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Anguleris at AIA 2026: BIMsmith, Swatchbox, and the Launch of Gaudi
PRODUCTS · 06.18.2026

Anguleris at AIA 2026: BIMsmith, Swatchbox, and the Launch of Gaudi

The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design returned to San Diego this June, drawing thousands of architects, engineers, and building product professionals to the San Diego Convention Center from June 10 through 13.

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Recap: Swatchbox at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
Interior Design · 05.27.2026

Recap: Swatchbox at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026

Clerkenwell Design Week has a way of making the design industry feel like a neighbourhood. For three days every May, the streets fill with architects, makers, and design enthusiasts moving between showrooms, installation

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BIM Content Creation for Manufacturers: A Guide to Getting Specified with Better BIM Content
REVIT · 04.29.2026

BIM Content Creation for Manufacturers: A Guide to Getting Specified with Better BIM Content

BIM content creation for manufacturers: learn how high-quality Revit content, BIM files, and specification-ready data drive architect adoption, improve BIM marketing, and increase product specifications.

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Live Virtual Event: Unveiling the 2026 BIMsmith Best Awards for Building Product Innovation
BIMSMITH · 02.06.2026

Live Virtual Event: Unveiling the 2026 BIMsmith Best Awards for Building Product Innovation

Discover the 2026 BIMsmith Best Awards winners in this live BIMsmith event highlighting meaningful building product innovation.

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How Manufacturer Partnerships Built a Living Lab at Judson University
ARCHITECTURE · 11.26.2025

How Manufacturer Partnerships Built a Living Lab at Judson University

Judson University's Glunz Hall transforms architecture education through manufacturer partnerships, creating a living laboratory where students learn material performance firsthand.

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The Buildings That Inspire Us Most
INSPIRATION · 08.13.2025

The Buildings That Inspire Us Most

Ask any architect or designer to name a favorite building and chances are, they'll light up. It might be a place they visited as a child, one they studied in school, or a project that fundamentally changed how they t

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About the BIMsmith Best Awards
PRODUCTS · 04.01.2025

About the BIMsmith Best Awards

The BIMsmith Best Awards are awarded each year to products, companies, or initiatives that exhibit outstanding innovation in the building product industry.

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Introducing the Winners of the 2025 BIMsmith Best Awards
BIMSMITH · 03.05.2025

Introducing the Winners of the 2025 BIMsmith Best Awards

This year’s winners of the 2025 BIMsmith Best Awards from IBS 2025 and KBIS 2025 include: Laminam, Fabuwood, Kohler, Westlake, Panoramic Doors, Heat N Glo / Stellar, Danver / Brown Jordan, Raynor, Kolbe Windows and Doors

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Introducing the 2024 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition
BIMSMITH · 12.05.2024

Introducing the 2024 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition

Show your holiday spirit by creating a winter holiday-themed Revit family for the chance to win fame, glory, and some exciting prizes with BIMsmith Winter Wonderland 2024!

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Showcase Your Products in the AIA24 Sample Gallery Powered by Swatchbox
PRODUCTS · 05.07.2024

Showcase Your Products in the AIA24 Sample Gallery Powered by Swatchbox

Feature your products at the AIA24 Sample Gallery Powered by Swatchbox in Washington D.C. from June 6-7.

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6 Things That Happened at Milan Design Week 2024 with Swatchbox
Swatchbox · 04.24.2024

6 Things That Happened at Milan Design Week 2024 with Swatchbox

Here are six significant outcomes from the Swatchbox Exhibition at Milan Design Week 2024.

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What's New in Revit 2025: New Features and Updates in Autodesk Revit 2025
REVIT · 04.02.2024

What's New in Revit 2025: New Features and Updates in Autodesk Revit 2025

Revit 2025 represents the latest evolution of the AEC industry's leading tool. Here are the top new features and updates to know about as you explore Revit 2025.

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Introducing the Winners of the 2024 BIMsmith Best Awards
BIMSMITH · 03.02.2024

Introducing the Winners of the 2024 BIMsmith Best Awards

Here are this year’s winners of the 2024 BIMsmith Best Awards from IBS 2024 and KBIS 2024.

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Introducing the 2023 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition
BIMSMITH · 12.07.2023

Introducing the 2023 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition

Show your holiday spirit by creating a winter holiday-themed Revit family for the chance to win fame, glory, and some exciting prizes with BIMsmith Winter Wonderland 2023!

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Swatchbox Launches Designer in Residence Program
INSPIRATION · 12.05.2023

Swatchbox Launches Designer in Residence Program

Swatchbox is pleased to introduce a groundbreaking new way for design professionals to shape the future of Interior Design and Architecture: the Swatchbox Designer in Residence Program.

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Anguleris Elevates Chief Marketing Officer Ethan Adams to Chief Operating Officer
INSPIRATION · 10.16.2023

Anguleris Elevates Chief Marketing Officer Ethan Adams to Chief Operating Officer

Anguleris has announced Ethan Adams as its newest Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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Fiberon Partners with Swatchbox to Deliver Premium Sample Experience to Building Professionals
Swatchbox · 08.17.2023

Fiberon Partners with Swatchbox to Deliver Premium Sample Experience to Building Professionals

MAUMEE, OHIO (August 17, 2023) – Fiberon, a designer and manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding, has expanded its emphasis on specification efficiency through a partnership with Sw

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TL;DR: A Debatably Necessary Glossary of All the Architectural Acronyms in Existence
ARCHITECTURE · 06.26.2023

TL;DR: A Debatably Necessary Glossary of All the Architectural Acronyms in Existence

Architecture has a lot of acronyms. We know. Here's your TL;DR guide to all the architecture acronyms you need to know.

