BIM and the Process Improvement Movement - introducing 'capability maturity model integration' framework and integrating with BIM, Bilal Succar, ThinkSpace, May 2, 2008

BIM and In-Process Design Visualization - creating architectural rendering in Revit Architecture 2009, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2008

BIM's Impact on Design - BIM creates and collaborates at every stage of 3D design adding value to project, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Apr 18, 2008

Architosh Talks to Sean Flaherty, CEO, of Nemetschek North America - Article 7 - about Nemetschek group and Graphisoft acquisition, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Apr 18, 2008

Architecture Supermodels: Report From SmartGeometry Conference - parametric design is set to create new architecture standards for better ways of building, Terri Peters, ArchNewsNow.com, Apr 9, 2008

Architosh Talks to Sean Flaherty, CEO, of Nemetschek North America - Article 6 - about horizontal versus vertical integration of BIM tools in industry, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Apr 15, 2008

Livin' Large With BIM - Jordan Goldstein of AIA talks about implementing Autodesk Revit, its uses, advantages in his large firm Gensler, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Apr 10, 2008

SmartGeometry Conference - parametric modeling realities, impressive presentations by MIT, Zaha Hadid, Ecotect, Q&A session on Generative Components, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Apr 8, 2008

The Digital Design Ecosystem: Toward a Pre-Rational Architecture - a digital technology initiative that uses computation to impart tacit, explicit experience into early stages of conceptual exploration, Paul Seletsky of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, AECbytes, Apr 8, 2008

IES Virtual Environment - IES VE Toolkits added to Revit help architects design green, sustainable, and low-energy buildings, AEC Magazine, Apr 8, 2008

Review of the Development and Implementation of IFC Compatible BIM - comprehensive, international study of BIM basics, use, adoption by companies and countries, Arto Kiviniemi, Vaino Tarandi, Jan Karlshoj, Havard Bell, & Ole Jorgen Karud, Erabuild, Apr 2008 128-page pdf

Changing the Landscape - dynamic 3D CAD is emerging as reliable technology in AEC industry, Mark Scacco, CENews.com, Mar 26, 2008

BIM and API Extensions - BIM solutions like Revit integrated with API provide extended capabilities to work on building data, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, Mar 1, 2008

The Wikitecture Revolution in AEC - open source solutions provide project management, collaboration, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Mar 20, 2008

Digital Transformation of the AEC Industry: An Innovation Perspective - research results on Frank Gehry's projects using CATIA 3D representation tools, Youngjin Yoo, Richard Boland, & Kalle Lyytinen, AECbytes, Mar 13, 2008

CAD Enough? - companies using traditional CAD should now plan and adopt BIM technologies, Paul Oakley, CAD User, Jan/Feb 2008

BIM and Digital Fabrication - BIM facilitates automation of structural steel fabrication process, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, Feb 1, 2008

Revit Reading - suggested reading includes SmartMarket report, AECbytes survey results, virtual design and construction, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Feb 2008

A Thorn in AEC's Side - mostly firms are still not using any e-mail management solution, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Feb 21, 2008

Revit Demands - Part 1 - Think Again - Revit requires changes in workflow, project teams, levels of design detail, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Feb 2008

Revit Demands - Part 2 - No Spare Change - Revit demands use of 3D, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Feb 2008

A Review of Architectural Geometry - book explains concepts of Cartesian geometry, basic solids, projections, perspective, more, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Feb 22, 2008 (may require free registrations)

Episode 8: Understanding BIM Stages - implementing 3 stages of BIM, ThinkSpace, Feb 18, 2008

Managing BIM Technology in the Building Industry - roles and responsibilities of BIM-specific jobs titles at corporate and project levels in AEC firms, Chuck Eastman, Paul Teicholz, Rafael Sacks & Kathleen Liston, AECbytes, Feb 12, 2008

Green Buildings With Ecotect - low-cost solution to analyze building design at any stage, Ecotect can give visual feedback of graphics, can utilize ArchiCAD data, more, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Feb 8, 2008

Episode 7: Understanding BIM Nodes - explaining first dimension of BIM: BIM nodes, ThinkSpace, Feb 2, 2008

BIG BIM Little BIM - book by Finith Jernigan simplifies important and fundamental aspects of BIM with easy-to-read text, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Feb 2, 2008

Technology for Construction at World of Concrete 2008 - BIM software by Vico Software, document management by Construction Imaging Systems, CMiC, Sage Software, plus Project Document Manager, Bluebeam PDF Revu, SolidBuilder, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Jan 31, 2008

GenerativeComponents: Going With the Flow - Bentley's GenerativeComponents relates design intent and geometry to automate design processes, Susan Smith, AECWeekly, Jan 14, 2008

Episode 6: A Systematic Understanding of BIM - splitting BIM into 3 dimensions, ThinkSpace, Jan 20, 2008

The New 'Must Have' - The BIM Manager - discussing various aspects of BIM manager's role, Dominic Gallello of Graphisoft, AECbytes, Jan 17, 2008

BIM and Building Product Manufacturers - building product manufacturers are providing component libraries to designers for easy integration with BIM projects, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Jan 1, 2008

Take the Nightmare Out of Managing Your Email - Newforma Project Center automatically organizes project information for easy access, can search content of attachments and Xrefs, supports major AEC file formats, more, Jeff Yoders, Building Design and Construction, Jan 1, 2008

Top Ten AEC Topics and Trends of 2007 - growth of BIM, Deltek IPO, role based interfaces by Meridian, Newforma Project Center, Rhino 4 released, more, Susan Smith, AECWeekly, Dec 31, 2007

Building Information Modeling Poised to Change the Construction Industry - BIM is fair deal for even small homebuilders to complete their projects, Korky Koroluk, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, Jan 4, 2008

Managing Submittals at LMN Architects: Before Newforma Project Center and After - Tim Rice & Art Haug of AIA, AECbytes, Dec 21, 2007

The Five Fallacies of BIM, Part 2 - demystifying misconceptions of workflow interruption, less benefits to designers, risks involved when implementing BIM solution, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2007

Further Down the Merry Road to BIM - BIM application teamed with collaboration software enables AEC firms complete projects on time and efficiently, Jeff Yoders, Building Design and Construction, Nov 1, 2007

CAD Consulting - companies like AEC CAD Pro, CG Visions and many online resources provide services, information and training to AEC industry professionals, Constructech, Dec 19, 2007

Quickly Select Objects with Quick Select - using qselect command in AutoCAD, Ellen Finkelstein.com, Dec 16, 2007

BIM and Civil Engineering - civil engineering industry is adopting 3D environment to work in collaboration on building designs, Shanon Fauerbach, CENews.com, Dec 4, 2007

AIA TAP 2007 Conference - event focused on improving business processes and increasing productivity, automated code checking, digital project workflow, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Dec 11, 2007

