Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. What is it about the design process that lends itself to missing deadlines? Case in point, today was the day I was supposed to unveil the new “Thursday Top 5” email design. I showed a preview of the design last week and was looking forward to putting it to work this week. […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I’m hosting a makeover show next week! No, I haven’t become a beauty blogger. Instead, we’ll be looking at ways you can makeover your Revit renderings. From view selection to lighting to texture images, there’s a lot you can do to drastically improve the quality of your renderings. In the […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. Sing it with me: Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday Dear Revit. Happy Birthday to You! Yes, today is Revit’s birthday! The software we all love (and sometimes hate, let’s be honest) is twenty-two years old today. This day back in 1997, Revit was born when […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. The benefits of regular maintenance are well documented. Do a little bit regularly and you won’t have a catastrophe. It’s simple logic, right? Whether it’s your Revit model, your health, your car, or even your career, a little maintenance goes a long way. But why is it so hard to […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I’ve been thinking a lot about vinyl records lately. Maybe it’s because I just spent a weekend at the Ace Hotel in Portland, OR and all the rooms came equipped with a record player and a stack of vinyl. Or maybe it’s because I’m reading The Revenge of Analog: Real […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. Last week, I got to play a superhero. No, I wasn’t out fighting crime. That’s a little too intense for me. Instead, I stayed in the safety of my office and hosted a workshop titled “5 Essential Superpowers Every BIM Manager Needs”. It was a fun workshop to present, complete […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I’m going to be talking about BIM management later today. More specifically, I’ll be discussing the superpowers you need to succeed and thrive as a BIM Manager. Let’s face it, BIM managers need to juggle a lot of responsibilities. From learning new technology to leading user training to troubleshooting complex […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I’m on the road again today, though this time for fun. A friend of mine from college is getting married, which is always a big occasion. There’s a whole group of us heading to Portland, Oregon for the festivities. In addition to the wedding, this weekend also marks another momentous […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I’m not usually one to make excuses, but this week was another busy one. I was out-of-town most of the time, doing on-site training for a couple of very cool firms in Baltimore. Between preparing the classes, traveling to Baltimore, and delivering the training, there wasn’t time for much else. […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I fully intended to send this email out yesterday. I had it all planned out so I’d get done early. I picked my links and wrote up the summaries in the morning. I had a good idea for the intro story. I was all set to sit down and finish […]