CADD – Computer Aided Drafting and Design Primarily the work I do is driven by my knowledge of CAD software and my experience working on projects to support Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers. Their deliverables are my deliverables. CAD is the tool I use for creating digital documents and 3D models in pursuit of all…
Author: Brian
Autonomous Street Lights for your Sustainable Project
[envira-gallery id=”1495″] Would you like to avoid the upfront capital outlay and just pay a small monthly fee? Street Lighting as-a-Service (SLAAS) is a financing option offered with these lights.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – October, 2020
Your last line of defense in cybersecurity is you. This month carve out some time to improve your awareness of security issues. Some easy choices to get you started. Check out these documentaries on Netflix. The Social Dilemma The Great Hack Going beyond the documentaries here is what you can get from KnowBe4: A sample Cybersecurity…
Working from home tips
Working from home requires discipline to keep work and home life separate. Keeping a journal is a great productivity tool for work and home life.
Where can I find a good CAD Tech?
The question I get asked most often prompted me to embark on a journey to develop new CAD Techs. I have created an opportunity for people who have never used AutoCAD to learn how to draw a site plan using AutoCAD. I have also created an opportunity for business owners who stand to gain the…
Pursuing Smart Cities Projects
For the past year I have been educating myself on another interest, Smart Cities. I would like to start working on these types of projects. If your company is actively pursuing Smart City projects with an eye toward civil infrastructure I am interested in helping your efforts. If you don’t find me I will find…
Text Expanders Review
Looking for a shortcut for the words or phrases you type frequently? A Text Expander app is the tool for this valuable time saver. This topic is so important to me (and eventually to you) that I took the time to share my research with you. Below is a mind map where I compiled my…
Lot Fit Analysis with Building Footprint
Get it done faster better cheaper. The Lot Fit analysis is what your builder clients are asking for. How you did it before just got better. Did you know you can… Let’s talk about how you can get a copy of the block and the workflow demonstration video.
Adding a Chain Link Fence to Your InfraWorks Model
You want to add a chain link fence to your InfraWorks model but it is not a choice in Barriers nor City Furniture. Don’t worry, it’s easy. Just add a concrete barrier and change the style to Chain Fence Straight found under 3D Model/Bridge Components/ folder. Chain Link Fence [envira-gallery id=”1000″]
Create Alignment from Network Parts in Civil 3D
The purpose of this article is to optimize the use of the Create Alignment from Network Parts command in Civil 3D. You will typically repeat this command for each pipe run you wish to display in a Profile View. There are many settings to preconfigure so each dialog box you encounter in the process will…







