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The 4th Annual Advance Steel Academy 2017 in US is a Success!

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Thank you to everyone who made our Annual Advance Steel Academy a success! We are already planning ahead for next year’s event in Baltimore!

The 4th Annual Advance Steel Academy 2017 in US is a Success!

GRAITEC, Autodesk® Platinum Partner, hosted its fourth edition of Advance Steel Academy, an advanced training focused on Autodesk® Advance Steel. This event took place in San Antonio on March 20-22, just before the NASCC, and we welcomed 50 Advance Steel users (this number has doubled from last year!). “The objective of the Advance Steel Academy is for all attendees to develop their Advance Steel skills, learn about trends within the building and construction industry and network with other industry professionals.” Hugo Michaud, Sales Director Americas, Graitec Group.

The first day was met with a buzz of excitement at the historical Menger Hotel as we anxiously awaited our guests’ arrival.

“This was my first Advance Steel Academy to attend, and I will continue attending in the future. I learned new tips, tricks and technics on most all seminars. Networking and socializing with fellow Advance Steel users and the tech team proved to be quite beneficial as well. I recommend it to all Advance Steel users!” Lewis Moreland, Owner, EZDrawLLC

The GRAITEC team welcomed Autodesk Advance Steel users with different backgrounds. Steel and Precast Detailers, Steel Erectors, Steel & Precast Fabricators, Structural Engineers, Contractors, etc. gathered for in-depth workshops, technical sessions and networking.

For the third consecutive year, we were joined by Autodesk partners. Michael Gustafson, Industry Strategy Manager for Structural Engineering at Autodesk, talked about Autodesk’s vision for the Future of Structure & BIM. He adds: “Graitec’s Advance Steel Academy event was a big success. I’ve attended this event for three years now, and it has steadily attracted more customers each year. It was a great week having the opportunity to meet with Advance Steel customers at Graitec’s event as well as at NASCC.”

The 4th Annual Advance Steel Academy 2017 in US is a Success!

Udo Haedicke, Advance Steel Product Manager, gave an exclusive preview of the new 2018 features. He comments: “What a nice event. Thank you for getting the chance to promote the new features of Advance Steel and the opportunity to chat with so many great customers!”

“This was my second Advance Steel Academy and it was great. The perfect opportunity to discuss problems, learn new tricks, exchange ideas and share solutions with the Advance Steel experts as well as other users.” Matt Steiger, Detailer/CAD Manager, Mountainview Steel Detailing

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Advance Steel Academy 2017

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Our annual Advance Steel Academy (formerly Advance Steel User Group) is coming up March 20-22, 2017 in San Antonio, TX. For new Advance Steel users who may not have attended in the past, and those who want to know what’s new for this year’s event, have a look at the agenda!

  • Learn features within Advance Steel software that will add great value to your steel detailing process
  • Learn from experts and learn more about the industry than just your day-to-day operations
  • Network with others in the industry, including notable Autodesk leaders
  • A full-day focus on customizing your output (drawing styles)
  • The event takes place the same week and location as the NASCC. Get a free pass!

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GRAITEC December AEC Webinars

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Increase productivity and learn a number of key features that can be implemented into new year project workflows.

Graitec Revit PowerPack – Link to Excel Webinar – With the Linking tool in Revit, the user can now export a schedule from Revit and maintain a link to the file, giving the user the ability to make non-dimensional changes to the excel sheet and have the Revit parameters automatically update. Join us on this this webinar to learn about this feature and more.

Date: 16th December 2016
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Date: 16th December 2016
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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BIM for Housebuilders – Revit LT vs. 2D Webinar – This webinar will introduce users to working in a more intelligent way. Replacing lines, and circles with ‘real-world’ components that interact with its surrounding environment. We will also look at the benefits of modelling the whole building rather than working on isolated areas, which can introduce potential errors.

Date: 16th December 2016
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Architectural Metalwork Masterclass in Advance Steel (Webinar) – Register today to get an insight into how Advance Steel can be utilised for architectural metalwork detailing with a particular focus on using glazed components within the stair structure.

Date: 21st December 2016
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Click here to head over to our events page and discover what upcoming webinars are taking place in January.

Reinforced Concrete BIM Designers Webinars

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Two upcoming FREE webinars exploring RC BIM Designers for Revit® and how they use BIM data to design 3D reinforcement.

Webinar | Next-gen Reinforced Concrete BIM Designers for Revit

GRAITEC is Proud to Sponsor the MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum at AU2016

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GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC, and Autodesk® Platinum Partner in US and across Europe, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the annual MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum in Las Vegas including an instructive seminar entitled ‘Design-To-Fabrication Structural BIM Workflows’.

GRAITEC is Proud to Sponsor the MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum at AU2016

Detail better. Fabricate better. Build better.