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Swatchbox in Milan: A Look at the Swatchbox Sample Hub at Milan Design Week 2023
Swatchbox · 05.15.2023

Swatchbox in Milan: A Look at the Swatchbox Sample Hub at Milan Design Week 2023

Since its founding, Swatchbox has laid its roots with careful proximity to global design hubs. Headquartered globally in the US and in London for Europe, it only made sense that Milan should be the next st

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Swatchbox Debuts European Sample Library at Milan Design Week 2023
Swatchbox · 04.15.2023

Swatchbox Debuts European Sample Library at Milan Design Week 2023

Swatchbox, the global building product sample platform for architects and designers, makes its Italian debut with a pop-up Sample Hub as part of Milan Design Week (18-23 April 2023).

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What's New in Revit 2024 – Top New Features in Autodesk Revit 2024
REVIT · 04.04.2023

What's New in Revit 2024 – Top New Features in Autodesk Revit 2024

Here are the latest updates about what's new in Revit 2024 from the architects at BIMsmith.

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Anguleris Breathes New Life into Historic Elgin Industrial Facility
ARCHITECTURE · 03.24.2023

Anguleris Breathes New Life into Historic Elgin Industrial Facility

Anguleris has purchased a historic manufacturing building along IL Route 31 in Elgin and is moving forward with renovations of the 100-year-old property as a new flagship hub for sample fulfillment brand Swatchbox.

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Introducing the Winners of the 2023 BIMsmith Best Awards
PRODUCTS · 02.08.2023

Introducing the Winners of the 2023 BIMsmith Best Awards

Here are this year’s winners of the 2023 BIMsmith Best Awards from IBS 2023 and KBIS 2023.

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TL;DR: Here’s What Happened at the Autodesk University 2022 Day 1 General Session
REVIT · 09.27.2022

TL;DR: Here’s What Happened at the Autodesk University 2022 Day 1 General Session

Here’s the TL;DR version of what happened at the Autodesk University 2022 Day 1 General Session.

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Durat Partners with Swatchbox to Provide Next-Day Material Samples to UK Architects and Designers
Swatchbox · 09.26.2022

Durat Partners with Swatchbox to Provide Next-Day Material Samples to UK Architects and Designers

Durat Solid Surface products are now available to UK architects and designers with free next-day delivery thanks to a new partnership with Swatchbox, the leading UK sample library for building professionals. The partners

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Revit Content Creation: Getting Started with BIM Content as a Manufacturer
REVIT · 09.21.2022

Revit Content Creation: Getting Started with BIM Content as a Manufacturer

When it comes to Revit content creation, there’s a lot to know – especially if you’re in manufacturing. Here are the basics of creating BIM content as a manufacturer.

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BIM from Start to Finish: 8 Impressive BIM Projects from Around the World
ARCHITECTURE · 09.19.2022

BIM from Start to Finish: 8 Impressive BIM Projects from Around the World

BIM is not just useful for connecting architects with builders, but also building product manufacturers. Here are eight recent BIM projects from around the globe that relied fully on BIM to become reality.

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Swatchbox Partners with AIA to Create High-Impact Sample Gallery at A'22 Conference on Architecture
INSPIRATION · 07.15.2022

Swatchbox Partners with AIA to Create High-Impact Sample Gallery at A'22 Conference on Architecture

Swatchbox, an Anguleris brand and the premier sample fulfillment platform for building products, partnered directly with the AIA to create the A’22 Sample Gallery Powered by Swatchbox.

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Construction of World's Tallest Timber Skyscraper in Progress in Switzerland
ARCHITECTURE · 05.17.2022

Construction of World's Tallest Timber Skyscraper in Progress in Switzerland

The world's tallest wooden skyscraper is currently being built in the Swiss city of Winterthur, about 12 miles northeast of Zurich.

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Introducing the Winners of the 2022 BIMsmith Best Awards
PRODUCTS · 02.11.2022

Introducing the Winners of the 2022 BIMsmith Best Awards

Here are this year’s winners of the 2022 BIMsmith Best Awards, hand-picked by the BIMsmith Team of architects and designers at IBS/KBIS 2022 in Orlando, FL.

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BIMsmith Top 10: The Most-Downloaded Building Products of 2021
PRODUCTS · 12.29.2021

BIMsmith Top 10: The Most-Downloaded Building Products of 2021

Here are the top 10 most-downloaded Revit families on BIMsmith from 2021.

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How to Add Rotational Parameters to Revit Families
REVIT · 12.15.2021

How to Add Rotational Parameters to Revit Families

Here's an in-depth tutorial on how to set rotational parameters in nested geometry in Revit families.

