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AEC Principals Generate Unprecedented CAD Solutions Comparison Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 5, 2000 – The CAD for Principals Council, Chicago, Ill., and PSMJ Resources, Inc., a Boston, Mass. publisher, announced today the completion of the first comprehensive study of computer-aided design technology for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry planned and carried out by practicing AEC professionals. |
AEC Principals Define Technology Needs, Call on Software Suppliers to Respond Washington, D.C. -- June 7, 2000. Today the CAD for Principals Council issued a call for suppliers of computer-aided design (CAD) software for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry to describe how their products meet requirements identified by the council as critical for successful application in architecture and related professions. The Council will share the responses with industry professionals who are evaluating computer-aided design and related software and will use the information in its ongoing analysis of the use of automation tools in the industry. |
CAD for Principals Council Announces Training for Design Firm Leaders Chicago, IL. - May 3, 2000 -- Acting on widespread response to its recent publication calling for better technology for architecture and related professions, the CAD for Principals Council announced today the development of two programs to help mobilize design principals to take charge of the selection and implementation of technology in their firms. |
Design Firm Principals Unite to Demand Better Technology Chicago, IL. - April 3, 2000 -- After years of implementing computer-aided design (CAD) systems, architectural firms are finding that technology has not improved the design process or significantly increased productivity, reports a group of leading U.S. architects. |