The third annual MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum will be held at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas on Monday 14th November 2016, one day before Autodesk University 2016 kicks off. This focused forum and exhibition will be attended by many industry leading businesses and has been specifically tailored for contractors, designers, engineers, details, estimators and fabricators. It is a fantastic chance to network with peers, get the low-down on the latest industry trends and check out the latest software solutions and programs not yet available anywhere else.

Delegates are able to attend a wide variety of focused seminars delivered by business owners and industry professionals, ensuring they come away armed with relevant information and techniques that can be applied to improve their business. Event sponsors will also be on hand throughout the day so there will be plenty of opportunities to discuss and learn more about technology solutions specifically designed for your industry.

Top five reasons to attend the MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum:

  1. Access to the latest industry trends
  2. Meet suppliers who understand your business
  3. Increased knowledge of BIM workflows
  4. Connect with leading industry experts
  5. Network with peers to learn from successes

As a major supplier to the structural sector, GRAITEC will once again be a key sponsor of the MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum. This year, the food hall will feature an exhibition area, open at key times throughout the day and into the evening, which will allow more time for visitors to mingle with peers, meet key sponsors and explore future technologies. Visitors can meet the GRAITEC experts at the exhibition stand between classes to discuss their needs and discover the new range of cutting-edge solutions.

In addition GRAITEC will be presenting an informative class, looking at ‘Design to Fabrication Structural BIM Workflows for Mixed Concrete and Steel Projects‘ at 4:15pm. This session will explore structural workflow optimization, automation and detailing for steel and concrete and adapting to last-minute changes to create openings for MEP services.

Carl Spalding, Product Strategy Director comments: “After the enormous success last year we are delighted to be invited back to sponsor the event again. The MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum is a key event in our and our client’s calendars. It presents a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded people all striving to share knowledge and ideas that determines the trends and technology of tomorrow.”

Carl adds: “A key focus this year is reinforced concrete design and detailing. As this industry looks to migrate from 2D to take advantage of BIM, we will be sharing our knowledge and ideas on this subject. We are also very excited to be featuring a new range of Reinforced Concrete BIM Designers which calculate and design 3D reinforcement cages and automate documentation production directly from Autodesk® Revit®“.

GRAITEC is Proud to Sponsor the MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum at AU2016

Plan your day with the MEP & Structural Fabrication Forum agenda – listing all available classes

GRAITEC is Proud to Sponsor the MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum at AU2016

The Future of Making Things at Autodesk University 2016
The MEP & Structural Fabrication Forum is immediately followed by the hugely successful Autodesk University 2016. Attendees of AU 2016 can join GRAITEC for a forward looking class covering ‘The Future of Making…Rebar in Revit®‘.
Click here for more information on AU2016 and registration details

GRAITEC upcoming construction & BIM webinars

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Autodesk Advance Steel & Plant 3D workflows, Revit Lt Vs. 2D, BIM for Infrastructure and Revit 360 collaboration – Register today!

 

Advance Steel and Plant 3D Workflow Webinar

This webinar will focus upon the interaction between Autodesk Advance Steel and Autodesk Plant 3D. Learn how existing plant structures can be used as a reference and then transferred to Advance Steel for additional steelwork to be added.

Explore the options to link your Advance Steel model with your plant project.

Webinar Host: John Bennett

Date: 21st September 2016

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM BST

Click here to find out more and to register!

 

Revit LT vs. 2D Webinar

This webinar will introduce users to working in a more intelligent way. Replacing lines, and circles with ‘real-world’ components that interact with its surrounding environment.

We will also look at the benefits of modelling the whole building rather than working on isolated areas, which can introduce potential errors.

Webinar Host: Simon Dickinson

Date: 22nd September 2016

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Click here to find out more and to register!

 

BIM for Infrastructure Webinar

This session will look at the workflows between early concept through to finished design; as well as focusing on the advantages of using Infraworks and Civil3D.

Ian Robinson will highlight the ease of looking at different design options using real-world data such as georeferenced data. This will allow the user to consider potential issues such as flooding.

Webinar Host: Ian Robinson

Date: 23rd September 2016

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Click here to find out more and to register!

 

Revit 360 Collaboration Webinar

This webinar will look at the new cloud subscription service that enables users to centralise their models via. The cloud.

The tool will keep all parties connected in real time using the communicator tool.

Webinar Host: Simon Dickinson

Date: 28th October 2016

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Click here to find out more and to register!

GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version at Metalcon

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GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version of its BIM Solutions for the Steel Construction Industry at Metalcon.

GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC, and Autodesk® Platinum Partner, is pleased to announce that the North American team will be exhibiting at Metalcon in Baltimore, MD on October 26-28, 2016. The new 2017 version of BIM and steel fabrication suite of products will be showcased at Booth 1827.

GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version of its BIM Solutions for the Steel Construction Industry at Metalcon

The METALCON, conference and exhibition for the metal construction industry, returns to Baltimore on October 26 – 28, 2016. This 26th annual event, sponsored by The Metal Construction Association, is uniquely focused on the application of metal in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional construction. This year at booth 1827, GRAITEC experts will showcase the 2017 version of top-level AEC software and steel fabrication suite of products.

GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version of its BIM Solutions for the Steel Construction Industry at Metalcon

GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version of its BIM Solutions for the Steel Construction Industry at Metalcon

The GRAITEC team will be demonstrating Advance Workshop 2017, tailor-made Steel Fabrication Production Management Information System. The rapid uptake and high demand of this easy-to-use solution has seen GRAITEC accelerate development to significantly improve the native interoperability with Tekla and Autodesk Advance Steel.
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GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version of its BIM Solutions for the Steel Construction Industry at Metalcon

GRAITEC will also be demonstrating Autodesk Advance Steel 2017, the user-friendly 3D structural steel detailing and fabrication software that automatically creates drawings, BOMs and NC files, and that communicates with Autodesk® Revit® among other systems. Advance Steel is based on AutoCAD software, but its latest iteration allows for better building information modeling (BIM) workflows.
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GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version of its BIM Solutions for the Steel Construction Industry at Metalcon

Visitors will particularly appreciate the new version of the exclusive add-on PowerPack 2017compatible with Autodesk® Advance Steel 2017. The PowerPack now includes new profiles for worldwide Cold Rolled systems manufacturers with a range of intelligent parametric Cold Rolled joints that automatically adapt to the selected suppliers’ preferences for purlins, apex-ties and anti-sag systems.
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GRAITEC Showcases the 2017 version of its BIM Solutions for the Steel Construction Industry at Metalcon

Save $75 and get your free pass to the METALCON by clicking here.
Book a demonstration with our team info.americas@graitec.com or contact Estelle Marodon at 1-800-724-5678 #300

Enter the Autodesk AEC Excellence Awards 2016 and showcase your company

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If you are in the Infrastructure, Building or Construction industry and you use Autodesk software for innovative BIM workflows then enter your projects/s into the AEC Excellence Awards 2016 and be in with a chance of winning some sensational prizes such as a trip to Autodesk University 2016. 

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This competition has been running since 2012, recognizing, showcasing and rewarding a number of pioneering BIM for Infrastructure projects and this year they have expanded the categories and will also be including Building and Construction as well. Furthermore, if you have done a small or niche project then there is also a number of sub categories too i.e. computational design, fabrication etc.

With a massive 19 categories in total you are allowed to submit up to 5 projects and what’s even better is that you will receive public recognition just by submitting your projects as entries get showcased in a book which gets shared and publicised across the globe.

 The deadline for entering is the 30th June 2016!

To find out more about the Autodesk AEC Excellence awards including the rules, prizes, judges and how to enter, just CLICK HERE!

Discover how the latest Autodesk technology can help you increase productivity

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Discover how the latest Autodesk technology can help you increase productivity

Come and join us and your peers at one of our FREE annual Autodesk AEC 2017 Product Launch Events to:
See the benefits of the latest Autodesk technology to help improve your project workflows.

This year will see a deeper dive into workflows including a design brief, feasibility study and conceptual design through to collaboration.

Network with your peers, pick up valuable productivity tips and get a first-hand overview of new features and functionality.

If you’ve ever been to one of our annual launch events, you’ll know how popular and beneficial they are, so booking early is recommended as places are already starting to book up!

We hope to see you at one of our events!

Here are the locations where you can find us in May:

May 24th Oberhausen
Germany		 TZU Technologiezentrum DETAILS
May 26th Nottingham
United Kingdom		 The Nottingham Belfry DETAILS
May 31th Salzburg
Austria		 Veranstaltungszentrum im Techno-Z DETAILS

GRAITEC Announces Return of BIM Tour 2016 – Connected BIM

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GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC, and Autodesk® Platinum Partner in US and across Europe, is delighted to announce the return of their annual BIM Tour 2016, covering many prominent countries and cities throughout Europe.

GRAITEC Announces Return of BIM Tour 2016 – Connected BIM

2015 saw the first ever European wide BIM Tour held by GRAITEC conclude with great success. Coordinated across 18 key European locations in Poland, Romania, France, Germany, UK, Slovakia, Italy and Czech Republic, enabling GRAITEC expert BIM professionals to share real-world experiences, intelligence and knowledge with over a thousand industry professionals over a six-month period.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is constantly evolving and businesses are fast becoming aware of the term but there is still a major learning curve involved as more organisations embrace BIM and refine their processes and workflow. This year, GRAITEC focuses on ‘Connected BIM’ and the Tour has been designed as a platform to inform and assist companies across Europe with practical advice for successful implementation of integrated BIM technology, including strategies, processes and skills development throughout their businesses.

