Willie Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, once wrote, “In the world of civic projects, the first budget is really just a down payment…If people knew the real cost from the start, nothing would ever be approved. The idea…
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…
Autodesk examines how the strategic alliance with iOFFICE + SpaceIQ benefits owner-operators
In a previous post on the GovDesignHub, we caught up with Nick Stefanidakis, General Manager at iOFFICE + SpaceIQ—a leading facilities management solutions provider, to discuss the announcement of his company’s recent strategic alliance with Autodesk and the value the…
Autodesk Build – Five new updates that are improving workflows
Autodesk continues to update and improve Autodesk Build regularly. They are constantly working to increase collaboration and connectivity amongst Team members and Stakeholders no matter the stage in the lifecycle of the Project. Last November, Autodesk Build released over 25+…
Autodesk’s strategic investment in iOFFICE + SpaceIQ to maximize building asset value and efficiency
iOFFICE + SpaceIQ, a leader in the digital transformation of workplace and asset management, recently announced a strategic investment by Autodesk. The investment, which follows the recent combination of iOFFICE + SpaceIQ, will provide integrated solutions that give businesses unequaled…
Autodesk on keeping open data at the heart of the AEC digital revolution
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, government agencies and AEC professionals were forced to digitize their processes, which ultimately led to a fundamental shift in how the industry approaches and understands project lifecycles. With no signs that the industry…
How technology could make the most of the Biden Administration’s proposed $2T in infrastructure spending
America’s critical infrastructure is in need of investment and rehabilitation. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has given the country’s infrastructure a “D+” rating in its last two Infrastructure Report Cards. That “D+” rating implies that the…
What could America’s post-COVID-19 infrastructure plan look like?
Infrastructure plans are the hot potato of government politics. No sooner is an idea floated to fix our nation’s D+ grade infrastructure then it’s dropped. However, with a focus on driving economic recovery after the current COVID-19 pandemic is over,…
