Articles & Reviews

Sustainable Design for Structural Engineers
A byline, by Sarah Hodges, reported that the buildings are the biggest source of emissions and energy consumption in the U.S and around the globe. Hodges noted that Autodesk BIM solutions are based on coordinated, more reliable, high-quality information created with Autodesk Revit-based products and AutoCAD Civil 3D software. BIM and Revit Structure enable structural engineers to minimize waste and maximize the re-use of materials.
Green Building Community
August 17, 2009
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Harley-Davidson - The Museum Won Autodesk BIM Award [Chinese]
The article reported on Autodesk’s announcement of Mortenson Construction being selected to receive Autodesk BIM Award. Mortenson Construction is recognized for its use of Autodesk product portfolio software, including Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks. Derek Cunz, Director of project development, Mortenson Construction, said, "The concept of building information model and Autodesk's BIM solutions are widely applied to our projects practice.” Jay Bhatt, Senior Vice President, Autodesk AEC Solutions, said, "Mortenson Company has implemented more than 10 years and to promote the BIM process, the practice of engineering construction is a pioneer in the field. Mortenson’s 'Autodesk BIM Award' is well deserved."
Longhoo
August 11, 2009
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Making BIM the Foundation: HNTB Federal Designs Two Successful Projects Using BIM
A byline, by Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor, reported that HNTB Federal recently designed two government buildings, the U.S. Army Human Resources Center of Excellence at Fort Knox and phase I Wheeled and Tracked Vehicle Maintenance Training School at Fort Lee using BIM as the foundation of the projects. Browne noted that for both projects HNTB Federal used a combination of Autodesk Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Revit Architecture, Navisworks and 3ds Max Design. The use of BIM was stated in the proposal, providing an efficient modeling process that allowed designers to all stay on the same page and collaborate. Browne also mentioned that in the construction process, the BIM model was used for a 4D Navisworks sequencing model to help with phasing and sequencing the construction and to understand how the project was to be built. Further, Browne added that HNTB Federal was also selected to receive an Autodesk BIM Experience Award because of its impressive implementation of BIM in such large-scale project
Connect Press
June 8, 2009
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A Healthy Overhaul: Pembury Hospital      
The article reported that the Engineering and Environmental Consultant Gifford’s structural engineering team under the leadership of Tony Bassett, Director of Gifford, and the technical guidance of Lee Zebedee, worked with Excitech’s consultants and trainers to review Autodesk’s Revit Structure software. After running a detailed assessment, Revit Structure was used to create a modern superstructure for the consolidated redevelopment of Pembury Hospital and Kent & Sussex Hospital into a modern facility on the Pembury site. The article noted that all the Gifford 3D design and visualisation was done in Revit Structure, but initially all 2D working drawings were exported from Revit and tweaked’ in AutoCAD.
AEC Magazine
June 2, 2009
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Autodesk Announced New Versions of Revit [Spanish]    
Autodesk announced the availability of new versions of Revit BIM, designed for personal computers using 64 bits Windows operating systems. This operation applies to Revit Architecture 2009, Revit Structure 2009 and Revit MEP 2009. The beta testers have reported that the new software applications offer a better performance and stability for tasks that require plenty of memory such as rendering, printing, updating of model and import and export files. Jamie Richardson, Managing Partner & CAD, in Ericksen Roed & Associates, said, "We've been in beta testing phase of the software for 64-bit Revit Structure and the increase in efficiency and productivity are impressive."
nolimites
June 2, 2009
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Autodesk Unveils 2010 Software Portfolio for BIM                                                   
The article reported that Autodesk India has announced new versions of its software products to help increase industry adoption of the BIM process. The article noted that these softwares enable building designers, civil engineers, contractors and the clients they serve to, more easily create and profit from digital design data and better communication across extended project teams. The updated Autodesk's BIM portfolio includes Revit Architecture 2010, Revit Structure 2010, Revit MEP 2010, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010, Navisworks 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010.
enterpriser.in
May 29, 2009
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Extended Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite [German]                                
The article reported that Autodesk has extended the Revit Structure Suite with AutoCAD Structural Detailing. This software package for the design and implementation planning includes AutoCAD Solutions, Revit Structure and AutoCAD Structural Detailing. The article noted that Revit Structure Suite will support the structural engineers from planning stage through to manufacturing. AutoCAD Structural Detailing, based on AutoCAD platform, will complement the suite for reinforcement planning in familiar work environment, resulting in increased productivity of designers and extended performance range of software solutions across all phases. Christian Weiss, Industry Marketing Manager for Architecture and Civil Engineering at Autodesk, said, “Changes in any salvage planning phase has a high risk of error. The change in function of the Revit Structure Suite reduces this risk by building a central parametric model and greatly improves the cooperation of all stakeholders."
Digital Production
May 27, 2009
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BIM, Integrated Design, IPD, 3D Modeling, VDC, Autodesk® Revit® And Autodesk® Navisworks…What Does It All Mean?    