After last year’s hugely successful inaugural tour, GRAITEC is pleased to announce its BIM Tour 2016 – Connected BIM is now confirmed to start later this month. The GRAITEC BIM Tour – Connected BIM will once again visit prominent European cities, and expects to attract an even larger attendance. GRAITEC, worldwide Platinum Partner, has the full support of Autodesk and will feature presentations from industry specialists, Autodesk key personnel and GRAITEC experts. Discussion topics will include ‘the era of connection’, ‘BIM for AEC’, ‘BIM for Infrastructure’, ‘BIM 360 & Cloud’, and many others. GRAITEC will also be sharing a variety of cross-industry BIM success stories of customers from around the world, including over 140 ongoing BIM implementations in SME and BlueChip companies, and looking back at the results of countless past successes.

There are over twenty dates lined up for the GRAITEC BIM Tour in key locations across Europe. Commencing 24th May 2016 in the German city of Oberhausen, followed by further dates in Germany and across the UK. The tour will then move to Padua, Rome and Milan in Italy, six prominent locations in France including Lyon and Toulouse, Slavonice in Czech Republic, Slovakia’s capital; Bratislava, and across Romania and Poland throughout the summer and into autumn.

Stay connected and click here to register your interest and for more information on these events

BIM 360 UK Tour

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Attend Graitec's BIM 360 Tour event in London on the 12th May 2016

Attend GRAITEC’s BIM 360 Tour event in London on the 12th May 2016 and learn all about the future of construction collaboration!

Our BIM 360 tour events are aimed at:

Architects, structural & MEP engineers, main contractors, building owners & operators and the sub contract supply chain.

We have two more stop’s on our BIM 360 UK Tour after London: 

Manchester – 14th June 2016 and Newcastle – 15th June 2016.

Technologies and trends are significantly impacting and disrupting the construction industry today and will continue to do so in the future.

Effective collaboration is becoming crucial as construction cycles are becoming shorter and project stakeholders at all levels demand deeper insight into projects and greater visibility early in the process, driving the need for instant global access to up to date centralised dynamic data.

Join us in London for a BIM 360 Tour event as we help you understand the Future of Project Collaboration, how it can help you and the opportunity you have to help shape the future of construction collaboration.
Topics covered on the day include:

  • Future of making things in construction
  • Technology overview – introduction to the BIM 360 technologies
  • Understanding the challenges of collaboration and delivering to PAS 1192
  • Using BIM 360 technology to address the collaboration challenges of PAS 1192
  • How Can Graitec Help

Furthermore, the person or company who registers the most people who attend the event will be invited to a once in a lifetime trip to San Francisco* to meet Autodesk at Pier 9 and visit the Autodesk gallery.

Click the button below to find out more about the BIM 360 Tour, the prize to San Francisco and to register.

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GRAITEC delivered new tools and solutions for BIM and steel fabrication during NASCC 2016

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GRAITEC, international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC and Autodesk® Platinum Partner in US and across Europe, delivered new tools and solutions for BIM and steel fabrication during the NASCC Steel Conference in Orlando, FL on April 13-15 2016.

GRAITEC delivered new tools and solutions for BIM and steel fabrication during NASCC 2016

The NASCC Steel Conference is an annual event put on by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). It’s designed as a forum for engineers, fabricators and detailers to learn about structural steel design and construction.On April 13, GRAITEC experts showcased five new and enhanced products focused on BIM and fabrication: two productivity extensions for Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Advance Steel; a new release of the structural analysis solution, Advance Design; a new Steel Fabrication Management Information System (MIS) called Advance Workshop and Autodesk® Advance Steel 2017, 3D BIM software for steel modeling and detailing.

Autodesk® Advance Steel, Structural Steel Detailing Software

Advance Steel 2017 - Add Formula to BOM Reports

Advance Steel 2017 – Add Formula to BOM Reports

Autodesk as a launch-pad for the new version of Advance Steel, Autodesk’s easy-to-use and comprehensive software for structural steel detailing. At their booth, GRAITEC experts gave live demonstrations of the 3D modeling software for steel detailing based on AutoCAD®. Advance Steel is a leading edge steel construction application designed for steel professionals. Its model based environment allows to produce accurate detailed general arrangement and shop drawings faster, helping to speed time to erection and fabrication. The various improvements, new features and Autodesk Revit and GRAITEC solutions’ interoperability help overcome challenges thanks to a better BIM workflow.

GRAITEC delivered new tools and solutions for BIM and steel fabrication during NASCC 2016

Advance PowerPack, add-on for Autodesk® Advance Steel

Advance PowerPack for Advance Steel Create beam stiffeners (watch the video)

Advance PowerPack for Advance Steel Create beam stiffeners (watch the video)

GRAITEC’s powerful add-on introduces a wealth of localised manufacturer profiles and more predefined default settings. New tools are developed to easily define spirals, helices using different combinations between start, centre and end point and radius or angle. This extension also introduces cloud connectivity and integrates bi-directional links with Advance Workshop, GRAITEC’s newly launched Steel Fabrication MIS solution, enabling Advance Steel users to retrieve and graphically display colour-coded production statuses in their models.

