AI tool taps into knowledge held within PDF CAD drawings

Civils.ai uses machine learning algorithm to ‘understand’ geometry, labels and details Civils.ai, which uses machine learning to help civil and geotechnical engineers access and organise company data and knowledge, can now ‘understand’ and act on data held within PDF...

Egnyte launches Generative AI Copilot

Features of collaboration platform assistant include summarisation, knowledge base Q&A, and transcription Egnyte, a collaboration platform for a range of industries including AEC, has launched Egnyte Copilot, an AI-driven assistant designed to accelerate and...

cove.tool unveils Vitras.ai

AI-powered platform said to transform architectural and design workflows Cove.Tools has launched Vitras.AI, a new platform for architects that uses AI to automate complex and time-consuming tasks, generate key reports and provide ‘data-driven insights’. At launch, the...
Connecting architecture to fabrication

Connecting architecture to fabrication

The chasm between architectural and fabrication design software creates challenges for firms wishing to go beyond the boundaries of traditional documentation. Martyn Day looks at how three pioneering firms — SHoP Architects, Bouygues Construction and WSP — are...
Autodesk’s granular data strategy

Autodesk’s granular data strategy

Autodesk’s new AEC data model API marks the beginning of the transition from monolithic files, such as Revit RVT, to granular object data to open up new opportunities for sharing information and greater insight into projects. Martyn Day explores what this might mean...

AEC Magazine July / August 2024 Edition

In our July / August 2024 edition of AEC Magazine we explore the increasing connection between architecture and fabrication, put the spotlight on AI in AEC,  plus plenty more on data management, reality modelling, and VR. It’s available to view now, free, along with...