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Gennaio 2019
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The advantages of AI in construction

About 7 percent of the global workforce works in construction, which as a sector occupies an important place in the world economy. Annually, 10 trillion dollars is spent on construction-related activities (McKinsey, 2017). While other industries have used AI and other technologies to increase their productivity, construction is making slow progress.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe on MEPcontent

Major international manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries starts publishing their products on MEPcontent!

The items already available for download are: KXZR and KXZRX Hi-COP heat recovery VRF outdoor unit, PFD refrigerant flow branch control, remote controllers, micro KXZ heat pump VRF outdoor unit, ceiling cassette - 1 way and 4 way - indoor unit, wall mounted indoor unit and dry chiller outdoor unit. D…
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The "I" In BIM: Which Information Should Be In Your BIM Model?

BIM is all about sharing and managing information – and there’s heaps of data that can be used to enrich your models.

There are a lot of ways to describe just one object in a system: dimensions, brand, price, material type, and several other types of data. But since you want to maintain a high design speed, plus have a model that’s easy to work with, how do you decide which information should actually be in your project and to wh…
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Rendamax, part of the Ariston Thermo group, joins MEPcontent

Manufacturer Rendamax has joined the MEPcontent platform and has already made a range of condensing boilers available for download. The boilers are either floor standing or wall mounted and have an output from 60 to 1.870 kW. All products are very flexible for commercial environments and offer ultra-low energy consumption and the lowest impact on the environment.

Dicembre 2018
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Sustainable MEP design with BIM content

With increased demands for sustainable design in the construction process coming from regulatory institutions, as well as the general public and project owners, MEP specialists have to be properly equipped to respond to market expectations. Sustainable engineering is not only on a mission to avoid natural damage and reduce waste, but it also aims to increase comfort and utility in the building and increase bottom-line revenues by saving energy.

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Fire up your productivity and model with rocket speed (Attach hangers)

The Productivity Tools App has been improved with new functionalities!

This app provides productivity support for designing MEP systems. The functionality is meant for easily connecting, rotating and reconnecting Revit families in routing systems. The tools are easy to use, powerful and versatile. Moreover, the tools can also be used with self-created families.
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Scopri perchè le App per Revit migliorano il tuo modo di lavorare

I progetti che richiedono contenuti specifici di un produttore sono difficili da realizzare con Revit se non sei sicuro di poterti fidare della fonte dei tuoi contenuti. Ci sono applicazioni per Revit che ti permettono di lavorare in modo più flessibile, senza la necessità di cercare contenuti su internet, consentendo per di più un livello di qualità costante.

Novembre 2018
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How Building Product Manufacturers benefit from BIM [Whitepaper]

BIM isn’t something that only concerns planning and engineering agencies: also manufacturers can benefit a great deal from BIM. This free Whitepaper explains what you as a manufacturer need to know about BIM and more importantly: how to turn it into your competitive advantage.

Key take-aways from the whitepaper:
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New products of Grundfos on MEPcontent

We've uploaded a new batch of Grundfos products on our platform MEPcontent.com. More than 50 series have been added to the library. Multistage pumps from the CR series, double pumps from the Magna series, submersible pumps, circulation pumps, etcetera. The families are using type catalog files in order for engineers to make the right selection.

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The CAD Revolution In Construction

From pencil and paper to 3D, 4D, or even 5D BIM— there is no question that things are changing rapidly in the construction industry. CAD is transforming the way we all work and will continue to do so in the future.

Computer technology has offered many advantages when it comes to managing processes and increasing efficiency and productivity to both design and m…
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How Long Before Robots Build Everything?

20 years ago, when humans talked about robots, it was still the reign of imagination. Back then, we could barely envision a world where robots could effectively accomplish tasks that were previously the exclusive domain of humans.

Today, we see robotics making headway through technologies such as exoskeletons, 3D printing, modularization and robotics, AI and analytics, digital twin t…
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The most frightening traps when working with BIM content

When dealing with BIM content, there are two most important things that come above everything else. Making the correct choice about what content to use based on technical, maintenance and cost information and making sure the content you download is reliable and contains correct information. Here are 6 ways to make sure you chose the best content for your projects and here you can read more about what criteria guarantees the quality of your content.

Ottobre 2018
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How Building Product Manufacturers Use BIM to Grow Their Business

BIM is being implemented in all parts of the construction industry and building product manufacturers are also finding ways to use it to their advantage. Whether we are talking about increasing profits with BIM, adapting to the modern workflow or operating with data, the path is clear.

Read 9 short use cases about how manfacturers ABB, Hisense, SANHA, Spelsberg, Mitsubishi Electric, Caleffi, Ubbink, Barcol-Air and IVAR are making the m…
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È così che gli italiani adottano il BIM

Immagine: CityLife Milano, di Deerns

I livelli di adozione del BIM variano in tutto il mondo. Tuttavia, nessun paese rimane indifferente al nuovo modo di lavorare e l'Italia non è diversa. Infatti, secondo gli ultimi dati, il valore dei progetti BIM nel settore pubblico ha superato i 2,6 miliardi nel 2016, con un incremento del 30% rispetto all'anno preced…