Advance Workshop, Steel Fabrication Management Information Software

Advance Workshop Production planning controlled with live information on demand through a simple graphical interface (watch the video)

Advance Workshop
Production planning controlled with live information on demand through a simple graphical interface (watch the video)

GRAITEC’s versatile, well-rounded fabrication management solution (MIS) is perfect for optimising, controlling and managing every aspect of the process with high levels of accuracy and quality. It is similar to an enterprise resource management (ERM) system, although Advance Workshop links directly to Autodesk Advance Steel. It allows the system to access and use 3D data from the detailing software. This helps increase production and lower costs.

GRAITEC delivered new tools and solutions for BIM and steel fabrication during NASCC 2016

Advance Design, BIM software for FEM Structural Analysis

Advance Design New cross library for Precast Concrete Bridge Beams (watch the video)

Advance Design
New cross library for
Precast Concrete Bridge Beams
(watch the video)

Meanwhile, the new release of Advance Design, GRAITEC’s FEM structural analysis solution, was also showcased. It comes with a new ‘ergonomic’ ribbon-based user interface designed to make it easier to navigate and access tools more efficiently. This version offers more than 140 improvements and corrections. The bi-direction link between Advance Design and Autodesk Revit has also been updated to enable the sharing of BIM models containing building performance data, including support for transferring the actual FEM results to the Revit environment.

GRAITEC delivered new tools and solutions for BIM and steel fabrication during NASCC 2016

Advance PowerPack, add-on for Autodesk Revit

A powerful extension was also demonstrated during the event. This new application for Revit users of all disciplines. It offers tools for more efficient modeling, controlling annotations and dimensions, importing data from Excel, exporting to .DWG format and the ability to share BIM models between Autodesk Revit and Advance Design.

Advance PowerPack for Autodesk Revit Define the set of elements to be included in the legend unit, then create, modify, copy and filter legend parameters (watch the video)

Advance PowerPack for Autodesk Revit
Define the set of elements to be included in the legend unit, then create, modify, copy and filter legend parameters
(watch the video)

NASCC visitors particularly appreciated all these new innovations, BIM-oriented solutions which all optimize security and productivity. Based on this success, GRAITEC has already booked his place for the next NASCC on March 22-25, 2017 – San Antonio, Texas. We look forward to seeing you there!

GRAITEC delivered new tools and solutions for BIM and steel fabrication during NASCC 2016

 

Vernet Behringer choose Advance Workshop to promote their new range of CNC Machines for SME Fabricators

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Vernet Behringer are holding open tech-days at their Dijon offices on 26th and 27th November to showcase their new HD-S compact marking-drilling and milling machine specifically targeted at lighter jobs by small to medium steel fabricators.

Vernet Behringer choose Advance Workshop to promote their new range of CNC Machines for SME Fabricators

The compact size of the HD-S alone makes this machine an attractive proposition for any SME steel fabricator looking to progress their business and take advantage of more automated processes. But the real power of the HD-S comes with its versatility. With a capacity of 400×300 mm and capable of milling, marking, drilling and scribing of H-beams, channels, flats, angles and hollow sections the HD-S delivers real value in all areas.

It was this versatility that Vernet Behringer’s Export Sales Manager Yannick BEAUCHAMP wanted to demonstrate when he invited GRAITEC along, with its steel fabrication management software – Advance Workshop, to connect with the HD-S machine and put it through its paces.

Mr Beachamp stated: “Our Tech-days enable us to meet with interested parties from all over the world and show case our machines. The new HD-S is designed for smaller steel fabricators and we wanted to highlight its full range of possibilities; to show how such a compact machine could deliver high performance in a real-world scenario. We choose to invite GRAITEC, a leader in the structural market, to use Advance Workshop software to drive the HD-S so that visitors could explore its full range of capabilities in a live working environment.”

With other machines on display including the FG Evo for drilling, milling, marking and deburring plates and gussets, the new RD-X plasma cutting robot arm and the HD-X Evo multispindle drilling-milling machine, Vernet Behringer open days are very well supported and more dates are planned next year to meet demand.

GRAITEC staff will be on hand to discuss Advance Workshop during the event.

GRAITEC will deliver Design-Driven classes and exhibit at Autodesk University 2015

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GRAITEC will deliver Design-Driven classes and exhibit at Autodesk University 2015

GRAITEC is proud to deliver technical classes and exhibit at Autodesk University, the world’s largest conference for Autodesk software users, bringing together thousands of design and engineering professionals from around the world.

Get the most out of your event by attending GRAITEC classes which will focus on a variety of subjects: from digital prototyping, 3D detailing, design driven rebar and reinforcement creation, to exploring BIM ready fabrication and the visualizing real-time steel production data from the field.

