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Autodesk Building Systems helps Reinbold Engineering Group improve productivity and client relations
Doug Reinbold is the founder of Reinbold Engineering Group (REG), a mechanical consulting engineering firm based in Calgary, Alberta.“We’re a group of roughly twenty mechanical engineers, designers, and drafters,” says Reinbold.“Our primary focus is state-of-the-art heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. But, we also design plumbing, drainage, fire protection, and sprinkler systems for a variety of markets.”

To help deliver a superior finished product on time and on budget, REG standardized on Autodesk Building Systems 2005, an AutoCAD®- based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design and construction documentation software application. The firm has already completed five major projects with the new software and is in progress on another five. On all the projects, REG has seen impressive gains in productivity, accuracy, and coordination. As a result, Building Systems has become an important part of the firm’s long-term, strategic growth plan.

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Hillier Architecture uses Revit Building to help meet its goals
Hillier Architecture aims high. And then delivers. In 2004 alone, the New Jersey–based firm garnered 13 awards, including the New Jersey AIA’s highest form of recognition, the Honor Award. One of the firm’s guiding principles—and a key to its success—is the belief that each project must uniquely express the client’s dream. In pursuit of that goal, Hillier architects and designers bring industry-leading expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, and interior, urban, and graphic design to every project.

In its 39-year history, the firm has attracted some of the leading names in industry, real estate, education, health care, and government, including the Ritz Carlton, Princeton University, and Motorola. Today, in response to fierce industry competition and rapid technological change, Hillier has renewed its focus on several crucial success factors: improving the win rate for new business, increasing profit margins, and building strong, long-lasting client relationships. To help meet those goals, Hillier uses Autodesk Revit Building.

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Revit User's Group - San Francisco
Holiday party for Revit enthusiasts! There will be a wrap-up and open forum of discussion about the recent Autodesk University in Orlando. Also we have some Revit Tips and Tricks presented by Teresa Martin of Ideate. Please join us for food and conversation. We will also present dates and discuss topics for early next year.

AIA is offering 2 Learning Units for attendance

Where: Ideate San Francisco Office (Montgomery and Sutter)
When: Wednesday, December 14th
Register: click here

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Great lineup of free Revit Structure Technical Webcasts presented by Autodesk

Register: click here

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Receive a $125 Rebate for each Upgrade from AutoCAD 2002 Retiring Software
When upgrading from any of the retiring products listed below you can receive a $125 rebate for each upgrade. The software must be ordered and received by January 27, 2006. This promo can be combined with the 0% Financing promo.

AutoCAD LT 2002 *
AutoCAD 2002
AutoCAD Mechanical 6
Architectural Desktop 3.3
Inventor Series 7
Land Desktop 3
Map 5 and 6
* rebate qualifies when upgrading to AutoCAD, ADT, Building Systems, or any of the Revit products

Promotion Expires: January 27, 2006
more info | 888-662-7238

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0% Financing Promotion through Key Equipment Finance
From now until January 27, 2006 we are offering 0% 12-month financing for customers upgrading or crossgrading from any of the 2002 family of software or Inventor Series 7 (retiring products). click here for a complete list of the retiring products. To qualify for the financing the purchase must include a minimum of $5,000 worth of Autodesk upgrades or crossgrades from retiring products. After the $5,000 is met, any additional Autodesk software or subscription can also be financed.

Blended rates are also available for 24 and 36 month terms.

Promotion Expires: January 27, 2006
more info | 888-662-7238

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Rev It Up Promotion for Architectural Desktop Users
Many of our Autodesk Architectural Desktop customers have expressed the desire to move to Autodesk Revit Building to gain a competitive advantage. But, they want the flexibility to use both Autodesk Revit Building and Architectural Desktop while making the transition. If this scenario rings true for you, you’ll want to know about the Rev It Up Promotion for Autodesk Architectural Desktop!

For a limited time, Autodesk Architectural Desktop users can purchase the premier building information modeler, Autodesk Revit Building, at a significant discount.

Promotion Expires: January 31, 2006
more info | 888-662-7238

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Rev It Up Promotion for Revit Structure
Are you ready to switch to Autodesk® Revit® Structure but still want to work on projects using AutoCAD? If you answered “yes,” you’ll want to know about the Rev It Up for Autodesk Revit Structure Promotion. For a limited time, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD Revit Series and AutoCAD users can purchase Autodesk Revit Structure at a significant discount.

Promotion Expires: March 15, 2006
more info | 888-662-7238

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Purchase any of the Revit Family of products and get a discount off training
On new purchases or crossgrade to Autodesk Revit Building, Revit Series, or Revit Structure you can receive a $200 discount off the Revit training class. Get trainined by the experts and save.

Promotion Expires: January 31, 2006
more info | 888-662-7238

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Invest in Education
Autodesk is proud to offer the Invest in Education Program, featuring Autodesk products. The Invest in Education program is a granting program aimed at connecting commercial customers with local education customers. The Invest in Education Program gives commercial companies that purchase new seats of the most current version of qualifying Autodesk software or collaboration services, the right to grant a classroom lab of Autodesk software or collaboration services to the educational institution of their choice - a grant worth up to US$25,000. The Invest in Education Program is part of Autodesk’s ongoing commitment to its educational and commercial customers in helping to foster the next generation of designers.

Promotion Expires: no end date at this time
more info | 888-662-7238

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