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RFP:: GSA BIM/Laser Scanning – NOAA Satellite Operations Facility Project

Synopsis : Added: Aug 05, 2009 6:54 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a [...]
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Autodesk and Vela Systems Collaborate to Provide Building Information Modeling (BIM) for the Field

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Autodesk,Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) , a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has announced that it has collaborated with Vela Systems, Inc., a provider of mobile field automation software for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, to integrate Vela Systems Field BIM Software Suite with Autodesk Navisworks. [...]
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REVIEW:: ClearEdge3D EdgeWise™ – High Definition BIM/CAD Models Automatically From Point Clouds

Company: ClearEdge3D Software: EdgeWise™ Website: www.clearedge3d.com Quick Pitch: Automatically extract vector planar surfaces from point cloud data. Overview: Having used just about every piece of software on the market related to processing and extracting vector information from point cloud data, I am always looking for the next best thing that will make my life and my team’s life easier. We [...]
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EVENT:: AIA Houston BIM Association Presents: BIM Content – What Is It & Where Can I Find It?

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston Building Information Modeling (BIM) Association’s fall event titled “BIM Content – What Is It & Where Can I Find It?” will be held on September 22, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at the ArCH Headquarters located at 315 Capitol, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77002. For a map click here. Topics [...]
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EVENT:: Changing Times | Time for Change: Practice, Productivity and Effectiveness

September 24 – 26, 2009 Wyndham Chicago Chicago, IL Venue: Wyndham Chicago Schedule | Session Descriptions | Online Registration | Print Registration Form | Transportation | Things to Do | Restaurants Architects practice in a world that is changing at a breathtaking rate, requiring near-constant reassessment of business models and professional practices. Join us in Chicago for a conference aimed at providing you with [...]
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GSA Nationwide BIM Services – Phase II Interviews Week of July 27, 2009

Today an email went out from Paris Marshall’s office stating the following: “To ALL Offerors, We are currently in the process of completing our evaluation of Phase I for the above referenced project. Upon completion, firms will be notified, in writing, if they are selected/invited to Phase II, Interviews. If selected, please be advised that GSA has [...]
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EVENT:: BIM Forum Houston 2009: Challenges and Issues Facing Contractors

first BIM Forum, jointly organized by the BIM Task Force of the AGC Houston Chapter and Texas A&M University, comes to Houston on September 17, 2009. It is a one-day event where you will get a chance to hear challenges and issues that construction professionals may face when they use BIM to make proactive [...]
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