What do a Facebook data center, a railway, an expressway, an office building extension, and a cancer center have in common? These and other global projects are recipients of this year’s AEC Excellence…
Join Lynn Allen for “The Future of Building (Government) Things”
Cloud computing, mobile technology, and collaboration are changing every aspect of our lives. So much so that it can be hard to keep pace. In the CAD world we’ve seen this change or “era of disruption…
How CAD and BIM are helping Seattle’s public utilities
State, local and municipal governments play many roles and deliver many disparate services for their citizens. However, one of the most overlooked – albeit essential – services that they deliver is th…
Success – from Design to Manufacturing – Requires Collaboration
It’s easy to forget that the things we use every day like the coffee maker, TV, and car, all started as an idea that was brought to life through design. A concept created a picture, which was transfor…
BIM use in the water industry soars as local governments reap benefits
BIM for buildings, BIM for transportation, BIM for facilities management, the ever expanding use cases for BIM is taking the AEC industry by storm. But what about BIM in the water industry for water u…
You CAN (and SHOULD) make the move from AutoCAD to Autodesk Revit
Alright…your department is finally considering the move to BIM because of the myriad of reasons discussed in my previous article. You understand all the advantages – you realize the world is moving t…
What govies can expect at Autodesk University 2018
Autodesk University (AU) 2018 is fast approaching. This year AU will connect 10,000 professionals from AEC, manufacturing, and more, over four days of learning, networking, and knowledge sharing from …
Virtual Energy Audits Promote Conservation Throughout the Government
In an average day, we turn on lights, appliances, and electronics that all consume energy. While leaving your porch light on overnight or bumping your heat up a few degrees might not seem like much, i…
Reality capture necessary with the window for infrastructure improvements open
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has faced a significant adversary over the past decade. But we’re not talking about ISIS, or North Korea or any of the adversaries you may be thinking of.…
Josh Watkins, Water Utility Manager for the City of Redding, on the use of digital design in public utilities
Choosing to work in public service comes with the reward of getting to help provide essential services and necessary infrastructure to constituents. But it also comes with some incredible challenges, …