From Data to Decisions: Why Autodesk Forma® Data Alone Isn’t Enough
From Data to Decisions: Why Autodesk Forma® Data Alone Isn’t Enough Most AEC firms using Autodesk Forma® are generating more project data than ever before. But more data doesn’t automatically lead to better decisions. Across planning, design, and construction workflows, teams are capturing RFIs, submittals, cost events, issues, and schedule updates in real time. The […]
UNIFI Pro Users: Your Clock Is Ticking
UNIFI Pro Users: Your Clock Is Ticking Autodesk is sunsetting UNIFI Pro by July 2026. If you haven’t started planning your content migration, now is the time. At ENGworks Global, we’ve spent 35 years managing BIM content for the AEC industry. We know what transfers cleanly from your UNIFI library, and we know what doesn’t. […]
Why AEC Integrations Fail Before They Start
Why AEC Integrations Fail Before They Start In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, integration is often sold as a shortcut. Connect your project management platform to your ERP, link your design tools to your document management system, and suddenly data flows cleanly across the entire project lifecycle. In reality, enterprise AEC integrations are rarely plug-and-play, […]
Harnessing API Resources for AutoCAD® and Civil 3D®
Harnessing API Resources for Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Autodesk® Civil 3D® In the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, data accessibility and utilization are paramount. Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Civil 3D® software offer robust Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that empower professionals to customize workflows, automate tasks, and enhance productivity. Below is an overview of key developer resources […]
Elevate Your Workflow – Computer Mouse Devices
Elevate Your Workflow – Computer Mouse Devices Productivity comes in many forms, whether it is the tools, the technology enabled communication, connected workflows, or even the mindset. The ENGworks Global office recently took a survey called “Elevate Your Workflow” with a theme that focused on computer mouse devices. We participated in this survey because we […]
Visualizing BIM Content Quality and its Impacts
Visualizing BIM Content Quality and its Impacts Safety glasses. Forklifts. Yellow lines. These were common sights I experienced from working for a manufacturer for almost a decade. I often found myself walking through the shop floor to get to meetings. My specific role was in supporting CAD/BIM software platforms for AEC professionals using software such […]
Are You Losing Trust in Fabrication Content?
Are You Losing Trust in Fabrication Content? There is an overabundance of Autodesk® Fabrication CADmep™ content as well as numerous resources available for content creation. Unfortunately, the quality content seems to get lost in the shuffle. Incorrect or outdated dimensional data, missing model numbers, redundancies, and more can result in lower quality BIM content for use […]
The 2022 AEC Integration Summit Recap: All Aboard the Train to Connect People and Data
The 2022 AEC Integration Summit Recap: All Aboard the Train to Connect People and Data Ding Ding. A bell chimes as the train leaves the station at the Denver, Colorado International Airport to make its way to Union Station. Some travelers are weary, and some are energized for the adventure that awaits. Meanwhile, train personnel […]
Autodesk University 2020 – Day 1 Recap
Autodesk University 2020 – Day 1 Recap That’s a wrap on the first day of Autodesk University 2020! What a day of keynotes yesterday! To us it was clear that there are several key through lines of thought being presented by Autodesk. The three key pillars that were mentioned during each of the keynotes was, […]
Getting Ready for Autodesk University 2020
Getting Ready for Autodesk University 2020 Join us for Autodesk University 2020 Virtual Event! This year, like many other events, Autodesk University has gone virtual. Every year we go to Las Vegas and meet with all our colleagues in the industry to catch up and see what everyone has been working on. This year, we […]