CAD Managers Not Optimistic

Robert Green recently conducted a survey to gauge the state of the economy according to the CAD Manager. See his article: Survey: CAD Managers Reveal Effects of the Economy, Part 1 This is a followup survey to one he conducted in February (Results Part 1 and Part 2), so he can compare how things have changed since then. Here are some quick highlights,... [Read more]

CAD Managers Not Optimistic

Robert Green recently conducted a survey to gauge the state of the economy according to the CAD Manager. See his article: Survey: CAD Managers Reveal Effects of the Economy, Part 1 This is a followup survey to one he conducted in February (Results Part 1 and Part 2), so he can compare how things have changed since then. Here are some quick highlights,... [Read more]

New BIM Magazine from AUGI

Alright, looks like the AEC crowd has a new magazine from AUGI (I believe that, if it does well, they will look into branching out into other disciplines). We’re just starting to use Revit here on my campus, and, coming from the Engineering group, we’re interested in MEPFP content mainly, and I’m thrilled to see that the debut issue... [Read more]

New BIM Magazine from AUGI

Alright, looks like the AEC crowd has a new magazine from AUGI (I believe that, if it does well, they will look into branching out into other disciplines). We’re just starting to use Revit here on my campus, and, coming from the Engineering group, we’re interested in MEPFP content mainly, and I’m thrilled to see that the debut issue... [Read more]

Revit Standards – Getting Started Guides

As I may have mentioned, our parent organization began a mandate a couple of years ago to utilize BIM on larger projects, but, the ramp up to all BIM on all projects is coming up with the next calendar year. While our parent organization doesn’t specify a particular format, I’ve chosen the Revit family of products for my campus and am in... [Read more]

Revit Standards – Getting Started Guides

As I may have mentioned, our parent organization began a mandate a couple of years ago to utilize BIM on larger projects, but, the ramp up to all BIM on all projects is coming up with the next calendar year. While our parent organization doesn’t specify a particular format, I’ve chosen the Revit family of products for my campus and am in... [Read more]

CAD/Design/Architecture/Engineering Annual Salary Survey Running Now!

AUGI is currently running the 2009 Annual Salary Survey! COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY JUNE THE 30th. Which means that your peers need YOU to log in and report your views. We call this a survey because that’s precisely what we’re doing. We’re collecting information from the members to compile and share back with the members. What a great... [Read more]

OT: School Update

Well, if you’re a subscriber you’ve probably noticed that my posting rate has gone down a bit here on my blog lately. I’ve got three or four posts in the queue and just can’t seem to find the time to sit down and flesh them out properly. In addition to the little bundle of joy and his precocious older brother, I have been taking... [Read more]

OT: School Update

Well, if you’re a subscriber you’ve probably noticed that my posting rate has gone down a bit here on my blog lately. I’ve got three or four posts in the queue and just can’t seem to find the time to sit down and flesh them out properly. In addition to the little bundle of joy and his precocious older brother, I have been taking... [Read more]

Gateway AUG Summer Meeting June 17th

The Gateway Autodesk User Group will meet next week. New features of Autodesk Software will be presented. When: 17th June – Wednesday – from 6 to 8:00 pm Where: Clayco, Inc. Forum Studios, 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63114. (google map). What: · “New Features in Revit Architecture”... [Read more]