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Studies in Success
Ideate is pleased to present a series of case studies, highlighting best practices by industry leaders.
Phillippi Engineering Inc.
Phillippi Engineering, Inc. (PEI) was at a crossroads. To remain competitive and profitable in a tightening economy, the firm needed to reduce production hours while still maintaining the high quality plan sets that their customers had come to expect. Autodesk® Civil 3D appeared to offer an answer, and Ideate helped PEI implement Civil 3D. The result was that with Civil 3D, PEI is now free to evaluate different design scenarios without incurring lost time and the quality of their work is enhanced.
Click here to download the PEI Study in Success
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What Does BIM Mean for Civil Engineers?
Download this PDF to read how road and highway projects can benefit from designs that use building information modeling technology in this CE News article.
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Autodesk Guide to Sustainable Design
The Autodesk Guide to Sustainable Design is a new free online resource for designers that illustrates sustainable design principles, decisions and technologies for every phase of the building project lifecycle.
The Autodesk Guide to Sustainable Design is another tool that helps project teams, including owner, architect, engineer and contractor, address sustainable design decisions earlier in the project lifecycle. This online resource can help users first decide what the sustainability goals of the project should be, which decisions are crucial, and what tools to use and steps to take to create and deliver more sustainable designs from start to finish.
The guide assists users in selecting their building paths and in viewing the consequences of their design choices on the efficient use of water, energy, materials and land. Users can see the potential they have to influence the sustainable use of these resources at every phase of the process, with scales that increase or decrease depending on where you are in the design-build phase; the higher the scale, the greater the effect of design decisions made at that phase on the sustainability potential of the finished project.
The free Autodesk Guide to Sustainable Design can be found at Autodesk's sustainable design site.
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Ideate Training Lab Rental
Ideate training facilities are unmatched in the industry, and now available for rental. Your profession entails precision, superior quality and a well-defined aesthetic sense. Ideate training centers demonstrate Ideate’s respect for the work you perform and offer you a place to work and learn that is conducive to your productivity.
Each Ideate Training Lab is located in the heart of its downtown area for your convenience: San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Portland and Seattle. Each is equipped with the fastest hardware and most up-to-date software. The result is that you now have the option rent a comfortable learning environment at an affordable rate.
Get all the details here.
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Ideate Assistance Program
Ideate is participating in the Autodesk Assistance Program for displaced workers, providing education, support and tools to its customers. Today’s economic challenges have impacted Ideate, Inc.’s customers significantly and the Autodesk Assistance Program will help people to enhance, maintain and improve their 3D design technology skills to remain competitive in the marketplace.
Ideate, Inc. will be offering a variety of services and education programs to its design and engineering customers. Qualifying individuals will be eligible for any 13-month term student license of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Inventor and/or Autodesk Revit Architecture software. Free on-demand training will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week provided online through vBooks - powered by Retrieve Technologies, Inc. (internet access required). Applicants should register on the Autodesk Assistance Program portal (www.autodesk.com/assistance), email a Training Request to assist@ideateinc.com and then they will have the opportunity to fill open seats in one of the following Ideate classes: AutoCAD Fundamentals, AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals, Revit Architecture Fundamentals, Revit MEP Fundamentals or Revit Structure Fundamentals. The training fee of $249 will cover courseware costs and contribute to program management expense. Attendees taking advantage of this nominal fee enjoy a savings of $1300 to $1700 over non-Ideate Assistance registration fees.
“Ideate’s participation in the Autodesk Assistance Program is a great way we can help our AEC community,” says Ideate, Inc. President Bob Palioca. “Our industry is making giant innovative leaps forward in the midst of a staggering economic downturn. Talented people find themselves without work while skills and expertise in BIM/IPD are in demand. By offering free and very low-cost access to sophisticated BIM/IPD-focused products and training, and combining these with relevant networking opportunities, we can help unemployed industry professionals improve their employability in this competitive job market.”
Click here to read the entire Ideate Press Release
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Autodesk Imagine Virtual Event – May 19
Discover how Autodesk® 2010 software can turn your "What If" design scenarios into a reality. In continuing support of sustainable practices, and to help address tighter travel budgets at many companies, the Autodesk® Imagine Virtual Event is coming to your desktop on May 19!
The Autodesk Imagine Virtual Event will include:
- Industry webcast sessions with live Q&A
- An exhibit hall where you can stop by our booths to chat with Autodesk representatives and receive more information about our new line of software solutions
- Scheduled chat sessions on relevant industry topics
autodesk.com/virtualideate
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Autodesk Imagine Tour – June 4, San Jose
Discover how Autodesk® 2010 software can turn your "what if" design scenarios into a reality. At this information-packed event, you'll learn how to:
- Visualize, simulate, and analyze the real-world performance of your ideas
- Optimize and improve designs before creating anything
- Achieve higher-quality designs in less time
Join informative sessions, including Take Design Further: Lynn Allen's AutoCAD 2010 Tips & Techniques, and learn how AutoCAD 2010 delivers groundbreaking new capabilities to tackle the most challenging design problems with ease. In addition, you'll see a range of solutions in action in specific industry sessions, including design and intelligent modeling solutions such as Autodesk® Revit® software, AutoCAD® Map 3D software and Autodesk® 3ds Max® software.