CLASSES

Here is the list of GRAITEC classes that will be delivered at the MEP & Structural Fabricators Forum and the Autodesk University:

  • Visualize Real-Time Steel Production Status in Advance Steel Model and in Autodesk A360
  • Lessons Learned Implementing Advance Steel Workflows by Steelway Building Systems (GRAITEC’s client)
  • Design-Driven 3D Rebar in Revit Structure with Automated Drawings and Schedules
  • Design-Driven 3D Reinforcement Generation in Revit
  • Building Workflows from Estimating to Fabrication by Steelway Building Systems (GRAITEC’s client)
  • BIM-Ready Fabrication for 3D Rebar Cages
  • AutoCAD Tool Palettes Master Class (Planning and Preparation, Not Perspiration)
  • Should We Move from 2D Detailing to 3D Detailing for Reinforcement Detailing?
  • Complex Topology and Class-A Surface Modeling with Inventor
  • Retaining Walls in AutoCAD Civil 3D – Made Easy

Register here

 

EXHIBIT HALL

Join us at booth 817 to learn how Autodesk® Advance Steel 3D modeling software and its powerful extension Advance PowerPack will enable faster steel detailing and fabrication. We are looking forward to showing you Advance Workshop, our new MIS tailor-made solution which aims to control, manage and optimize your steel fabrication.

For 30 years, GRAITEC has evolved from a BIM, CAD, CAE software author to one of the largest Autodesk® Partners and Value Added Resellers in the world. GRAITEC deliver to AEC, Manufacturing and Infrastructure industries, an extensive portfolio of BIM solutions and sells and supports Autodesk® Advance Steel and Advance Concrete worldwide under its ISV partnership with Autodesk® ensuring a leading expert status in the structural industry.

As an independent software author, GRAITEC creates powerful applications for Autodesk® Revit® and Autodesk® Advance Steel. Combining its own product range with Autodesk® suites enables the company to deliver first class BIM services.

AUTODESK UNIVERSITY
Las Vegas, NV
December 01-03, 2015
Booth 817

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GRAITEC to deliver multiple Design-Driven classes at Autodesk University 2015, Las Vegas

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GRAITEC to deliver multiple Design-Driven classes at Autodesk University 2015, Las Vegas.

GRAITEC will have a strong presence at Autodesk University 2015, returning to Las Vegas in December for the second time, delivering nine technical classes together with a Booth in the Exhibit Hall. Autodesk University introduces over 10,000 industry professionals to 700 specifically formulated classes, forums and keynote presentations, designed to explore “The Future of Making Things” and discover how technology is changing the way we create.

GRAITEC continues to be at the forefront of delivering cutting edge technology, providing BIM implementation and support services to the AEC industry for almost 30 years, and is delighted yet again to be included in this fantastic, innovative and educational Autodesk event.

GRAITEC to deliver multiple Design-Driven classes at Autodesk University 2015, Las Vegas

Last year, AU 2014 saw GRAITEC attend for the first time delivering a single class which proved a very positive experience, for GRAITEC, for Autodesk and for those delegates who attended. Autodesk University presents a great opportunity to interact with users, partners, and like-mided industry professionals, to challenge technology, workflows, processes, and importantly share new ideas. As a prominent technology and service provider, GRAITEC submitted a variety of classes across construction and manufacturing industries to Autodesk University and were delighted when almost all proposed classes were accepted.

GRAITEC classes at AU 2015 will focus on a variety of subjects; from digital prototyping, 3D detailing, design driven rebar and reinforcement creation, to exploring BIM ready fabrication and the visualizing real-time steel production data from the field. Click here to view the preconference highlights and Event Agenda.

CLASSES

Here is the list of some GRAITEC classes that will be delivered at AU 2015:

  • Class ID: ES10883: Should we move from 2D detailing to 3D detailing for Reinforcement Detailing?
  • Class ID: AEC10342: Design-driven 3D Rebar in Revit Structure with automated drawings and schedules
  • Class ID: ES9949: Design-driven 3D reinforcement generation in Revit
  • Class ID: ES11025: BIM ready fabrication for 3D rebar cages
  • Class ID: MSF10357: Visualize real-time steel production status in Advance Steel model & in A360

EXHIBIT HALL

In addition to the classes GRAITEC will also have a booth at the AU 2015 exhibit hall available during the event. The AU Exhibit Hall offers a unique, fun and interactive experience where visitors can try out new products and discuss design or business challanges with our software experts.

GRAITEC to deliver multiple Design-Driven classes at Autodesk University 2015, Las VegasSAVE THE DATE

Registration for AU 2015 opens 26th August 2015. Click here for more information on AU2015.

Carl Spalding, GRAITEC Product Strategy Director, comments: “We are very excited and privileged to be involved in Autodesk University event for another year, bringing informative courses and classes to industry professionals from around the world. The ultimate vision of GRAITEC is to become a global leading BIM provider, combining Autodesk and GRAITEC technologies, delivering real benefits to our customers and accelerating BIM adoption around the world. AU 2015 allows us deliver practical solutions directly to users in a dedicated event open to innovative design-driven processes and intelligent BIM workflows.“

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Successful Advance Steel User Group in Salt Lake City

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From June 09 to 11, GRAITEC’s First North American Advance Steel User Group held in Salt Lake City was an impressive success.

