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Design Productivity
Design Productivity Journal
The Design Productivity Journal forms an exciting resource for information on design technology.

Articles, written by Excitech consultants and respected third parties look at a wide range of topics around design technology; in design tools, in techniques, in processes, in design management, in collaboration, in facilities management - all to aid efficiency, quality and productivity.

Now in its tenth year and still published on line and in print it remains as invaluable today as ever.
Design Productivity Journal

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Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 4, Issue 5
- November, 2008

Winning Business Through Design Technology

  • Fabrication for AutoCAD MEP
  • Autodesk Impression Review
  • The Importance of Learning and Development
  • Revit Platform Tips and Tricks
  • Customer Case Studies
  • Server Virtualization with VMware

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 4, Issue 4
- July, 2008

Platforms for Design

  • AutoCAD 2009 Platform reviews
  • Revit 2009 Platform reviews
  • Visualisation for Civil Engineering
  • EDM interoperability with Microsoft SharePoint
  • Why technical support is vital to your business
  • Increasing productivity through training

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 4, Issue 3
- November, 2007

Managing Design Data

  • Building on BIM Design Data
  • Extreme Architecture
  • building a Successful CAD Infrastructure
  • Managing CAD Datasets with AutoCAD Map 3D
  • Proactive Network Monitoring
  • Why Invest in Training?

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 4, Issue 2
- June, 2007

Foundations of CAD

  • AutoCAD Platform Technologies
  • Working with Revit
  • Autodesk Past, Present & Future
  • Collaboration and Document Management
  • FX Space Overview
  • How to use O/S data in Map 3D

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 4, Issue 1
- November, 2006

The Future of CAD

  • A survey in the use of "3D"
  • Moving up to discipline-specific CAD applications
  • Future trends in adoption, use, processes etc.
  • Tips & Tricks in AutoCAD, ADT, Civil 3D
  • Case studies in Revit, Civil 3D, ABS and skills testing
  • Managing Email for archiving
  • Additional Subscription services

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 3, Issue 7
- May, 2006

The AutoCAD 2007 Portfolio Reviewed

  • The AutoCAD 2007 Portfolio
  • Reviews of AutoCAD 2007, Civil 3D 2007, Map 3D 2007, Vault, ADT 2007, ABS 2007, Revit Building 9 and 3ds Max
  • Introducing Autodesk Revit Structure 3
  • Featuring Autodesk Subscriptions and Support, Adobe Acrobat 3D and Spyware
  • Jestico + Whiles - an ADT Case Study
  • TPS Consult - a Civil 3D Case Study

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 3, Issue 6
- September, 2005

Where CAD and GIS Merge

  • Comprehensive reviews of Autodesk MapGuide, Map 3D and Civil 3D 2006
  • CAD implementation advice for Autodesk Building Systems and Architectural Desktop
  • Revit Tips and Tricks
  • EDM case study
  • All about Avanti
  • and more

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 3, Issue 5
- April, 2005

From Efficient Drafting to Productive Design

  • The AutoCAD 2006 Family
  • Reviews of AutoCAD 2006, ADT 2006, Revit Building 8
  • Articles on NavisWorks JetStream, Autodesk Buzzsaw
  • Case Studies for Visualization
  • Barts & London Hospital - An ADT Case Study
  • Change Management, Web Seminars, Customer Support

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 3, Issue 4
- September, 2004

Team up and Draw Together!

  • Bridging the gap between mechanical and architectural design
  • ABS Tools plus tips and tricks for building services professionals
  • Discover the unexploited functions of Autodesk Map 3D and Inventor
  • Looking ahead to Autodesk’s Civil 3D 2005 software launch
  • Sharpen up your lines of communication with Autodesk Buzzsaw

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 3, Issue 3
- April, 2004

Go Further with Autodesk's New AutoCAD 2005 Family of Products

  • Comprehensive product reviews of the latest 2005 product range
  • Publish, mark up and review with Autodesk DWF Composer
  • A guide to building services with reviews of leading design solutions
  • BAA's Heathrow Terminal 5 programme - the vision, reality and benefits of the Single Model Environment explained
  • Including Autodesk Architectural Desktop, Revit and VIZ case studies

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 3, Issue 2
- December, 2003

Build Greater Returns on Your Design Technology Investments

  • Excitech's Tips & Tricks for Leading CAD Software
  • Autodesk Interoperability and Productivity Extensions
  • Assessing, Comparing and Training to Develop CAD skills - ACT
  • The Importance of CAD Standards and Their Implementation
  • Features on Document Management and Space Management

