The CADDle Call show

The CADDle Call

Summary: Computer-Aided Design & Drafting meets humor and practicality, with a touch of business acumen thrown in for fun. Jim and Rocco, owners of ZenTek Consultants, the premiere U.S. technology consulting firm for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries discuss the fascinating world of CADD with some humor and honesty. Join them, and their industry-expert guests for CADD- focused tech and biz discussions. Learn more at https://zentekconsultants.net/. Warm Duck Shuffle by arnebhus | https://soundcloud.com/arnebhus

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 Bluebeam Features You Need: Export to Microsoft 365 Tools | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:21:30

In this episode, we focus on how you can export data from Bluebeam Revu to Microsoft 365 tools like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

 Connecting PDF and CAD Data | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:24:46

Whether it's markups, as-builts, submittals, or even printing CAD design files to a PDF, there's a struggle when it comes to sharing information between these two file types. In this episode, we discuss how construction and design firms can move markups and more from a PDF editor and import them as actual linework into CAD.

 AI for the Design World | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:31:00

Todd Rogers, BIM Manager at Walter P. Moore, joins us to discuss artificial intelligence in the design world. We'll talk about how AI can fit into daily design workflows and its potential benefits.

 This Month in Design Build: Wage Theft in Construction | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:28:14

In this episode, we discuss the latest news on how construction firms are being given heavy fines from the US government due to "intentional wage theft". What does this mean for the industry?

 2D CAD Work: Thriving or DOA? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:24:34

Is 2D CAD still being used in the design/build industry? Join us as we discuss what we're seeing today and the long-term prognosis for 2D CAD work.

 Procore - Making it Work | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:34:05

David Mills, Construction Technical Specialist at ZenTek, joins us to discuss Procore and how you can make it work in a real-world environment.

 Enterprise Software vs Smarter Workflows | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:29:04

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of using large enterprise software systems versus developing simplified workflows that can help staff work better and smarter.

 Software Partnerships: Working Together for the End User | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:31:25

Craig Swearingen, Implementation Specialist at Bricsys, is here to discuss the relationship between software partners and developers, and, most importantly, how it affects the end users.

 Bluebeam Features You Need in Your Life: Publishing | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:20:05

Publishing a pdf in Bluebeam is not the same as printing a pdf. In this episode, we discuss the options available for publishing multiple files that can make a big difference when storing and sharing these files.

 Technical Training Options | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:27:46

Training is not a "one-size-fits-all" solution for AEC firms. In this episode, we discuss the different types of technical training options available, how they work, and the pros/cons of each.

 ReCap Wrap Up | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:32:14

We wrap up Season 4 of The CADDle Call podcast with Ramesh Sridharan, Autodesk Product Manager for the Infrastructure team. He joins us to discuss the point cloud and GIS developments in Autodesk ReCap over the past year. And, he'll give a little insight into the direction the product is headed in 2024.

 "Just-in-Time" Technical Support | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:23:27

In this episode, we discuss the idea of getting employees help with software and processes at the moment they need it. While the concept is simple enough, often times the implementation is not.

 Bluebeam Features You Need in Your Life: PDF Packages | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:27:27

In this episode, we discuss the PDF Packages feature in Bluebeam Revu - what it is and how to use it. We'll go over the process of creating a PDF Package of your entire project and how to use the most common tools in this feature.

 Autodesk Service Providers - What Do They Do? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:24:28

In this episode, we dive into who Autodesk Service Providers are, what they do, how to find them, and how they differ from Autodesk Value-Added Resellers.

 BIM vs 3D Models | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:29:40

In this podcast episode, we discuss the difference between Building Information Models and 3D Models, as well as determining which one you need.

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