CAD Data Exchange: Building Bridges for Effective Teamwork

CAD data exchange, the process of sharing and translating CAD data between different software and platforms, plays a pivotal role in this collaborative landscape. In this in-depth blog, we will explore the nuances of CAD data exchange, its significance, challenges, and emerging trends.

Automation by Design: A Case Study

Behind the historical significance of the regal Wisconsin State Capitol, the warm elegance of Sentara Healthcare’s Martha Jefferson Hospital, and the clean and contemporary lines of the Hooper Corporation offices are countless hours of careful, detailed design work that go into a signature Kahler Slater building or space. Founded in 1908, the Milwaukee-based architectural firm […] The post Automation by Design: A Case Study appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

8 Technologies Impacting Architecture & Engineering Firms

By Kevin Johns New technology is revolutionizing architectural design as well as engineering services. To remain competitive, A&E firms need to evaluate and embrace these applicable technology developments. According to a study by Deltek, “only 25 percent of architecture and engineering firms consider their firms digitally advanced today, but 76 percent expect to be there […] The post 8 Technologies Impacting Architecture & Engineering Firms appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Data, Data, Everywhere: Using Data-Driven Insights from Location Intelligence to Develop a Holistic View of Capital Projects

By Mike Housby There was a time in the not too distant past when data was a very scarce commodity for the professionals that oversee large-scale construction projects. It was a data desert, and that made life very difficult for program managers who oversee engineering and construction of these mega-projects. Things are quite different today, […] The post Data, Data, Everywhere: Using Data-Driven Insights from Location Intelligence to Develop a Holistic View of Capital Projects appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Chalkline Releases VisiSpecs Version 23.0

In February 2023, Chalkline released a major VisiSpecs® update based on new feature requests and process improvements made by customers. VisiWord® now includes a project tree filter, enabling customers to focus on specs that need to be worked on such as red status flag docs, parameters such as volume, discipline, or revised date, or even a mix of […] The post <strong>Chalkline Releases VisiSpecs Version 23.0</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

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