Sign up now for the Autodesk Imagine Tour and put the power of 2010 Autodesk software to work for you. Registration is free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot today.
autodesk.com/liveideate
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ACEC California – May 21, San Diego
Are you a member of ACEC? Will you be attending the 2009 ACEC CA Annual Conference in San Diego? If so, be sure to stop by the Ideate booth, #101, to learn more about engineering software and solutions, including a limited time offer. Purchase or crossgrade to AutoCAD Civil 3D and receive our on-line Civil 3D for Beginners class – a $199 value – FREE.
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Ideate Exclusive: Purchase Any of our One-Day Classes in Any Location for $495/Person
Offer ends July 31st, 2009. Classes must be taken within 1 year of purchase.
One-Day Courses at up to 45% Savings
Until July 31, 2009, the cost of any Ideate, Inc. one-day course valued at more than $495 is reduced to $495 per student.
Important Terms and Conditions of This Limited-time Opportunity:
Q. Can I receive these savings if I need to complete training after March 31, 2009?
A. Yes, you have one full year, from the date of your invoice, to complete the training. We encourage you to take your selected course as soon as you can, so we can ensure that we still offer that specific class. If the course title purchased is no longer available, you will receive a credit toward any other class open enrollment or custom training you wish to take.
Q. Can this offer be combined with any other offers, discounts or past purchases?
A. Sorry. This generous offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts, or any courses purchased prior to November 17, 2008.
For additional questions about this offer and available courses, contact Ideate Training at 888.662.7238 x1012.
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Bundles – Free Training with Software Purchase
Purchase a new seat, legacy upgrade or crossgrade of select product and receive one free seat in a quality Ideate training course. Let our experts help you learn how to maximize the features of your software purchase.
Purchase New
Seat, Legacy Upgrade
or
Crossgrade |
Earn One
Free Class |
Purchase By |
Class Date |
Locations |
| AutoCAD |
AutoCAD Fundamentals |
July 31, 2009 |
before January
31, 2010 |
Any of Ideate’s 5 training facilities. |
| AutoCAD Civil or Civil 3D |
Civil 3D Fundamentals |
July 31, 2009 |
before January
31, 2010 |
Any of Ideate’s 5 training facilities. |
| Revit Architecture Suite |
Revit Architecture Fundamentals |
July 31, 2009 |
before January
31, 2010 |
Portland, Seattle |
| Revit MEP Suite |
Revit MEP Fundamentals |
|
June 8, 2009 |
Portland |
| Revit Structure Suite |
Revit Structure Fundamentals |
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May 18, 2009
June 29, 2009 |
Seattle
Portland |
Contact your sales rep today at 888.662.7238 for details on pricing and terms of sale.
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Save on an HP Workstation and a 3D CAD Bundle
The latest release of AutoCAD® software can deliver incredible power and performance, but only if you have a system that can support it. That’s why HP has partnered with Autodesk®, a leader in design software, and NVIDIA, the leader in graphics processing, to create three unique bundles that can deliver unparalleled access to the power of 3D CAD design.
- AutoCAD® 2010 software — supporting the power to explore your ideas in any shape imaginable.
- HP xw4600 Workstation with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E7200 processor offering next-generation performance technologies in a powerful, flexible and reliable workstation. All HP® hardware that is part of this bundled promotion is covered by a three-year parts, three-year labor, and three-year next-day support from HP at no additional cost.
- NVIDIA Quadro® Professional Graphics providing unmatched power and performance.
These bundles are available until May 31, 2009. Learn how you can benefit from AutoCAD 2010 software and upgrade your PCs to truly experience CAD as it was meant to be, all in one buy.
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com
Expiration: May 31, 2009
RESTRICTIONS. AUTODESK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, SUSPEND OR MODIFY PART OR THIS ENTIRE PROMOTION AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, FOR ANY REASON IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.
This promotion is available only to commercial customers in the United States who purchase new full seats of AutoCAD 2010 software. Education and government customers are not eligible. Bundles do not include monitor.
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AutoCAD LT Legacy US$400 Rebate Promotion
Ideate is pleased to announce a new Autodesk rebate promotion for customers who purchase new licenses of AutoCAD LT® 2010 software and currently own legacy versions of the AutoCAD LT product.
From May 1 through July 31, 2009, customers who currently own software licenses of AutoCAD LT versions 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006 and who purchase qualifying new commercial licenses (seats) of AutoCAD LT 2010 software may be eligible for a rebate of up to US$400 for each new license (seat) purchased after submitting an online request and providing proof-of-license-purchase documentation. This offer is limited to a maximum of five seats total per customer invoice address.
Promotion expires: July 31, 2009
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com
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AutoCAD® Map 3D and Trimble® Government New Seat Rebate Promotion
Organizations managing critical infrastructure—such as electric and gas, water wastewater utilities, and municipal government departments—know that having accurate information in the field equates to faster job turnaround and improved customer service.
Through June 16, 2009, United States Government (Local/State/Federal) end user customers who purchase two or more qualifying new commercial licenses (seats) of AutoCAD Map 3D may submit an online rebate request to receive a free Trimble Juno™ SB Handheld GPS subject to eligibility and other program requirements. This offer is limited to a maximum of one GPS unit per end user customer invoice address.
For details, contact your account manager 888.662.7238 or email sales@ideateinc.com
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