MEP 3D-BIM Survey 2011 Results

October 3rd, 2011

The results of our second annual survey of the use of BIM in the MEP industry. Two significant trends have emerged: the number of projects modeled in 3D for collision detection has not changed in the last year, and when a project is modeled in 3D, more of the various disciplines are included in the 3D model.

Public Wish List One Year Anniversary

October 3rd, 2011

The public Design Master wish list has been available for a year. We have used it to help guide us when choosing what features to implement next in our software.

Design Master User Conference 2011 Wrap-up

October 3rd, 2011

The Design Master User Conference 2011 in Cincinnati was a success. We are looking forward to hosting the conference again in 2012!

MEP Ninja

August 31st, 2011

We are excited to announce MEP Ninja, a weekly comic that looks at MEP systems through the eyes of a ninja.

Support for AutoCAD 2004, 2005, and 2006 Ending

August 31st, 2011

The next releases of Design Master HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing will require AutoCAD 2007 or later. AutoCAD 2006 and earlier will no longer be supported.

Plumbing Feature of the Month: Plan-View and Isometric Pipe Labels

August 1st, 2011

Learn about adding labels to plan-view and isometric pipes in Design Master Plumbing.

Electrical Feature of the Month: Find Circuit

August 1st, 2011

Use the “Find Circuit” button to locate devices on circuits in Design Master Electrical.

HVAC Feature of the Month: Set CFM Total

August 1st, 2011

Learn about setting CFM totals in groups of diffusers using Design Master HVAC.

Design Master Approved as Continuing Education Sponsor in New York

July 27th, 2011

Design Master Software is now an approved provider of continuing education for New York!

Plumbing Feature of the Month: Extending Fixtures to Other Floors

July 1st, 2011

Learn about inserting fixtures that extend to other floors in Design Master Plumbing.

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