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Reconsidering construction robotics

After decades when experts predicted that robots would become more prevalent on construction sites, it would appear that the industry has finally reached that point where necessity, aspiration, and investment are colliding. 

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BD+C Blog

The BD+C Blog serves as the primary platform for BD+C's editorial team to opine about all things related to the AEC market, from the latest design tools to green building trends. Building Team Bloggers include Robert Cassidy, Executive Editor (rcassidy@sgcmail.com), David Barista, Editorial Director (dbarista@sgcmail.com), John Caulfield, Senior Editor (jcaulfield@sgcmail.com), and David Malone, Managing Editor (dmalone@sgcmail.com).

Jay Schneider | May 6, 2011

Dinner is now served…atop the Lincoln Memorial?

Well, not exactly, but it could happen very soon. Take a look at the temporary restaurant sitting…
Jeff Yoders | May 5, 2011

AutoCAD WS now available for Android, already up to 500,000 downloads

Autodesk’s popular drawing-sharing and mark-up mobile app, AutoCAD WS was released to the Android…
Rob Cassidy | May 4, 2011

“Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Homes” White Paper Q&A at AIA

“Zero and Net-zero Energy Buildings + Homes,” a 64-page White Paper that proclaims “the next…
Jeff Yoders | Apr 22, 2011

Autodesk media days: Suffolk Construction’s BIM story

While it’s always nice to see what’s new in Revit 2012 (now with constructability tools!), some of…
Rob Cassidy | Apr 22, 2011

“Greening the Campus” webcast - PDF of Slides now available

Thanks to the hundreds of our loyal audience members who watched our “Greening the Campus” webcast…
Jeff Yoders | Apr 11, 2011

Autodesk introduces new tools, says contractors are leading BIM adoption

Autodesk invited reporters to its AEC headquarters in Walthan, Mass., this week to unveil its 2012…
Rob Cassidy | Apr 5, 2011

What do Chengdu, Lagos, and Chicago have in common?

They’re all “world middleweight cities” that are likely to become regional megacities (10 million…
Jeff Yoders | Apr 5, 2011

No more plug-ins! Autodesk announces native 3D mouse support for Revit

Autodesk has added native 3D mouse support for the Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012, Autodesk Revit…
Jeff Yoders | Mar 25, 2011

Bluebeam releases PDF Revu 9, new “eXtreme” edition

Bluebeam released the newest version of its PDF mark-up/management software this week. Bluebeam PDF…
Jeff Yoders | Mar 22, 2011

Autodesk announces 2012 products, streamlines packaging

Autodesk held a webcast Monday, March 21, 2011, to announce the 2012 editions of its subscription…
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