New Feature List for Revit 2015
Revit OpEd
MARCH 27, 2014
Here''s a list of the items that are new to Revit 2015. I''ve put them into my own grouping.
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Revit OpEd: Reference Planes and Wall Closure
Revit OpEd
JULY 19, 2012
Control Wall’s Material Return. A door or window family has the ability to control the return of materials (i.e. The exterior and interior materials can be controlled separately. A single door family is controlling the various conditions shown below. Builds and Updates. ► 2010. Newer Post.
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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation
Construction Specifier
APRIL 30, 2021
Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. For example, students being energetic in their classroom on an upper floor of a school building should not disturb peers concentrating in the library below them. Requirements in building standards. Images courtesy Rockfon. by Gary Madaras, PhD.
DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics
Job Order Contracting
JULY 24, 2023
There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements). Modules are in development for utilities, fuels, water retention structures (e.g., DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. dams and levees), and shorefront assets.
Revit OpEd: Chameleon for Grasshopper and Revit
Revit OpEd
JULY 5, 2012
It offers a Curtain Grid Manager that controls both panels and grids now, offers a preview of the system as well as helping to distinguish between vertical and horizontal orientations. Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). Newer Post.
Revit OpEd: How Many Worksets Do I Need?
Revit OpEd
APRIL 18, 2012
Recently I was working with a team, their building is a million square feet overall, and opening the whole file took considerably longer than selectively focusing on a single sectors workset. This means each project should have its own workset structure based on its own conditions. Building Shell or Envelope. Grids - Structure.
Revit OpEd: Apply View Template to all Views
Revit OpEd
MAY 16, 2012
I'm a little concerned w/ the new 2013 view template feature as it takes away the flexibility of independently controlling the VG per view regardles of the View Template assigned to it. Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Building Design Suite Installation Readme. ► 2010.
Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - Sunshine
Revit OpEd
MARCH 30, 2012
Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Control Grips in Families. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). Newer Post.
Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - View References
Revit OpEd
MARCH 30, 2012
Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Control Grips in Families. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). Newer Post.
Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 18, 2024
The frequency of lift servicing is dependent on a number of different factors such as: The Make and Type of Lift The Age of the Lift Usage pattern – Lifts in places such as public buildings, shopping centres and hotels that experience high levels of traffic, will need more regular inspections than those located in say residential properties.
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Revit OpEd: A Small Collection of Family Editor Advice
Revit OpEd
APRIL 9, 2012
I included the following tips and advice (edited a little in this version) in a door tutorial I wrote for my Autodesk University 2005 lab called "Autodesk Revit Building Family Editor: From the Beginning". Make a system type parameter into an instance parameter, select dimension with a label in view, check instance parameter in option bar.
Revit OpEd: Wishlist - Families and Hide at Scales Coarser Than
Revit OpEd
MARCH 31, 2012
Combine this with the Detail Level concept and wed have even more granular control over the information and geometry in a family. Related to this is the notion that there are representations that wed like to control for floor plan orientation and offer a different appear for the reflected ceiling plan (RCP) version. Builds and Updates.
Revit OpEd: RTCUSA - Cannon Contest - I Heart BIM
Revit OpEd
MARCH 30, 2012
Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Control Grips in Families. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). Newer Post.
Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - View Types
Revit OpEd
MAY 15, 2012
As Revits features have been merged into the new Building Design Suite "Revit" it became apparent that putting all the tools in one box created some curious view, view template and discipline control issues that had to be sorted out, thus being able to create view types for more views was born. Builds and Updates. ► 2010.
Revit OpEd: Linked Files have Instance and Type Workset
Revit OpEd
AUGUST 31, 2012
Experiencing control issues with a link? Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31).
Revit OpEd: View Discipline
Revit OpEd
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
The concept of View Discipline appeared with Revit Structure. It was meant to make it simple to alter the appearance of our model to be more in sync with what a structural engineer wants to see. My wish list in regards to Discipline and related items: 1)A choice for "none" giving full visibility control to the user.
Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - Suppress Spaces in Dimensions
Revit OpEd
MAY 8, 2012
So ideally you should be able to control the dimension value [via Project Units > Length] and additionally tweak the Prefix Suffix Text setting under the Dimension Type. Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Building Design Suite Installation Readme. ► 2010. ► July 2010. (14).
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Guide to.
Natural Building
MARCH 9, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. March 09, 2010.
Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - Content Folders
Revit OpEd
APRIL 3, 2012
We could use filters to exclude them just as easily with more graphic control as well. Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30).
Revit OpEd: A Case for User Keynotes
Revit OpEd
AUGUST 13, 2012
Using types to control the information is still risky because we could type different information in different types and in different families. Builds and Updates. Missing Foreword for Introducing Revit 2010. ► 2010. ► December 2010. (30). ► November 2010. (31). ► October 2010. (30).
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Community.
Natural Building
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. November 17, 2010.
What Is a Digital Twin?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 11, 2022
This connected system can improve the asset’s entire life cycle from the pre-project stage to the end-of-life stage. However, it wasn’t until 2010 that Dr. Grieves’ concept was actually called a digital twin when NASA’s John Vickers referred to it in a report. What Does a Digital Twin Include? of respondents).