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Join the BIMsmith Team: Now Hiring for Multiple Positions
BIMSMITH · 09.22.2021

Join the BIMsmith Team: Now Hiring for Multiple Positions

Join the rapidly growing team of AEC pros with a Revit job or architecture marketing job at BIMsmith. Apply now!

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Building Product Samples Index: Manufacturers Who Offer Free Samples to Architects and Designers
PRODUCTS · 08.18.2021

Building Product Samples Index: Manufacturers Who Offer Free Samples to Architects and Designers

Here's a list of building product manufacturers that offer product samples 100% for free with expedited shipping to professionals. Enjoy!

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Manufacturer Webinar: Swatchbox Pro + A Discussion about Samples in the AEC Industry
ARCHITECTURE · 07.13.2021

Manufacturer Webinar: Swatchbox Pro + A Discussion about Samples in the AEC Industry

Join Anguleris CEO and members of the AEC and manufacturer community for an engaging discussion about what Swatchbox Pro brings to the industry and what's next in the world of architectural material sampling.

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Remembering the Legacy of Art Gensler
ARCHITECTURE · 05.11.2021

Remembering the Legacy of Art Gensler

M. Arthur Gensler Jr., the founder of the global architecture and design firm that carries his name, has passed away at the age of 85.

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What's New in Revit 2022 – Top New Features in Autodesk Revit 2022
REVIT · 04.06.2021

What's New in Revit 2022 – Top New Features in Autodesk Revit 2022

Autodesk Revit 2022 is now officially available to the public. Here's a list of the top new features in Revit 2022.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction One Year Later
ARCHITECTURE · 04.01.2021

The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction One Year Later

COVID-19 disrupted just about everything normal about everyday life in 2020. Looking back at an entire year of dealing with the pandemic, here are the most significant ways COVID has impacted construction.

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Join the BIMsmith Team: New Revit Positions Available
BIMSMITH · 03.03.2021

Join the BIMsmith Team: New Revit Positions Available

Apply to join the group of innovators at BIMsmith. Put your Revit skills to use as part of the BIMsmith Team. Apply here for open positions.

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Manufacturer Webinar: The 5 Laws of Samples – Crafting a Sample Program that Sells
ARCHITECTURE · 02.23.2021

Manufacturer Webinar: The 5 Laws of Samples – Crafting a Sample Program that Sells

In this webinar, the experts from Anguleris Technologies and Swatchbox®, an architectural sample fulfillment service, will explain the 5 Laws of Samples that every brand should know in order to run a successful sample pr

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Winners Announced for the 2020 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition
BIMSMITH · 01.27.2021

Winners Announced for the 2020 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition

Here are the winners of the 2020 BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Holiday Revit Family Competition.

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BIMsmith Winter Wonderland - A Holiday Revit Family Competition
BIMSMITH · 01.09.2021

BIMsmith Winter Wonderland - A Holiday Revit Family Competition

BIMsmith wants to spread holiday cheer this year; with a Revit Family Competition.

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What is BIM? A Simple Definition of Building Information Modeling for Beginners (2021)
REVIT · 01.03.2021

What is BIM? A Simple Definition of Building Information Modeling for Beginners (2021)

What is BIM? BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. Here's what you need to know about BIM in less than 60 seconds.

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Free Specifications: The Easier Way to Find Construction Specifications For Building Products
BIMSMITH · 10.14.2020

Free Specifications: The Easier Way to Find Construction Specifications For Building Products

The best, easiest way to find and download free construction specifications.

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Revit Families – Where to Find Free Revit Families & BIM Objects
REVIT · 10.06.2020

Revit Families – Where to Find Free Revit Families & BIM Objects

Looking for free Revit families? Here are the top ways to find Revit families for your BIM projects quickly and easily.

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Present Your CEU Virtually with BIMsmith Coffee Club
ARCHITECTURE · 09.02.2020

Present Your CEU Virtually with BIMsmith Coffee Club

Expand your continuing education virtually with BIMsmith Coffee Club. Combine your brand's thought leadership with the BIMsmith audience of architects with BIMsmith Coffee Club.

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The 5 Keys to Running a High-Impact Building Product Sample Program
PRODUCTS · 08.18.2020

The 5 Keys to Running a High-Impact Building Product Sample Program

From material sourcing to inventory, packaging, shipping, and other logistics, sample fulfillment is difficult. Here are Swatchbox's 5 principles to help you build a high-impact sample program.

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The Future of BIM: Featuring UNIFI, BIMsmith, and EvolveLAB
ARCHITECTURE · 08.12.2020

The Future of BIM: Featuring UNIFI, BIMsmith, and EvolveLAB

In this July 2020 webinar titled "The Future of BIM," Anguleris CEO Benjamin Glunz joined EvolveLAB President Bill Allen and UNIFI CEO Dwayne Miller for a conversation about the past, present, and future of BIM design.

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Four Considerations As We Design Post-Pandemic Spaces
ARCHITECTURE · 07.20.2020

Four Considerations As We Design Post-Pandemic Spaces

In the midst of COVID-19, there is no clear path forward for the AEC industry. But we can look back at where we have been and consider themes emerging today, to glean key trends in the next normal.