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 3, Issue 1
- July, 2003

Focus on Autodesk's 2004 Software

  • AutoCAD 2004 - Your Essential Design Productivity Guide
  • Architectural Design with Architectural Desktop and Revit
  • Launching Autodesk Building Systems for Building Services Design
  • Real Time Rendering Reality - Plus FREE rtre Test Drives
  • Reviews of the Latest Software from NavisWorks, Cyco and Archibus

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 2, Issue 7
- December, 2002

Focus on Future Technologies

  • Revit - The Future and its Implications for Designers on the AEC Market
  • A Review of the Leading Revolutionary Tablet PCs
  • How You Can Improve Project Collaboration with Autodesk Buzzsaw
  • Make Real Time Photorealistic Rendering a Reality
  • Electronic Document Management Made Simple

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 2, Issue 6
- September, 2002

In depth Focus on Moving into 3D Design

  • Launch of Architechtural Studio- An insight into its New Features
  • How to integrate Architectural Desktop and Autodesk VIZ 4 painlessly
  • IES reveals how Virtual Environment can increase design productivity
  • How secure are your IT systems?

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 2, Issue 5
- April, 2002

Information Technology in the Construction Industry

  • Learn how to improve your network security
  • FREE executive breifings on IT Newtwork Security
  • An update on Autodesk's subscription programme
  • An in depth review of the new features introduced in Autodesk VIZ 4
  • UK Localisation for ADT-Full review

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 2, Issue 4
- November, 2001

Autodesk Launches Software Subscription Programme

  • Introducing the Excitech complementary support programme
  • The evolution of AutoCAD from Release 14 to 2002
  • Mott MacDonald visualise the Maitreya Buddha using NavisWorks
  • Launch of Navis Works 2- A review of the new features

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 2, Issue 3
- June, 2001

Focus on Architecture

  • Gallery- small architectural practices discuss the benifits and challenges of working with 3D CAD
  • Arup review 3D Studio MAX 4
  • Guide to sucessfully implementing ADT3 in a working environment
  • Plotting with Microstation- How to get it right
  • Launch of the new Excitech services

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 2, Issue 2
- February, 2001

Focus on Visualisation

  • How Ove Arup navigate virtual buildings with NavisWorks
  • Land development Desktop as a visulisation tool
  • Non-photorealism- a new approach delivering real business benefits
  • A great leap for MicroStation V8
  • Built Environment Guide

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 2, Issue 1
- November, 2000

Focus on Project Hosting and Collaborative Design

  • Is project hosting the way forward? If so, how can we benifit?
  • Fitting the single model Environment to suit your changing needs
  • Launch of Architectural Desktop 3
  • AutoCAD gets object enabled
  • Overcoming co-ordination problems in 2D CAD

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 1, Issue 7
- September, 2000

Focus on Computer Aided Facilities Management

  • CAFM Supplement
  • Review of the latest eFlavour of AutoCAD
  • Pearce Group's model approach to building design!
  • Getting the most out of your product training
  • Architectural Desktop Tutorial

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 1, Issue 6
- June, 2000

Focus on the Construction Stage

  • How to reduce costs and errors at the construction stage
  • Windows 2000- Is it worth the upgrade?
  • The ultimate 3D modelling software
  • Report on innovative building and construction solution
  • Report on the new software that is set to change the way we percieve 3D modelling
  • Berlaymont building renewal project saves time with automated workflow

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 1, Issue 5
- April, 2000

Focus on Information Management

  • Setting up your EDMS
  • Role of the www for Document Management
  • Project hosting online
  • Worcester controls case study
  • A review of ADT2 and MAP4 working together to interroate large amount of data
  • the use of profiles in ADT2

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 1, Issue 4
- January, 2000

Focus on Detail Design in Construction using Autodesk Solutions- Part Two

  • Document Management for Beginners
  • CAD Costs- Higher or Hire
  • Modular Architecture Review
  • Software Solutions

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 1, Issue 3
- November, 1999

Focus on Detail design in Construction using Autodesk solutions- Part One

  • Good Project Modelling Strategies
  • Architectural Desktop 2
  • Design Detail
  • CAD Standards

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 1, Issue 2
- September, 1999

Focus on Concept design and object modelling with Autodesk Solutions

  • The Concept design Stage
  • Object based CAD for building design
  • The uses of 3D Studio VIZ
  • Land Development Desktop

 

Architecture & Construction DPJ

Volume 1, Issue 1
- June, 1999

Getting Productive with AutoCAD 2000

  • Shred minds reap rewards
  • Single Model Environments
  • Shared minds reap rewards!

 
 

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