Skipping a Measured Building Survey: Risks for Your Office
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Yet, many businesses and property owners underestimate the importance of measured building surveys , often skipping them to cut costs or speed up the project timeline. Below, we explore six major problems that can arise when you skip a measured survey for your office building.
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Top 10 Companies for Environmental Engineers to Work For
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Environmental engineers work to prevent , control or remediate any hazards to the environment using their engineering expertise. Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt Ltd. Swelect Energy Systems Ltd. $50 Enviro Control Associates India Pvt Ltd. $4 Enviro Control Associates India Pvt Ltd. Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt Ltd.
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Pile Cap Design | Pile Cap Construction | Piles Structure | Pile Cap Foundations | Square Piling Caps | Pile Cap Reinforcement
CivilJungle
JANUARY 12, 2021
Introduction of Pile Cap: The pile cap is a type of thick concrete mat-like structure which rests on the pile (timber or concrete) which gives a stable foundation to the whole system. The similar structure of the pile cap is a raft foundation, where there is also a concrete block -like structure is constructed.
How Geothermal and Radiant Heat can Save Money and be More
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. September 20, 2010.
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
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Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
A sample list of stakeholders includes Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Build Product Manufacturers, Technology Providers and Oversight Groups. BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM/ BIM EXECUTION PLAN.
BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. procedure that had been used 2001-2010. (6)
Learn About the Latest News on Schoenecker Center, DHL Express Begins Construction, and Construction Employment
Construction Daily News
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Thomas’s recently built Schoenecker Center having received LEED Gold certification, one of the highest grades granted by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The world’s most popular green building rating system is LEED. Pursuing sustainable building practices just makes sense for us at St. First on the St.
Exciting products and fresh directions
Cassell Construction Estimating
MARCH 26, 2009
ENR’s forecast for 2009 shows continuing declines in nearly all sectors of industrial, commercial, & residential markets, with modest growth only in public works highway and infrastructure work in 2010. For years, the Sage dealers have been consolidating their power base within the company’s political structure.
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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works
Business Facilities
AUGUST 20, 2014
Since 2010, the state has seen a dramatic increase in competitive jobs projects won, private-sector jobs created and capital investment. In fiscal year 2013-2014, the state: won 164 projects, a 28 percent increase over 124 projects in 2010; saw $2.77 Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank.
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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2014
To support industry, the state has focused on a business-friendly tax structure and regulatory policies. Local carriers provide transloading from truck to rail and offer myriad warehouse storage options, including dry, climate controlled and frozen. Oswego County has Greenfield sites available that are ready to build on.
Less Is More In New England
Business Facilities
AUGUST 30, 2017
Started in the late 80s by a private developer, the park was acquired by the city and expanded in 2010. Similar to other New England historic mill towns, the city had suffered from disinvestment in infrastructure and buildings, depressing property values and losing foot traffic. City Hall offices will be expanded into the Annex.
Reverse Callback Templating - Perl.com
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2008
The Perl community has produced many fine systems for doing just this. While there are many systems, they largely fall within two execution models, pipeline and callback (as noted by Perrin Harkins in Choosing a Templating System ). Suppose that you have a simple data structure you are dying to output as pretty HTML.
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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
Performance-centric reward system. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Shared boundaries. contact-form].
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Over the last five years (2010 to 2015), Tennessee has posted the second largest increase among Southeast states for manufacturing GDP growth, which reached $51.1 Notable advanced manufacturers that have established or expanded operations in Tennessee in the past year include ATC Automation, Eurotranciatura, 3D Systems and General Motors.
Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. The facility is slated to build four airplanes a month, but could expand to eight planes a month eventually. million toward economic growth projects (including a new streetcar system).
Learn About the Latest News on UK Government Plans to Utilize More Timber in Construction, CBO Mike Firenze Joins Dome Construction, UK Builders Caught Committing Malpractice, and Marsh and Beazley Expand Construction Coverage
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
After working with government and industry partners in the Timber in Construction Working Group for a year, CTI members Timber Development UK and Structural Timber Association are prominent in the roadmap. About Dome Building Dome Construction was founded in 1969 on the principles of Value our People, Seek to Understand, and Do it Right.
Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES
Building Information Management
JUNE 22, 2012
The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. The core competencies will be updated annually per the law.
Reopening The Glass House with National Historic Trust
CCR Magazine
MAY 11, 2024
Clad in iron spot brick laid in a Flemish bond pattern, the structures are linked by a grassy court, and offer a lesson in contrasts. Although both structures are 56-feet long, the 860-square-foot rectangular Brick House is only half as deep as The Glass House.
$300M 14th St. subway station ADA/tech retrofit complete, NYC
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2025
The project team of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), design-build contractor Citnalta-Forte, Joint Venture and designers Urbahn Architects and Gannett Fleming completed a comprehensive accessibility upgrade and other renovations at the 14 th Street Sixth Avenue subway station complex in Manhattan.
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