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Whole Building Design: Aligning Workspace Design and Organizational Culture
ARCHITECTURE · 07.13.2020

Whole Building Design: Aligning Workspace Design and Organizational Culture

Technology is starting to inspire significant change in how architects and designers approach workplace design. Innovations in the workplace include everything from wearables to workplace sensors (occupancy sensors, indu

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New Virtual CEU Session: Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connection Products: Specifying Tested Connection Products that Limit Liability
BIMSMITH · 06.24.2020

New Virtual CEU Session: Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connection Products: Specifying Tested Connection Products that Limit Liability

Join BIMsmith Coffee Club and ClarkDietrich for this virtual CEU course "Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connection Products: Specifying Tested Connection Products that Limit Liability" for 1 AIA LU/HSW credit.

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Emerging Guidelines for the Construction Industry Returning to Work With COVID-19
ARCHITECTURE · 06.22.2020

Emerging Guidelines for the Construction Industry Returning to Work With COVID-19

As many states begin to reopen from the novel COVID-19 pandemic, many in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries are wondering what the post-Covid-19 future holds. Here's a quick look at guidelines fro

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New Virtual CEU Session: Code Considerations in Fire Rated Glass – Presented by SAFTI FIRST
ARCHITECTURE · 06.08.2020

New Virtual CEU Session: Code Considerations in Fire Rated Glass – Presented by SAFTI FIRST

Join BIMsmith Coffee Club and SAFTI FIRST to discuss designing with fire rated glass for 1 AIA LU/HSW credit.

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Revit 2021: What's New in Autodesk Revit 2021
REVIT · 06.04.2020

Revit 2021: What's New in Autodesk Revit 2021

Revit 2021 is now available for download. Here are the top new features in Autodesk Revit 2021.

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New Virtual CEU Session – Insulated Concrete Forms: An Overview, Presented by Fox Blocks
ARCHITECTURE · 05.26.2020

New Virtual CEU Session – Insulated Concrete Forms: An Overview, Presented by Fox Blocks

Join BIMsmith Coffee Club on May 27 as Fox Blocks demonstrates a product & industry overview of ICF, reviewing the advantages of ICF for safe, efficient, high-performance buildings.

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Where To Download Free Manufacturer Revit Families: Building Product Manufacturer BIM Database
PRODUCTS · 05.13.2020

Where To Download Free Manufacturer Revit Families: Building Product Manufacturer BIM Database

Need to download Revit families quickly? Browse through this quick list of building product manufacturers with free downloadable BIM content.

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New Virtual CEU Session: Designing for High-Performance Building Envelopes, Catalyzed by BIM - Presented by BASF
ARCHITECTURE · 05.07.2020

New Virtual CEU Session: Designing for High-Performance Building Envelopes, Catalyzed by BIM - Presented by BASF

Join BIMsmith Coffee Club and BASF on Wednesday, May 13 for this free virtual AIA CEU session on Designing for High-Performance Building Envelopes, Catalyzed by BIM.

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New Virtual CEU Session – The Value of Paint, Presented by BEHR
ARCHITECTURE · 04.29.2020

New Virtual CEU Session – The Value of Paint, Presented by BEHR

Join BEHR for this BIMsmith Coffee Club AIA CEU session addressing key components of performance paints.

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New Virtual CEU Session: Savings Through Flexibility and Technology for the Modern Office, Presented by FreeAxez
ARCHITECTURE · 04.24.2020

New Virtual CEU Session: Savings Through Flexibility and Technology for the Modern Office, Presented by FreeAxez

Join BIMsmith Coffee Club and FreeAxez on Wednesday, April 29 for this free virtual AIA CEU session on cable management in modern offices.

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New Virtual CEU Session – Designing With Your Ears, Presented By Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions
ARCHITECTURE · 04.17.2020

New Virtual CEU Session – Designing With Your Ears, Presented By Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions

In this new virtual CE session from BIMsmith Coffee Club, Julian Treasure, a globally recognized TED speaker, will give an introduction to the power of sound in built environments and the new possibilities for acoustic d

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New Virtual CEU Session – Color & Culture: Color and Design Trends, Presented by PPG Paints
ARCHITECTURE · 04.01.2020

New Virtual CEU Session – Color & Culture: Color and Design Trends, Presented by PPG Paints

Color trends come and go, season after season and year after year. This free CEU session for AEC pros will dive into just how and why that happens.

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New Virtual CEU Session – New Clay Roofing Trends, Presented by Boral Roofing
ARCHITECTURE · 04.01.2020

New Virtual CEU Session – New Clay Roofing Trends, Presented by Boral Roofing

Stuck at home? BIMsmith Coffee Club is bringing continuing education credits to wherever you are. Join the Club to receive weekly invitations to free virtual CEU sessions provided by building product manufacturers. &ndas

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New Virtual CEU Session – Enduring Beauty: High Performing Open-Jointed Cladding Systems
ARCHITECTURE · 03.30.2020

New Virtual CEU Session – Enduring Beauty: High Performing Open-Jointed Cladding Systems

This course encourages participants to think outside the box and consider using polymer cladding as a material to create aesthetic, enduring, and moisture resistant rainscreens that will better protect buildings and its

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What Is a BIM Manager?
ARCHITECTURE · 03.25.2020

What Is a BIM Manager?

