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Study Shows Productivity Gains of Up To Nearly $20,000
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Four research reports quantify the performance, productivity and efficiency gains of Maya and 3ds Max 2011 as compared to specific earlier versions.
Tamra Muir Recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Top channel executive honored for excellent leadership and dedication to channel development.
Autodesk 3ds Max Software Turns 20
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Twenty years ago, Autodesk introduced 3ds Max software, then known as 3D Studio DOS, an affordable 3D modeling, rendering and animation system.
Executive to Share Insight on Green Building Best Practices
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Phil Bernstein, Autodesk AEC executive, will participate in a panel discussion during green building conference convened by the Obama Administration.
New Solution Provides High Value, Streamlines Plant Design
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk Plant Design Suite combines AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD P&ID 2011, AutoCAD Plant 3D 2011, and Autodesk Navisworks 2011 software.
Industry News
Green Schools Toolkit debuted this week at Annual Summit
Press Release Issued by the USGBC
USGBC's comprehensive guide supports state lawmakers working hard to legislate smart and effective policy.
Park & Zoo to be Awarded LEED Gold
Press Release Issued by Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo was awarded LEED gold and is the first Amusement Park & Zoo in the country to be certified LEED gold.
Green Hospital to Heal Patients and the Environment
Press Release Issued by the Regional Alliance for Economic Development
The Franklin Woods Community Hospital, located in 135-acre Med Tech Park in Johnson City, Tenn., was built with people and the natural world in mind.
ASLA Inducts 41 to Council of Fellows
Press Release Issued by ASLA
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has selected 41 members for induction into its distinguished Council of Fellows.
AIA Recognizes Young Leaders
Press Release Issued by the AIA
The AIA National Associates Committee selected six recipients to receive the 2010 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.
Partner News
Avatech Utilities for Revit Update Announced
Press Release Issued by Avatech Solutions
The new release works with the Autodesk Revit 2011 software platform, and also comprises three completely new productivity-enhancing tools.
Ideate Expands Tech Expert Team
Press Release Issued by Ideate, Inc.
Ideate has hired three technical experts and is currently seeking qualified candidates for three additional positions.
Cadac Organice Increase Compatibility
Press Release Issued by Cadac Organice
Cadac Organice BV and her technology partners announce their compatibility program for SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010.
Release of Version 5.1 of e-SPECS Announced
Press Release Issued by InterSpec
InterSpec announced the release of v5.1 of e-SPECS with a new Startup Screen, editing enhancements and Autodesk Revit 2011 integration.
20% Discount on SketchUp Pro License Offered to IES VE Users
Press Release Issued by Integrated Environmental Solutions
IES announces the availability of a new enhanced version 3 of its IESVE SketchUp Plug-in.
User News
American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
An inside look at how American Clay began and how this is just the beginning of their niche in the industry.
HOK to Lead Climate Action Workshop at World Expo
Press Release Issued by HOK
The architectural firm heads to Shanghai to commemorate "San Francisco Week" at World Expo where their Global Director of Climate Action will speak.
CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields CAD Society Promotes Growth in Engineering Fields
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
CAD Society President Rachael Dalton-Taggart talks about her role and what goals the organization is focusing on in 2010.
Ensuring the Next Generation of Women Engineers Ensuring the Next Generation of Women Engineers
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Karen Panetta discusses her role as Chair for the IEEE Women in Engineering Committee to keep women involved in engineering.
Kevin Fitzgerald Helps Those Seeking Careers in Architecture Kevin Fitzgerald Helps Those Seeking Careers in Architecture
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Find out how Kevin Fitzgerald’s role at AIA couldn’t be more relative in this economy where work is precious.
Q & A
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Greying out of view orient command
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Product for Auantity Takeoff and Estimating
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FBX File into 3ds Max from Revit
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Revit 2011 Compatibility with nXT
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Opaque Surfaces in Solar Radiation Technology Preview
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Recognizing Faces
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Structural Elements from the Model
I need to get structural elements from the model like structural walls, slabs, columns and beams. As stated in a Building Coder website post titled…
Changing Associated Level
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Tamra Muir Recognized by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine
Top channel executive honored for excellent leadership …

Study Shows Productivity Gains of Up To Nearly $20,000
Four research reports quantify the performance, productivity …

Green Schools Toolkit debuted this week at Annual Summit
USGBC's comprehensive guide supports state lawmakers working …

Park & Zoo to be Awarded LEED Gold
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo was awarded …

Green Hospital to Heal Patients and the Environment
The Franklin Woods Community Hospital, located in …

AIA Recognizes Young Leaders
The AIA National Associates Committee selected six …

ASLA Inducts 41 to Council of Fellows
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) …

Initiative Promotes Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Materials
A report by organizations including the Dutch …

Norway Tops Green Building Index Second Year in a Row
Norway has topped a global index designed …

Autodesk 3ds Max Software Turns 20
Twenty years ago, Autodesk introduced 3ds Max …

Certification Groups Pressure USGBC to End Discrimination
Forest certification standards from 12 nations have …

CityView Expands Into Student Housing Sector
CityView announced construction has commenced at West …

Securing Project Financing Remains a Problem for Clients
Over half of landscape architecture firms reported …

Autodesk Adds Project Neon & Project Photofly to Cloud Tools
Create 3D models from photographs with Project …

Z Corp. Introduces Two New Multicolor 3D Printers
According to the company the ‘business-quality’ ZPrinter …

Project Includes Two “Green” Rooftop Terraces
The $51 million, 27-floor Saint Ann Court …

Energy Efficiency Research/Deployment Partnerships Announced
Teams will receive up to $30 million …

Cool Roofs Implemtation to Reduce Energy Use
Initiatives underway at the DOE will more …

O'Neill Passive House is California's First Passive House
The O'Neill Passive House Retrofit Project by …

Submit Building Performance Data to Inform Future of LEED
USGBC has opened the Building Performance Partnership …

NVIDIA GPUs Revolutionize Ray Tracing
NVIDIA graphics processing units will be accelerating …

Commercial Construction Category is Only Healthy Sector
There was a negligible increase in the …

CG Market Will Exceed $150 Billion in 2013
The computer graphics market will exceed $150 …

Behind the Scenes at NVIDIA
NVIDIA insider Ian Buck talks about some …

Executive to Share Insight on Green Building Best Practices
Phil Bernstein, Autodesk AEC executive, will participate …