This first edition gave GRAITEC the unique opportunity to gather the core group of its Advance Steel customer base and to develop strong relationship with them. Hugo Michaud, GRAITEC General Manager Americas welcomed all attendees and shared the main objective of this event which was to “offer the most advanced training with our high experienced AS specialists.” Indeed, 30 attendees from 25 companies based in 16 states across the US and Canada came to the User Group to learn more about Advance Steel features and GRAITEC team was ready to face this challenge.

“It has strengthened customer confidence in the company and Autodesk Advance Steel. All participants gave excellent feedback of the event, particularly the high level of GRAITEC experienced speakers and were very pleased to meet Autodesk representatives.” Hugo Michaud, General Manager Americas at GRAITEC

Hugo Michaud was pleased to welcome Autodesk’s team during this event. Michael Gustafson (Industry Strategy Manager, Structural Engineering) gave a presentation about Autodesk Vision and talked about the future of Autodesk Advance Steel in the industry. Then, he was followed by David Naylor (Advance Steel Technical Specialist) who held a complete training about Advance Steel 2016 new features and Stairs & Railings. Their presence and active participation strengthened GRAITEC’s customer confidence in the software.

During three days, Olivier Gervais (CAD Technical Supervisor) and Tommy Moussis (Technical Specialist) held advanced training on other topics: Management tools database, Custom connection, Plateworks etc… Question and Answer sessions also gave the attendees the opportunity to bring their drawing samples and discuss about their specific needs or issues.

“Very impressive event you all. It had a very personal touch to it. Great job.” Michael Gustafson, Strategy Manager, Structural Engineering at Autodesk

Many clients were eager to learn more about Drawing Style Customization. To meet their needs, GRAITEC specialists held advanced training on how to be more efficient with Drawing Styles. Creation of labelling strategies, views and object presentations, dimension strategies and association of dimension strategies & the drawing styles were all covered.

GRAITEC was excited to introduce its new Steel Fabrication Management Information System (MIS) – Advance Workshop 2016. Pascal Beauregard, GRAITEC Local Product Manager, held a presentation about this extremely versatile, well-rounded fabrication management solution. Then, attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the new features of GRAITEC Advance PowerPack, the powerful extension for Autodesk® Advance Steel.

“Thank you for organizing this successful conference, it was very nice meeting the whole GRAITEC team, and hope to see you next year!” Khaled Aboughanem, CAD Manager at JNE Consulting

This successful event clearly shows their enthusiasms toward the solution and GRAITEC professionalism. Mathieu Binette GRAITEC Regional Manager, Western America comments: “The user group objective was to offer an advanced training in order to meet all clients’ needs. Through this success, GRAITEC is now considered as the Advance Steel specialist partner in North America!“

All attendees gave excellent feedback of the event and they are waiting for the next year edition!

GRAITEC ships Advance 2016 software and launches two new products

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GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC and all round structural industry specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of its new GRAITEC Advance 2016 suite featuring 2 new products: a new powerful extension for Autodesk® Revit® and a new cutting edge steel production MIS system.

GRAITEC Advance Workshop: Steel fabrication production management software

Advance Workshop 2016 – NEW!

GRAITEC is excited to launch Advance Workshop, its new Steel Fabrication Management Information System (MIS) designed to give steel fabricators complete control over every stage of production. This easy to use, purpose-built software manages stock, traceability, labor and CNC processes, making it adaptable to the needs of steel fabricators of all sizes and maturity. With direct links to Autodesk® Advance Steel, Advance Workshop offers a perfect complement to GRAITEC customers in the steel sector including full support for NC data from all major 3D steel detailing systems. Advance Workshop empowers steel fabricators with complete control of their business, it deciphers and visualizes production-rich data in a way that relates specifically to the services and capabilities of individual facilities, enables business owners to optimize fabrication sequences, increases production capacity and minimizes overheads. Click here for more information on Advance Workshop.

 

Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® 2016 – NEW!Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® 2016 – NEW!

Advance PowerPack for Revit® is a dynamic new application, dedicated to Autodesk® Revit® users of all disciplines, offering an extensive set of unique, every-day productivity tools for faster modeling, simplifying and controlling annotations and dimensions, creating exploded 3D views of models as well as a number of utilities for direct importing of data from Excel and exporting directly to .dwg files. Another major offering is the integrated BIM Connect utility, which allows the seamless sharing of BIM models between Autodesk® Revit® and Advance Design which supports the transfer of building performance and analytical results data, promoting a more intelligent BIM workflow between engineers and designers. GRAITEC is now an Autodesk® Platinum Partner and with much more planned for future versions, Advance PowerPack for Revit® will deliver significant value to its Revit® customers worldwide. Click here for more information on Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® 2016.

