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Move Over to the Fast Lane on the Road to Building Information Modeling (ACEC Virginia News – November/December 2006)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) extends to the entire team - land surveyors, architects, structural and MEP engineers. Learn how everyone involved in the building lifecycle can work together more effectively, and access real-time information while coordinating modifications.

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KEY Steps to Successful BIM Implementation (Acronym, February, 2007)
BIM is not a technology solution; but its implementation does require significant cultural, process and workflow changes. Generating a solid plan for all aspects of BIM implementation will help organizations to ensure successful BIM adoption.

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Top Tips for a Successful BIM Implementation (Acronym, Issue 4, Spring 2007)
When it comes to moving from 2D drafting to full-fledged building information modeling (BIM) and 3D parametric design, technology changes necessitate significant cultural, process and workflow standards adjustments as well. Based on hundreds of successful implementations, Avatech considers these tips vital to success.

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AutoCAD Architecture Productivity Study
Are you an architect trying to decide between AutoCAD® and AutoCAD® Architecture software? This study, performed by an independent third party, compares the time required to complete typical tasks.

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AutoCAD Architecture: Making AutoCAD Better for Architects
Noted author and industry luminary Ed Goldberg shares his ideas on how AutoCAD users can begin using AutoCAD Architecture to realize immediate benefits.

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Multi-user Collaboration with Revit Structure Worksharing
Read more about the capabilities of worksets, offering techniques for firms to help ensure successful multi-user worksharing on Revit Structure building information models.

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Revit Structure Interoperability with AutoCAD
Introduction to structural engineers and drafters who use AutoCAD - highlighting some of the main concepts in Revit Structure, comparing and contrasting them to familiar AutoCAD concepts, and explaining how Revit Structure and AutoCAD can be used together.

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Interoperability between Revit Structure and AutoCAD Architecture
Structural engineers who use Revit Structure software can better coordinate their work with architects who use AutoCAD Architecture.

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Effective Collaboration using Revit Structure and AutoCAD MEP
Structural engineers using Revit Structure software and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineers using AutoCAD MEP can improve their design coordination and collaboration. Learn how.

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Revit Structure and BIM
Revit Structure extends the Revit building information modeling into structural design. This paper examines the value of structural engineering workflows supported by building information models.

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Revit MEP: BIM for MEP Engineering
Revit MEP is the purpose-built building information modeling (BIM) software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering.

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Building Performance Analysis Using Revit
This white paper is the first in a series of papers exploring the usage of the Revit platform to facilitate faster, more accurate Building Performance Analysis (BPA).

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BIM Dos and Dont’s – Two BIM professionals offer some real-world insights for success. (Cadalyst.com, November 2007)
Avatech shares five key pitfalls and essential steps for a successful, full-fledged building information modeling (BIM) conversion.

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Rosado on Revit (Acronym, Issue 6, Fall 2007)
Revit Architecture from Autodesk is designed to help architects move to building information modeling (BIM) at their own pace. Acronym’s editor, Carolyn Beasley, talked to one of Avatech Solutions’ BIM experts about adopting, implementing and deploying some the time saving coordination and quality features of Revit Architecture 2008.


Highlights

Case Studies
» Covington Hendrix Anderson Architects Gains Competitive Advantage with Building Information Modeling
» Lindemann Bentzon Bojack Builds Better Relationships With Home Builders
» Shive-Hattery: Driving Customer Benefits With Technology
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Events & Webcasts
» Architectural Discovery Sessions
» Hoist the Benefits of BIM
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