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In today’s fast-paced real estate market, staying ahead means embracing technology that transforms how we analyze, design, and construct properties. One of the most powerful innovations reshaping the industry is the use of building insights tools . These tools harness data to provide clear, actionable intelligence that drives smarter decisions and more efficient workflows. Whether you’re managing a complex construction project or designing a new architectural marvel, building

Stop Waiting on Autodesk: Smarter Rebar Detailing with Custom Plugins The Problem: Autodesk Rebar Updates Don’t Cut It If you’re a drafter, BIM manager, or engineer responsible for rebar modeling in Autodesk Revit, you know the drill. Autodesk announces their “long-awaited updates” for rebar detailing, and you get your hopes up. Then, you’re left feeling underwhelmed. Where are the features you were hoping for? Automated bar placement? Smarter shop drawings? Consistent bar ma

In the AEC and manufacturing industries, efficiency is everything. Every minute saved can translate into significant cost reductions, thus better project outcomes, thus better profit margins. That’s why we are sure that tailored software solutions are a game-changer. They help streamline workflows, integrate complex design data, and support intelligent decision-making. If you want to stay competitive and innovate, investing in the right technology is essential. Modern workspa

First, what’s Revit, and why do we need plugins for it? Revit is a highly advanced 3D modeling software that we use in many ways in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Firms are increasingly switching from traditional paper-based methods to Building Information Technology tools like Revit because of how much easier it is to communicate with site and operations teams. However, Revit has its limitations, especially with the incredibly wide variety of proje

The case study A commercial property manager was preparing for tenant turnover in one of his retail spaces. When his company bought the...

How to find square footage of a commercial building using CAD drawings and BOMA area standards.

You can't monetize what you don't measure, so it's important that you know exactly how much space your tenants are using. That way, if...

Part 2: Process for creating BOMA drawings Scan planning The scanning technician coordinates with the building owner or manager to agree...

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