REGISTER FOR THE 2016 SDS/2 USERS GROUP CONFERENCERegistration for the 2016 SDS/2 Users Group Conference is now open! The annual three-day SDS/2 Users Group Conference is primarily a learning opportunity. Activities include training on specific topics determined by the Users Group, the unveiling of new enhancements, award presentations and other activities. This year's conference will be held October 12th through the 14th at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska. To learn more about the SDS/2 Users Group Conference and view the conference agenda, visit our website. To register, click here. |
ENTRIES NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2016 SDS/2 SOLID STEEL COMPETITIONThe 2016 SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition is now open. All entries, including the job and fabricator, must be received at Design Data by August 14, 2016. Entries will be evaluated equally on: aesthetics of the project; complexity (modeling difficulty, connection design); and tonnage (weight). The awards will be presented at the 2016 SDS/2 Users Group Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska. To learn more about the competition or to submit your project, click here. |
TWO SDS/2 2016 WEBINARS SLATED FOR JULYDesign Data will host two New/2 2016 support webinars in July: Roof Frame Member and Part Library on July 13; and Drawing Editor Upgrades, Transmittal Tool and Output Configuration Per Job on July 27. Both webinars will take place at 10:30 a.m. CST. Roof Frame Member and Part Library Drawing Editor Upgrades, Transmittal Tool and Output Configuration Per Job |
EXPERIENCE STEEL INDUSTRY INTEROPERABILITY DURING A COLLABORATIVE WORKFLOW DEMONSTRATIONThere have been many recent advancements in structural steel material specifications, fabrication methods, connection technologies, detailing software, and estimating tools. These new innovations, when used together, create a more efficient process for designing and constructing steel buildings. This half day seminar, led by steel industry professionals including Design Data and SidePlate, will take the attending designers and contractors through the modern day steel design and construction process, demonstrating how they can use these new technologies, software and methods to increase their own efficiencies and overall profitability. The presentation will provide valuable information to help all design and construction professionals maximize the innovations that exist within the structural steel industry and improve the outcome of their own steel building projects. Seminar Details - San Diego, California Breakfast / Registration: 7:00 am - 7:45 am Seminar: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Seminar Details - Los Angeles, California Breakfast / Registration: 7:00 am - 7:45 am Seminar: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Seminar Agenda Atlas Tube: Innovations in Material Specifications SidePlate Systems, Inc.: Innovations in Connection Technologies Bentley: Advancements in RAM Structural Systems Steel Design Modules and Methods Design Data: Advancements in SDS/2 Detailing Software Steel Projects PLM: Advancements in Intelligent Steel Fabrication and Steel Production Management |