Trends in the Architectural and Building Market - more collaborative professional practices, increased adoption of BIM, green design considered strategic, more, Rex Miller, mindshift innovation, Dec 5, 2007

The Interactive Capability Maturity Model and 2007 AIA TAP BIM Award Winners - NBIMS Testing Team applying I-CMM to 'real' BIM projects, Tammy McCuen & Major Patrick Suermann, AECbytes, Dec 6, 2007

A Question of Integrity - structural engineering BIM tools help track changes and share model data among whole design team, Simon Jones of Autodesk, AEC Magazine, Dec 3, 2007

Journal of Building Information Modeling - articles about BIM introduction, effects on construction, convergence and standards, more, buildingSMART alliance, Fall 2007, 44-page pdf

The BIM Experience - easy-to-use Graphisoft's BIM Experience Kit helps users learning basics of BIM, Blair Gray, AEC Magazine, Dec 3, 2007

Disruption on the Showroom Floor: AU 2007 Review - NextEngine's Desktop 3D Scanner and 2Bot ModelMaker were quite impressive, Nick Carter, CADdigest.com, Nov 30, 2007

An Introduction to Ecotect - 3D building analysis program to create energy efficient and sustainable designs, Sid Thoo, AECbytes, Nov 29, 2007

The Five Fallacies of BIM, Part 1 - demystifying misconceptions of productivity loss and accessibility when implementing BIM solution, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2007

Integration of BIM with Structural Analysis Software: Some Cautionary Notes - avoid direct interlinking of BIM and analysis models, Parag  Kulkarni, AECbytes, Nov 20, 2007

Event Report: Build Boston 2007 - 23rd annual event focused on building information modeling and sustainability, Scott Mackenzie, Cadalyst, Nov 20, 2007

BLAST FROM THE PAST - (Architecture 1962-72) - video shows parametric modeling in 1962, Tomislav Zigo, BIMology, Nov 12, 2007

To BIMfinity and Beyond! - explaining BIM in context of CAD vendors and constructors plus tools in market for BIM process, Jerry Laiserin, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2007

BIM Not in Contractor's Best Interest? - architect's BIM model does not match with contactor's requirements, rejecting AIA documents, AECnews.com, Oct 30, 2007

BIM's Manifest Destiny - BIM is potential software to take care of every minute detail of building projects, B Candace Beeke, mlive.com, Nov 1, 2007

Who Thinks What About BIM... And What I Think About That - BIM definition according to Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft, AIA, and many others, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Nov 1, 2007  (may require free registration)

Interoperability in the Construction Industry - adopting BIM can help challenge interoperability issues, SmartMarket Report, Oct 2007, pdf

BIM is the Word Lately - BIM is coordinated, consistent, and computable, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, Oct 24, 2007

CCNtv Oct 22 Newscast - editors at Autodesk's Paris event side with digital prototyping and downplay PLM, Bentley's industry survey on BIM, CADCAMNet, Oct 22, 2007

Gehry Rewrites the Rules of Modeling - Gehry Technologies offers Digital Project tool, based on CATIA, for building information modeling purpose, Rebecca Haines-Gadd, BD Online, Oct 19, 2007

BIM Fundamentals Seminar for Structural Engineers - differentiating IFC and CIS/2 formats, BIM presentations, discussing legal issues and risk involved, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 18, 2007

Bentley BIM Survey Results: Industry Analysis or Marketing Outreach? - survey seems to advertise Bentley BIM solutions over Autodesk Revit, Laura Lathan & Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, Oct 16, 2007

Digital-Asset Management in AEC/O - software reviewed: attolist, Autodesk Buzzsaw and Constructware, Bentley ProjectWise, Expesite, Newforma Project Center, WebArchives iDAM, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2007

Building Information Modeling: The Wave of the Future? - considering basic risk management ideas before implementing BIM, Gary Prather, ArchNewsNow.com, Sep 18, 2007

Top Criteria for BIM Solutions: AECbytes Survey Results - BIM applications must be able to provide full support for producing construction documents, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 10, 2007

BIM and Education - BIM software helps students learn technicalities of building projects and sustainable design practices, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2007

Snapshots from West Coast Green 2007 - highlights include: Green Building Studio v3 in beta, Go-2-School's tutorials on designing sustainable spaces, green user community, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, Sep 27, 2007

What does BIM Mean? - understanding BIM and best practices advice by Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Sep 2007, pdf

Designers Reap Rewards of BIM - Loblolly House, Benjamin D. Hall Interdisciplinary Research Building, Royal London Hospital and other AIA BIM award winners, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Sep 20, 2007

An Interview with Paul Wilkinson, AEC Collaboration Expert and Writer - talk about ongoing changes in AEC industry, visualization tools, difficulties in adopting collaboration tools, Franco Folini, Novedge Blog, Sep 14, 2007

2007 Third Annual BIM Awards, Part 2 - BIM Award citations received by Royal London Hospital project, GSA's BIM Pilot Project Successes and National BIM Program, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Sep 13, 2007

BIM and Civil Engineering - Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D working together in BIM workflow, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2007

Experience BIM in Hours, Not Months - Graphisoft's BIM Experience Kit offers 'fun way to learn BIM,' Susan Smith, AECCafe.com, Aug 27-31, 2007

Structural Integration - Bentley's Integrated Structural Model will provide interoperability among all Bentley structural engineering software, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, Aug 27, 2007

Automated Estimating and Scheduling Using BIM - BIM applications for construction industry: DProfiler with RSMeans, Innovaya Visual Estimating v9.4, Success Design Exchange, Vico Software's Constructor 2007, DesignEst Pro, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2007

Architectural Research - Bentley's research seminar demonstrated presentations showing benefits of GC technology, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Aug 27, 2007

Freedom Tower (Building Information Modeling), New York, USA - Skidmore Owings & Merrill is using Revit for extracting information from 3D model, designbuild-network.com, Aug 2007

National Standards Evolve Slowly - challenges in creating and adopting national CAD and BIM standards, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Aug 16, 2007

BIM and Visualization, Part 2 - using Revit building information model for design visualization, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2007

Teaching the Next Generation - Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft, and Nemetschek NA are offering their software to students through various programs, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2007

2007 Third Annual BIM Awards, Part 1 - Loblolly House project and Benjamin D. Hall Interdisciplinary Research Building project won the awards, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Aug 9, 2007

BIM Do's and Don'ts - commit strongly, create standards, measure ROI, but don't ignore the need to manage change, Beau Turner & Joe Eichenseer, Cadalyst, August 2, 2007

Architecture's Dying Art - artistic, handmade sketches face obsolescence as current generation of architects favor CAD, Deborah K. Dietsch, Washington Times, July 28, 2007

