News and Announcements

Ideate, Inc. Webinar:  Revit® Architecture 2008
Online - June 11
Experience the Possibilities 2008, Presented by Ideate
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco – June 12, 8:00am – 12:00pm PT
NEW! Redwood Empire Revit User Group
Join us for the first Revit user group in the North Bay!
San Francisco & Sacramento Revit User Groups:  InterSpec
Portland Revit User Group

News and Announcements

New from Ideate, Inc.:  Revit 201 – Live and Online
Revit 201 is an online series of classes, focused on diverse Revit topics. Each 1-1/2 hour class goes in-depth on one topic and gives you specific skills to improve your design process and increase productivity with Revit. Held every Tuesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm PT, you choose the classes that fit your needs. Topics include: Making Titleblocks, Phasing A-Z, Revit Architecture Update, and others.Click here for full class descriptions and schedule.

Revit 201 Purchase Options
Individual: 6 class bundle – $795
Corporate: single class – $495 (up to 20 logins)

Introductory Offer – Three Classes FREE
As a special introductory offer, purchase an individual 6 class bundle by August 30, 2007 and we will give you three additional classes free!

Call now for more information:
888.662.7238 x1012, contact us at education@ideateinc.com, or visit ideateinc.com.

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AUGIWorld May/June 2007 issue
AUGI has released their latest issue of AUGIWorld magazine.  Check out “first look” articles on Revit® Structure 2008, AutoCAD® Architecture 2008, and Revit® Architecture 2008. Download a PDF of the new May/June 2007 issue:

• Low-resolution version (9.1 Mb)
• High-resolution version (45.5 Mb)

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AIA San Francisco:  2007 Small Firms, Great Projects
Small Firms, Great Projects magazine provides a venue for smaller firms to showcase their best work to potential clients. The diversity of work represented is outstanding and demonstrates the strength of Bay Area architecture.  Combining robust marketing and guaranteed publication, your firms’ work will be seen by thousands of people seeking an architect.

Upcoming Submission Deadline:  June 21, 2007 @ 1:00pm PT
Please visit www.aiasf.org/sfgp for more details.

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Ideate, Inc. Webinar:  Revit® Architecture 2008
This free webinar presentation is ideal for Architectural, Interior Design Firms, and Construction Companies interested in utilizing the power of Building Information Management (BIM) to produce coordinated construction documents and make better design decisions early.  The webcast showcases the software’s design and documentation tools and workflow for firms migrating to Revit Architecture.  The presentation is approximately one-hour and will follow with a question and answer session.

June 11, 11:30am – 12:30pm PT

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now, register here

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NEW! Redwood Empire Revit User Group
Join us for the first Revit user group in the North Bay!
Presenters: Guy Messick, TLCD and Vince Dattoli, Ideate, Inc.

Agenda:

• Welcome and introduction
• Statement of goals:
• Create an environment for North Bay firms and individuals to assist one another in discovering and directing the process and potential of BIM generally and Revit specifically.
• Form an interdisciplinary group, offering something to Architectural, Structural, MEP & Construction professionals.
• Focus on Design, Process and Practice, not “tips &tricks”.
• Highlight firms:  present and discuss their projects with featured speakers and specific topics.
• Provide a forum in which users can change any and all of the aforementioned goals.
• Future meeting schedule.
• TLCD to present:
• Implementation of Revit® Architecture
• Lessons learned
• Current projects

When: TLCD Architecture, Santa Rosa – June 19, 11:30am – 1:00pm PT
Please bring your own brown bag lunch.  Beverages will be provided.

Click here to register

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San Francisco & Sacramento Revit User Groups:  InterSpec
InterSpec will present a technology briefing on how to maximize your Revit® software investment by automatically creating and coordinating your construction specifications using e-SPECS.
Automatically Create Specs from Drawings:

• Integrated Powerful Spec Writing Editor
• Supports Revit®, AutoCAD®, and Autodesk® Architectural Desktop
• Use MASTERSPEC® or Your Office Masters
• Collaborate and Coordinate with all Team Members
• Research Products and Materials Directly from e-SPECS
• Includes Submittal and Executive Reports
• Save 35-50% of your Spec Writing Costs with e-SPECS
• Outsourced Expert Spec Writing Services too!

For additional information including Online Demos visit e-SPECS.com
Phone
888.50.SPECS

Special Offer
As a special bonus, InterSpec is offering all attendees a 15% discount on e-SPECS Licenses and Services. Offer is valid now through July 5th. Interested customers should email or call 888.50.SPECS to request the 15% Ideate Revit User Group Attendee Discount.

San Francisco - June 27; 11:30am – 1:30 pm PT click here to register
Sacramento – June 28; 11:30am – 1:30 pm PT click here to register

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Portland Revit User Group
Ideate, Inc. to present What’s New in Revit Architecture 2008?

June 22, 2007
Multnomah County Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR  97205

To register, email Darren Lewis of HDR Engineering at darren.lewis@hdrinc.com  

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2005 Retirement – Upgrade now to receive the maximum savings – up to 20%
Autodesk is retiring AutoCAD 2005-based Software.  Make this your year to move to greater efficiency and profitability with the newest products. Call Ideate First!  Upgrade by July 16th and receive up to 20% in savings.

On March 14, 2008, Autodesk will retire these 2005-based products:

• AutoCAD LT® 2005
• AutoCAD® 2005
• Autodesk® Raster Design 2005
• Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2005
• Autodesk® Land Desktop 2005
• Autodesk® Map3D® 2005
• AutoCAD® Mechanical 2005
• AutoCAD® Electrical 2005
• Autodesk Inventor® Series 9
• Autodesk® VIZ 2005
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® 7                

Promotion expires: July 16, 2007
Phone: 888-662-7238
E-mail: sales@ideateinc.com

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Hurry!  Special “Spring” Pricing on Ideate Premium Support Agreements ending June 15th
Through June 15, 2007 clients have the opportunity to purchase a new Ideate Premium Support Agreement at 50% off our normal rates. This is a limited-time offering to clients who understand the value of a timely, professional technical response to their software issues. Support agreements are your insurance against lost productivity. Check with your Ideate sales representative at 888.662.7238 for details.

Promotion Expires: June 15, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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Attention Autodesk Architectural Desktop Customers Who Want Revit Architecture!

Are you ready to switch to Revit® Architecture, but still have projects you’re working on in Autodesk® Architectural Desktop? If you answered “yes,” you’ll want to know about the Rev It Up for Architecture Promotion. With this special offer, you can get a new license of Revit Architecture and upgrade your Architectural Desktop to the latest release for a savings of up to 50%!

Promotion Expires: October 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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Purchase Any Autodesk Engineering Software and Save $200 Off Training or Services

Customers who purchase any new licenses of, or crossgrade to, the software listed below will receive a $200 voucher off of Ideate’s classroom training* or implementation services.** The following software qualifies for the training voucher:

• Revit Structure
• AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite
• AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite
• AutoCAD MEP

*Classroom training has to be at least 3 days worth of training
**Implementation services of 18 hours also qualifies

Promotion Expires: October 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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