But what does the title "BIM Manager" actually imply? Why might a firm need a BIM Manager? What parts of BIM need to be managed, and who has the right skills to manage them? Here is what you need to know.

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Introducing BIMsmith Coffee Club: Free Virtual AIA Continuing Education Credits
BIMSMITH · 03.24.2020

Introducing BIMsmith Coffee Club: Free Virtual AIA Continuing Education Credits

In an effort to help keep things moving, BIMsmith has launched BIMsmith Coffee Club, a completely virtual opportunity to earn AIA continuing education (CEU) credits.

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Remembering Yona Friedman, Architect and Creator of Mobile Architecture
ARCHITECTURE · 02.27.2020

Remembering Yona Friedman, Architect and Creator of Mobile Architecture

Yona Friedman, the visionary architect who created mobile architecture, passed away on February 21, 2020 in Paris where he lived since the 1950s. We would like to honor Friedman as we take a look at the life that made hi

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Download Revit Material Libraries on BIMsmith Market
REVIT · 02.13.2020

Download Revit Material Libraries on BIMsmith Market

Here are 5 easy steps to find and download Revit Material Libraries & .ADKSLIB files and use them in your Revit projects.

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The Role of Technology in Building Materials Marketing
BIMSMITH · 02.06.2020

The Role of Technology in Building Materials Marketing

BIMsmith CEO Benjamin Glunz joins the Building Brands Podcast to discuss the role of technology, BIM, and Revit in building materials marketing.

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Stop Wasting Money on Building Materials Sales Samples
Swatchbox · 02.04.2020

Stop Wasting Money on Building Materials Sales Samples

Product samples are incredibly important to many businesses, but they often present a large expense. Here are the top five ways to improve the ROI of your sample program.

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What’s the Big Deal About Revit? Understanding the Role of Autodesk Revit in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
REVIT · 02.04.2020

What’s the Big Deal About Revit? Understanding the Role of Autodesk Revit in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction

Here’s exactly what you need to know about Revit and its impact on the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

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Free Webinar: Breaking Down Silos Between BIM, Specifications and Building Product Data
ARCHITECTURE · 02.03.2020

Free Webinar: Breaking Down Silos Between BIM, Specifications and Building Product Data

Learn about new and developing concepts for integrating specifications and BIM content in your firm's workflows with BIMsmith and MasterSpec.

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Is Two-Day Shipping for Samples Necessary? How Fast and Free Shipping is Changing Sample Fulfillment
INSPIRATION · 01.29.2020

Is Two-Day Shipping for Samples Necessary? How Fast and Free Shipping is Changing Sample Fulfillment

Two-day sample fulfillment is no longer a luxury for building materials companies - it's a necessity. Here's why fast and free sample fulfillment is an essential part of an effective sample strategy.

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Here are the 2020 BIMsmith Best Award Winners from IBS 2020/KBIS 2020
PRODUCTS · 01.24.2020

Here are the 2020 BIMsmith Best Award Winners from IBS 2020/KBIS 2020

BIMsmith is proud to introduce the winners of the 2020 BIMsmith Best Awards, announced at the 2020 International Builders Show (IBS) and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, NV.

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Monash University School of Biological Science by Kosloff Architecture
PROJECTS · 01.13.2020

Monash University School of Biological Science by Kosloff Architecture

Architecture Firm: Kosloff Architecture Location: Clayton, Australia Collaborators: Callum Morton, Monash Art Projects (MAP), and Rush Wright Associates Awards: Commendation for Educational Architectu

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Now Hiring: Marketing Manager at Anguleris Technologies
BIMSMITH · 01.08.2020

Now Hiring: Marketing Manager at Anguleris Technologies

Apply for the position of Marketing Manager at Anguleris Technologies, creators of BIMsmith and Swatchbox.

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BIMsmith To Award 2020 BIMsmith Best Awards at IBS and KBIS 2020
PRODUCTS · 01.02.2020

BIMsmith To Award 2020 BIMsmith Best Awards at IBS and KBIS 2020

BIMsmith will award the 2020 BIMsmith Best Awards to the top exhibiting brands at the 2020 International Builder Show (IBS) and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), taking place January 21-24 in Las Vegas, NV.

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A Victorian Christmas: Victorian Architecture That Embodies The Spirit of the Season
ARCHITECTURE · 12.20.2019

A Victorian Christmas: Victorian Architecture That Embodies The Spirit of the Season

These Victorian homes capture the warmth of the Christmas spirit in their Victorian architecture, decoration, and design.

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8 Concrete Suggestions for Architects to Do More to Fight Climate Change
INSPIRATION · 12.18.2019

8 Concrete Suggestions for Architects to Do More to Fight Climate Change

Architects are in a great position to make decisions about how the natural environment is preserved and how we can develop sustainably. Here are 8 concrete steps that architects can take to protect the environment.

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Autodesk University 2019 Recap – Better Starts Here
INSPIRATION · 11.25.2019

Autodesk University 2019 Recap – Better Starts Here

Autodesk University 2019 in Las Vegas was full of energy and excitement around what's new in architecture, engineering, and BIM technology. If you're a Revit geek and missed AU 2019, here's a quick recap of what took pla

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Chicago's Old Post Office Opens Its Doors to New Tenants After $800 Million Renovation
ARCHITECTURE · 11.23.2019

Chicago's Old Post Office Opens Its Doors to New Tenants After $800 Million Renovation

Chicago’s Old Post Office at 433 West Van Buren has reopened its doors after an $800 million renovation led by Gensler.

