Imagine being on the battlefield and breaking a bone. Traditionally, you would have to wait for a helicopter to perform a medical evacuation, wait to be seen by a doctor, and wait for them to make you a cast. This…
Revolutionizing Design and Efficiency: AI-Powered Assistance in Autodesk Infrastructure Products
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, and civil engineering is no exception. AI has emerged as a transformative force in civil engineering design, redefining how infrastructure projects are conceived, planned,…
3 ways data and AI technology will shape the future of architecture
This article originally appeared on Autodesk News. To read the original article in its entirety, click HERE. Recently, I had the pleasure of introducing a panel discussion on how data and AI will shape the architecture practice of the future…
What’s New in Civil 3D 2024?
Each year, Autodesk releases new, updated versions of the digital design solutions that architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals rely on. These updates add new functionality and capability to the solutions, while making them more intuitive and easier to use. …
7 Ways to Fight Back Against Construction Rework
This article is part of a larger piece published on the Autodesk Digital Builder Blog. To read the original in its entirety, click HERE. In my last article on the GovDesignHub, I shared 12 of the most common reasons for…
12 Common Causes of Construction Rework
This article is part of a larger piece published on the Autodesk Digital Builder Blog. To read the original in its entirety, click HERE. In construction…rework plagues owners, managers, trade contractors, and laborers alike. It also is a productivity killer, stealing hours, days,…
The Technologies Enabling the 3D Printing of Affordable Homes
In a previous article on the GovDesignHub, we sat down with Peter Evans, assistant professor of industrial design at Iowa State University, to discuss an exciting program that is exploring the use of 3D printing to reduce the cost of…
Is 3D Printing the Answer to America’s Affordable Housing Crisis?
While it’s a topic that many Americans might be reluctant to talk about, our country has a legitimate housing problem. Many Americans are forced to live in unsuitable housing because they can’t afford a home that’s more appropriate for their…
An Introduction to Product Lifecycle Management and Product Data Management
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) are two terms that you may not hear too often. Chances are you are already following these processes in some way or form but just are not calling them PLM or…
Studies Show Cloud-Based Model Coordination Reduces Rework
There was a time when digital designs and project models resided on individual desktop computers or servers. Back then, sharing models with anyone outside the office was especially challenging. Building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) managers were responsible…
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