Tools of the Trade

New 3-D modelling program now available

May 28, 2015

Model-based software, Tekla Structural Designer, is now available for architects, engineers, and construction professionals to effectively analyze and design 3-D multi-material buildings. Fully automated design features, as well as high-quality documentation and building information modelling (BIM), allows creation of various project aspects from steel framing to concrete slab design in a single design model. The program provides the ability...

BIM app ready for download

December 11, 2013

The newest version of Graphisoft’s building information modelling (BIM) app, BIMx, has been released. The app is now available for iPad and iPhones and is available through the Apple app store. New additional features also include hyper-model technology bringing touch-screen capabilities as well as 2D and 3D building project navigation to mobile devices, navigation markers, and cloud connection.

Sustainable building standard subscriptions available

December 11, 2013

ASTM’s subscription-based Standards for Sustainability in Building allows users to access more than 200 standards that relate to sustainable building aspects. These standards are relevant to numerous green rating systems including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Globes, and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-performance Green Buildings.

Flooring product information published

December 11, 2013

Product Transparency Declarations (PTDs) have been released by Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) as a tool to reveal product ingredients and health-risk assessments of flooring materials. These documents provide information regarding the level of added heavy metals, showing whether it meets any exposure warning levels. Architects, designers, and specifiers will also be provided with any concerns regarding human exposure to the material ingredients.

e-Specs update released

December 11, 2013

InterSpec has released e-Specs v8.0, its latest software that now supports additional projects and includes more building information modelling (BIM) tools. A new addition to the program is support for Autodesk Navisworks, enabling architects, engineers, and other project team members can work collaboratively. Additionally, project transfer functionality permits users to package specifications, project files, and BIM linkages to other designers, architects, or building owners.

Cable specification guide available

December 11, 2013

A non-proprietary, project-neutral low-voltage cable specification guide has been published by industry expert Marc Stringer. Public Cable 1.0; Building Specification Section 13410 Electronic Wire & Cable provides specifiers with objective resources regarding standards and codes for various projects. Included...

Updated design feature software available

October 11, 2013

The updated version of computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modelling (BIM) Pprogram Vectorworks is now available for architects and designers. More than 130 updates were incorporated into including enhanced 3D modelling, site design capabilities, and usability improvements. BIM features now include space creation and manipulation, hidden-line rendering, and interactive editing.

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Tools of the Trade

New 3-D modelling program now available

BIM app ready for download

Sustainable building standard subscriptions available

Flooring product information published

e-Specs update released

Cable specification guide available

Updated design feature software available

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