New BIM Magazine from AUGI

Alright, looks like the AEC crowd has a new magazine from AUGI (I believe that, if it does well, they will look into branching out into other disciplines).We're just starting to use Revit here on my campus, and, coming from the Engineering group, we're interested in MEPFP content mainly, and I'm thrilled to see that the debut issue of "AEC Edge" doesn't just focus on the Architectural industry.They're talking Architectural models, IPD (integrated...

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OT: School Update

Well, if you're a subscriber you've probably noticed that my posting rate has gone down a bit here on my blog lately. I've got three or four posts in the queue and just can't seem to find the time to sit down and flesh them out properly.In addition to the little bundle of joy and his precocious older brother, I have been taking more classes to complete my Bachelor's Degree.I finished an Associate's Degree back in 2002, but, devoted the next couple of years to financing quality childcare for number one son. ;)I mentioned last year that I had the...

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CAD/Design/Architecture/Engineering Annual Salary Survey Running Now!

AUGI is currently running the 2009 Annual Salary Survey!COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY JUNE THE 30th.Which means that your peers need YOU to log in and report your views. We call this a survey because that's precisely what we're doing. We're collecting information from the members to compile and share back with the members. What a great idea!But, unfortunately, only about 10% of our membership takes part each year, which limits the amount of meaningful data that I've got to work with. Remember, every little bit helps. Speak for your industry!The survey...

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Gateway AUG Summer Meeting June 17th

The Gateway Autodesk User Group will meet next week. New features of Autodesk Software will be presented. When: 17th June - Wednesday - from 6 to 8:00 pm Where: Clayco, Inc. Forum Studios, 2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63114. (google map). What: · "New Features in Revit Architecture" by Brian Myers, Seiler Instruments. · "New Features in Ecotect and Green Building Studio" by Tomislav Zigo, Clayco. What else: Pizza and Drinks – sponsored by Seiler Instruments You can RSVP here ...

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