IMAGINiT Technologies Industry News

ASCENT Releases New Title: Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite 2014: BIM Workflow for Roads and Highways

ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge, released the latest Autodesk Official Training Guide (AOTG) – Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite 2014: BIM Workflow for Roads and Highways. This training guide is the first ever by ASCENT to integrate a suite of software so that planners, engineers-in-training, and civil and transportation engineers can immediately integrate workflows across the Autodesk software products to intelligently leverage the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process.

IMAGINiT Technologies uses ASCENT course materials for many of our class offerings.

[Government] Plan to attend these informative sessions!

Infrastructure Technology Briefings - The latest information for Government Managers.  Be prepared to take advantage of the new Map-21 law.

Orlando, FL
Tuesday, June 4
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sheraton Orlando North
600 North Lake Destiny Drive
Maitland, FL  32751
http://www.imaginit.com/events

Tampa, FL
Wednesday, June 5
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Wyndham Tampa Westshore
700 North Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL  33609
http://www.imaginit.com/events

Raleigh, NC
Thursday, June 6
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC  27601 
http://www.imaginit.com/events

 

[Government] Visit our booth these upcoming expos!

Ohio Stormwater Conference
May 8-10, 2013
Sharonville, Ohio
http://www.ohioswa.com/calendar-events/annual-conference/online-registration-ohio-stormwater-conference/

AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
June 20-22, 2013
Denver, Colorado
http://convention.aia.org/event/convention-home.aspx

Autodesk 2014 Design and Creation Suites Give Flexibility to Innovate More

The new Autodesk Design and Creation Suites offer unprecedented access to the Autodesk 2014 software portfolio spanning the desktop and cloud and allow building, product, plant, and factory design; engineering, construction and infrastructure; and entertainment creation professionals to innovate more. For the first time, the 2014 Design and Creation Suites include new reality capture software and services that more easily incorporate both laser scans and digital photographs of the physical world into the 3D design and engineering process.

The flexible, economical software access provided by Autodesk Suites means designers and engineers have a broader palette of tools to choose from — they can choose the best tool for the job at hand and better respond to changing business requirements. Suites customers on Autodesk Subscription will also have access to select Autodesk 360 cloud services that extend designers and engineers’ workflows to explore more design alternatives, collaborate more effectively and experience greater mobility. Subscription customers now can purchase additional cloud capacity as well.

The 2014 family of Autodesk Design and Creation Suites includes:

• Autodesk AutoCAD Design Suite 
• Autodesk Building Design Suite 
• Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite
• Autodesk Factory Design Suite 
• Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite 
• Autodesk Plant Design Suite 
• Autodesk Product Design Suite

[Government] Informative Screencasts ...

Protecting and Preserving America's Transportation Systems:  How Map-21 Encourages Change in Project Execution
http://cenews.experience.autodesk.com/all/

Learn about Map-21 - Protecting and Preserving America's Transportation Systems - How MAP-21 Encourages Change in Project Execution.   See how Autodesk® software can help meet the challenges of Map-21 and will focus on how  Autodesk solutions for infrastrucure, specifically the Autodesk® Infrastructure Design Suite, to help facilitate better, faster, and smarter ways of executing infrastructure projects.

WisDOT Plan Production Workflow with AutoCAD Civil 3D
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=12601178

See the methodologies used to generate cross section, plan, and profile sheets, more workflow improvements for WisDOT from moving to AutoCAD® Civil 3D®.

[Government] Upcoming Events ...

Trade Shows
Visit with us at these upcoming expos to hear about the latest technology solutions, and solutions beyond software for government agencies!  In addition to learning about technology advancements, these expos provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with your peers and other engineering professionals.

NACE 2013
National Association of County Engineers (NACE)
April 21-22, 2013
Des Moines, Iowa
http://www.countyengineers.org/events/annualconf/Pages/NACE2013.aspx

Ohio Stormwater Conference
May 8 - 10, 2013
Sharonville, Ohio
http://www.ohioswa.com/calendar-events/annual-conference/online-registration-ohio-stormwater-conference/

AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
June 20 - 22, 2013
Denver, CO
http://convention.aia.org/event/convention-home.aspx

Plans are well underway for these informative sessions ...

Civil 3D User Group of Northwest Ohio
Wood County Engineers
Bowling Green, Ohio
Date to be announced, stay tuned for details and registration

Civil Engineering Executive Briefing
Civil engineering briefing will include session on FDOT state kit.  Keep an eye out for details and registration, and plan to join us!
Orlando, FL 4/16/13
Tampa, FL 4/17/13

 

 

Video: IMAGINiT Virtual Event - Problem Solved March 13, 2013

Don't miss the Problem Solved Virtual Event on March 13, 2013. Industry experts will share insight gleaned from extensive field work solving customers' problems. They'll present industry best practices, data management strategies and solutions. Listen as Laurie Elliot, IMAGINiT Technologies, explains why everyone from designers and engineers to operations and executive management should attend the Problem Solved Virtual Event on March 13, 2013. Register to attend this online event for free.

Data Management for Civil Professionals - On Demand Webcast Available

The Data Management Options for Civil Professionals webcast is now available for on-demand viewing in the IMAGINiT webcast archive. Registration is required, but access is free.

We had more than 100 people attend our live sessions and had a lively discussion afterwards. During the presentation, we talked about the benefits of using Autodesk® Vault Collaboration AEC and ways to work more effectively using a data management system.

If you have additional questions about data management options, please let us know.

IMAGINiT Explores Business Challenges at Problem Solved Virtual Event

IMAGINiT Technologies has opened registration for its complimentary Problem Solved Virtual Event. 

During the day long virtual event, attendees will learn about the complex operational challenges that our clients in the civil, architectural, building and manufacturing industry faced in the last year. IMAGINiT experts will then highlight ways in which our clients were able to mitigate these issues with solutions such as process improvement, systems integration or more efficient use of their design engineering tools.

IMAGINiT Technologies Earns Autodesk Wisconsin DOT Training Certification

Jay Meszar, a solutions consultant with the IMAGINiT Technologies, has been awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Training Certification (WisDOT) for Autodesk products. By surpassing the curriculum and exam requirements and showing an in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, the WisDOT workflow and the importance of 3D model development, Jay Meszar has been one of the few to earn the distinction of being a WisDOT Certified Trainer.

Starting in mid-2014, all WisDOT roadway design projects must be done using Civil 3D. WisDOT is taking the initiative to certify trainers on the new workflows and deliverable requirements as an increased proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D will create better products and also help mitigate risks in projects moving forward.