In this episode, we discuss the impacts of recent political decisions regarding tariffs on the costs and capabilities of doing business in the design/build world. These across-the-board tariffs will affect all construction projects, and it's important to start thinking about how it’s going to impact business and what you can do to survive the financial storm.Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Castbox, iHeart Radio.
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PlexifyAI for AEC
Ken D’Amato, CEO and Founder of SmarTwin, joins us to discuss the growth and future of AI in the AEC workplace. We'll focus on a new tool, PlexifyAEC powered by SmarTwin AI, and how it has the potential to be a game changer in the AEC space.Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Castbox, iHeart Radio.
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When More Is Too Much
In this episode, we discuss the issues that can come along with overly complex design/build software systems that try to accomplish everything in one system.Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Castbox, iHeart Radio.
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Autodesk & ESRI - Blending Design and GIS
We have 2 special guests joining us today – Ramesh Sridharan, Director of AEC Building & Infrastructure at Autodesk, and Michael Davidson, Product Manager for BIM/CAD Integrations at ESRI. We’ll be discussing the blending of design and GIS data and processes, and how Autodesk and ESRI are leading that charge. We’ll specifically focus on the tools you can use to integrate GIS data while actively working on DWG design files in tools like Civil 3D and AutoCAD.Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Castbox, iHeart Radio.
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The McDonaldization of AEC Software
The McDonaldization of AEC software refers to the concept that out-of-the-box software is the most efficient way to work. But the problem is this concept doesn't leave any capacity for growth or improvement.
In this episode, we discuss how the McDonaldization of AEC software hurts the Design Build industry and how some intelligent configuration of out-of-the-box software can actually help improve efficiency by automating tasks.
Listen to The CADDle Call podcast on these platforms: Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Castbox, iHeart Radio.
Computer-Aided Design & Drafting meets humor and practicality, with a touch of business acumen thrown in for fun. Jim and Rocco, owners of ZenTek Consultants, the premiere U.S. technology consulting firm for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries discuss the fascinating world of CADD with some humor and honesty. Join them, and their industry-expert guests for CADD- focused tech and biz discussions. Learn more at https://zentekconsultants.net/.
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