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Why BIM in MEP? 75% of a project’s operational costs in the first 10 years are MEP related. Implementing BIM solution can demonstrate a savings of just 8 minutes per employee each week, and a reduction in change ... https://www.solidcad.ca/why-bim-in-mep/ What is BIM? Why BIM Adoption?

In 2020, the research finding from the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries in Canada state that: 94% acknowledge that BIM is the future of project information and design practices 90% ... https://www.solidcad.ca/what-is-bim-why-bim-adoption/ Civil 3D: Scary Halloween Tidbit

Many AutoCAD users know about the OVERKILL command, which is used to delete duplicate objects. There are settings which define what exactly constitutes a duplicate object. Same geometry, layer, colour, etc. Many ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-scary-halloween-tidbit/ 4 Ways Automotive Manufacturers Can Improve Processes with a CMMS

The frequency of recalls in recent years has contributed to a significant, yet unnecessary expense for automotive manufacturers. U.S. vehicle recalls hit an all-time high this decade, reaching a record of 51.2 ... https://www.solidcad.ca/4-ways-automotive-manufacturers-can-improve-processes-with-a-cmms/ Civil 3D 2023.1 Update

Autodesk has released the Civil 3D 2023.1 update.  Use the Desktop App to install it or download it from your Autodesk Account.  Click here to find out what’s new and what’s been fixed. Please note that ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-2023-1-update/ Why BIM in AEC Firms?

What is BIM? Why BIM Adoption? Is your existing workflow process seamless? Is there repetition or duplication of effort? Is data being re-enter from time to time? How do you handle changes? How many tools do ... https://www.solidcad.ca/why-bim-in-aec-firms/ Leverage Jupyter Notebook for Reporting on your BIM360/ACC Environment

Leverage Jupyter Notebook for Reporting on your BIM360/ACC Environment Introduction Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) (see Figure 1) is a cloud-based application that allows design teams to manage their drawings ... https://www.solidcad.ca/leverage-jupyter-notebook-for-reporting-on-your-bim360-acc-environment/ AutoCAD 2023.1 Update

Autodesk has released the 2023.1 updates.  Use the Desktop App to install it or download it from your Autodesk Account.  Click here to find out what’s new.  Additionally, the 2023.0.1 update is also available. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/autocad-2023-1-update/ The Top 5 Reasons to Use Quantity Link in Revu

This story was originally published BY TROY DEGROOT on the Bluebeam Blog. Let’s do a quick flashback to show a feature in Bluebeam Revu you might not be aware of, although it’s been around for several ... https://www.solidcad.ca/the-top-5-reasons-to-use-quantity-link-in-revu/ Civil 3D: Plan Production Styles

Do you use Civil 3D’s plan production tools?  Do you wonder where the styles come from, the design file, the production template?  Read on to find out. If you’re not familiar with Civil 3D’s plan production ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-plan-production-styles/