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BIMsmith and UNIFI Partner to Provide New BIM Integrations to AEC Community
BIMSMITH · 11.18.2019

BIMsmith and UNIFI Partner to Provide New BIM Integrations to AEC Community

BIMsmith has partnered with UNIFI to power an expansive new BIM resource for architects, engineers, and other building professionals through UNIFI Connect.

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Lucas Furniture by Wilson Mason
PROJECTS · 10.17.2019

Lucas Furniture by Wilson Mason

UK architecture and design firm Wilson Mason has been appointed for a new two-story 75,000 sq. ft. Lucas Furniture outlet, set to open Summer 2020. Here's a look at the design process.

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Free Webinar: The Journey Toward BIM and Specification Interoperability
BIMSMITH · 09.30.2019

Free Webinar: The Journey Toward BIM and Specification Interoperability

Join BIMsmith and Deltek (formerly AVITRU) for a free webinar to discuss the collaboration to coordinate construction specifications and BIM in new and exciting ways.

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7 Top Security Product Innovations from Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019
PRODUCTS · 09.17.2019

7 Top Security Product Innovations from Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2019

Here are 7 noteworthy innovations in building security products that were on display at the 2019 Global Security Exchange in Chicago.

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How to Design with 300,000+ Revit Materials With BIMsmith Forge
BIMSMITH · 08.26.2019

How to Design with 300,000+ Revit Materials With BIMsmith Forge

BIMsmith Forge uses a massive database of over 300,000+ Revit materials to enable you to select various building products to place in a Revit wall, roof, ceiling, or floor system. Build now for free.

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How to Work with Parametric Arrays and Constraints in Revit Families
REVIT · 08.19.2019

How to Work with Parametric Arrays and Constraints in Revit Families

In this BIMsmith Revit Tutorial, you'll learn how to lock, constrain, and set custom parameters to parametric arrays in Revit.

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Submit an Architecture or Design Project
PROJECTS · 08.17.2019

Submit an Architecture or Design Project

Submit your architecture or design project to be highlighted on the BIMsmith Blog.

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3 Takeaways from BiLTna 2019 and What They Mean for the Future of the AEC Industry
INSPIRATION · 08.01.2019

3 Takeaways from BiLTna 2019 and What They Mean for the Future of the AEC Industry

Here are three key takeaways from BiLTna 2019, and what they mean for the future of the AEC industry.

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BIMsmith Teams Up with AVAIL to Provide New BIM Integrations for AEC Professionals
BIMSMITH · 07.19.2019

BIMsmith Teams Up with AVAIL to Provide New BIM Integrations for AEC Professionals

BIMsmith and AVAIL, two of the leading AEC platforms for digital construction, announced a partnership at BiLT/Digital Built Week North America to streamline access to BIM content for AEC pros everywhere.

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BIMsmith to Host 4th Annual BIMsmith Gala at BiLT 2019
INSPIRATION · 07.03.2019

BIMsmith to Host 4th Annual BIMsmith Gala at BiLT 2019

Digital Built Week North America and BiLTna is almost upon us, and that means so is the BIMsmith Gala. Here's what you need to know.

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Virtual Reality for Architecture: Best AR/VR Solutions for the AEC Industry
ARCHITECTURE · 06.18.2019

Virtual Reality for Architecture: Best AR/VR Solutions for the AEC Industry

Virtual reality and augmented reality are quickly expanding into the AEC world. Here’s our list of some of the major players in the AR/VR world that have direct implications for architecture, engineering, and constructio

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Find BIMsmith at the A’19 Conference on Architecture in Las Vegas June 6-7
BIMSMITH · 05.31.2019

Find BIMsmith at the A’19 Conference on Architecture in Las Vegas June 6-7

The BIMsmith Team will be at the A'19 Conference on Architecture on June 6-7, 2019. Here's what to expect.

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5 Ways BIM Technology Can Improve Construction Project Safety
INSPIRATION · 05.23.2019

5 Ways BIM Technology Can Improve Construction Project Safety

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is hailed for its efficiencies and intelligence in building design. But BIM is also improving project safety. Here are 5 ways that BIM makes construction safer.

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Here Are the 2019 LFI Innovation Award Winners – Lightfair 2019
PRODUCTS · 05.21.2019

Here Are the 2019 LFI Innovation Award Winners – Lightfair 2019

The 2018 LFI Innovation Awards were announced this morning at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL to kick off the 2018 Lightfair International Trade Show and Conference. We took a look at the winners and pulled out some of th

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5 Ways for Architects and Contractors to Work Together More Efficiently
ARCHITECTURE · 05.09.2019

5 Ways for Architects and Contractors to Work Together More Efficiently

The architect-contractor relationship is key in any construction project. Here are five ways architects and contractors can work together more efficiently.

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Revit 2020 Review - What's New in Revit 2020 - Features, Tips, Updates
REVIT · 04.10.2019

Revit 2020 Review - What's New in Revit 2020 - Features, Tips, Updates

Revit 2020 is officially available for download. Here are some of the most notable new features and updates in this version of Autodesk Revit.

