18.07.2018 | By Arlinda Sipilä | Share:

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6 key trends in the construction industry, Part 3: Easy-access models in the Cloud

Cloud services simplify construction projects. Instead of everyone involved in a project sending updated models to one another once a week, only for one party to discover that the wall they have been working on seems to have been moved, everyone can now work according to the same model in real time.

17.07.2018 | By Tamara From | Share:

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Using MagiCAD for a quick start and more efficient MEP design

MagiCAD is being used by Manens-Tifs for the second phase of the one of Italy’s International Airport renovation and extension project. This project   will lead to the doubling of the existing terminal area. Manens-Tifs is one of the top consulting engineering companies in Italy, specialised in sustainability, energy and MEP engineering of large buildings and […]

11.07.2018 | By Arlinda Sipilä | Share:

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6 key trends in the construction industry, Part 2: Digital models as legal documents

The term BIM has been common parlance in the construction industry for some time, and the next step is allowing the use of digital models as legal documents.

04.07.2018 | By Arlinda Sipilä | Share:

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6 key trends in the construction industry, Part 1: VR, AR and MR – they’re here to help

Simply by donning a pair of glasses, you can now find out what it’s like to walk around a building that hasn’t been built yet. The use of Virtual Reality in construction projects is becoming increasingly common.

28.06.2018 | By Mikko Lehtinen | Share:

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Ramboll selects Progman as global BIM partner

Ramboll Group to use MagiCAD software globally The agreement includes the entire MagiCAD software portfolio for MEP design, complemented by services The international consulting engineering group Ramboll has signed a global cooperation agreement with Progman, the developer of the Building Information Modelling (BIM) software MagiCAD for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design. With this agreement, […]

26.06.2018 | By Justina Li | Share:

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Updated MagiCAD plugin for Purmo Thermopanel Radiators

The updated MagiCAD plugin for Purmo software allows easily configure and add Purmo Thermopanel radiators into MagiCAD project. In Purmo’s large range of radiators you can find stylish models with integrated valve creating a clean, uncluttered look. The plugin helps the user easily configure and add Purmo Thermopanel radiators into MagiCAD projects. For example, the software […]

18.06.2018 | By Mikko Lehtinen | Share:

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Progman releases MagiCAD 2019 with Clash Detection for Revit; Extensive functionality for MEP Design on Revit, AutoCAD

The deliveries of the new MagiCAD 2019 have begun. The new version offers an extensive selection of new functions and improved workflows for making Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design faster and easier. MagiCAD 2019 supports the latest Autodesk platforms Revit 2019 and AutoCAD 2019. Among the highlights of the new release, MagiCAD 2019 for […]

14.06.2018 | By Arlinda Sipilä | Share:

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Energy Analyses of the MEP Systems in the Design Phase

According to World Watch Institute data, buildings are responsible for the annual consumption of 40% of the world’s energy. While architectural decisions such as site selection and building orientation have a huge impact on the overall energy efficiency of a building, MEP design can impact energy consumption throughout its  lifecycle. This is why the energy analyses and optimisation of the MEP systems in the design phase is a step not to be missed.

04.06.2018 | By Justina Li | Share:

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MagiCloud Selection Tools

Increase your work efficiency by configuring the correct products for your project MagiCloud Selection Tools are web applications that help designers to select and configure the correct products for their project needs. Once the desired product has been configured, it can be inserted directly into the MagiCAD or Revit project as a BIM object with […]

28.05.2018 | By Arlinda Sipilä | Share:

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The Demands of BIM Implementation

While adopting BIM for the first time may involve a new capital expenditure, the promise of BIM is that, over time, it reduces the overall lifecycle cost of a building. Furthermore after BIM is used for a first project, the necessary tools, procedures and know-how will be already in place for the next project. Good […]