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The Multiplier Effect: How Durable Infrastructure Compounds Environmental Returns in AEC -- Lou Farrell of @ReadRevMag discusses various durable infrastructure techniques for reaping the benefits of environmentally conscious buildings. aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2025…

Smart Data Prep = Smarter Bids: Why Comprehensive Modeling Reduces Bid Risk -- How high-quality data prep with 3D models gives estimators a clear view of materials, quantities, and grading requirements, removing guesswork and enabling smarter bidding. aecbytes.com/sponsored/2025…

How Automation and Interoperability Are Transforming Steel Detailing -- The 2026 version of @SDS2_Software combines intelligent automation with advanced interoperability, not just accelerating steel detailing but significantly enhancing it. aecbytes.com/sponsored/2025…

Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving the Right LOD in Scan-Based Models -- Rian Voss of ScanToBIM.Online provides a guide to the process of defining, producing, and validating a suitable LOD (Level of Development) for scan-based projects. aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2025…

Software for Storytelling: This article by Nethraa Kumar, an architectural designer at @CetraRuddy, a global design firm, describes her approach to storytelling in architecture as more than a way to just present ideas. It is how she works. aecbytes.com/feature/2025/S…

From Plows to Pixels: What Agriculture's Revolution Teaches AEC About AI -- Michael Gustafson, a seasoned AEC tech strategist, draws parallels between the agricultural revolution and the current technology revolution driven by AI. aecbytes.com/feature/2025/P…

FINE24 and FINE-CLOUD: BIM for MEP -- Enhancements in 4M’s new FINE-MEP suite of BIM applications for MEP, including redesign on top of the latest ITC and ODA libraries, Revit compatibility, re-engineered as native cloud applications, and more. aecbytes.com/review/2025/FI…

How to Enhance Sustainability in Key Phases of the Building Lifecycle -- This article by @Allplan shows how to leverage BIM for early carbon analysis, structural optimization, offsite planning, and digital collaboration. aecbytes.com/sponsored/2025…

Accelerate your AI adoption with BRYX (AECbytes on behalf of KCI Technologies) -- BRYX is a cloud Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform that provides an easy, cost-effective way to access AI models. Schedule a demo: 49587967.hs-sites.com/book-a-bryx-de…

AEC Print Technology: A Time of Innovation and Change -- Mark Villari of @TheFlexTG discusses why traditional printing still matters, the breakthroughs in print technology, and the advantages of bringing print capabilities in-house. aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2025…

Knowledge Amplified: How AI is Revolutionizing Technical Report Deliverables in Engineering -- Engineering firms need to deliver high-quality technical reports to clients while battling time-consuming, inefficient internal processes. How can AI help? aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2025…

Redefining BIM/VDC Roles in the Era of Artificial Intelligence -- Kostiantyn Solomka of @diasphere_bim, explores how BIM/VDC technical skills now need to be complemented by several soft skills, including AI proficiency and critical thinking. aecbytes.com/feature/2025/B…

Design to Build: Making Manufacturing Work for Construction -- This article by @Allplan explores how Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) has emerged as a viable solution for the AEC industry. aecbytes.com/sponsored/2025…

ALLPLAN Infrastructure Digital Conference 2025 -- Highlights of the presentations from BPK Mosty from Poland, Makyol Construction from Turkey, and Hans H. Moser AG from Switzerland at the recent @Allplan Infrastructure Conference. aecbytes.com/newsletter/202…

The Rise of the Smart Site: How Robotics is Rebuilding Construction from the Ground Up -- Automation is a tangible solution to the persistent challenges of labor shortages, crippling inefficiencies, and ever-present safety concerns. aecbytes.com/feature/2025/R…

Software Consolidation in the AEC Workflow: The Case for Whole-Building Platforms -- Nathan Kegel, Vice President of @IESVE, shows how whole-building platforms address the fragmentation problem of siloed tools in AEC. aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2025…

Digital Twins Implementation in the City of Dublin, Ireland -- How @DubCityCouncil is leveraging digital twin technology from @BentleySystems to enhance city management and operational efficiency. aecbytes.com/feature/2025/D…

Keeping Infrastructure Data Accessible -- Gregor Štrekelj of @Allplan highlights the importance of open standards for project teams to future-proof their data, improve collaboration, and maintain accessibility across an asset’s lifecycle. aecbytes.com/sponsored/2025…

What’s New in Revit 2026: Dan Stine, Director of Design Technology at @LakeFlato, explores the blend of foundational upgrades and future-forward experiments in Autodesk’s new Revit 2016 release. aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/…

Computer Vision for Construction Safety Monitoring and Quality Assurance: Article by Kristijan Vilibić (@vilibic) explores deployment strategies, presents a real-world case study, analyzes the benefits and challenges, and discusses future trends. aecbytes.com/feature/2025/C…