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How to Design with 300,000+ Revit Materials Using BIMsmith Forge
BIMSMITH · 04.09.2019

How to Design with 300,000+ Revit Materials Using BIMsmith Forge

BIMsmith Forge uses a massive database of over 300,000+ Revit materials to enable you to select various building products to place in a Revit wall, roof, ceiling, or floor system. Build now for free.

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Why Small Businesses in Construction Need to Have Commercial Insurance
ARCHITECTURE · 03.12.2019

Why Small Businesses in Construction Need to Have Commercial Insurance

Commercial insurance protects your small construction company from undue economic risk, legal exposure and employee safety issues, and is a must-have for any builder.

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Introducing the 2019 BIMsmith Best Award Winners from IBS/KBIS 2019
PRODUCTS · 02.22.2019

Introducing the 2019 BIMsmith Best Award Winners from IBS/KBIS 2019

Here are the Top 10 Products from the International Builders Show (IBS 2019) and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS 2019) Given 2019 BIMsmith Best Awards.

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5 Marketing Strategies for Ambitious Architects in 2019
INSPIRATION · 02.04.2019

5 Marketing Strategies for Ambitious Architects in 2019

Here are 5 effective marketing strategies for ambitious architects. These marketing strategies work for anyone - no matter how big or small your firm is.

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How to Build Parametric Adaptive Components in Revit
REVIT · 02.01.2019

How to Build Parametric Adaptive Components in Revit

In this BIMsmith Revit Tutorial, Pete from the BIMsmith team walks you through how to work with adaptive components in Revit. He guides you as you build an adaptive Revit family in Revit using points, adding parameters,

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Top Architecture Firms Showcase Proposals for Updated Chicago O’Hare Airport
ARCHITECTURE · 01.22.2019

Top Architecture Firms Showcase Proposals for Updated Chicago O’Hare Airport

The top 5 finalists for O’Hare Airport’s ORD21 renovation project have been announced, and the submissions are worth a look.

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The 5 Essential Digital Marketing Newsletters That Every Small Architecture Firm Should Receive in 2019
ARCHITECTURE · 01.12.2019

The 5 Essential Digital Marketing Newsletters That Every Small Architecture Firm Should Receive in 2019

You're an architect, not a marketer. Here is a short and easy list of the top 5 marketing email newsletters where you can get easy & valuable marketing tips quickly each day.

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6 Incredibly Easy Marketing Practices for Small Architecture Firms Who Have No Time in 2019
ARCHITECTURE · 01.08.2019

6 Incredibly Easy Marketing Practices for Small Architecture Firms Who Have No Time in 2019

Small firms have to make more happen with less – less budget, fewer team members, tighter schedules, and little to no room for error. Here are our 6 ways that you (not your intern) can prioritize marketing for your firm

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Internet Browser Support in 2019
BIMSMITH · 01.05.2019

Internet Browser Support in 2019

Anguleris Technologies is committed to supporting all of the most prominent web browsers in use today. Here's some context for what that looks like.

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Autodesk University and Making What Matters
INSPIRATION · 12.06.2018

Autodesk University and Making What Matters

Autodesk University is a fantastic event each year. But this year's tagline "Make Anything" highlights an issue that needs to be addressed in the AEC industry.

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Choosing the Right Ventilation Strategy
PRODUCTS · 12.05.2018

Choosing the Right Ventilation Strategy

Here are the three main types of ventilation systems you need to know about each in order to adopt the best possible ventilation strategy for your project.

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Museum Hotel by Artytechs
PROJECTS · 11.26.2018

Museum Hotel by Artytechs

The boutique Museum Hotel is located in a 19th-century historic building that has been granted a status of cultural heritage in Georgia. The renovated project by Artytechs Architecture was the historical residence of the

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Tacuri House by Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos
PROJECTS · 11.15.2018

Tacuri House by Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos

Tacuri House, designed by Gabriel Rivera Architects, is a Quito, Ecuador single-family home that respects the natural environment of its lot and draws inspiration from the surrounding Algarrobo trees.

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Find BIMsmith and e-SPECS Revit at Autodesk University November 13-15
BIMSMITH · 11.06.2018

Find BIMsmith and e-SPECS Revit at Autodesk University November 13-15

BIMsmith and e-SPECS Revit (powered by Avitru) are teaming up to exhibit together in the Architecture & Engineering quad at AU 2018.

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Golshahr Mosque by Saffar Studio
PROJECTS · 10.29.2018

Golshahr Mosque by Saffar Studio

Project Feature: The Golshahr Mosque and Plaza, designed by Ahmad Saffar, aims to capture the history and tradition of traditional worship while also meeting the needs of a modern cultural landscape.

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Arena by Built by Associative Data
PROJECTS · 10.19.2018

Arena by Built by Associative Data

BIMsmith Project Feature: Arena, designed by Built By Associative Data, redefines the traditional singular branded car showroom. Here's how.

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4 Benefits of ICF Construction
PRODUCTS · 10.11.2018

4 Benefits of ICF Construction

ICF stands for Insulated Concrete Forms and provides significant performance for an affordable price. Here are four benefits to expect when building with ICF.

