Solar Decathlon 2013 Teams Announced… Press Release Issued by U.S. Department of Energy Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams selected to compete in the 2013 Solar Decathlon and unveiled the competition’s location;…
5. AISI Releases New Standard…
The new American Iron and Steel Institute standard for nonstructural members is available for downloading free of charge. …
7. New Green Building Standards Available…
Changes to help make buildings and systems more sustainable are part of the newly published version of the high performance …
8. A+D Museum Celebrates the Wearable…
The Architecture + Design Museum is celebrating its eleventh year of cutting edge exhibitions at its annual fundraiser in March. …
9. BASF to Provide Construction Consulting…
BASF Center for Building Excellence is focused on the adoption of beyond-code construction that is sustainable and affordable. …
10. ASHRAE Awards HVAC Contributions…
Thirty-six people are being recognized by ASHRAE for their contributions to the Society and the building industry. …
2. A+D Museum Celebrates the Wearable
The Architecture + Design Museum is celebrating its eleventh year of cutting edge exhibitions at its annual fundraiser in March. …
4. ASHRAE Awards HVAC Contributions
Thirty-six people are being recognized by ASHRAE for their contributions to the Society and the building industry. …
5. AIA Awards Young Architects
The award honors individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession early in their careers. …
8. First Sustainable Landscapes Certified
The Sustainable Sites Initiative has announced the first projects to be certified by the nation’s most comprehensive system for rating …
9. New Training for AEC Professionals
The online curriculum from aecKnowledge includes courses in codes, standards and guidelines, design, sustainable design and more. …
And find out what's in store now that Bentley has acquired Pointools in this interview with Richard Zambuni, global marketing director, Geospatial and Utilities, Bentley Systems and Faraz Ravi, co-founder, Pointools. Go here to get the details.
How BIM Fits in the World of Retrofits… By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor BIM software from Bentley is not only for new designs; it can be utilized in the renovations of existing infrastructure…
Bentley Navigator/MicroStation - Help! What is the best graphics card for MicroStation V8 XM and Bentley Navigator? I’m currently operating with an NVIDIA Quadro…
Raster Detach Key-in Can someone tell me if there is a key-in in MicroStation for detaching a single Raster image? I have several…
Shared Cells in Projectwise I created a cell library in ProjectWise. The cells all seem to be shared cells and only seem to be…
MicroStation VBA (MVBA) problems When measuring a rotation angle the result doesn't make sense. For example, when I measure the rotation of a text…
McGraw-Hill Launches New Web-Based Diagnostic Platform… Press Release Issued by McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge BuildShare identifies key relationships between industry firms and connects them to the construction projects they have worked on.…
LEED Gold Ballpark Named Park of the Year… Press Release Issued by HKS Sports & Entertainment Group HKS designed Salt River Fields at Talking Stick was named the 2011 Ballpark of the Year.…
Revenue from Net Zero Energy Buildings to Increase… Press Release Issued by Pike Research Pike Research's report, "Zero Energy Buildings", provides data on the size and growth of the market for zero energy building…
AISI Releases New Standard… Press Release Issued by AISI The new American Iron and Steel Institute standard for nonstructural members is available for downloading free of charge.…
AAF to Present Award to the USGBC… Press Release Issued by American Architectural Foundation AAF presents the Keystone Award annually to an individual or organization from outside the architectural discipline for exemplary design leadership.…
Natural History Museum of Utah Opens New Building… Press Release Issued by Ennead Architects The Natural History Museum of Utah's new building was designed by Ennead Architects, inspired by the diverse landscape of Utah.…
New Green Building Standards Available… Press Release Issued by ASHRAE Changes to help make buildings and systems more sustainable are part of the newly published version of the high performance…
ASHRAE and IAPMO to Work on Built Codes… Press Release Issued by ASHRAE ASHRAE and IAPMO will work together in ways such as joint promotion of codes and standards at the local, state…
Retrofitting Saves Tenants Money on Gas Bills… Press Release Issued by ARUP Arup was commissioned by Salix Homes to provide low carbon retrofit advice for the Decent Homes Plus program.…
Take Tekla BIMsight Mobile… Press Release Issued by Tekla The Tekla BIMsight software now has a user interface optimized for tablet computers.…
Intel and AMD Make Personnel Changes… By Kathleen Maher, Jon Peddie Research A look at what's in store for Intel and AMD with new personnel changes as CPU leaders start focusing on mobile.
Bentley and Pointools Take Point Clouds Into the… By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Bentley’s Acquisition of Pointools will allow point clouds to be utilized throughout the Bentley portfolio.…
The ProjectWise Storage Area… By Chris Pausch, KnowledgeBase Consulting Group Run reference scans in ProjectWise without MicroStation being installed.
Axiom’s Translation Manager 2.0… By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor It’s not magic, easily and quickly translate files between MicroStation and AutoCAD with Translation Manager.
Edit MicroStation Dimension Text… From the sammyhendrick YouTube channel This video tip shows how to edit dimension text in MicroStation.
Back to the Future: Predictions for 2012… By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Industry professionals look to the future of the AEC industry and share what they see as trends for 2012 and beyond.
What PlantWise V8i Can Do… By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor Bentley’s e-seminar series features a presentation on the ins and outs of PlantWise.
Water Treatment Innovations at Be Inspired 2011… By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor The finalists for Bentley’s innovation in water treatment award may not be as glamorous as a skyscraper or bridge, but they are no less important.
Explore More Models in Less Time… With technologies like DAKOTA, Intel Xeon-based workstations, and Autodesk Simulation software, you can now explore more “what if” scenarios.
AIB Shipments Slow Down in Q2… A new report from Jon Peddie Research reveals that sales of graphics Add-in Board (AIB) shipments are down slightly.
What Do a Workstation and a 3-Legged Stool… Examine what technologies will help your needs the most to make sure your workstation is matched and you get the most throughput for your investment.