Good points Nick, yet we're further forward as DVDs have been replaced by BlueRay and BlueRay replaced was replaced by NetFlix. It's not a far stretch to predict that Revit could see itself in a Kodak Moment.
Technology is like a car; if software vendors take their foot off the gas, their vehicle will slow and eventually stop. AutoDesk if you are listening reach out I can help.
In my view Integrated Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) is where the early adopters are at right now, I did notice that some of the larger players have references to VDC on their websites, yet after an investigation, I found the time to learn and create was not a feasible option
There are easier, faster, better tools out there for Architects and some continue where the others left off (VIA IFC). However, you'll have to dig through Google as the large marketing budgets of the three most prominent players keep the smaller, more agile tech providers on pages 2,3,4 to 10 in search results.
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Andrew Dwight
Designer/BIM manager AAD Build
BDM RubySketch
Sydney Australia
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-30-2020 17:33
From: Nicholas Kovach
Subject: Autodesk AEC customers demand better value
I find it a bit frustrating that the argument is so narrow to just talk about which BIM software is better for the money. Revit was a game changer when it first came out and then the other similar BIM softwares also tried to get a piece of the pie.
To me, this is an argument of Betamax vs. VHS tapes and we all know that DVD (or Digital) is the future. BIM/VDC software is videotape in a world that is capable of playing DVD at this point and we need better than just a different flavor of videotape.
Where is the next Revit software that will lead to this revolution? I haven't seen it yet.
Nick Kovach
Original Message:
Sent: 7/29/2020 11:30:00 PM
From: Andrew Dwight
Subject: RE: Autodesk AEC customers demand better value
No doubt it is not the first time Autodesk has heard this, however, it is the first time it has been made public and backed by RIBA...
One could only assume that a large percentage of their development budget went into sales and marketing more so than improving the product.
Some architects see "BIM" software like religion and will never change, however, the reality is: BIM software is a tool to get the job done, and clearly articulate the design intention to clients and downstream participants. Locking a business into one software package may be a short term feasible solution yet a long term mistake as better technology is available.
The benefit of subscription-based software is; the choice of re-subscription is that of the end-user.
I have no doubt that Architects globally will be taking the time out of their day to google VDC or Virtual Design & Construction Software and will find that better solutions are available.
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Andrew Dwight
Designer/BIM manager AAD Build
BDM RubySketch
Sydney Australia
Original Message:
Sent: 07-27-2020 19:20
From: Alejandro Nader
Subject: Autodesk AEC customers demand better value
Thought it might be of interest to share today´s subject of debate in the AEC world
- Today, a substantial number of leading AEC firms wrote an open letter to Autodesk CEO, Andrew Anagnost, highlighting a range of concerns, but specifically pointing out years of price increases with a lack of development of Revit, a tool on which they have come to rely. Martyn Day explores the reasons why
read on:
https://www.aecmag.com/comment-mainmenu-36/2046-autodesk-aec-customers-demand-better-value?fbclid=IwAR3FSUa1MDyV-jkyzpvH-9AnAfBsvAWd4rlOhlRgR0FTBzNRsR7NUbmGCB8
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Alex J. Nader - Intl. Assoc. AIA
BIM Expert and Consultant l LEED Green Assoc.
ARQPRO - Design, Architecture, BIM
www.arqpro.net
alex.nader@arqpro.net
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