InterSpec’s patented e-SPECS software solutions automate the preparation of construction specifications and selection of products and materials that are incorporated into commercial construction projects. InterSpec has a longstanding partnership with Autodesk and was one of the first companies to take advantage of Revit Architecture software and its building information modeling capabilities to automate a downstream process. The company’s e-SPECS products are used by thousands of architects, engineers and construction professionals to help them keep their construction drawings and specifications in sync while reducing the overall cost of development.

“Our e-SPECS software allow architects and engineers who use Autodesk design software to save countless hours and dollars while ensuring that their digital construction models and drawings agree with the specifications,” said Michael Brennan, CEO of InterSpec. “Autodesk Revit Architecture software is an especially powerful combination with e-SPECS because of the integrated change management and coordination, enabling efficient and coordinated construction document management, design team collaboration and enterprise level data management. We are pleased to be recognized as a Preferred Industry Partner by Autodesk and look forward to continuing our close association.”

“We’re proud to be working closely with an industry leader like InterSpec,” said Jim Quanci, director of the Autodesk Developer Network. “Together with our partners, Autodesk is committed to developing solutions that help customers realize the potential of Building Information Modeling by supporting efforts that automate critical construction processes from the information derived from the Revit models. Partners like InterSpec and their e-SPECS products are central to achieving this goal.”

About the Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner Program
The Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner program delivers tightly integrated, industry-specific software solutions that leverage the power of Autodesk’s 3D modeling and simulation technologies to create competitive advantage for customers. Members of the Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner Program are market-leading software companies that Autodesk is working closely with to provide customers the breadth and quality of tools they need to make the move from 2D design and drafting to 3D modeling and simulation.

About InterSpec
InterSpec provides construction document management solutions and services built on its patented e-SPECS specification management technology. e-SPECS software automates the specification process by extracting the product and material requirements directly from the project’s BIM models and drawings. e-SPECS integrates directly with all Autodesk Revit-based BIM products as well as with Autodesk’s AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD Systems products and supports all libraries of MASTERSPEC and custom office masters. For architects and engineers who spend many hours on every project preparing construction specifications, e-SPECS software saves time and money while ensuring that the construction drawings are coordinated with the specifications. For more information visit www.e-SPECS.com or contact sales at +1-207-772-6135 or email to sales@e-SPECS.com.

e-SPECS is a registered trademark of InterSpec. MASTERSPEC is a registered trademark of the American Institute of Architects. Autodesk and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Contact Information

InterSpec, Inc.

100 Commercial Street
Suite 417
Portland, ME, 04101
USA

tele: 207.772.6135
toll-free: 888.50.SPECS
fax: 207.828.8863
sales@e-SPECS.com
www.e-SPECS.com

ARCHIBUS features and functionality continue to evolve based on the input of end-users who require new and better search and analysis features on existing applications, an improved user interface, and more powerful and broader web-enabled and system integration capabilities.

This year brings dramatic advances in all three areas with the release of ARCHIBUS Version 16.3. Among the many user benefits it will deliver are:

• More Web-like user interface improvements and other advances, including giving a Work Wizard look and feel to Web Central
• Automatic mini-consoles to allow search and click-to-sort on any field
• Drill-down index that is superior to next-page, previous-page data searches for faster data search and retrieval
• More Windows-style forms look and feel, with faster single-form redisplay rather than page-based refresh, and the ability for applications to use tabs, wizards, grids, and other controls

In addition, ARCHIBUS Version 16.3 can export to Excel over the Web. One click of a button can call up a spreadsheet of any table view or any multi-dimensional query view that is currently displayed in your browser.

ARCHIBUS Version 16.3 also provides a wide range of application-related enhancements, including system integration improvements, tabbed dialogs and tabbed Wizard-based forms, editable abstracts, timeline controls for presenting time-based data, and Web Services support – among many other refinements.

An enhanced Room Reservation activity is also featured with the Version 16.3 roll-out. This expanded application now offers Room Reservations functionality that includes setup and breakdown times, per-room availability, room amenities, etc., as well as:

• Copying and Editing Room Reservations capability
• Recurring Room Reservations tracking
• Resources Reservations (catering, AV, etc.)
• Room Approvals
• Trade Views (for craftspersons performing catering and setup actions)
• Management Reports
• Room Arrangements (different table and furniture layouts for the same room)

About ARCHIBUS, Inc.
ARCHIBUS is the #1 global provider of real estate, facilities, and infrastructure management solutions and services with expenditures for ARCHIBUS-related products and services exceeding $1.5 Billion (USD). With ARCHIBUS, organizations can use a single, comprehensive, integrated solution to make informed strategic decisions that optimize return-on-investment, lower asset lifecycle costs, and increase enterprise-wide productivity and profitability. More than 3,000,000 ARCHIBUS enterprise and Web users collectively manage over 4 million properties with organizations reporting facilities-related cost savings as high as 34%. ARCHIBUS is supported through a global network of over 3,000 ARCHIBUS professionals, and over 1,800 service partners providing local and regional support worldwide. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, ARCHIBUS, Inc. has pioneered computer-aided facilities management technologies since 1982. For more information, call (+1) 617-227-2508 or visit www.archibus.com.

Contact Information

ArchiBus

18 Tremont Street
12th Floor
Boston, MA, 02108
USA

tele: 617.227.2508
fax: 617.227.2509
sales@archibus.com
www.archibus.com

Added functionality eases use & increases efficiency

In addition to its current powerful drawing features and specification controls, CADPIPE 8.2 has added many features to help make designing more intuitive and productive. The Isolate command in all CADPIPE products allows orbital viewing of selected items or runs of Pipe/HVAC while remaining in plan view. Fittings in CADPIPE are dynamically rotated in place to ensure proper orientation. Simply double-clicking any fitting can now activate the powerful CADPIPE Query command. Also, a ToolTip feature allows users to select any information to display when they place the cursor over or select a CADPIPE item.

One new feature in CADPIPE Commercial Pipe 8.2 is the Iso Dimension Pipe/Valve command. This allows users to select a piece of pipe or a valve and ISO dimension it with the actual length of the pipe/valve selected, subtracting out the weld gaps and adding the engagements.

CADPIPE HVAC 8.2 now allows the selection of Vulcan defaults for downloading. When these settings are ON, the defaults set at the Vulcan table are used instead of fitting/duct values from CADPIPE. Another added option is the ability to draw Rect/Rnd Diffusers as Tapered (original style) or Flat Faced. This allows Supply/Return symbols to be placed across the top face of the Diffuser without tapering being mistaken for “Supply”.

CADPIPE Electrical 8.2 adds optional circuit checking during placement of wires and attachment of circuits to panels. This ensures wire gauges match on circuits, voltages match, and loads do not exceed the wiring amps. You can also now attach as many as 32 circuits to the panel when placing a panel/generic box from a dynamic list of existing circuits. A new parameter added to electrical components for CADPIPE 8.2 is Load in watts. This information can be queried and also can be reported (by circuit with components). The Electrical report shows total load in watts and in amps, as well as resistance.

CADPIPE 8.2 is compatible with AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, as well as Architectural and Mechanical Desktop.

Download CADPIPE 8.2 and discover the power of CADPIPE for yourself at www.cadpipe.com!

Contact Information

AEC Design Group

401 Professional Drive
Suite 110
Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
USA

tele: 888.239.9004 x 502
fax: 301.840.7370
sales@cadpipe.com
www.cadpipe.com