BIM and Sustainable Design, Part 2 - Autodesk, Bentley, and Graphisoft have different approaches to BIM, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, July 19, 2007

AEC Technology Strategies 2007 Conference - architecture and engineering firms discussed the implementation of BIM, project execution software, IT strategies, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, July 18, 2007

How Manufacturers for the Building Industry Can Benefit from Product Information Modeling - PIM can provide informative models of components that are used in a building project, Brian Tuffin, BIM-Wit, July 18, 2007

BIM and Visualization, Part 1 - design visualization tools like 3ds Max can use BIM data for advanced visualizations, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, July 1, 2007

BIM Designs a New Way of Working - BIM methods cut on cost and time in completing building projects, Bruce Buckley, Midwest Construction, July 2007

AEC is Child's Play - nine year olds are using the specialized AEC program 'Church Builder,' Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, July 3, 2007

The Path to BIM: Part 1 - BIM is now gaining ground rapidly due to its outstanding benefits, Dave Shepherd, CAD User, May/June 2007

BIM and Sustainable Design, Part 1 - Renee Cheng of AIA talks about the growth of BIM and sustainable design together, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, June 21, 2007

Now's the Time for 4D CAD in Construction - time-enabled BIM combined with scheduling software can find immense applications in construction industry, Joshua A. Woolley, Cadalyst, June 18, 2007

Integrated BIM and Design Review for Safer, Better Buildings - benefits of integrated BIM data in a collaborative production environment, C.C. Sullivan, Continuing Education, June 2007

BIM and Collaborative Project Management - collaborative project management combined with BIM can help architects in effective project communication and collaboration, Revit MEP, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, June 1, 2007

Twice is Once Too Often! - BIM technology makes objects self-annotating so saves time taken to input data twice, Paul Woddy, AEC Magazine, June 7, 2007

3D Problem Solvers - architectural engineering firms are using 3D modeling tools to create virtual models of building projects, John Egan, NREIonline, February 1, 2007

Internet Enabling Generative Components for a New Breed of AEC Consultant - now in its infancy, generative components, also known as smart geometry, will create consulting opportunities, David, Stress Free, June 11, 2007

How are Architects Using Digital Design Tools? - architect firms talk about digital tools and benefits of BIM technology, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, June 1, 2007

Architects Without Borders - Open Architecture, an architectural portal in its beta, provides a platform to architects to contribute globally on a project, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, June 1, 2007

Building Information Modeling and Green Design - BIM tools interact with analysis tools to perform energy analyses on virtual building model, Nadav Malin, BuildingGreen.com, May 2007

BIM and Analysis for Sustainable Design, Part 2 - exploring the heating and cooling load analysis feature in Revit MEP, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, May 1, 2007

AIA 2007 National Convention - sustainability, BIM and its benefits, ADS, form.Z RenderZone Plus 3D v6.5, HP Designjet T Printer series, more, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, May 17, 2007

Components Home - London-based architecture firm creates houses using digital information on CNC router meeting sustainability standards, ArchitectureWeek, May 9, 2007

AIA 2007 National Convention and Expo - Autodesk, Graphisoft, Bentley, Nemetschek NA, Google, auto.des.sys, Adobe, others, display BIM and sustainable design products, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 10, 2007

SURVEY: Better Collaboration, the Right Tools and Technology are Key to Sustainable Design - survey at Think 07 event reveals that 61% of AEC professionals give priority to sustainability, Cadalyst, May 4, 2007

Bentley's "BIM for Green Buildings" Executive Summit - presentations focused on BIM, sustainability, green design, use of energy analysis tools, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, April 19, 2007

BIM and Analysis for Sustainable Design - Revit BIM and the building performance analysis tools together provide options for green designs, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, April 10, 2007

Animating Illustrations of Design Changes Using Newforma Project Center - comparing DWF and PDF files of a proposed floor plan created in Revit, Tamara Shroll, AECbytes, March 27, 2007

BIM and Project Planning - linking BIM to a project plan helps 4D visualization of buildings, Rick Rundell of AIA & Kenneth H. Stowe, Cadalyst, March 1, 2007

(Mis)understanding BIM - defining BIM that is management of project information, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, March 26, 2007

Enterprise Wiki: An Emerging Technology to be Considered by the AEC Industry - an effective mode of communication that can deal with design issues, Ondrej Kalny, AECbytes, March 19, 2007

BIM Project Teams - characteristics of a good team for BIM projects, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, March 2007

Extent of BIM Tool Use in the Industry - only a small portion of industry is using Revit and also not for all of their projects, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, March 2007

Architecture Ed Changing to Keep Up - BIM and 3D modeling tools are emerging as important subjects in architecture education, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, March 15, 2007

Embracing BIM - Change is in Your Future - BIM represents an integrated practice that considers collaboration of the design teams, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, March 2007

Exploring Second Life and its Potential in Real Life AEC - journey to online virtual reality "alternate" world, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, February 28, 2007

How Strategic is the Partnership Between Adobe and Nemetschek? - Adobe and Nemetschek plan to make PDF a common format for translating data in AEC industry, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, February 2, 2007

BIM Coaching Pays Off - successful BIM training develops employee skills to create construction documents on time and within budget, Scott Mackenzie, Cadalyst, February 1, 2007

London Eye - GMJ Design develops digital model of central London for planning processes, Greg Corke, AEC Magazine, January 30, 2007

Autodesk FMDesktop: Extending BIM to Facilities Management - overview of FMDesktop and new BIM integration capability, which reads DWFs published from Revit Building, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, January 25, 2007

Small Firms Take on BIM - factors to be considered by small firms to implement BIM successfully, Lance Kirby, Cadalyst, December 8, 2006

AEC-Science & Technology Federal - the highlights included developments of National BIM Standards, Gehry Technologies presentation, products for sustainable building and BIM, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, December 13, 2006

How Many Contractors Does it Take to Scale a Wall? - "The Contractors' Guide to BIM: Edition 1" by AGC discusses important practical concerns among contractors, Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst, December 11, 2006

Some CURT Remarks - recent Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) National Conference intended to connect with owners and constructors as architects sort out how to manage projects, project data in a post-CAD world., Rich Nitzsche of Perkins+Will, AECbytes, November 27, 2006

ACADIA at 25 - annual ACADIA conference discussed the virtual design construction practices and building efficient physical forms, Theodore W. Hall, Architecture Week, November 15, 2006

BIM Update 2006 - while National BIM Standards are still under development, vendors like Autodesk, Bentley, Nemetschek NA and Graphisoft continue to improve their BIM offerings, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, November 1, 2006

Clients Pushing AEC to Go Green - Autodesk and the Green Building Council joint efforts aim to increase green design practices in future, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, November 16, 2006

