Category: BIM

30.03.2020 | By Petri Luomala | Share:

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The different phases of BIM adoption in Europe

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has already had a transformative impact on the practices, efficiency, and results of the building industry. Digitalisation has automated routine tasks, empowered creative efforts, and produced financial and quality benefits at every stage of a building project. Subsequently, many countries have taken concrete steps to establish official guidelines and mandates for BIM technology use in construction.

05.02.2020 | By Petri Luomala | Share:

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Next steps in BIM adoption – An interview with Arto Kiviniemi

We recently talked with Arto Kiviniemi, Honorary Research Senior Fellow at University of Liverpool, about the current state and future of BIM adoption in Europe. The following is an excerpt from our interview.
The full interview will be available in an upcoming white paper: BIM adoption in Europe – Current state, challenges, and a vision of tomorrow.

23.01.2020 | By Arlinda Sipilä | Share:

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9 new and upcoming construction industry trends resulting from BIM adoption

Digital Twins are slowly making their way into construction. A digital twin is a virtual model of a building that collects real-world information about the structure via sensors, drones and other wireless technology. The “twin” continuously learns from multiple sources, including advanced analytics, machine-learning algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to gain valuable insights about the […]

08.01.2020 | By Arlinda Sipilä | Share:

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Top 10 Reasons for Implementing BIM

Why use BIM? BIM is used to improve the efficiency of the construction process, reduce waste during the construction and to improve the quality and the efficiency of the buildings. Many advanced industries have championed the concept of “Failing Fast.” That is, experimenting and trying new things – even if the first time around means failure – leading to another iteration and eventual success. […]

16.12.2019 | By Justina Li | Share:

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New product libraries on MagiCAD Cloud and MagiCAD  

MagiCAD Cloud provides you with access to the world’s largest library of manufacturer-verified BIM objects for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design, including over 1,000,000 data-rich BIM objects of commercially available MEP devices and components from more than 280 manufacturers internationally. Heno Heno is a Swedish manufacturer producing systems for showers, washbasins, urinals and WC. […]

09.12.2019 | By Justina Li | Share:

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REPUS plugin supports web-based calculations

MagiCAD plugin for REPUS products enables intelligent product selection routine for REPUS nozzle ducts and displacement diffusers. The new version of the REPUS MagiCAD plugin supports a new web-based Calculation tool. The plugin contains also new geometry models for DKU, DKR and DKQ products. The plugin enables intelligent product selection routine where designer has to […]

02.12.2019 | By Justina Li | Share:

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New products on MagiCAD and MagiCAD Cloud

MagiCAD Cloud provides you with access to the world’s largest library of manufacturer-verified BIM objects for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design, including over 1,000,000 data-rich BIM objects of commercially available MEP devices and components from more than 280 manufacturers internationally.   Major aquatherm product library’s update Aquatherm has a major library update on MagiCAD […]

29.10.2019 | By Justina Li | Share:

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New Climecon Vent.X selection tool available

  A new Climecon Vent.X selection tool available for both MagiCAD for AutoCAD and MagiCAD for Revit. The Vent.X software allows you to insert of Climecon air diffuser products into MagiCAD projects and make accurate adjustments for supply air distribution. Climecon air diffusers combine stylish design with technical features, as well as easy installation and […]

23.10.2019 | By Justina Li | Share:

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FRÄNKISCHE: “MagiCAD Cloud — ideal service for our customers worldwide”

    MagiCAD Cloud is World’s largest BIM Library for MEP Designers and home to 1,000,000+ BIM models with accurate dimensions and comprehensive technical data. As a provider of the leading MEP design application for Revit and AutoCAD and cloud-based product library, MagiCAD acts as the glue between the world leading manufacturers and the designers while supporting […]

19.09.2019 | By Petri Luomala | Share:

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Helsinki’s newest landmark was an architectural challenge for its designers

Helsinki’s new central library Oodi, with its glass and steel structures and wooden facade, is the capital city’s newest landmark. In no time at all, it has quickly become a popular meeting place and event venue. The ultra-modern, energy efficient library is a showcase of architectural and engineering expertise.