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Autodesk Inventor is professional level CAD software used for product design and engineering, including 3D mechanical design, simulation, tool creation, and design communication. With Inventor, you can save time and expense when making products.

When you think of a project going well, what’s the first detail you think of? Accessibility? Collaboration? Data delivery? Join host Christopher and guest Jason Schmidt as they discuss the downsides of trying to force productivity, what it means to look at workflows differently, and the difference between the wrong way and the different way to get the job done.

How have expectations changed in the industry? Is it enough for a job to be efficient, or should we begin to prioritize things that haven’t been as important in the past? Join host Todd and guest Juliana Milanov of Randall Mechanical, Inc. as they talk about respecting the expertise of others, how departments can meet demand without getting overwhelmed, and how to incentivize innovation.

Plant 3D is an Autodesk application targeted to the design and layout of process plant facilities. It has the tools and features designers need to create detailed plant models, including piping, structural and equipment built on the familiar AutoCAD platform. Check out the guide to Plant 3D. https://bit.ly/347urve

Assemble Systems enables construction professionals to condition, query and connect data to key workflows, including bid management, estimating, project management, scheduling, site management, and finance.

Paul F. Aubin is the author of many Revit book titles, including his "deep dive" into the Revit family editor: Renaissance Revit. He has also authored dozens of Revit video training titles on LinkedIn Learning covering all levels of Revit, Dynamo and ReCap software. Paul is an independent architectural consultant providing content creation, implementation, and training services to Architects and building design professionals.

When you attend a jam-packed conference (like MEP Force), you have watched all the keynotes, attended your favorite breakout sessions, and hopped on a Zoom call for networking, how do you keep the conversation moving forward after the event ends? Rob McKinney, Nathan Wood, Travis Voss, and James Simpson have joined Todd Weyandt on the Bridging the Gap Podcast again to answer this very question. The answer is so simple that it might surprise you. Tune in to this episode to s...ee how to push the momentum of a changing industry forward and get an in-depth recap of the final day of MEP Force 2020. Check out the previous two episodes to catch up on the first two days of the conference. #mepforce2020

What do get when you pack over 200 industry professionals into one Zoom meeting? If you guessed 'have a virtual party', 'create an amazing conversation', 'push the industry forward', 'get a cooking demonstration', 'learn BBQ tips from a professional', or 'learn a new margarita recipe', you'd be correct! In this episode we too a look at Day 2 of MEP Force 2020 on the Bridging the Gap Podcast. If you have attended MEP Force in person, then you know that the Block Party is one of the best parts of the whole event. Since we have a virtual conference this year, we switched it up a little bit. #mepforce2020

"When the world throws something at us, we just innovate and do it differently. Aren't we always just taking it on?" - Jeff Sample, on MEP Force 2020 going virtual and the adaptability of MEP. As we close out the final day of MEP Force, we have thoroughly enjoyed all of the amazing guests and industry leaders throughout the week. Keep innovating. #mepforce2020

DADO's Emily Heppard kicks us off on day 3 of MEP Force 2020 talking about the resiliancy of the individuals and organizations in our industry over the past few months. More information can be found on mepforce.com! #mepforce2020

LIVE: Todd Weyandt sat down with ManufactOn Corporation's Jason Barber during MEP Force 2020 to talk about the growing respect the mep trades are getting throughout the industry. Learn more and check out his classes on mepforce.com. #mepforce2020

LIVE: A look at Day 1 of MEP Force 2020 on the Bridging the Gap Podcast. This special episode features a round table from some industry and podcast veterans: Rob McKinney, Nathan Wood, Travis Voss, and James Simpson. They unpack the biggest trends and conversations coming out of the conference and the trades. Two of our biggest takeaways?... 1) Tons of folks in the industry (1300 of them!) are hungry to network and connect. 2) Amy Marks' Keynote, The Rise of the Subcontractor struck a chord with listeners across the globe. More information is on mepforce.com. See more

Todd Weyandt, host of Bridging the Gap Podcast catches up with the Electrical and Mechanical segment managers of eVolve MEP on Day 1 of MEP Force 2020. A couple of important new software updates for eVolve MEP have recently come out, and we break down those new features and discuss what we are looking forward to during the next two days of the conference.

As the stretch of social distancing and stay-at-home yawns forward, those of us who are working from home are getting used to some of isolation’s odd side-effects. Zoom calls, Skype calls and phone-in conference calls have become the norm, and it’s great to have those options. We can still talk face-to-face with our coworkers (in a sense), and we can still gather around the watercooler (given that said watercooler is the name of a group chat).

One thing that needs to happen is a shift in mentalities between stick built and prefabricating products in-shop. Things need to change in the industry in order for prefab to grow in demand and use in construction.

Given that a commercial building’s HVAC system (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) accounts for 44 percent of its energy consumption and is central to occupant comfort, it’s safe to say that optimal operation of HVAC is critical.

Congratulations to the Bridging the Gap Podcast for being voted Construction Junkie's Best Construction Podcast of 2020. The show has given a strong voice to the construction industry and has shared incredible insights and stories from those that are shaping the industry. If you voted for us, thank you. If you have listened to the show, thank you. In a time of uncertainty, we're exciting to keep pushing forward with more content, more episodes, and more amazing guests.... https://bit.ly/3gFkVEs

We're sitting down with some of the most accomplished experts in the industry to get their perspectives on current trends, workflows, collaboration, and much more. In our third episode, Jim Sexton sits down with Ken Driscol, Senior Specialist at Applied Software. They discuss the field of civil engineering, the rewards and challenges of projects, and what Ken’s focusing on for 2020. Ken also mentions three ways he can help customers of Applied Software right now. #bim360 #civilengineering #design #asktheexperts #appliedsoftware #autodesk

BIM 360 Design is the fastest growing product line in the history of Autodesk, and it’s been so popular because it works. Everything about it works except for. . .

Due to current events, we have gotten several calls about accessing Plant 3D remotely so that companies can develop a proper plan of action. Here’s our recommendation for Plant 3D users.