Leaving the Autodesk Subscription Model – Can You Do It?

In this podcast episode, we discuss the Autodesk Subscription Model monopoly, why the industry bought into it (hint – fear), and if there is an effective way to get out
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The CAD Cage: Updating Multiple Areas

The CAD Cage
Side-by-side comparison of AutoCAD and BricsCAD to see which system has better design functionality. In this episode, we update multiple areas in a plan with the same information, something many
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Procore – Making Sure Things Get Done Your Way

Action Plan for Site Safety Training
As a Certified Procore Consultant, ZenTek deals with a lot of General Contractors using the Procore Project Management system. One of the biggest issues that folks bring up to us
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The Price is Wrong!

In this episode, we discuss the impact that fluctuating material prices and delivery delays are having on construction firms. Matt DeBasio, Project Estimator at P. Agnes Construction, joins us to
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Civil 3D Intersections – Fixing an Alignment that Crosses Itself

Civil 3D Alignment Crosses Itself
If you have an alignment that loops around and creates an intersection on itself, you have a situation to say the least. These are rare but they do exist in
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Bluebeam Revu for Space Planning & Facility Management

We all know that Bluebeam Revu is the most popular construction software on the market today. But, did you know you could also use it for space planning and facility
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Schematic Symbol Counts in AutoCAD vs. BricsCAD: The CAD Cage

The CAD Cage
Side-by-side comparison of AutoCAD and BricsCAD to see which system has better design functionality. In this episode, we test the common processes of schematic symbol creation and count. Watch the
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How to Improve on Model Builder’s Bing Imagery

High Resolution Imagery
When Model Builder is used to initially set up an Autodesk Infraworks project, Bing Maps provides the imagery. However, the resolution of the imagery is usually very fuzzy. If imagery
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BIM & Autodesk Revit – Configuring Both to Your Needs

In this episode, we discuss how to solidly configure BIM and Autodesk Revit to your company’s needs to help prevent mistakes and cost overruns. Listen to The CADDle Call podcast
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Can We Rename the Stock Parts for Pipe Networks?

Part Catalog
I was asked this during one of my classes the other day so I thought I would discuss it here. Even though the stock parts are awkwardly named, we can
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