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Autodesk has released the next update for Civil 3D 2023.  Find the release notes here. Install it from the Desktop App or download it from https://manage.autodesk.com In this blogger’s opinion, this is one ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-2023-2-update/ AEC: How to Save Time and Money from Operation Managment?

Reducing 31200 hours of work annul= $1,872,000 CAD Saving Remember when the architect sent over a change last week, what was the dimension we had to move that door by? You search through your notes and emails ... https://www.solidcad.ca/aec-how-to-save-time-and-money-from-operation-managment/ INTRODUCING MERIDIAN 2022

INTRODUCING MERIDIAN 2022 MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS 1. Installation Package provides New PowerWeb IIS Application 2. Meridian E-Mail Manager Retired 3. The Default Store Table Data Provider is now Microsoft Access 4. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/introducing-meridian-2022/ Civil 3D: Recreate your Template

Recreating a Civil 3D template from scratch is not something we look forward to, but it may be necessary at times. Read on to find out more. You may ask why one would need to do this. Some users will do this ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-recreate-your-template/ The Challenges in the MEP Industries

Pain Point: Disconnected Workflows: separate tolls being used by project stakeholders and disconnected workflows internally with firms result in the costly duplication of effort and increase work time. The inability ... https://www.solidcad.ca/the-challenges-in-the-mep-industries/ Civil 3D: Profile Grade Intersections

The goal in this example is to design the profile where each grade is an even number.  It’s not as obvious as you might think.  Thanks to my colleagues Dave Hill and Jae Kwon for pointing out the proper tool. ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-profile-grade-intersections/ Why BIM in MEP?

Why BIM in MEP? 75% of a project’s operational costs in the first 10 years are MEP related. Implementing BIM solution can demonstrate a savings of just 8 minutes per employee each week, and a reduction in change ... https://www.solidcad.ca/why-bim-in-mep/ What is BIM? Why BIM Adoption?

In 2020, the research finding from the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries in Canada state that: 94% acknowledge that BIM is the future of project information and design practices 90% ... https://www.solidcad.ca/what-is-bim-why-bim-adoption/ Civil 3D: Scary Halloween Tidbit

Many AutoCAD users know about the OVERKILL command, which is used to delete duplicate objects. There are settings which define what exactly constitutes a duplicate object. Same geometry, layer, colour, etc. Many ... https://www.solidcad.ca/civil-3d-scary-halloween-tidbit/ 4 Ways Automotive Manufacturers Can Improve Processes with a CMMS

The frequency of recalls in recent years has contributed to a significant, yet unnecessary expense for automotive manufacturers. U.S. vehicle recalls hit an all-time high this decade, reaching a record of 51.2 ... https://www.solidcad.ca/4-ways-automotive-manufacturers-can-improve-processes-with-a-cmms/