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Dear [customer first name],
Welcome to the October issue of Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) News, the newsletter designed for professionals in architecture, building and civil engineering and construction.
In this issue we have details about Autodesk’s new Building Information Modelling (BIM) Resource Centre, tips on implementing BIM, and as always some useful tips & tricks from our resident experts.
If you would like to share your comments on how we can improve this newsletter, please send them to asean.marketing@mail.autodesk.com.
Happy Reading!
The AEC News Editorial Team
Community
Learn more about driving efficiencies through file sharing in a multi-user environment with Eric Wing, HotNews and AUGIWorld columnist. He serves as an application engineer for IMAGINiT, a large Autodesk reseller.
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Focus on
This featured article by Scott Hammond, technical marketing manager for structural engineering solutions at Autodesk, looks at the process of implementing BIM into a firm. The article provides an implementation plan outline, including beginning with a pilot project and a core BIM team at the onset of implementation.
Tips and Techniques
This quick checklist is put together by Beau Turner and Joe Eichenseer, 2 BIM professionals from the Avatech Building Solutions Group and regular contributors to Cadalyst.
This handy tip was provided by Justin Taylor, a South African contributor to the AUGI User Forums and Revitup site.
Experience more speed, ease and accuracy than ever before with these insider Tips & Tricks from AutoCAD® guru Lynn Allen. This informational screencast will show you how to propel day-to-day drafting forward with intelligent tools and features, and get on the fast track to productivity and success!
General News
AutoCAD® turns 25 in November. As we celebrate this milestone, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers who have made AutoCAD a great success. Visit our website http://asean.autodesk.com/autocad25 to find out how our customers have taken AutoCAD to legendary heights in 25 years.
Everything you want to know about BIM is now available at one place.
Discover how to utilise the different tools of AutoCAD® Electrical 2008 to represent various cables with Randy Brunette, an Autodesk Electrical user since 1996. Randy now provides training, customisation and implementation services for Autodesk Electrical software.
How BIM is being used to teach sustainable design.
Imagery and terrain models accessible through Google Earth can be imported directly into Civil 3D with a minimum of fuss, making for an extremely useful feature set. Learn how to do this through the “CAD Clinic” column brought to you by Mike Choquette, senior applications engineer with IMAGINiT Technologies and software instructor at Autodesk University
Subscription News
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Customer Success
"In the short time that we have been using Revit Structure, we have realised better coordination and quality within our drawings, which has directly translated to higher profitability and a competitive advantage for our firm."
Gregg Kite, Director of Production, SCA Consulting Engineers
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Events
Autodesk University (AU) is the world's largest annual gathering of working professionals, industry experts, and Autodesk executives. The one-of-a-kind event combines a deep-learning environment with a trade show and a mix of business and social activities--all designed to provide attendees with unparalleled opportunities to learn new skills and build valuable business relationships.
Only at AU: 4 Days to Empower You for the Other 361
No other user conference anywhere offers the depth of training and relationship-building opportunities that you find at AU.
15th Annual Autodesk University
November 27-30, 2007
The Venetian Resort Hotel
Las Vegas, U.S.A.
"Well organised and managed. I did not have to do anything more than show up for my classes, eat, and sleep” – 2006 AU Attendee.
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