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What’s New for Construction, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing and Architecture
Whats new for construction, civil engineering, manufacturing and architecture, Welcome to 2018! 2017 was a very busy but exciting year for us, we attended the Machine Tools Africa Expo, the Autodesk University South Africa event and the Digital Construction Expo (to name a few!) picking up the latest knowledge from the experts. We also hosted […]
Webinar: Creating Smart Detailing in Revit
Why Revit Detailing? As important as a good model is in a Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow, equally important is generating a good set of construction documents, complete with detail drawings. In this webinar we show you how to stop getting lost in redundant details by taking full advantage of the best parts of your model […]
Webinar: Creating Custom Revit Templates
On 23rd January, we hosted a webinar about creating custom Revit templates. A Custom template is defined as an existing file which contains preloaded families, settings, views, sheets, schedules, and sometimes geometry, that can be used to create a new project. The idea behind using a customised template is to make it more convenient for users […]
Webinar: InfraWorks – Making Infrastructure Work
Infrastructure Design Reimagined Autodesk InfraWorks Overview InfraWorks software supports connected BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes, letting designers and civil engineers plan and design infrastructure projects in the context of the real world. Features include: Model: Use large amounts of data to establish a model of your project’s existing environment. Incorporate survey-grade data to enhance accuracy. Design: Create […]
Is Generative Design Killing Creativity?
Generative design is software that allows the designer to input goals and any specifications like materials, budget or manufacturing methods, the software then explores all possible solutions and gives the designer several designs to choose from. This advanced technology is splitting people into two camps: The first camp feel that a computer cannot replace them, […]
The role of virtual reality in architecture, Everything you need to know
The role of virtual reality in architecture, Everything you need to know. Communication is the key to any successful project and the breakdown of communication is very often the cause of failure. Thankfully, tech is getting better and better at helping us to communicate – we have Civil Site Design tools, AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit, […]
Smart Cities: What are they, where are they and is South Africa ready for them?
Smart cities. Everyone is talking about them. But, what does the term ‘smart city’ mean? And, what makes a city smart? We take a look at what the stand-out smart cities are doing right now and what this new industrial revolution means for designing a better world. What is a smart city? There are many […]
What Robots Can Do For The Construction Industry
What Robots Can Do For The Construction Industry We only have to look at the emerging manufacturing trends to see that robotics are becoming a huge part of making and designing. But, what specifically are robots doing for the construction industry? And, is it a good thing? The intervention of robots can mean reduced labour […]
Webinar: Creating Revit Families: Doors & Windows
A common issue that comes up in our interactions with customers in the Architecture field, is being able to create basic Revit families, specifically doors and windows. My name is Alyssa Jairus, an AEC Build Specialist at the Johannesburg Baker Baynes office, and on Friday 24th November, I hosted a webinar to show customers how they […]
3 New Manufacturing Materials That Are Changing Our Environment For The Better
3 New Manufacturing Materials That Are Changing Our Environment To conclude our manufacturing series, we want to draw our attention to a very positive move in the manufacturing world – environmentally-friendly manufacturing – and cover some of the exciting new materials that’s making this happen. 1. Recycled Windshields Yes, windshields. It sounds like a surprising […]
5 New Manufacturing Materials That Will Transform Your World!
Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken a look at the history of manufacturing, the latest trends in the industry and sustainable manufacturing. We’ve learnt that manufacturing is constantly moving and developing, and as a result, we have new materials! This is exciting stuff and to share our joy at the opportunity of designing and […]
Sustainable Manufacturing: The What, The Why and How
Sustainable Manufacturing Manufacturing has come far when you look at the industry’s history. And today, sustainable manufacturing is a movement that certainly has a bright future. Sustainable manufacturing is the process of creating products, for whatever purpose, through methods that conserve energy and natural resources, whilst being economical and reducing adverse effects on the environment. […]