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AI in AEC: Why Skeptics Are Making a Familiar Mistake
AEC skeptics dismissed CAD, then BIM. Both times, they were wrong. Here’s why AI is following the same curve as these earlier engineering and design technologies, and why simply dismissing it is a costly bet.
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April 14, 2026
Revit 2027: What’s New for Electrical Engineers?
Revit 2027 has been released, and we explore the software’s new electrical features and tools. See what’s new or missing and how electrical engi…
March 24, 2026
FireBIM: Your Key to Fire Alarm Design in Revit
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March 2, 2026
Introducing FireBIM: What Changes When Fire Alarm Design Lives Fully Inside Revit
FireBIM transforms fire alarm design inside Revit by unifying layouts, riser diagrams, and voltage drop and battery calculations into a single, model-…
February 17, 2026
Why Fire Alarm Design Should Be Inside the Revit Model
Modern BIM projects demand connected systems. Learn why fire alarm design belongs inside the Revit model, and what’s driving the shift. See why bringi…
February 2, 2026
AI in MEP Engineering: A Tool, not a Replacement
AI isn’t taking over MEP engineering, but it is changing the day-to-day work. Learn how AI supports layout, coordination, and efficiency, while engine…
January 6, 2026
AI, BIM, and the Future of MEP Design: A Conversation with Kevin Lawson of Ripple
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November 3, 2025
One Engineer’s Insights From Autodesk University
What happens when thousands of engineers, designers, and innovators gather to imagine what’s next for building design? At Autodesk University, the con…
October 17, 2025
Create and Keep Single Line Diagrams Up-to-Date Automatically in Revit
Creating and keeping your single-line diagrams in sync with your Revit model is one of the biggest challenges in electrical design. A single panel ren…
October 1, 2025
Wire Sizing: Revit 2026 vs. ElectroBIM
Wire sizing is one of the most critical aspects of electrical design. This post looks at the new wire sizing functionality in Revit 2026 versus how wi…
September 2, 2025
Bridging the Gap in Electrical Engineering Training
If you have ever felt the strain of hiring and training, or if you are an early-career engineer wondering how to bridge the gap between school and pra…
August 5, 2025
Revit 2026 Electrical Conductor and Cable Settings
Revit 2026 introduces a long-overdue transformation to wire sizing, giving electrical designers a more flexible, globally adaptable framework for defi…
August 4, 2025
Now Available – Design Master ElectroBIM 2.3.1
Design Master ElectroBIM 2.3.1 is now available.
Archive
2025
Understanding the Revit Adoption Lifecycle for Electrical Engineers
July 1, 2025
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2025 Product of the Year Winner
June 4, 2025
What Happened to Voltage Drop in Revit 2026?
June 2, 2025
New Features for Electrical Engineers in Revit 2026
May 6, 2025
BIM for Fire Alarm Design
April 1, 2025
AI in MEP Engineering and Design
March 3, 2025
The Revit 2023 Electrical Sample Project
February 3, 2025
Now Available – Design Master ElectroBIM 2.2.3
January 13, 2025
Learn Revit for Electrical Design
January 7, 2025
2024
Defining BIM for Electrical Engineers
December 24, 2024
AEC Technology Adoption: A Closer Look
December 10, 2024
Revisiting NECA 2024: Exhibitor Insights
November 26, 2024
Reflections from Autodesk University 2024
November 12, 2024
Evaluating Electrical Platforms: CAD or BIM
October 29, 2024
Service Ground and Neutral
October 15, 2024
A Look Back at the Electrical BIM Scorecard
October 2, 2024
Arc-Flash Sensitivity
September 17, 2024
Now Available – Design Master ElectroBIM 2.2.2
September 11, 2024
A Look at Time-Current Curves
September 3, 2024
Induction Motors – Part 6: Motor Overload Protection
August 20, 2024
BIM for Electrical Engineers