AIA CBSP Symposium on BIM for Building Envelope Design and Performance - the event focused on adopting BIM to facilitate the design of energy efficient and high performing buildings, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, November 15, 2006

BIM is Coming on Strong - highlights of AIA conference included presentations on issues involved in BIM implementation, buildSMART initiative, transition from 2D CAD to 3D BIM, more, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, November 2006

BIM - Where are All the Subs? - along with AEC firms, other discipline subs should also move towards BIM for better integration, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, November 2006

Revit Revolution - tips for those who do or do not want to move to BIM, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, November 2006

2006 AIA Desert Practice Conference - event highlights include BIM presentation and transition to BIM is taking place in AEC industry, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, November 10, 2006

Collaboration Vital But Not Easy for AEC - survey reports e-mail, fax and audio conference are most used collaboration tools, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, November 8, 2006

Policing BIM Town - a suitable environment for BIM project needs new rules, regulations, Scott MacKenzie, Cadalyst, November 2, 2006

Retooling for BIM - instead of old customized methods, BIM needs a fresh approach to focus on design aspects, Mark W. Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, November 6, 2006

Modeling Rules - BIM practices need to be more integrated to perform tasks like scheduling, estimating, facilities maintenance and more in an AEC project, Dace A. Campbell of AIA, Architecture Week, November 1, 2006

DBIA Conference and Expo - focus was on BIM, its applications and benefits plus products showcased by design-build firms like Bentley, Autodesk and more, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, October 31, 2006

Faith-Based BIM - BIM technology needs time to fulfill the expectations of AEC industry but until then available BIM tools can be of great help, Michael Tardif, AIArchitect, October 27, 2006

Farewell to Overspending - integrated approach to building design and construction can lead to greater cost awareness, resulting in reduced costs, Harald Krohmer of Nemetschek UK, AECbytes, October 23, 2006

Design Data for Construction - Graphisoft Control 2005 and Autodesk/Innovaya software help in costing and collaborating in AEC projects, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, October 1, 2006

BIM Guide Breaks It Down for Contractors to Increase 3D Collaboration - The Contractors' Guide to BIM mentions the benefits of adopting BIM and encourages to move to 3D, Karl F. Moffatt, MicroStation Connections, October 18, 2006 (requires free registration)

Cost of a Clash - BIM application checks interferences virtually in the model to avoid clashes in the field, Laura Handler, (BIM)X, October 16, 2006

Why BIM? - benefits of BIM are realized after completion of every stage of a project, Laura Handler, (BIM)X, September 29, 2006

The AGC's BIM Initiatives and the Contractor's Guide to BIM - the Contractors' Guide to BIM encourages contractors to adopt BIM in their projects by listing solutions to the barriers they face, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, October 11, 2006

Publish BIMs in DWF - sharing BIM project information easily and safely by publishing to DWF, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst, October 7, 2006

Design Matters - Autodesk sponsored the American Pavilion at Architectural Biennale in Venice plus presentations on sustainable design, AEC Magazine, October 5, 2006

Has BIM Simply Come to Mean 3D CAD? - BIM technology remains under-utilized, rarely used for maintaining nongraphic information in a building project, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst, October 5, 2006

Digital Project Management - major US construction companies use Primavera software while HOK uses Newforma software to manage project data, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, September 1, 2006

Building Owners Driving BIM: The "Letterman Digital Arts Center" Story - some insights and experiences while implementing BIM on Letterman Digital Arts Center project, Mieczyslaw Boryslawski of View By View, Inc., AECbytes.com, September 30, 2006

Reinventing Collaboration Across Internal and External Project Teams - online study by Harris Interactive for Adobe discusses project collaboration and document exchange challenges for AEC professionals, Patrick M. Aragon of Adobe Systems, AECbytes, September 14, 2006

BIM and Cost Estimating, Part 2 - Revit integrated with API and ODBC format to give an accurate cost-estimating system, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, September 8, 2006

2006 2nd Annual BIM Awards, Part 2 - winners from AIA TAP conference include Georgia State University Library project in Atlanta, the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington DC, and the Merck Research Laboratories building in Boston, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, August 31, 2006

Questioning the Role of BIM in Architectural Education: a Counter-Viewpoint -  BIM used simply as a representational CAD tool or model-making skill overlooks its potential as a new type of design process that could stimulate and modernize architectural education, Paul Seletsky of Skidmore Owings and Merrill, AECbyes.com, August 31, 200

BIM for Structural Design - BIM emerges as a collaboration tool that helps engineers to be more productive and accurate in their projects, Phillip G. Bernstein of FAIA, AEC Magazine, August 23, 2006

BIM and Cost Estimating, Part 1 - various approaches like application programming interface, ODBC connection and output to Excel help to extract data from BIM for use in cost estimating process, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, August 7, 2006

CAD Data Standards for AEC - "de facto" standards like Autodesk DWG, DWF, Adobe Acrobat 3D, and National CAD Standards are gaining popularity and wide acceptance in AEC industry, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, August 1, 2006

DesignDC - AIA event for architects of Washington DC area where Autodesk Revit seems to be very much in use, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, August 1, 2006

The Merry Road to BIM - survey reveals that 74% users are using 3D digital modeling; first BIM standard version to be published soon, Jeff Yoders, Building Design & Construction, July 1, 2006

BIM on a WAN - network appliances from Riverbed Technology have been helpful to share BIM data across a wide-area network, Rick Rundell of AIA, Cadalyst, July 7, 2006

Vision Turned into Reality Starts with Eye on Design - China turns to US architectural firms for outsourcing its design work, Bibeka Shrestha, The Seattle Times, July 16, 2006

2006 2nd Annual BIM Awards, Part 1 - winners from AIA TAP conference include Mortenson Construction, GHAFARI Associates and Kirksey, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, July 12, 2006

Questioning the Role of BIM in Architectural Education - BIM's place in the curriculum and how students can be prepared for Integrated Practice which BIM engenders, Renee Cheng of AIA, AECbytes.com, July 6, 2006

IFCs Connect - Graphisoft and Solibri base ArchiCAD and Model Checker on IFC standards for BIM analysis, Elizabeth Bollinger, Architecture Week, June 28, 2006

AIA 2006 National Convention and Expo - BIM applications and supporting technologies, other design and visualization applications, electronic publishing solutions, and enterprise, project, and construction management, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, June 29, 2006

AIA Convention, Part 2 - architectural firms like HOK Group, The Stubbins Associates, and RTKL Associates discuss reasons to adopt BIM, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, June 22, 2006

AIA Integrated Practice 2006 Conference - highlights include presentations from architects practicing BIM, alternative delivery methods like project alliance, and use of BIM in SOM's Freedom Tower project, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, June 21, 2006

