The CADDle Call
Episodes
Are Contract CAD Drafting Services Beneficial?
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tony Gaffney, veteran CAD consultant, designer and instructor, joins us as to discuss the benefits of using a CAD drafting service and the p...
AI in the CAD World - What it is Really
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it plays into the CAD world. We'll talk with Julie Keverian, Customer ...
CAD Conventions & Tradeshows
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss a controversial topic - whether having employees attend CAD conferences, workshops and tradeshows provides a return on inve...
Architectural Rendering: The Options
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Fuhrman, architectural technologist and President of AUGI, is back with us this week to discuss the major architectural rendering options ava...
Entrepreneurship - Starting Your Own Tech Biz
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent mass layoffs and business closures, many people are making the decision to open their own firms. This week we talk about how we starte...
CAD Training - Which Type is Best?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the pros and cons of the different types of CAD training (in-person, online and pre-recorded) and which is best for modern busine...
Could You Perform Civil/Survey Work in a Basic CAD System? Of Course!
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to spend thousands of dollars for extensive 3D civil design systems? Or could you work in a much more affordable 2D system? In this podcas...
Are Construction Management Apps a Benefit or Burden?
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Construction is such a high dollar-value prospect that even minor efficiency and performance increases in project management can have a huge financial...
Tech Overkill - When it Stops Helping and Starts Hurting
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss how too many software solutions can actually hurt your bottom line rather than help it in the way you had hoped. There is a...
Redlining & Markups
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This vital process all too often gets overlooked in the design & construction world because it's still done manually with pen and paper. However, ...
Benefits of Visualization in the Civil Design World
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Rogers, Senior Associate at Walter P. Moore & an expert in the Civil/GIS/BIM world, is back with us for an honest discussion about the positi...
Clean Software Implementation
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Green, Director of Implementation at Bricsys and expert in all things CAD, walks you through the most important steps for preparing your networ...
Energy Analysis Using Autodesk Revit, FormIt and Insight360
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Kimberly Fuhrman, President of AUGI and a leading architectural technologist, to discuss early energy analysis and LEED when designing...
Revit - It's Not Your Only BIM Option
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue with BIM and discuss how Revit is not the only option available today.
BIM in the Civil Environment
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking with Todd Rodgers about the uses of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in the Civil environment. Mr. Rodgers is the BIM Manager a...
Software Resellers vs. Technology Consultants - What’s the Difference?
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While there is some overlap between software resellers and technology consultants, there are also very distinct differences. In this week's podcast, w...
Building Products Manufacturing – Getting Your Product Easily Specified & Ordered
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss how Building Products Manufacturers are looking to get their products directly into the hands of architects, engineers, an...
Controlling Non-CAD Files
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss the best practices for controlling your non-CAD files (i.e., bids, specifications, reports, cut sheets, etc.) in a design/...
CAD in the Cloud
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss the Cloud world and the feasibility of using CAD in the cloud.
Innovation in 2D CAD - Is There Any?
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2D CAD is the oldest and most-widely used tool of the CAD world, but has it been left behind when it comes to development & innovation?
Moving to BricsCAD - The Why and the How
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Green, CAD expert and Director of Implementation at Bricsys, joins us today to discuss the benefits and superior features of BricsCAD and why p...
Collaboration for Construction – Working From Home Office and Field
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're discussing working remotely in the Construction world. With 42% of the construction workforce being regularly mobile today, construction f...
Training CAD Staff - There's a Better Way
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we discuss training CAD and design staff in this new paradigm of working remotely.
Cross Platform vs. Single File Type Models in CAD
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most firms are using at least three different software systems for design. Many more use specialized programs for HVAC, MEP, Structural and engineerin...
Construction Estimating – the Best Tools
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re moving a bit outside the CAD world in this podcast to discuss construction estimating tools for an important reason: construction is the end p...
Remote Collaboration – What Does It Look Like?
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In these unprecedented times, a lot of us are having to work from home without having the experience or infrastructure to do so. And in the design/CAD...
CAD Management: The What, Why & How
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in learning more about CAD Management? Join us and special guest Robert Green as we discuss the What, Why and How of CAD Management. ...
Parametric vs. Direct Modeling – Which is Better?
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of manufacturing and discuss the two primary methods of modeling, Direct and Parametric.
BIM vs 3D - What's the Difference?
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kimberly Fuhrman, President of AUGI, joins us to discuss the differences between BIM (Building Information Modeling) and 3D Modeling....
Layers, Layers, Layers (Plus Some More Layers!)
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll discuss the two major topics that come up when talking about layers: layer standards and plot styles.
AutoCAD – It’s Not Your Only 2D CAD Option
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss the 2D CAD software options available on the market today.
Should You Customize Your CAD System or Use OOTB?
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the benefits of customizing your CAD system versus using it straight out of the box.
Construction Tech Worker Shortage – How to Fill the Gap
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Construction industry has been booming in the last 2 years and over 80% of construction firms in the U.S. are reporting a skilled worker shortage....
Fragmentation – Do You Have Too Much Software?
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you own too many software packages that perform similar or overlapping tasks? Do your employees use different design systems? This fragmentation ca...
2D CAD: Is it Dead or Growing?
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is 2D CAD still alive and a viable option for design...or has it been fully replaced by 3D CAD?
Subscription Licenses – Benefit or Burden?
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Subscription licensing vs Perpetual licensing and how customers feel about it.