August 5, 2024
Revit Single-Line Diagram: 2024 Sample Project Review
July 23, 2024
Understanding Arc-Flash Labels
July 9, 2024
Review: ElectroBIM for Electrical Engineers
July 2, 2024
Creating Single-Line Diagrams in Revit
June 25, 2024
Review: Design Master Electrical for Electrical Engineers
June 18, 2024
Induction Motors – Part 5: Brake vs. Rated Horsepower
June 11, 2024
Review: Cloud-Based BIM Software for Electrical Engineers
June 4, 2024
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2024 Product of the Year Winner
June 3, 2024
Voltage Drop Calculations in Revit 2025
May 28, 2024
Review: Roundup of BIM Software for Electrical Engineers
May 21, 2024
Induction Motors – Part 4: Inrush Current
May 14, 2024
Review: AX3000 for Electrical Engineers
May 7, 2024
Revit 2025: New Features for Electrical Engineers
April 30, 2024
AutoCAD 2025 Support
April 23, 2024
Review: BricsCAD for Electrical Engineers
April 23, 2024
Induction Motors – Part 3: Torque Curve
April 16, 2024
Viewing Adoption Statistics by Revit Version
April 2, 2024
Review: OpenBuildings Designer for Electrical Engineers
April 1, 2024
Review: Allplan for Electrical Engineers
March 25, 2024
An ElectroBIM Electrical Project Walkthrough
March 20, 2024
Induction Motors – Part 2: Understanding Rotation
March 19, 2024
Review: DDScad for Electrical Engineers
March 18, 2024
Review: Vectorworks for Electrical Engineers
March 12, 2024
Induction Motors – Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide
March 5, 2024
Review: Archicad for Electrical Engineers
March 4, 2024
Review: Revit for Electrical Engineers
March 1, 2024
How to Calculate Voltage Drop in Revit
February 20, 2024
Deciphering Isolated Grounds
February 6, 2024
The Electrical Engineering BIM Scorecard
January 23, 2024
Design Master ElectroBIM 2.1.3 Now Available
January 11, 2024
Mastering Fault Calculations: The BIM Advantage
January 9, 2024
2023
Powering Subduct Fans
December 25, 2023
Exploring Series Rated Breakers
December 12, 2023
Revit 2024: New Features for Electrical Engineers
November 27, 2023
Evolution of Electrical BIM: AutoCAD vs. Revit
November 14, 2023
Arc-Flash Reality Check: What Engineers Should Know
October 31, 2023
Streamlining Voltage Drop Calculations Through Building Information Modeling
October 17, 2023
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2023 Product of the Year
June 2, 2023
David Robison Interview on Brewing with BIM
May 25, 2023
David Robison Interview with BIMvoice
May 17, 2023
Design Master Electrical RT 2.1.2 Released
May 8, 2023
Revit 2024
April 4, 2023
AutoCAD 2024 Support
March 29, 2023
Design Master Electrical RT 2.1.1 Released
February 13, 2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
MEP BIM 2019 Survey Results
December 27, 2019
BricsCAD V20 Support
October 31, 2019
Revit 2020
July 9, 2019
Design Master Electrical RT 1.4 Released
July 9, 2019
Design Master Electrical 8.6 Released
July 9, 2019
AutoCAD 2020 and BricsCAD V19 Platinum Startup Performance
June 10, 2019
AutoCAD 2020
March 28, 2019
MEP BIM 2018 Survey Results
February 4, 2019
2018
2016
2015
2013
MEP 3D-BIM 2013 Survey Results
December 3, 2013
3D Collision Detection Versus BIM
November 5, 2013
Prediction of BIM Being Used on More Projects is Wrong
November 5, 2013
Design Master Electrical RT
September 1, 2013
AutoCAD 2014 Support
March 27, 2013
Design Master User Conference 2013 in San Diego, CA
January 29, 2013
2012
MEP 3D-BIM Survey 2012 Results
October 1, 2012
Use of BIM and 3D Constant Over the Last Three Years
October 1, 2012
AutoCAD 2013 Startup Performance
March 27, 2012
AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2013 Support
March 27, 2012
Design Master User Conference 2012 in Orlando, FL
February 29, 2012
Tips and Tricks: Project Explorer
February 1, 2012
2011
New Versions of Design Master HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Available
October 10, 2011
CSE Product of the Year, 2011
October 10, 2011
MEP 3D-BIM Survey 2011 Results
October 3, 2011
