable

The Shockingly Short Payback of Energy Modeling

Proposed ASHRAE Energy Simulation Standard

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Project Planning Show Notes:

In this episode, Bill and Charlie interview JJ Brantingham, from Planifi, about project planning and how approaching project planning from a value to the client perspective may be more effective than time and resource allocation.

 

Links:

Planifi Project Analyzer 

Ron Baker: The Soul of Enterprise 

 

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In this roundtable episode, Bill, Kristina, and Charlie discuss energy analysis including the most popular tools, typical workflows, and ideas about implementation.

 

Links:

Sefaira

DesignBuilder

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This week Charlie Williams and Bill Debevc talk about BIM Guidelines, the difference between a job and a career, and how to make time to learn.

 

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Show Notes:

In this episode, Bill, Kristina and Charlie discuss project management and how it relates to selecting a qualified BIM team. The talk begins with an overview of the practice of project management and Revit skill assessment, then concludes with how to effectively develop teams.

Links:

TAP 2017 TAP Building Connections Congress

KnowledgeSmart

CADLearning

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Bill and Kristina give a detailed overview and review of Ideate apps. Ideate apps is a suite of 4 tools for Revit: Quick Select, Smart Delete, xRay, and Renumber.  Tune in a learn all about the apps and discover which are our favorites.

You can find out more about Ideate Apps and all the great software they make at http://IdeateSoftware.com.

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About Ideate Apps

IdeateApps is a set of Revit applications designed to increase the productivity of the entire project team. Developed with specific tasks in mind, these tools address the challenges identified most often by Ideate Software customers who use Revit software every day. IdeateApps will decrease the time spent on common tasks and increase the accuracy of BIM data in a Revit model, helping to keep projects of all sizes and complexities on time and on budget.

Note: This product review was sponsored by Ideate and reflects our real thoughts on their product.