CAD for Principals®

In 1999 a group of principals from various U. S. design firms formed CAD for Principals to examine the use of computer-aided design systems and other technologies in architecture and related professions. Throughout 2000 the group launched a series of activities aimed at encouraging senior design and construction industry professionals to engage in the evaluation and implementation of technology in their business.

The goals of CAD for Principals are to:
      
AIC Design Charrette
Leading the Digital Practice
A/E/C Systems 2001
CAD Software Evaluation
CAD for Principals
 

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Analyze and document the prevailing uses of CAD and related technologies in building design and construction.

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Define needed developments and improvements in current technologies

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Identify requirements and best practices for effectively implementing technologies to make a difference for individual businesses in the industry.

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Generate participation by professionals and companies, industry-wide, to establish a broad-based, clearly defined vision of what tools and technologies are needed for building design and construction, and what actions need to be taken to drive the development and effective implementation of those tools.