AIA Convention, Part 1 - AEC products displayed include ArchiCAD 10, AcroPlot Repro, e-SPECS, form.Z 6.0, Grizzly from Google, Impression from Autodesk, Trelligence Affinity, Green Building Studio v2, more, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, June 20, 2006

AIA TAP 2006 Conference - focus was on inevitable technology BIM and its implementation, in spite of risks involved, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, June 15, 2006

"Do You Do BIM?" Part 2 - increasing BIM software interoperability with IFC and facing BIM implementation challenges, Brandt R. Karstens, Cadalyst, June 6, 2006

"Do You Do BIM?" Part 1 - benefits of BIM and its comparison with conventional construction models, Brandt R. Karstens, Cadalyst, June 5, 2006

Use of BIM by Facility Owners: An "Expotitions" Meeting - presentations by GSA, Intel, LucasFilm, and Walt Disney Imagineering discussed potential of BIM in AEC industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, May 16, 2006

Back to the Drawing Board - computers may have created complex architecture but are restricting the visualization of young architects beyond screen, Edwin Heathcote, FT.com, May 12, 2006

Expressive 3D Components for Building Simulation and BIM - emerging technologies such as expressive graphics, object agents, and generative components will benefit 3D building simulation and AEC services, Fred Abler of FormFonts.com, AECbytes, May 9, 2006

Right Thinking About BIM and the National BIM Standards Committee - goals include maintaining interoperable building supply chain, Alan Edgar of AIA, AECbytes, April 26, 2006

Location-Based Simulation: Google Earth is the Foundation for the Next Advance in AEC Visualization - Google Earth offers geospatial project visualization for AEC industry, Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, April 14, 2006

Wasted Days and Wasted Nights - 3D modeling is faster, cheaper, and more productive than 2D modeling when constructing plans, F. Rutson Fuqua, Cadalyst AEC, March 10, 2006

Technology in the AEC Industry - how drafting field evolved and made a place in AEC industry, Asa D. Reese, AUGI, April 2006 (may require free registration)

BIM in Brazil - Brazilian architectural industry is taking competitive advantage of BIM, Rick Rundell of Autodesk, Cadalyst AEC, March 10, 2006

MicroStation and Google Earth - 3D interface of Earth by Google provides AEC firms a global stage to share their MicroStation models, Joe Croser of Bentley, Cadalyst AEC, March 10, 2006

The Shape of Things to Come - free-form shapes are defining architecture in the new world, Dominic Gallello of Graphisoft, AECbytes, April 5, 2006

The BIM Difference - Autodesk Revit Systems software for MEP Engineering is ready for release, becoming part of a complete BIM solution including Autodesk Revit Building and Revit Structure, Jay Bhatt, VP of Autodesk Building Solutions Division, AECbytes, March 27, 2006

BIM Part VII - The Right Project - some considerable factors before executing your first BIM project, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, March 10, 2006

BIM for Interior Design Information - Autodesk Revit Building can store, manage and coordinate the building data accurately, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst AEC, February 13, 2006

Visual Estimating: Extending BIM to Construction - Visual Estimating software from Innovaya helps to estimate the costs of BIM models using Sage Timberline Estimating software engine, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, March 21, 2006

BIM is Here. Now What? - key to explore full potential of BIM is to first standardize it, Dennis Hall, Cadalyst AEC, March 2, 2006

Major US Government AEC Contracts Worth More than $40 Billion in Next 24 Months - Department of the Air Force is expected to execute three major AEC contracts worth $28 billion, Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, February 28, 2006

BIM Interoperability - Part I - utilizing IFC, a vendor neutral format, for interoperability between Revit Building and Architectural Desktop, Beau Turner, will render for food, February 28, 2006

BIM Interoperability - Introduction - as BIM technology becomes popular in AEC industry, data interoperability and collaboration issues rise, Beau Turner, will render for food, February 23, 2006

Technology as the Translator - 3D models are communicating design ideas between architects and engineers, AEC Magazine, February 20, 2006

BIM - Why? - clarity of goals and objectives to be attained can bring successful BIM implementation in your organization, James Van, All Things BIM, January 27, 2006

BIM Symposium at the University of Minnesota - symposium focused on how to involve BIM in architectural education, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, February 15, 2005

The Ten Bytes of Architecture? Some Thoughts on Architectural Culture in the Age of Simulation - to work in digital design era, future architects need to be educated about BIM and related technologies, David R. Scheer of AIA, AECbytes.com, February 7, 2006

So Many Acronyms, So Little Time - summary of the state of interoperable 3D file formats from NIST, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC, January 19, 2006

AIA Sees Strong Growth for Non-Residential Construction in 2006 - AIA report expects non-residential construction as a key driver for the overall economy in 2006, Randall S. Newton, AECnews.com, January 19, 2006

BIM Part VI - Measures of Success - evaluate BIM and its worth for your organization, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, January 17, 2006

Put Our Projects Online - choose your project collaboration product from software like Autodesk Buzzsaw, Bentley ProjectWise, Constructware, Meridian Systems, Primavera, Citadon, and TRIRIGA, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst Management, December 1, 2005

The "Relentless Discipline" of Working in BIM - a discussion on BIM methodologies at AEC Science and Technology Federal conference, Randall Newton, AECnews.com, December 13, 2005

BIM and Process Improvement - unlike CAD, which is about date, BIM is about information, Jim Bedrick of AIA, AECbytes, December 13, 2005

Academic Research in Architectural Computing - a survey of universites that offer graduate study in architecture, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, November 29, 2005

The Strengths of BIM - increased productivity makes BIM to reveal its real benefits in the long run, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst AEC, November 1, 2005

Multi-Disciplinary BIM at Work at GHAFARI Associates - using BIM for multiple platforms makes GHAFARI an industry leader and wins 'Award of Excellence' at BE 2005, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, November 21, 2005

Digital Design and the Age of Building Simulation - insights on digital design and digital building simulation from the Digital Design Director of Skidmore Owings and Merrill in New York, Paul Seletsky, AECbytes, October 31, 2005

CORENET e-PlanCheck: Singapore's Automated Code Checking System - CORENET project ensures future cities to be built according to strict code requirements, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, October 26, 2005

Green Means More than Money - after Hurricane Katrina, building industry looks for ways to cut down cost on energy efficiently and effectively, Carol Bartz, chief executive of Autodesk, Forbes.com, October 21, 2005

AEC Technology in the News - AIA releases report on aftereffects of Hurricane Katrina, Michael L. Dakan of AIA, Cadalyst AEC, October 20, 2005

Architosh Talks to Graphisoft US VP, Don Henrich II - Graphisoft VP talks about ArchiCAD 9 and how company views BIM as opposed to CAD, architosh, October 2005

In This Case, Change is Good - US government's GSA makes a move towards BIM to build cost-effectively in the long run, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC, October 5, 2005

