Jan 22 2025

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Seth Nichols
January 22, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

What’s New From Cadalyst

In our previous article, we discussed how to get started with artificial intelligence — how to evaluate your readiness for AI and how to prepare for AI implementation. In this article, we’ll look at how to start implementing AI — how to choose tools and approaches, establish controls and metrics, and prepare data.

Partner Posts

Mastering Data Management in Civil Engineering: Strategies for IT Leaders

In the complex world of civil engineering, managing data effectively is crucial to the success of large infrastructure projects. This process often involves tackling issues such as data security, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and integrating legacy systems with modern solutions. For IT leaders in civil engineering firms, these challenges require proactive strategies to ensure operational efficiency and robust cybersecurity. - source: US CAD

Map 3D: Sharing the Look of a Stylized connections

When using GIS type of data, it is possible to stylize (theme) the features to match a preferred color scheme.  GIS data files can contain geometric features such as Points, Lines or Polygons along with attached intelligent attributes. - source: IMAGINiT

Info360 Asset adds ‘Event’ record and smarter ways to link assets and data

We have added Events to Info360 Asset as a new record type. This allows asset managers to upload and track asset failure events related to their water and wastewater network assets – things like flooding, odor incidents, and pipe bursts. - source: Autodesk

Featured Webinar:

Revolutionize Field Data Capture For AEC Professionals: Learn how to streamline workflows, improve team collaboration, and minimize costly rework using this innovative 3D reality capture solution. IMAGINiT’s Jay Meszar will share real-world applications and insights for AEC professionals. Jan 30

Effortless PDF editing with Bluebeam cloud tools

In an era where efficiency and collaboration drive success, having the right tools to manage documents can be a game-changer. Bluebeam Cloud offers an innovative platform designed to simplify PDF editing and boost teamwork. Whether you’re a solo professional or part of a dynamic team, Bluebeam Cloud provides everything you need to streamline workflows and collaborate effortlessly. - source MicroCAD

10 Stories That Shaped Infrastructure In 2024

In 2024, our Bentley Insights & Inspirations news site published dozens of stories looking at the power of digital twins for infrastructure. The in-depth stories highlighted the digital models’ use for making our roads, bridges and even entire cities more sustainable. We also reported on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how the technology is changing how we design and build things. - source: Bentley

AutoCAD 2D to 3D Made Easy: Tuesday Tips With Frank

Are you hesitant to make the move into AutoCAD’s 3D tools? Although it’s had 3D capabilities for decades, most people still think of AutoCAD as a 2D drafting program. What if I told you there was a way to create 3D solids so that you could better visualize your project but still draw them in your tried-and-true 2D orthographic projection? Well, you can, and with just a couple of tools. - source: Autodesk

White Papers of Interest

  • Conditions Monitoring in Dams: This report shows the progress that dam owners and service providers are making in automation and other condition monitoring practices, which will help them increase dam safety and heighten efficiencies over the longer term. Download here! Sponsored by Bentley

  • Trends in Transportation Monitoring: To understand condition monitoring trends and practices globally, Bentley Systems commissioned ThoughtLab to conduct a survey of 400 industry experts from North America, Europe, and Australia. Experts included a mix of C-suite executives, technical managers, and technical staff working for companies ranging in size from under 100 employees to over 1,000. Download here! Sponsored by Bentley

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