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The Importance of Measuring Building Energy Use The Importance of Measuring Building Energy Use
By Brandi McManus, TAC Find out how adding social and environmental actions to daily practices can deliver a significant return on investment, according to Brandi McManus.
Sometimes Wrong But Never in Doubt, Part Two Sometimes Wrong But Never in Doubt, Part Two
By David G. Ullman, Robust Decisions In this column Ullman continues his exploration of uncertainty and the many ways it can affect decision making.
Sometimes Wrong But Never in Doubt Sometimes Wrong But Never in Doubt
Submitted by David G. Ullman, Robust Decisions In a new story by David Ullman, the concept of estimation and developing guidelines for decision-making is explored.
Some Thoughts on Trade Studies: Part 2 Some Thoughts on Trade Studies: Part 2
Submitted by David G. Ullman, Robust Decisions David Ullman gives an example of a trade study and challenges users to give Accord software a try with a free trial version available for download.
Factoring the Figures Factoring the Figures
By David G. Ullman, Robust Decisions Make the best decisions with trade studies.
Stuck in ‘Analysis Paralysis’? Stuck in ‘Analysis Paralysis’?
By David G. Ullman, P.E., PhD., M.E., Robust Decisions Learn how to prevent ‘Stuck’ decision making in this story by David Ullman.
Best Up and Coming PLM/BIM? Adobe? Oracle? SAP? Best Up and Coming PLM/BIM? Adobe? Oracle? SAP?
By Dan Raker, ConnectPress Founder In the PLM/BIM Category, The Nominees for Best Up and Coming Are…Adobe, Oracle and SAP
Back in the Saddle Back in the Saddle
Peter Nolan, Senior Editor ConnectPress Senior Editor Peter Nolan looks back at how the CAD industry has changed over the last 16 years.
<em>The Paperless Age</em> The Paperless Age
Dan Raker, ConnectPress Founder In this column ConnectPress founder Dan Raker explains how the company has made the transition away from paper to completely digital media.
Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor
By MicroStation Community Members Community members feedback regarding recent articles, industry issues and other items of interest.
What is Analysis Anyhow? What is Analysis Anyhow?
By Jack Thornton of Mindfeed Marcomm Veteran CAD industry journalist Jack Thornton breaks down Analysis for those lacking the PHD!
Publicity and How to Get It. Publicity and How to Get It.
Press releases. They're a big part of our business. Shouldn't the message evolve with the media?
Free Sheet Metal Software Tools from Ty Harness Free Sheet Metal Software Tools from Ty Harness
By Richard Williams Check out this sheet metal worker's free software and other treats at his Web site.
Hot Links to Cool Govt  CAD Software, Pubs, Manuals Hot Links to Cool Govt CAD Software, Pubs, Manuals
By Duncan Mellor A civil engineer shares with his fellow MicroStation readers free CAD-related software and other information on federal Web sites.
Linux Kids' Desktop Computer Useful for Entire Family Linux Kids' Desktop Computer Useful for Entire Family
Provided By Jonathan Slaff & Associates The Linux Loft Family Box opens the door for kids to discover the joys of open-source software, and provides a powerful computer. Check it out!
Best of the Best: Part II Best of the Best: Part II
By Richard Williams Richard Williams is back with his insightful look into free and "almost free" software and utilities for engineers. Be sure to check this out.
Timed 5-Minute Test for Engineers, Architects, and Designers Timed 5-Minute Test for Engineers, Architects, and Designers
By Richard Williams Sharpen your pencil and set your time-piece! This timed test challenges your knowledge and mastery of detail. Test yourself, then your coworkers.
Best of the Best: Free Software You Can Actually Use Best of the Best: Free Software You Can Actually Use
By Richard Williams Richard Williams takes you on a tour of Websites that offer free (and almost free) useful software utilities. See screen shots and links to these generous sites.
BIM – The Choice of Software BIM – The Choice of Software
By Nigel Davies, Principal, Evolve CAD/AEC consultant and MicroStation expert Nigel Davies continues his series on Building Information Modeling with a discussion of factors to consider when selecting BIM software.
BIM – Before It’s Manageable? BIM – Before It’s Manageable?
By Nigel Davies, Principal, Evolve CAD/AEC consultant and MicroStation expert Nigel Davies defines Building Information Modelling and steps for successful implementation.
Implementation of Intellectual Property Rights in R&D Implementation of Intellectual Property Rights in R&D
By Abhinav Rai How can R&D managers assess to what extent a particular CAD package will prevent loss of intellectual property to competitors? In this week's column, Abhinav Rai discusses how to communicate the business value of an effective R&D program to senior management.
The Quiet Crisis in Engineering Talent The Quiet Crisis in Engineering Talent
By Rachel Dalton-Taggart Does the U.S.'s diminishing number of engineers and technically skilled workers represent opportunity or an imminent crisis?
A Rapid Prototyping Industry Briefing A Rapid Prototyping Industry Briefing
By Terry Wohlers Terry Wohlers shares his views and commentary related to the latest developments in RP and looks ahead to 2005.
Where/How to Find Customers for Your CAD Consultancy Where/How to Find Customers for Your CAD Consultancy
By Bruce Pilgrim Finding customers for your CAD consultancy isn't like shooting fish in a barrel. There are some basic things you can do, but it takes a lot of work.
India’s Future in Engineering Design India’s Future in Engineering Design
By Abhinav Rai Columnist Abhinav Rai gives us perspective on the Indian side of the outsourcing equation and a survey of the overall engineering climate there.
HP Blade Workstation Solutions
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Communicating Design Intent with Visualization Tools
A briefing of some of the most …

Lochner Inc. Takes Home BE Award for Visualization
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Become an Expert in Animating and Rendering in MicroStation
Learning the complex ins-and-outs of a software …

Landscape Generation Tools for Visualizing Communities
Today's software tools have simulation capabilities to …

Securing the Visual Mindshare with MicroStation
A briefing on MicroStation visualization capabilities and …

2008 Visualization / Simulation Roundup
The role of visualization and simulation capabilities …

Customer Testimonial on Vue Infinite
Mark Rich describes how he used Vue …

Project: Sala Delle Udienze Paolo VI (Sala Nervi), Vatican
A look at how Provisum Studio used …

Customer Testimonial on Vue Infinite
Mark Rich describes how he used Vue …