How BIM Furthers Sustainable Design - reliable and integrated drawings, parametric modeling and performance analysis by BIM provides higher quality designs, Residential Architect Online, October 1, 2005

Building Systems: Make a Block-Based Mypart, Part 3 - multimedia tutorial to add connection points and place it in a drawing in Autodesk Building Systems 2006, Avatech Solutions, September 28, 2005

Architectural Desktop: Using AEC Modify Tools - multimedia tutorial to center and space objects evenly after they have been added to the drawing model in ADT 2006, Avatech Solutions, August 17, 2005

Hurricanes and Their Aftermath: How Can Technology Help? - transition to BIM concept will be very beneficial for building industry to develop hurricane-resistant designs, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 29, 2005

AEC CAD Data Standards - adapting a set of CAD data standards can ensure productivity and accuracy, increasing interoperability between clients and collaborating firms, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst AEC, September 1, 2005

De-Vendoring AEC Software - instead of "vendoring," software companies should take care of customers by providing meaningful AEC software, Mark Sawyer, CEO of @Last Software, AECbytes, September 21, 2005

Beyond BIM - potential of BIM is under-utilized, implementing BIM means knowing your own design process, Tomislav Zigo, Hagerman & Company, Inc., August 2005

Little Known Settings and Known Issues in Building Systems - Autodesk Building Systems uses the AECFACETDEV setting to smooth curved edges of AEC objects, Beth Powell, Beth's CAD Blog, September 8, 2005

Soft(ware) Parade - analyst forum provides insight into AEC strategies of software vendors, Michael Bordenaro, Cadalyst AEC, July 21, 2005

Alabama Council AIA 2005 Annual Convention - state-level AIA convention highlighted the hurricane issues and how BIM can facilitate different design aspects like sustainable design, hurricane-resistant design, and even feng shui, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 25, 2005

AEC Translation and File Transfers - aecXML and IFCs are both meant to facilitate data transfers between AEC programs but aecXML is optimized for the Internet, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst AEC, August 1, 2005

Student Designers Rank High in National Competition - Kansas high school students earn 2nd place in national architectural competition, Kansas City InfoZine, August 14, 2005

buildingSMART (Get Over it) - a candid look at common practices in architecture, Revit versus ADT, and IAI's buildingSMART, Mario Guttman, vice-president and CAD Director for HOK, AECbytes, August 9, 2005

Architects Harness Aerospace Technology to Revolutionize Design Process - architectural firms are using building information modeling (BIM) and software designed for the aerospace industry, Christian Livermore, The Business Report , August 8, 2005

Architects Turned Developers - a boom is taking place in encouraging architects to develop because they bring integrity to the building processes, Deborah Grossberg, The Architect's Newspaper, July 27, 2005

The CIS/2 Format: Another AEC Interoperability Standard - while the IFC seeks to become the open standard for interoperability for architecture, general contracting, and some facilities management, the CIS/2 format is specifically intended for the structural steel industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, July 27, 2005

I Live in a Google World but I Work in a Pre-Google One - BIM technology, which is better at connecting construction data, is hoped to provide a predictable incremental change, Tom Sweeney, AEC Bytes, July 21, 2005

Digital Tectonical Demonstrations - research and student work in architecture uses material properties, CAD operations and analysis, Brad Bell, Andrew Vrana & Joe Meppelink, Architecture Week, June 1, 2005

The Next Dimension - the inevitable convergence of parametric modeling and BIM technologies is moving design towards a boundary-less relationship with construction and maintenance, Clay Risen, The Architect's Newspaper, June 8, 2005

The New Heroes in the Building Industry - the construction modelers fill a new role of creating 3D building models for accurate constructions and cuts cost by almost 2 to 3 percent from every building project, Clay Freeman & Dominic Gallello, Cadalyst AEC, June 15, 2005

AISC Updates Contract Standards to Reflect Model-Based Structural Engineering - recent update of AISC allows the use of digital building models as a legal replacement for contract drawings, AECnews.com, June 19, 2005

Automated Rule-Based Building Design and Engineering at Robertson Ceco Corporation - Robertson Ceco Corp, 3rd largest manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings in the US, uses an advanced rule-based technology to automate its design and engineering tasks, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 16, 2005

Collaboration, Disclaimers and Risk Management - if disclaimers absolve designers of any error in their data then what exactly is the meaning of collaboration, Jim Balding & James Van, All Things BIM, April 7, 2005

Frank Lloyd Wright Design Comes to Life on a Remote Island - Thomas Heinz, AIA, picks up where Frank Lloyd Wright left off and completes an island home, Susan Smith, AEC Cafe, June 6, 2005

AIA 2005 National Convention and Expo - twelve stamps celebrating modern architecture, a documentary exploring the concept of architect's role in developing communities, demonstration by well known architect and sculptor and engineer Santiago Calatrava were some of the highlights, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 2, 2005

AIA Technology in Architectural Practice 2005 Conference - highlights of May Conference in Las Vegas where the discussion focused on the business issues and technological challenges related to BIM implementation, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 26, 2005

If There Is No "I" in Team, Is There an "I" in BIM? - don't forget the "I" stands for information, Kurt Ameringer, Cadalyst, May 15, 2005

More About Text Height - standard text height ultimately depends on the individual and how they use their CAD drawings, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC, April 21, 2005

BIM - The Choice of Software - when adopting BIM technology you must be careful about the right CAD software, Nigel Davies, MicroStation Community, April 20, 2005 (may require free registration)

Emerging Environmental Product Policy - a summary of the philosophy behind the European Union's Integrated Product Policy (IPP) and its impact on product development, Mark Biaqi, Cambashi, April 27, 2005

Interview with Olivier Campagne - finalist in 2005 Architectural Visualization Competition, started at the age of 11 with CAD 3D software, wants to work on digital movie sets, CGarchitect.com, April 25, 2005

The Concept of What Is a Design Firm Sure Has Changed - the concept of a designer firm has evolved into something much more than just people dealing with CAD, enr.com, April 18, 2005

Computer-Aided Green Design - computer technology, if suitably combined with a proven sustainable design methodology, can become a powerful tool for improved services, Jim Gleeson, Architecture Week, April 1, 2005

A Different Approach to Using IFCs to Facilitate Interoperability in the Building Industry - the true value of the IFC model does not lie in its ability to facilitate exchange of graphical data but in its ability to capture and communicate non-graphical properties, Jim Forester, AECBytes, April 13, 2005

Helsinki Architects Push BIM Agenda on Macs - interview with architect Jyrki Iso-Aho about BIM and how CAD/BIM companies can create programs to make architects think, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, April 14, 2005

BIM - Before It's Manageable? - building information modeling (BIM) must be approached thoughtfully if it is to prove cost-effective, Nigel Davies, Microstation Connections, March 23, 2005 (may require free registration)