Public Wish List One Year Anniversary
October 3, 2011
Design Master User Conference 2011 Wrap-up
October 3, 2011
MEP Ninja
August 31, 2011
Support for AutoCAD 2004, 2005, and 2006 Ending
August 31, 2011
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Plan-View and Isometric Pipe Labels
August 1, 2011
Electrical Feature of the Month: Find Circuit
August 1, 2011
HVAC Feature of the Month: Set CFM Total
August 1, 2011
Design Master Approved as Continuing Education Sponsor in New York
July 27, 2011
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Extending Fixtures to Other Floors
July 1, 2011
Electrical Feature of the Month: One-Line Takeoffs
July 1, 2011
HVAC Feature of the Month: Elevation Labels
July 1, 2011
MEP BIM Survey
June 29, 2011
Feature of the Month: Hangers
June 1, 2011
Vote for Design Master HVAC for Product of the Year
May 17, 2011
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Automatic Pipe Breaks
May 1, 2011
Electrical Feature of the Month: Takeoffs
May 1, 2011
HVAC Feature of the Month: Pressure Drop Report
May 1, 2011
Customization Poll: Receptacle Graphics
May 1, 2011
Design Master User Conference Class Descriptions
April 29, 2011
Sizing Overcurrent Protection for Transformers
April 25, 2011
Customization Poll: Combined Homerun Arrowheads
April 1, 2011
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Customizable Pipe Types
April 1, 2011
Electrical Feature of the Month: Generators, Transfer Switches, and UPS’s
April 1, 2011
HVAC Feature of the Month: Duct Sizing Options
April 1, 2011
Design Master User Conference 2011
March 29, 2011
AutoCAD 2012 Startup Performance
March 22, 2011
AutoCAD 2012
March 22, 2011
New Versions of Design Master HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Available
March 16, 2011
Softdesk 8 Upgrade Alternative
March 1, 2011
10th Anniversary!
March 1, 2011
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Fixture Connection Options
March 1, 2011
Electrical Feature of the Month: Combined Homeruns
March 1, 2011
HVAC Feature of the Month: “Same as Previous” Ductwork
March 1, 2011
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Finding Pipes on Other Drawings
February 1, 2011
Electrical Feature of the Month: Circuit Settings
February 1, 2011
HVAC Feature of the Month: Offset Ductwork
February 1, 2011
Bricscad Support (AutoCAD LT Alternative) for Design Master Electrical
February 1, 2011
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Pipe Sizing
January 10, 2011
Electrical Feature of the Month: Branch Circuit Voltage Drop Calculations
January 10, 2011
HVAC Feature of the Month: Load Maps
January 10, 2011
2010
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Pipe Linetypes
December 1, 2010
Electrical Feature of the Month: Photometric Schedules
December 1, 2010
HVAC Feature of the Month: Zone Trees
December 1, 2010
MEP Engineer Social Media Survey Results
November 1, 2010
Plumbing Feature of the Month: Automatic 45 Degree Fittings
November 1, 2010
Electrical Feature of the Month: Swap and Copy Circuits
November 1, 2010
HVAC Feature of the Month: Building Load Calculations
November 1, 2010
MEP 3D-BIM Survey Results
October 1, 2010
The Future of Design Master and Revit
October 1, 2010
Forgotten Plumbing Feature: Isometric Riser Diagrams
October 1, 2010
Forgotten Electrical Feature: One-Line Riser Diagrams
October 1, 2010
Forgotten HVAC Feature: IFC Export
October 1, 2010
Forgotten Plumbing Feature: Pipe Risers
September 1, 2010
Forgotten Electrical Feature: Equipment Connections
September 1, 2010
Forgotten HVAC Feature: Static Regain
September 1, 2010
Design Master and AutoCAD for Mac? No.
August 31, 2010
AutoCAD MEP Comparison: Inserting Fittings
June 17, 2010
AutoCAD 2011
March 25, 2010
New Versions of Design Master HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Released
February 22, 2010
HVAC Ductwork IFC Export
February 8, 2010
Kitchen Equipment and Aluminum Wires
February 1, 2010
Design Master LinkedIn Group
January 6, 2010