Projects in the UAE that have been delayed or placed on hold have reached a collective value of $355 billion, thereby exceeding the total value of projects that are underway at $254 billion, according to data from Meed Projects. With aims to help create cost effective and resource-efficient building designs that can be implemented easily and efficiently, Autodesk, the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building, and media and entertainment markets, has announced the launch of its 2010 ‘Building Information Modeling' (BIM) and ‘Infrastructure Modeling' (IM) software portfolio, at a ceremony held recently at the Crowne Plaza, Abu Dhabi. The latest portfolio of revolutionary software is packed with enhanced features, and new conceptual design tools and consistent user interface highlights that update key product lines of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Furthermore, the company has also launched new ‘Infrastructure Modeling' software products, which can help UAE-based users in the utilities, telecommunication sectors as well as government agencies, to improve the design and management of their infrastructure. “Developers in the region have to be more efficient in managing their resources now, and in this regard, we believe that the latest versions of our BIM and IM solutions can help optimize the construction and design process amidst the challenges posed by this period of economic downturn,” said Manish Bhardwaj, Field Marketing specialist, Autodesk Middle East. “With the launch of our 2010 portfolio, we are aiming to provide the architecture, engineering and construction companies in the country with more powerful tools that will help them deliver projects more quickly and cost-effectively.” The updated software in Autodesk's BIM portfolio include 2010 versions of popular products including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, Revit MEP, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Navisworks. The Autodesk's 2010 portfolio is focused on helping project teams across disciplines to innovate, analyse energy performance and increase productivity.