A byline by Tracy Fisher, reported on various processes which help in creating a coordinated and consistent project in a shorter time frame in a more cost effective manner. Fisher explained the terms, such as, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). Fisher also listed out Autodesk’s different product line that supports a BIM workflow, including Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, Revit MEP Suite and Navisworks, and also explained about their features.                                                                 
Connect Press
May 11, 2009
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New Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 [Turkish]               
Autodesk Products – Revit Structure, Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, Maya
The article reported on Autodesk’s Revit Architecture 2010 software and its features. The article noted that the software has many design features, modeling and parametric design tools, which help in early design analysis.                             
Forum Harabe
April 26, 2009
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Autodesk Presents Software Portfolio 2010 For Building Information Modeling [German]
Autodesk Products – Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, 3ds Max Design. The article reported on Autodesk’s new product releases in the field of architecture and construction, which includes Revit Architecture 2010 for the draft plan, Revit Structure 2010 for structural design, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 for civil engineering, Navisworks 2010 for the construction planning and data consolidation and 3ds Max Design 2010 for the area of visualization. The main innovations include functions for building sustainability and climate calculations and simulations.                       
WEKA
April 6, 2009
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Autodesk Unveils 2010 Software Portfolio for BIM Market
The article reported on Autodesk’s announcement of new versions of its software products for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, which are designed to help increase industry adoption of the building information modeling (BIM) process. The updated software in Autodesk's BIM portfolio includes Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 software, Autodesk Revit Structure 2010 software, Autodesk Revit MEP 2010 software, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 software and Autodesk Navisworks 2010 software solutions.
CGSociety
February 10, 2009
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Building the Impossible
The article reported on the role of computer in the trend of new concept buildings and the advances in computer graphics and pre-visualisation. The article highlighted that AutoCAD is still the dominant design application in the industry. The article briefed about BIM and mentioned that AutoCAD includes BIM components such as Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP.
TechRadar UK
February 1, 2009
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Autodesk Unveils 2010 Software Portfolio for Building Information Modeling
Autodesk announced new versions of its software products for the AEC industries, which are designed to help increase industry adoption of the BIM process. Updated software in Autodesk's BIM portfolio includes Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 software, Autodesk Revit Structure 2010 software, Autodesk Revit MEP 2010 software, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 software and Autodesk Navisworks 2010 software solutions.
Dexigner
February 9, 2009
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New Product Line from Autodesk
The article reported on Autodesk’s launch of AEC, and geospatial 2010 line of products including Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk Revit MEP, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Autodesk Navisworks. The latest releases have features to create more energy-efficient buildings and replace or renovate existing infrastructure. The article noted that Autodesk’s 2010 line of products looks to address some new concerns in the marketplace today.
Constructech
February 13, 2009
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New Updates to SmartBIM Give Revit Users More Tools to Effectively Implement BIM
A byline, by Lauren Browne, Connect Press Editor, reported on Reed Construction Data’s release of 3.2 version of SmartBIM Library. The new release of SmartBIM Library will come preloaded with 16,000 Revit object types. Continued from the previous version, users can also build their own catalogs from Revit content they develop. Further, version 3.2 is drag-and-drop content publishing. Other improvements include support for Vista 64-bit machines. Also, there is install support for Autodesk Revit MEP and Autodesk Revit Structure.
ConnectPress
February 23, 2009
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BIM in the Real World
A byline, by Geoff Weisenberger, reported on BIM noting that Revit Structure appears to be leading the pack in terms of BIM. Weisenberger mentioned that a survey conducted in 2008 by the Structural Engineering Institute’s BIM Committee indicated that more than half of the structural engineering firms use BIM software – Tekla Structures 9% and Bentley Structural 13.5% and Autodesk’s Revit Structure at 60%.
Modern Steel Construction (Page 59 -61)
January 2009
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Autodesk Beefs Up BIM Offering
A byline, by Steve Evans, reported on Autodesk’s announcement about the release of two new offerings aimed at expanding its range of BIM platforms. Evans noted that the company hopes to improve project workflow with this offering. Collaboration and bidirectional links between Revit Structure, AutoCAD Structural Detailing 2009 and Revit Extensions claim to simplify communication across different teams working at different stages of the project.
Computer Business Review
December 17, 2008
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Clinic’s Cure
Modern Steel Construction (Page no. 29 -31)
November 2008
A byline, by Dennis G. Wilkinson, P.E and Thomas E. Bartolomucci, P.E. S.E, reported on Springfield Clinic LLP. As a part of an expansion to its current facilities the structural engineers used Autodesk’s Revit Structure to design and draft the steel mill order construction documents and also used RISA Building System to perform structural analysis.

