This article actively compares the features and capabilities of AutoCAD and BricsCAD. It highlights the different versions of BricsCAD, such as Lite for 2D drafting, Pro for 3D modeling, BIM for building information modeling, and Mechanical for mechanical design. Despite...

Over the past several years, the insurance industry has collectively suffered financial loss. Premiums paid by the insured have not been substantial enough to drive profitability. The insurance industry refers to this as a ‘hard market.’   Unfortunately, when insurers...

3D Laser scanning is becoming more commonplace and affordable throughout all levels of construction. It is a very powerful tool that can save thousands of dollars by minimizing change orders and rework.

Import plans, sketch floor plans, create smart rooms, take point-to-point measurements, and even measure facades with the Leica BLK3D Imager.

The BLK3D Imager is a handheld device that allows you to take pictures and measure anything in the image. Easily store, organize, and share images.  It is incredibly easy to operate, so architects, builders, site managers, civil engineers, window fitters...

Even in this day of CAD applications and digital workflows, the printed sheet is still very common and relevant to the modern construction jobsite. Get the most out of your drawings be choosing the right media for printing. There are more...

Construction documents are full of data, today more than ever. Often contractors or other project partners need to quickly search a set of plans to identify specific, important information.   Unfortunately, manually reviewing a set of printed plans is laborious,...