Back in February we mentioned some upcoming free laser scanning webinars. They've been and gone now, but if you missed out they are still available from our website. Click the banner below to access the older webinars and sign up for some in the coming months including 'Introduction to the Revit Family Editor' and 'Modelling for Construction'.
Autodesk University 2012 might be a few months away but if you want to be considered as a Autodesk University 2012 presenter/speaker you have till May 22, 2012 to get your proposals in.
My classes are already submitted! I dont think i have ever been early!
With the release of the 2013 versions of the Autodesk products, there is also a new release of the Autodesk® Constructware® product. For those of you not familiar with Constructware®, it's a web-based project management software that enables construction firms and owners to standardize and optimize business processes in order to deliver projects more efficiently.
One of the biggest features in the new release of Navisworks 2013, is that you can now directly load Revit .RVT files into Navisworks in addition to exporting .NWC files from Revit.
Most people who view this blog are current Navisworks users, but for a number of you we know you're looking for tips to get started, this set of videos should get you up to speed with the basics.
Join us for the Autodesk Virtual Event on March 29, 2012. See how Autodesk BIM solutions are transforming the building and construction industries.
With tight budgets, project complexity, and short timelines, the building and construction industry is under pressure. It’s time to move forward or risk falling behind. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and new technologies are changing what’s possible. With our latest software releases, Autodesk® helps you lead the way in transforming your business now and into the future.
This year’s event features sessions from Autodesk executives, as well as building and construction experts, including:
Register now: http://experience.autodesk.com/build/
The motto of last year's world tour of DevDays developer conferences was Connecting the Pieces, as in Autodesk suites, as in getting bits and pieces to work together seamlessly, as in the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
Prepping Your BIM Model for Construction Scheduling and Logistics
Watch this free screencast, hosted by Autodesk Technical Marketing Manager, Anthony Governanti, and see how to modify your model in the Revit format and prepare it for the construction process.
You'll learn how to schedule with the Navisworks timeliner, create construction parts from existing model elements, and organize the model by construction phase or zone using the Revit section box and Navisworks selection sets.
Often we create these great informational videos and place them on You Tube. So I thought it would be a good idea to pull a few of them together and share. There are also additional webcasts and videos located on the Autodesk Construction landing page (http://www.autodesk.com/constructionsolutions)
Preconstruction Modeling w/ BIM:
Preconstruction modeling is one of the fastest-growing practices in the field of construction today. Contractors, owners, designers, and consultants are all rapidly adopting the technique of building a virtual model of the project, either in whole or in part, before it's built in the real world. In this webcast we will look at what preconstruction modeling is, why it's so popular, and how you can use it on your projects
Top 5 Ways Your Project Will Benefit from BIM Execution Planning:
In the following video, "Top Five Ways Your Project Will Benefit From BIM Execution Planning," you will learn about the key components of a BIM Execution Plan, and what it can do to improve your business. In addition, you will hear from a construction professional who will share real-world experiences in implementing a plan.
Autodesk Construction Solutions w/ BIM:
Less risk, less rework, less delay. More predictability, more accuracy, and more confidence. Watch this free screencast to learn how less is more with BIM.
Become More Efficient and Effective with Autodesk BIM Solutions for Construction Professionals:
Build with confidence, and do more with less. Watch this on-demand screencast to learn how to harness the power of Autodesk® building information modeling (BIM) solutions to better determine constructability and derive insight into cost, schedule, and coordination issues before work begins—and throughout a project
Often times I am asked about the process for using Item Assignment in QTO. So to help add a little clarification to the question I created this quick post complete with exercise that you can try on your own.
Updating Revit Models
When using Revit Models for the first time you go through and use the “Assign to Item” feature to move items from the Revit model into the catalog.
Using this feature opens another dialog box where you can select a place in the catalog to place the item in the catalog.
One of the added benefits is that when you move items from the Revit model into the catalog using this process using this is that is creates an Assignment Link between the model and the catalog. This is denoted by the link symbol shown below (you may have to scroll all the way to right to find the Assigned category).
Once you begin liking items to your catalog, the next time you bring in a new Revit model they will assign themselves to their respective places in the catalog for you (perform a model takeoff to help with assigning your items).
Exercise (short version)