Purpose Built for BIM
Revit Community at ConnectPress
October 9, 2008
Article discusses role of Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, Revit MEP, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Autodesk NavisWorks in BIM process.

Revit Structure 2008
AEC Magazine
June 7, 2007
By Greg Corke
Greg Corke reviews Revit Structure 2008 and reports that Revit Structure 2008 supports the design of more complex structures and can be used as a central repository for a wide range of structural analysis data. It also supports advanced modeling, with the system now able to model curved beams, more complex openings in structural beams and columns, parametric trusses and warped concrete slabs.

Solutions from Synergis: Tab Over - Multiple uses of the Tab key in Revit Architecture, Revit MEP and Revit Structure.
By Peter Gehring
Cadalyst
June 1, 2007
In this article, Peter Gehring from Synergis Technologies demonstrates the multiple uses of the Tab key in Revit Architecture, Revit MEP and Revit Structure.

New for AEC: Revit Structure Extension
Cadalyst
April 17, 2007
This article covers the recent announcement of new Robobat Extensions for Revit Structure. An overview of key Extensions and features is provided.

Structural Engineering BIM
Constructech
April 20, 2007
This article covers Autodesk’s announcement of a new series of Robobat extensions for Revit Structure. The article reports that when used with Revit Structure, the extensions will help users in such areas as structural analysis and reinforced concrete drafting.

AEC in Focus–Digital Structural Engineering and Analysis - AEC continues toward BIM, so architects and structural engineers are more linked than ever before
Cadalyst
February 1, 2007
By H. Edward Goldberg
This article reports on the growing use of digital software within the structural engineering sector of the AEC industry.

Structural Engineering Software
Modern Steel Construction
January 1, 2007
Highlights Autodesk Revit Structure within a list of software options for structural engineers.

Cadalyst Labs Review: Autodesk Revit Structure 2—Digital Models for Structural Design
Cadalyst
December 2005
By Cyril Verley
"Even though this is a relatively new product, it's built on the foundation of Revit's core parametric model, which has proven success in the architectural industry. Revit Structure streamlines collaboration within an engineering firm and with the project architects while keeping its essence of a coordinated document set... Highly Recommended."

Software links physical and analytical models
Building Design and Construction
Sept 2005
By Matthew Phair
Building Design and Construction writes about Revit Structure’s unique ability to link physical and analytical models, and the time savings realized by engineering firm Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Autodesk Launches Revit Structure
Cadalyst
June 2005
Cadalyst magazine covers the launch of Revit Structure.

Notes from the Editor
Modern Steel Construction
June 2005
By Scott Melnick 
In his monthly column, Modern Steel Editor Scott Melnick writes that Revit Structure will “raise the bar” on interoperability.

Whats Cool in Steel
Modern Steel Construction
August 2005
By Lena Singer 
In their annual “Whats Cool” section, Modern Steel covers Autodesk’s Invest-In-Education program, which has recently been extended to include Revit Structure.

Building information modeling: A Strong Basis for Structural Systems
Structural Engineer
August 2005
By Phil Bernstein
Phil Bernstein, Vice President, Autodesk Building Solutions Division, writes about the advantages building information modeling provides to structural engineers.

Building information modeling (pdf - 859Kb)