Architectural CAD Practices - reasons why architects are still using 2D tools even though most software now has 3D, Brian Myers,April 4, 2005, Icade, pp.13-15 (pdf)

The Long Awaited John Wenner Interview - the celebrated artist, acclaimed for his two story sculptural spiral staircase talks about his start using MCAD software, Ross Langevin & Wes Bolton, Design Engine, March 31, 2005

Technology Penetration in the AEC Industry: IT Lessons Learned in Other Industries - views on technology adoption in the building industry, based on the lessons learned from IT experience in other industries, Pat Douglas, AECbytes, March 24, 2005

Digital Dreams - builders take note; digital home technology is here to stay, Boyce Thompson, Builder online, March 1, 2005

Surveying a Church Using Photographs - CAD software traverses the barriers of software languages and make 3D modeling less time-consuming, Franco Bazzini, Interstudio, March 14, 2005

Project at World Trade Center Site Puts Advanced Design Tools to Test - CAD tools to the rescue, 3D images replaces conventional 2D drawings, Matt Hamblen, COMPUTERWORLD, March 7, 2005

Sidebar: Software Eases Complex Design - Autodesk’s Revit makes designing 70 floors of World Trade Tower a smooth climb, AutoCad left behind by Revit’s agility and uniformity, Matt Hamblen, COMPUTERWORLD, March 7, 2005

Pelican's-Eye View of Unique Habitat Merges Film, Simulation, and GIS - Santa Barbara channel islands to be simulated, frozen wave made to appear as land in film, Stuart Silverstone, aecnews.com, March 3, 2005

Prefabrication of Timber Buildings based on Digital Models: A Perspective from Norway - designing with wood, wood being the preferred construction material in Norway as forests cover 37% of Norway, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes.com, February 28, 2005

To BIM or Not to BIM? - at the first-ever Technology for Construction Executive Forum, end users agreed building information modeling is inevitable, but disagreed about how long mainstream adoption will take, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, February 2005

1-2-3 Revit: Not All BIM Is Parametric - what is parametric building modeling, and how do you determine if it's the foundation of a BIM solution?, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, February 15, 2005

Generative Components - Bentley’s long-term development of parametric modeling tools has finally reached the real world as its Smart Geometry group continues to promote Bentley’s unique approach to form design, Martyn Day, CADserver, February 23, 2005

User Tip on License Borrowing - Architectural Desktop/Building Systems tip, Beth Powell, Beth's Blog, February 18, 2005

Helsinki Architects Push BIM Agenda on Macs - a Finnish architect discusses the many aspects of building information modeling, the value of 3D models in practice and why his firm has chosen to practice on the Macintosh platform for over 15 years, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, February 18, 2005

Bill Gates' Architect: AutoCAD Makes My Employees Stupid - architect James Cutler says in a recent Architectural Record interview that he finds CAD, and specifically, AutoCAD, a less than ideal tool for his trade, Randall Newton, AECnews.com, February 8, 2005

Towards a Materials-Based Building Information Model - Lloyd J. James, assistant professor at Morgan State University, suggests that the inability of currently available BIM solutions to fully capture detailed and real-world material properties of building components is one of the critical factors impeding a more widespread implementation of BIM, AECbytes Newsletter, February 10, 2005

Architectural Pre-Visualization - profile of an artist who uses 3D graphics to assist architects in rapid pre-visualization of their projects, Luxology, January 31, 2005

Building Energy Performance - Going Mainstream - Dominic Gallello, president and CEO of Graphisoft, emphasizes the growing importance of sustainable building design and urges architects to use the tools already available at their disposal to take on the energy challenge, AECbytes, January 25, 2005

Technology for Construction 2005 - captures some of the session highlights of the ongoing Technology for Construction 2005 show, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes Newsletter, January 20, 2005

Implementing BIM, Part 3: Staff Training - tips on making a successful transition from 2D to building information modeling, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, January 15, 2005

A Towering Project - Autodesk products - AutoCAD, Revit and Buzzsaw - are chief among the CAD tools being used to design the Freedom Tower, situated at the site of the former World Trade Center, Star Online, January 18, 2005

Building Systems: Installing the Marinsoft Partsdrop Plugin - streaming tech tip shows how, via Autodesk i-drop technology, you can access online content from Carrier, Kohler and Marvin Windows and Doors, Tod Stephens, Avatech Solutions, January 13, 2005

BIM - What Is It, Why Do I Care, and How Do I Do It? - in-depth overview of Building Information Modeling, with advice on how to incorporate it into your work, Matt Dillon, Breaking Down the Walls, January 11, 2005

Tools of Our Trade - for architectural firms willing to fully embrace CAD technology and all its potential, the changes can be profound and can impact many aspects of professional practice, Michael Dakan, AEC Tech News #135, January 6, 2005

Select Reader Feedback: First Anniversary Collection - to commemorate its first anniversary, AECbytes has published a compilation of reader feedback received throughout the year, showcasing what readers think of the publication and the issues that it covers, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, December 22, 2004

Rapid Prototyping: The Next Wave in Architectural Modeling - rapid prototyping holds great promise in assisting architects, engineers and construction managers in reducing the design cycle, the same way it has helped industrial design engineers, Matthew Phair, Building Design & Construction, December 13, 2004

From the AECnews Archives: Process Change in AEC - articles on the need to understand process and change management in architecture in the light of moving to Building Information Modeling, Randall Newton, AEC Automation, December 9, 2004

Autodesk University 2004 - presents conference highlights, product announcements related to the AEC industry, and overall impressions of the recently concluded Autodesk University 2004, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, December 8, 2004

A Closer Look at CDV Systems - Winchester, Massachusetts company offers Autodesk Revit training and Codebook project management software, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #133, December 2, 2004

Autodesk University Day 1 - a personal report that includes news from the AEC front, Robin Capper, RobiNZ Blog, December 2, 2004

A New Paradigm for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction - with the launch of its Digital Project suite of applications in October, Gehry Technologies caps a multiyear effort to bring engineering, fabrication and procurement management to the forefront of AEC projects, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst, November 2004

Are We Forgetting Design? - Chris I. Yessios, president and CEO of auto.des.sys, Inc., questions all the fuss about BIM and points out that we seem to be losing focus on what should be the main priority of the AEC industry - design, AECbytes, November 29, 2004

Building Information Modeling Takes Hold Down Under - Australian designers are adopting Autodesk Revit and discovering the competitive advantages of building information modeling, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, October 15, 2004

Home In On Interior Designing - a big demand for CAD-savvy interior designers exists in India, Biswajiban Sharma, The Tribune (India), November 9, 2004

BIM for Small Practices? - software vendors have renewed interest in promoting Building Information Modeling (BIM) to drive efficiencies within the construction industry but which companies will adopt the technology first?, Mike Evans, CADserver, Oct 26, 2004

