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21 September 2023

Shalini John

How Does COBie Support BIM Technology?

‘Cobie’ Smulders regularly lit up the small screen as an integral part of ‘How I Met . . .

27 June 2023

Hitesh Panchal

Exploring LOD in Architecture & Engineering

Terminology in any industry is a sign of growth. In the construction industry, new terms crop up with regularity . . .

5 May 2023

Shalini John

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 . . .

21 April 2023

Hitesh Panchal

How Revizto Goes Beyond Communication

In a world of constant change, technological advancements occur with almost exponential frenzy . . .

17 February 2023

Manoj Singh

How Can Offshore Design Partners Fit into Current BIM Workflows?

Achieving greatness only needs the right partner. Design partners can offer invaluable benefits . . .

10 February 2023

Shalini John

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 . . .

4 October 2022

Nitesh Panchal

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 . . .

29 August 2022

Manoj Singh

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 . . .

18 March 2022

Shalini John

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 . . .

14 March 2022

Nitesh Panchal

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 . . .

10 March 2022

Shalini John

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 . . .

29 October 2021

Manoj Singh

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...

29 September 2021

Shalini John

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...

16 August 2021

Rony Fernandes

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...

12 July 2021

Shalini John

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...

21 April 2021

Rony Fernandes

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...

26 February 2021

Shalini John

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 . . .

21 January 2021

Kuldeep Bwail

Infographic - 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 . . .

5 November 2020

Kuldeep Bwail

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. . . .

30 September 2020

Kuldeep Bwail

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 . . .

17 August 2020

Manoj Singh

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 . . .

10 August 2020

Kuldeep Bwail

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...

5 August 2020

Manoj Singh

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 . . .

13 July 2020

Shalini John

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 . . .

29 May 2020

Shalini John

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...

19 February 2020

Nitesh Panchal

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 . . .

13 January 2020

Shalini John

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 . . .

9 December 2019

Manoj Singh

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 . . .

14 November 2019

Shalini John

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 . . .

2 July 2019

Kuldeep Bwail

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 . . .

16 June 2019

Shalini John

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 . . .

18 March 2019

Shalini John

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 . . .

27 November 2018

Kuldeep Bwail

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 . . .

25 July 2018

Manoj Singh

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 . . .

10 May 2018

Nitesh Panchal

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 . . .

12 April 2018

Shalini John

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 . . .

5 March 2018

Kuldeep Bwail

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 . . .

10 November 2017

Kuldeep Bwail

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 . . .

29 September 2016

Kuldeep Bwail

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 . . .

7 April 2014

Kuldeep Bwail

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) . . .

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