AU 2011: POINTKNOWN launches PKNAIL

Long awaited (by me at least) Point Known launches PKNAIL Pro yesterday at AU 2011 (how appropriate.)

To truly use BIM to full effectiveness there is  a real need for accurate existing conditions capture.  PKNail translates “…measurements directly from wireless laser range finders into a BIM workstation…”

With reality capture such a wide ranging topic, it will be interesting to see where PKNail fits into the continuum.

Now all I need to do is get a trial to evaluate.

POINTKNOWN is clearly NOT afraid of the Big Bad BIM!
http://www.pointknown.com/

AU 2011:Get the point?

A focus of AU 2011 has been both the front end and downstream usage of the BIM.

A real upcoming force in using BIM for field layout is Get the Point (GTP.)

FROM THE DRAWING TO THE DIRT TO THE DECK
because the job waits for no one.

Adding survey point information to multiple BIM file formats ( notably Revit and Navisworks) and pushing that data to a robotic total station for field layout, GTP is helping surveyors, MEP, and specialty contractors to not be afraid of the Big Bad BIM

http://www.gogtp.com/



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AU 2011: Snubbed again

Yet again I haven't been invited to a Revit Blogger/ Media event.  Maybe I need to post more than once a year...?   :)
Maybe next year.

AU 2011: Design Review Mobile for Android???

Newsflash!
Autodesk has just launched a Beta testing site for Design Review Mobile on Android devices.

Visit http://www.autodesk.com/designreviewmobileandroid and enter your email address and Android device type to be considered for the Beta testing group.

AU 2011:Leadeship Forum Keynote

An inspiring kickoff to what looks to be another incredible Autodesk University.

Memorable quotes:

WOW!
and
UH-OH!

(Think: which one of these reactions do I want my customers to have and which do I want my competition to have?)

"How do we get the dogs to eat the dogfood?" (in relation to implementing strategies at the user level.)

The five main disruptive technology sectors in the AEC industry.

1. Reality Capture
2. Cloud Computing
3. Infinite Computing
4. Analysis/Visualization
5. Translating Digital to Analog

Look for opportunities to set your business apart from the pack in these areas.

Get your 3Dconnexion to AU

I’m already booked for AU, but I figured I should pass this along. Hmmmm, I should could use a SpacePilot though….

3Dconnexion is offering a trip to Autodesk University in Las Vegas on Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, as well as a airfare, accommodations and a SpacePilot PRO 3D mouse.

Submission will only be accepted by midnight U.S. PDT on November 7, 2011. For details, please see terms and conditions. The winner will be contacted by email or phone on November 8, 2011 and will have 3 days to claim prize.

Enter Here!

Design Review for iPad...

...finally!
 Released today.  Just in time for my birthday.  Thanks Autodesk.  :)

Design Review Mobile

Early registration for AU members now officialy open

Get busy people...
http://au.autodesk.com/

An Echo...

Now's your chance to give feedback on possible new tools for Stairs and Railings in Revit.  Speak now, or for ever hold your whining...

Revit OpED Stairs and Railings

Autodesk University 2011 Call for Proposals

Submission dealine is May 6.
Learn more here.