Death of the CAD Drafter Position - Again - most CAD drafters today are young architects-in-training who have received some CAD instruction along with their professional education in architectural schools, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #130, October 21, 2004

The Builder Owner as a Catalyst for Change in the Construction Industry - the CEO of Newforma urges building owners to exercise their power of mandate and become the catalyst for driving the transformation that is required across the construction industry, Ian Howell, AECbytes, October 21, 2004

BIM Use is Building Up - the building information modeling movement is gaining momentum, with GeoPraxis leading the way, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #129, October 7, 2004

From Balloon Frame to CAD-Tailored: Japanese Precut Framing Technology Comes to the U.S. - a CAD-driven system called MasterFit churns out custom-cut, engineered wood frames for houses, Ted Smalley Bowen, Architectural Record, October 2004

Bye-bye, Blueprint: 3D Modeling Catches On - Frank Gehry became one of architecture's earliest practitioners of building information modeling techniques out of necessity, because his designs increasingly relied on specialized fabrication and placement of materials, David Becker, CNET News.com, October 4, 2004

ZweigWhite and Mercor Media Unite to Form Complete Media Provider to AEC Industry - the new merger creates ZweigWhite Information Services, a complete business information, advisory and media provider to the AEC industry, FMLink, September 29, 2004

Calculating BIM's Return on Investment - a simple formula calculates return on investment when you're considering a new building information modeling system, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

CAFM Implementation Made Simple - tutorial offers a guide to implement a computer-aided facilities management system based on Archibus, Richard Ridout, Exitech Design Productivity Journal, September 2004 (requires free registration) (pdf)

Gilchrist Ross and Crowe Architects Put ArchiCAD 9 Beta to the Ultimate Test - a $15 million renovation of historic Landis Hall at Florida State University was prepared with the prerelease version of ArchiCAD 9, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst AEC Tech News: 2D to 3D #7, September 23, 2004

AEC From the Ground Up: Are You Up to Standards? - offices that work on large projects or need to collaborate with other disciplines should consider adopting the U.S. NCS (National CAD Standard) for architecture, engineering and construction, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, September 15, 2004

Lost Money, Lost Opportunities - a recent report claims that inadequate interoperability in the AEC industry and facilities operations in the U.S. is costing $15.8 billion annually, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #128, September 16, 2004

Building Information Modelling Offers Many Competitive Advantages - Autodesk's Richard Rundell discusses India's building industry and his company's BIM strategy, Express Computer, September 17, 2004

The NIST Report on Interoperability - a brief overview and discussion of the key findings of the recently released NIST report, which provides an estimate of $15.8 billion as the cost of adequate interoperability in the construction industry, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 16, 2004

A/E Firm Profits Declining - profit margins in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting business fell from 2002 to 2003, continuing the downward trend from 2001 to 2002, Laura B. Rothman, ZweigWhite, September 13, 2004

Calculate With Ease - recommended calculators for AEC professionals, Beau Turner, Will Render for Food, September 14, 2004

The Rise and Fall of Autodesk Architectural Studio - a brief overview and history and an analysis of the failure of the recently discontinued Architectural Studio software, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 9, 2004

Why Building Information Modeling Isn’t Working ... Yet - explores the reasons behind the AEC industry's failure to fully embrace the use and methodology of BIM, Ken Sanders, Architectural Record, September 2004

New Challenges, New Opportunities - discusses innovators who have found ways to carve out new kinds of design businesses with technology and specific tools that have opened up new opportunities, Nancy Yen-wen Cheng, AECbytes, August 25, 2004

Old Standard Taps BIM Data for New Uses - the widely adopted standard, ODBC, is helping translate information for a growing list of architectural applications, Rick Rundell, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004

More Vignettes from India's AEC Industry - an inside look at several Indian AEC firms, from one of India's most commercially successful architects to a small design services company, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 24, 2004

Building Model Benefits - a large Washington, D.C. firm relies on Autodesk Revit to provide clients with a realistic review of what their projects will look like on completion, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst, August 16, 2004

A Study of India's Construction Giant: The DLF Group - explores the technology adoption in one of India's largest construction companies, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 12, 2004

AEC Landscape and Technology Adoption in India - an overview of the construction boom and the changing architectural landscape of India, and a discussion of whether the technology adoption in the AEC industry is keeping up with the challenges of its frenzied construction activity, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, August 2, 2004

Virtual Resurrections - Berlin's Fasanenstrasse and 13 other synagogues have been reconstructed "virtually" through computer modeling and animation by architecture students using software from Maya and Alias, Gisela Brunner, Architecture Week, July 21, 2004

In The Trenches with BIM -  James Vandezande, associate and CAD manager at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, offers practical guidelines on BIM implementation, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, July 20, 2004

A Bad Fad In CAD? - what is the role of technology, specifically CAD, in architectural design at the start of the 21st century?, Nigel Davies, bentleyuser.org, July 14, 2004

CAD Drafting in Architectural Firms - the demand for strictly "CAD operators" in architecture is limited and getting more so all the time, Michael Dakan, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #123, July 1, 2004

BIM, Change, and Leadership - A Call to Arms? - Larry Rocha, VP and CIO, WAT&G, describes the challenges associated with the industry's move to BIM and suggests that the fundamental issue to be tackled is that of understanding and managing change, AECbytes, June 23, 2004

AIA National Convention Recap - a report on some of the Macintosh AEC software developers who exhibited at the recent convention, Architosh, June 22, 2004

The Shape of Things to Come - CAD techniques are becoming more and more important to the AEC professional, but the software is developing at a glacial pace, Lars Hesselgren, Building Design, June 18, 2004 (requires free registration)

Gehry Tags Davies for COO - Gehry Technologies has named former Autodesk senior vice president Malcolm Davies as chief operating officer, Randall Newton, A-E-C Automation Newsletter, June 21, 2004

AIA 2004 National Convention and Expo - highlights of the recently concluded American Institute of Architects meeting, where there was an emphasis on green buildings and sustainable architecture, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 16, 2004

Virtual Design Reality for Europe’s Construction Industry - DIVERCITY’s design-simulation software utilizing virtual reality technology for construction, Innovations Report, June 3, 2003

The Eureka Tower: A Case Study of Advanced BIM Implementation - Melbourne's Eureka Tower at close to 1,000 feet will be the tallest residential building in the world, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 2, 2004

The Future of Architectural Visualization - a recent survey suggests that, although the architectural industry is growing at a steady pace, no dramatic leaps of progress will take place in the coming years, Jeff Mottle, CGarchitect, May 25, 2004

AEC - Intelligent Modeling - as AEC software improves, modeling approaches such as building information modeling (BIM) and pa