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Designing for Tomorrow: The Synergy of AI and CAD in Construction
Artificial intelligence is the science of making machines do things that would require intelligence if done . . .
Why an Indian Back Office Gives You the Competitive Edge for CAD Services
When someone mentions India, if the first thing that pops into your mind is Bollywood, butter chicken and snake charmers . . .
Is Outsourcing CAD Services to India the Smart Choice for Construction Design?
A new Robin Hood is offering hope in the forest of corporate strategies - outsourcing 3D CAD design services . . .
Applying AI for Intelligent Construction Design
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made gradual and continuous inroads into construction design . . .
Efficient Facilities Management: The Power of Digital Twins
In an era where traditional building maintenance methods may not be sufficient to ensure functionality . . .
The Efficiency Quotient: Outsourcing Construction Design CAD Services to India
How can reliable CAD services help you be efficient. As construction design . . .
Form Strategic Indian CAD/BIM Partnerships to Shape Construction Design
Construction design is a vast terrain that is constantly evolving and dynamic . . .
Streamlining BIM Automation with Dynamo
Who hasn’t heard of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its impact on 3D modelling or its potential . . .
How Does COBie Support BIM Technology?
‘Cobie’ Smulders regularly lit up the small screen as an integral part of ‘How I Met . . .
Exploring LOD in Architecture & Engineering
Terminology in any industry is a sign of growth. In the construction industry, new terms crop up with regularity . . .
Is DfMA Helping Progress the Construction of Educational Institutes?
It’s time design went back to school and maybe even colleges or other educational institutes . . .
How Revizto Goes Beyond Communication
In a world of constant change, technological advancements occur with almost . . .
How Can Offshore Design Partners Fit into Current BIM Workflows?
Achieving greatness only needs the right partner. Design partners can offer invaluable benefits . . .
Do Digital Twins Contribute to Greater Efficiency in Facilities Management?
Complete efficiency in any sphere, much like the pursuit of happiness, is a mirage that conscientious . . .
Can Robotics Help Fast Track As-built Drawings?
Right from the time of R2-D2 and C-3PO in the original ‘Star Wars’, humans have been awed and inspired by what droids or robots can do . . .
How Point Cloud Data Helps Create Accurate 3D Models for Commercial Buildings
If a picture paints a thousand words, accurate 3D models offer a vast range of information and design details. When point cloud data is used . . .
How Smart Buildings Will Affect Architectural Design
A truly ‘smart’ building looks ‘smart’ and acts ‘smart’ too. Smart buildings feature a slew of impressive characteristics and are constantly . . .
Modern Architectural Design for Mixed-use Buildings
Architecture is so much more than just a good-looking building. Like a person, it has layers. It is an art requiring adaptation, mathematical precision and functionality. As the needs of society . . .
How BIM Addresses Design Challenges for Architects
Architects bring visions to life, and a significant portion of that process is the architectural design itself. Over the years, the architectural design process has transformed. What seems to have become an inevitable . . .
How Can Point-cloud Technology Help Hotels with Constant Renovation Challenges
Although antique, colonial-style hotels may have a certain charm, many today prefer the comforts and conveniences of a modern hotel, one that is sufficiently and constantly upgraded. Hotel renovations must occur regularly...
Large-scale High-rise Projects Need Large BIM-experienced Teams
High-rise construction began in the late 1800s in the United States, and it scaled great heights on its journey into the 2000s. The scale of high-rise construction expanded horizontally as well...
The Difference between Drafting & Design Development
Interlinked, interconnected and interesting, the line between drafting and design development can be fuzzy at times. Drafting, or draughting, in building design is the process of graphically representing a building and its...
How CAD Goes Beyond Drafting
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past few decades, most design professionals are familiar with CAD, or computer-aided design. For years, CAD has been used to create 2D and 3D designs, such as layout...
Approaching Concept Design/Working Drawings
Why are we here? What is our purpose? Esoteric questions such as these are likely to be understood only by an elite group of philosophers with specialised knowledge or interest in certain concepts...
CAD to Revit BIM Conversion Makes Large-scale/High-rise Building Workflows Easier
It may not exactly be dog eat dog, but competition is fierce in the construction industry, especially for large-scale or high-rise building projects. Efficient construction design has proven to be the very foundation . . .
Hierarchy of Revit Family Creation
Just as every great building begins with a single brick or plank, designing with Revit begins with a Revit family. Revit family creation is a specialised multi-layered field of expertise in design modelling . . .
