We are excited and honored to announce the newest addition to our 8 person AEC Software Panel for AUGI CON24. Purvi Irwin, AIA is an experienced architect and LEED AP BD C, with years of experience and a specialization in using innovative technologies to facilitate the documentation and rehabilitation of institutional buildings. She will be sharing her insights on the state of AEC, and where it should be heading. Join us on April 26th at 3pm EST to hear from Purvi and the rest of our panelists. Register for this free event today at AUGI CON 24. https://www.augicon.com ..read more

We have an exciting addition to the AUGI CON24 AEC Software Panel. Marc Goldman Director – Director – Architecture, Engineering & Construction at Esri. Marc is the Director of AEC Industry at Esri. He works with a global team to define and deliver the strategy for Esri’s solutions serving architecture, engineering and construction. He is a leading expert in BIM, GIS, Digital Twins and their impact on the industry. Marc began his career in the first days of CAD, he led some of the earliest BIM efforts, and he has contributed nearly thirty years defining, developing, and delivering service ..read more

Some breaking news on the expanded alliance between Autodesk and Esri. Esri and Autodesk have formed a strategic alliance to integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM). The architect exclaimed, ‘You got your GIS in my BIM!’ And the GIS user replied, ‘Well, you got your BIM in my GIS!’ And that’s how they realized that together, they make a perfect collaboration for project design and delivery. The partnership has resulted in the ArcGIS GeoBIM platform, which connects geospatial data with design and construction information. as well as allowing ArcG ..read more

I’m leading a panel on AEC Industry Software at AUGI CON 2024 on the 2nd day. This 90-minute panel is not aimed at marketing or sales pitches, nor will it be a debate. Instead, it is designed to be an informative and engaging 90-minute discussion that highlights various perspectives and experiences from industry experts and software developers. Our goal is to provide our live audience, primarily AEC software users, with valuable insights into the evolution of AEC software, its current challenges, innovative solutions, and a look into what the future holds.To ensure the session is as enrich ..read more

Digital transformation is sweeping through the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, bringing new technologies like building information modeling (BIM), reality capture, AI, XR, digital twins, generative design, cloud, automation, and data analytics. While these innovations offer exciting opportunities to boost productivity and profitability, the process of organizational change can be daunting. Here are some key steps to help manage change effectively during an AEC digital transformation: Develop a Clear Vision and Strategy Start by clearly defining the goals and anticipa ..read more

  Autodesk has a public online Autodesk Trust Center to report security advisories, serious issues, and hopefully solutions to issues and exploits. There have recently made some updates on issues that could be serious and you should review and take appropriate action as necessary. It is commendable that Autodesk takes these issues serios and provides the alert and recommendations including solutions for customers with products with an expired of support contract but affected. ADSK-SA-2024-0004 Multiple Vulnerabilities in Autodesk AutoCAD Desktop Software ”A vulnerability, which if exploi ..read more

On April 26th at 3 pm EST I will be moderating a 1-hour panel discussion of AEC Software with AEC Industry panel members covering AEC industry trends, innovations, and some glimpses on where they think the AEC software industry is going, or should. This panel will be very diverse perspectives and of interest to both end users and those throughout the AEC industry. This isn’t marketing, or sales related, just a fun AEC discussion panel. I have a few panel members candidates already from software vendors and AEC industry experts and am looking for a few more software vendor panel members. Do ..read more

Join us April 25th and 26th for the first AUGI CON event with several expert presenters and panels. Review the event schedule, register, and spread the word about this free event from the largest independent CAD & BIM users group.No sales, marketing, or lumpy cold mac n cheese to endure, just great sessions and discussions. Get Registered today www.augicon.com If you are a AEC/MFG software vendor/startup, and wish to be considered for the Software Industry Panel I am hosting, please reach out to me in email as soon as possible btl@shaanhurley.com. This session will be an engaging oppor ..read more

OpenAI’s new text-to-video technology named Sora is pretty amazing but the repercussions to many industries are profound… Many CGI/VFX tool-building companies and the creatives that use them may feel anxiety-inducing when a written text prompt to video AI tool can create a video in minutes that could take weeks to traditionally create using desktop tools. What do you think? “Sora is an AI model that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions. Sora can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user’s prompt.” Read the ..read more

Autodesk founder John Walker passed away, leaving a legacy that transformed millions of careers, lives, and industries. https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/john-walker-1949-2024  I am so grateful to have met him and had an ongoing friendship since visiting him in Switzerland several years ago. More later… Farewell Kelvin ..read more