 

Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016

This new version of GRAITEC’s Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel significantly expands the exclusive functionality and unique customer-centric toolkit offered by GRAITEC to its maintained users, whilst integrating bi-directional links with Advance Workshop and introducing cloud connectivity. Advance PowerPack 2016 for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016 adds a wealth of localized manufacturer profiles and default settings, as well as new tools for creating splines of complex helical stair stringers, tools for automatic creation of floor coverings to standard grating sizes, improvements to many of the existing tools with new functionality and strategically, the introduction of a bi-directional link with Autodesk® Advance Steel and Advance Workshop that allows users to retrieve and graphically display production data in real-time, which can be published to the cloud for access in the field. Click here for more information on Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016.

 

Advance Design 2016Advance Design 2016

GRAITEC’s Advance Design 2016 comes with a brand new ergonomic ribbon-based user interface making it easier to navigate and access tools more efficiently. This version also introduces US, Canadian and Polish design codes together with a EC8 German appendix expanding the reach of Advance Design to additional global markets. New design tools were added for rigid diaphragms for slabs and reinforced concrete ribs design. To support an even more intelligent BIM workflow, the bi-direction link between Advance Design and Autodesk® Revit was updated to enable the sharing of BIM models containing building performance data, including support for transferring the actual FEM results to the Revit® environment. Click here for more information on Advance Design 2016.

 

Francis Guillemard, GRAITEC CEO, comments: “GRAITEC has evolved to become one of the largest Autodesk® Partners in the world. We strive to deliver professional BIM technology and related expert services that meet our customers ever changing needs. GRAITEC Advance 2016 releases not only deliver more country design codes and better integration with Autodesk® Revit® but also see two brand new products being launched; PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® and Advance Workshop. These new products offer our customers more choice, better value and improved technological solutions to everyday challenges, which is of paramount importance to our long-term future success.“

Visit the GRAITEC website for more information on these detailing and design solutions.

Webinar Autodesk Advance Steel

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Webinar Advance Steel

Webinar Autodesk Advance Steel

Advance Steel is built to automate and accelerate the structural steel detailing and fabrication process. Advance Steel 2016 requires the AutoCAD 2016 platform!

Structural steel modeling

  • Intelligent features for modeling any type of metallic structure;
  • Intuitively created structural elements;
  • Extensive library of objects and powerful tools to help designers create structural elements: trusses, bracings, purlins, portal frames.

Miscellaneous steel modelingMiscellaneous steel modeling

Customizable documentation for more efficient fabrication

Customizable documentation for more efficient fabrication

  • Ready-to-use templates that aid the creation of high-quality shop drawings;
  • Shop drawing templates are automatically labeled and dimensioned;
  • Shop templates can be easily customized according to your needs;
  • Easily created Bills of material (BOMs), where the quantities are defined by the parts used in the information-rich model.
  • Automatically generated files for CNC machines.

Interoperable for maximum efficiency between processes

Interoperable for maximum efficiency between processes

Added benefits with GRAITEC PowerPack for Advance Steel

  • Through the GRAITEC PowerPack extension, Autodesk Advance Steel users benefit from additional functionality and working tools, which help accelerate the whole detailing and fabrication process:
  • New joint types
  • New drawing styles and templates for BOMs
  • Databases with profiles, bolts, gratings, etc.

Find out more about GRAITEC Powerpack

GRAITEC Advance PowerPack

 

Register for Advance Steel Webinar

 

2015 NASCC Presentations Available for Free Online Viewing

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American Institute of Steel Construction AISC offers more than 100 recorded sessions from the 2015 NASCC Steel, including a synchronization of the speakers’ voices along with their visual presentations. The sessions are now available for free online viewing at www.aisc.org/2015nascconline.

AISC makes much of its conference material available at no charge as part of its mission to disseminate information for building and designing with structural steel.

You can find multimedia proceedings for conferences since 2008 by visiting www.aisc.org/freepubs and clicking on “Steel Conference Proceedings” in the left-hand menu.

NASCC Presentation available now

GRAITEC at ONE TEAM EXTENSION

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GRAITEC ranked most progressive partner at ONE TEAM EXTENSION

Wednesday May 27th

From 20th to 22nd May Autodesk European partners’ conference, ONE TEAM EXTENSION was organized in Berlin.

GRAITEC ranked most progressive partner at ONE TEAM EXTENSION

 

Keynote speakers were: Steve Blum (Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Services, Autodesk. Inc.), Andrew Anagnost (Senior Vice President, Industry Strategy and Marketing) and Roland Zelles (Vice President, EMEA Territory Sales, Autodesk, Inc.).

GRAITEC ranked most progressive partner at ONE TEAM EXTENSION

 

Autodesk outlined further strategies for development and introduced new technologies that already help users practice today. A number of important meetings were also held during the conference.

GRAITEC ranked most progressive partner at ONE TEAM EXTENSION

 

A large number of companies were praised by Mr. Andrew Anagnost, who in his presentation ranked GRAITEC as the most progressive partner of Autodesk.

GRAITEC ranked most progressive partner at ONE TEAM EXTENSION