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New to Fusion 360 – Sheet Metal
New to Fusion 360 – Sheet Metal After much angst and waiting, sheet metal has finally been officially released on the 8th August 2017 in Fusion 360! As it marks a major milestone in the evolution of Fusion 360. Previously it has been warming up in the bullpen known as “preview” mode. Not only does […]
Baker Baynes i-adopt Solution
Welcome to i-adopt; our unique approach to ensuring the successful adoption of technology within the architecture, engineering, construction, product design and process plant industries, with the only intention of helping you to design a better world. What is i-adopt? i-adopt is a bespoke consultancy methodology to help customers adopt and utilise design software to its […]
What’s New in Civil Engineering
What’s New in Civil Engineering Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken a look at the four biggest trends in civil engineering and how the re-invention of the craft will build not only the economy, but also an environment that’s eco-friendly and sustainable. Here, we want to recap the new materials and approaches we’ve covered […]
Water Engineering Challenge and How It Can Be Overcome
Water Engineering Challenge The Designing Buildings Wiki defines water engineering as “designing in the realm of risk.” Here, we want to explore this notion – Why, in 2017, is water engineering risky? We take a look at the five areas of water engineering, the major risk facing all these areas and how we overcome this […]
Baker Baynes Attends the 2017 Digital Construction Expo
Towards the end of May, a few of us here at Baker Baynes were lucky enough to attend the second Digital Construction Expo. Vaughan Harris, the Digital Director for the expo, said that the event was there to “allow us to rethink our current business models to adapt to the new trends. This advancement brings […]
Sustainable Civil Engineering Trends
In Our Common Future by The Brundtland Commission, the term ‘sustainable development’ was coined and defined as “the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Unfortunately, civil engineering is not doing this all the time and this is having a detrimental effect […]
Baker Baynes Attends the 2017 Machine Tools Expo
The first week of May saw Nasrec play host to this year’s Machine Tools Africa Expo. Pitching itself as the biggest exhibition of its kind in Africa, the event takes place every two years, and showcases everything that twists, turns, rotates, cuts, forms, bends, or shapes. That’s definitely our kind of fun! Three lucky Baker […]
Thermal imaging: a civil engineering revolution
As early as 1828, Thomas Tredgold defined the field of civil engineering in terms that still resonate today. “Civil engineering is the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use of convenience of man.” This can only be done with a solid foundation of data designed to help you understand […]
How civil engineers use drone-mounted cameras
Site inspections can be challenging tasks. With large areas to survey, and high structures to scale, it can be hard to gather a comprehensive view of a project. Fast, precise, cost-effective (relatively speaking), and able to access spaces few other things can reach, drone-mounted cameras make civil engineering processes a whole lot easier. What are […]
Understanding Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Understanding Building Information Modelling (BIM) Imagine if your designs … could talk. Imagine if roads could tell you where to put them. Or if sewage systems could show you the best course for their intricate network of pipes to follow. Imagine if every structure you created could tell you when it was damaged or in […]
Civil Engineering Trends: What to expect in 2017
Civil Engineering Trends, What is civil engineering? ‘The planning, design and construction of the physical world.’ This succinct sentence from Baker Bayne’s WC Head of Sales, Reece Hanning, describes civil engineering perfectly. A civil engineer’s work is a fascinating mix of artistry and science. To the uninitiated, the job seems almost prophetic in nature. Civil […]
Webinar: Basic Intersection Design with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Basic Intersection Design with AutoCAD Civil 3D A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.– Douglas Adams I’m a big fan of knowledge share sessions with Industry professionals, and my last webinar was no different. Having practised engineering for some time, I […]