Key Traits of an Effective Architectural BIM Support Partnership
The movement has begun, and it looks unstoppable. Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology is here to stay, and there is a growing need for reliable residential BIM services as well as other BIM deliverables globally. . . .
Advantages of CAD Drafting over Manual Drafting
Change is not easy. Sometimes, though, change can result in making life easier. In construction, drawings are still paramount. They are critical for sound planning, smooth workflows and material and cost estimates. There used . . .
Business Continuity for CAD/BIM Companies during the Time of Covid-19
Whatever happens, the show must go on. And some businesses around the world are putting on quite the show. Determined to ensure business continuity during the time of Covid-19 . . .
How Architects Fit into the Retail Design Process
Walking into a famous burger retail chain outlet or a well-known tech giant’s retail space anywhere in the world, there are always going to be familiar features and a few not-so-familiar attributes. Balancing brand characteristics...
How Can Wall Decor Enhance Residential Architectural Rendering
Residential architectural rendering of attractive 3D interiors has the power to influence decisions, and one of the key features of interior scenes is the wall – its colour, its texture, its effect . . .
Adapting Architectural Design for Retail Chains with Multiple Concepts
Keeping pace with technological advancements, the retail industry has decided not to be left behind on the constantly evolving juggernaut of change. Retail chains with a global presence have had to adapt . . .
Why Offshore Resources Are Ideal for High-rise Architectural & Interior Design
Towers have fascinated man since buildings were first created. They symbolised status, wealth and power. Today’s high-rise structures are more functional. Sometimes combining residential, hospitality...
Why ‘Packaged’ Rooms & Bathroom Pods Are Popular DfMA Deliverables
Making life a little easier is a win-win for everyone, especially in the complex arena of construction, which has several players. Prefabrication has been a beacon of light . . .
Critical Considerations When New to BIM Outsourcing
It can be a case of ‘too much of a good thing’ for firms in the construction industry. Businesses may find themselves with one or several interesting projects in hand, but completing . . .
DfMA – A Solution for On-site Skills Shortages
There’s a great deal going on in the global AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) industry, much of which is influenced by current events, including the uncertainty regarding . . .
The Importance of Interior Modelling and Detailing for Hotels
Relaxation, entertainment, wining and dining, the hotel experience includes all of these and more. Customer experience, though, is driven by the ambience, the personality and the brand characteristics . . .
Key Considerations of Building Bracing Plans
Bracing plans determine where to place the components of a bracing system to withstand wind loads and seismic pressure. Qualified, experienced and accurate partners are needed to provide architectural design . . .
Architectural Design Process for UK Retail
Retail spaces strive to entice customers and make a sale. Clever design techniques and well researched planning help achieve these goals. To enable accurate design, the different architectural . . .
Benefits of VDC Services from India
Many innovations have been adopted in the new world of modern construction in Western countries, but it is in the field of virtual building design that novel concepts have become virtually the norm. Virtual design . . .
Key Features of Sustainable Architecture
Green design is also known as sustainable development, eco-design, eco-friendly architecture, and some even throw the term ‘arcology’ around. Whatever it’s called, sustainable architecture promotes nature . . .
Architectural Rendering Preferences
Increasingly, architects, artists and designers can now flesh out a design with a range of 3D architectural rendering services. Preferences in residential architectural renderings . . .
How Important is Revit Family Modelling for the AEC Industry?
Popular author Dan Brown once said, ‘Knowledge is a tool, and like all tools, its impact is in the hands of the user’. Similarly, Revit-based parametric BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools have had a significant impact . . .
Streamlining Architectural Design with BIM Modelling
Efficient architectural design is instrumental in setting the tone and DNA of a building, defining what makes it unique. The entire design process involves detailed data and designs, changes and modifications . . .
How the Hospitality Industry Benefits from Prefabrication
From functionality to attractiveness to technological modernity, the hospitality industry has witnessed steady progression in all areas. For some guests, the hotel bathroom is of paramount interest . . .
A Look at Software Used for Architectural Rendering
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but in the architectural environment, the ‘cover’ or final photo-realistic image needs to be both accurate in reflecting design concepts and dimensions . . .
Why the Lowest-cost Outsourcing Supplier May Not Be the Most Cost-effective
Retail brands know all about quality and consumer products that endure, precisely why consumers are willing to dole out the extra bucks. This is true for outsourced services as well. More economical . . .
BIM-led Prefabrication: An Effective Way Forward for Healthcare MEP Projects
Designing and planning for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for healthcare facilities brings with it a set of daunting challenges for the entire MEP (M&E) . . .