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6 Major Ways Green Construction Is Preserving the Environment
INSPIRATION · 10.08.2018

6 Major Ways Green Construction Is Preserving the Environment

The impact of the construction industry on the environment is colossal. Here are 6 major areas that green construction techniques are reversing the trend.

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Archifest 2018 Pavilion by Kite Studio Architecture
PROJECTS · 10.08.2018

Archifest 2018 Pavilion by Kite Studio Architecture

The Archifest 2018 Pavilion, designed by Kite Studio Architecture, serves as an anchor event space for the festival, inviting all to celebrate architecture and the built environment.

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Revit 2019.1: Best New Features and Updates
REVIT · 08.22.2018

Revit 2019.1: Best New Features and Updates

Revit 2019.1 includes several key improvements over Revit 2019. Here's what architects and designers need to know about the latest release, including the best new features and updates.

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Clear Water Bay Avenue Home
PROJECTS · 08.01.2018

Clear Water Bay Avenue Home

Named one of the most stunning homes sold in Australia's Gold Coast by Gold Coast Bulletin and Real Estate, this home by Superdraft Architects enjoys a spectacular view of the lake, hinterland hills, and the Gold Coast s

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BIMsmith to Host 3rd Annual BIMsmith Gala at BiLT NA 2018
BIMSMITH · 07.23.2018

BIMsmith to Host 3rd Annual BIMsmith Gala at BiLT NA 2018

BiLT 2018 will wrap up in style when the BIMsmith team puts on the third annual BIMsmith Gala. See what's in store for attendees at BilT NA 2018.

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Center for Energy Efficient Design (CEED)
PROJECTS · 07.12.2018

Center for Energy Efficient Design (CEED)

The Center for Energy Efficient Design (CEED) in Rocky Mount, Virginia, was the first public school building in the United States to become Passive House (Passivhaus) certified, and Ply Gem Windows helped make it happen.

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Anguleris Partners with Avitru for BIMsmith-MasterSpec Integrations
BIMSMITH · 07.10.2018

Anguleris Partners with Avitru for BIMsmith-MasterSpec Integrations

Anguleris Technologies has partnered with Avitru, developer of AIA MasterSpec, to create a seamless link between Building Information Modeling (BIM) data and building product specifications.

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9 Top Building Product Innovations from the A’18 AIA National Conference on Architecture
PRODUCTS · 06.26.2018

9 Top Building Product Innovations from the A’18 AIA National Conference on Architecture

Our team of architects explored the 2018 Architecture Expo at the A'18 AIA Conference on Architecture. Here are 9 top innovations in building products that we loved.

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National Centre of Physical and Technological Sciences
PROJECTS · 06.14.2018

National Centre of Physical and Technological Sciences

The National Centre of Physical and Technological Sciences used stunning White / Silver Alucobond PLUS cladding. Designed by architect AKG Architects

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2018 Best in Lighting Design - Our Favorite Lighting Products from Lightfair 2018
PRODUCTS · 05.14.2018

2018 Best in Lighting Design - Our Favorite Lighting Products from Lightfair 2018

The world's top lighting designers have outdone themselves. Here's our list of the top lighting products we loved at Lightfair 2018.

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Here Are the 2018 LFI Innovation Award Winners – Lightfair 2018
PRODUCTS · 05.08.2018

Here Are the 2018 LFI Innovation Award Winners – Lightfair 2018

The 2018 LFI Innovation Awards were announced this morning at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL to kick off the 2018 Lightfair International Trade Show and Conference. We took a look at the winners and pulled out some of th

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Autodesk Revit 2019: What Is New In The Revit 2019 Release – Best New Features and Updates
REVIT · 04.12.2018

Autodesk Revit 2019: What Is New In The Revit 2019 Release – Best New Features and Updates

Revit 2019 (updated with Revit 2019.1): The new Autodesk Revit 2019 release continues to hone in on optimizing user workflow, improving on a number of features from previous versions. Here is our experts' review of the u

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BIMsmith Spotlight: Oldcastle/Echelon Masonry Revit Families Now On BIMsmith
PRODUCTS · 03.17.2018

BIMsmith Spotlight: Oldcastle/Echelon Masonry Revit Families Now On BIMsmith

Backed by the infrastructure of its parent Oldcastle, Echelon Masonry promises the most comprehensive offering of architectural masonry in the industry. Read more and download Echelon's masonry Revit families with BIMsmi

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BIMsmith Spotlight: BIM for Revolving Doors and Access Security from Boon Edam USA
PRODUCTS · 03.02.2018

BIMsmith Spotlight: BIM for Revolving Doors and Access Security from Boon Edam USA

With sleeker design than you’ll see just about anywhere else, Boon Edam’s secure access solutions really seem to add to the space in which they’re placed. Download BIM Revolving Doors and Access Security Solutions by Boo

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BIMsmith Spotlight: Haworth Inc. Revit Families Are Now on BIMsmith
PRODUCTS · 02.27.2018

BIMsmith Spotlight: Haworth Inc. Revit Families Are Now on BIMsmith

Haworth Revit families can be viewed and downloaded through BIMsmith Market. Take a look at the following examples of Haworth BIM objects below, available now on BIMsmith.

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