Simplified pricing begins March 16, 2010!
02/02/2010

On March 16, 2010, Autodesk will introduce Simplified Upgrade Pricing. Autodesk® 2007 software will no longer be eligible for upgrades, and 2008 and 2009 software will have higher upgrade pricing. Make your move today-get the latest Autodesk software and save!

Last Chance to Save Before Simplified Pricing Begins!

This is your last chance to upgrade to Autodesk® 2010 software before new pricing takes effect. Starting March 16, 2010, upgrades from Autodesk® 2008 and 2009 software will cost 50% of the price of a new license and Autodesk will stop selling upgrades from Autodesk 2007 products. Upgrade now with Autodesk Subscription and lock in your savings.

Upgrade and Get On Subscription Now -Call U.S. CAD at 877.648.7223 and ask for an Account Manager or info@uscad.com

U.S. CAD Offers Evening Training Classes!
01/26/2010

Revit Architecture 2010 Fundamentals– Tuesday & Thursday evenings – 6:00pm-9:30 pm – February 23, 25 & March 2, 4, 9, 11

To meet customer needs, U.S. CAD now offers Revit Architecture 2010 Fundamentals in the evening.  This class will enable students to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings. Students will learn how to use the Revit Architecture workspace and interface to draw floor plans with walls, windows and doors, as well as create sections, elevations and 3D views. Students will also learn how to add component features, such as furniture and equipment.  Register today - seating is limited!

IES Introduces VE-Gaia Software for Environmental Performance Analysis
01/19/2010

The new VE-Gaia module in VE 6.0 from IES offers a simpler approach to building energy analysis.  A revolution in building performance analysis, VE-Gaia’s complete workflow environment is driven by “step-by-step” smart navigation that opens wide the power of IES analysis. The smart navigators take users through a range of different analysis tasks from model import/creation and data assignment, including the consideration of building metrics, natural resources and material use, to climate exploration, water use, energy/carbon analysis, loads calculation, daylight/solar assessments, renewable and low/zero carbon technology consideration and the assessment of LEED credits.

 Call U.S. CAD at 877.648.7223 or info@uscad.com for details!

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BIM for Building Product Manufacturers Conference-SPRING 2010
12/08/2009

This special event hosted by U.S. CAD in  SPRING 2010 comes at a critical time in the design industry for Building Product Manufacturers. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is quickly transforming the building design and construction industry including the way these firms access and specify building products. With 50% of architects, engineers and contractors already using BIM and more and more firms adopting BIM every day, BIM is here to stay and BIM usage will only increase. This special event, hosted by U.S. CAD will help you understand how your company can take advantage of BIM to gain a competitive advantage for your products in today’s changing marketplace. We encourage BPM business owners and sales and marketing executives to attend this informative event to learn more about BIM and its critical role in the future of your business.  Request more infotmation today!  http://www.uscad.com/bpm

U.S. CAD™ Announces Presentations at Autodesk University 2009, Dec. 1-3 in Las Vegas
11/10/2009

Region's Premier Building Information Modeling Integrator and Consulting Partner K-TEK Solutions Will Exhibit Advanced Solutions Together

Costa Mesa, Calif., Nov. 10, 2009 - U.S. CAD, Inc., one of the Western U.S.'s largest providers of computer-aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) consulting, training and support services, and the region's largest Autodesk value added reseller, will field its largest team of presenters yet at Autodesk University 2009, Dec. 1-3 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Nine U.S. CAD employees were selected to teach Autodesk University classes on topics ranging from Civil 3D visualization to Autodesk product interoperability to BIM for civil engineers. Click Here to view classes!

U.S. CAD Establishes new San Diego, California office Location and Autodesk® Authorized Training Center
10/05/2009

U.S. CAD, Inc., has announced its new location in San Diego, California.  U.S. CAD's new state-of-the-art location will allow us to better serve our San Diego customers. This new location offers a more professional office environment for our employees and a more professional and state-of-the-art training facility so we can offer a higher level learning experience for our San Diego customers in the civil, mechanical, architectural, building engineering, and geospatial industries. New Location! We look forward to seeing you at our new San Diego office.

U.S. CADTM Expands BIM Production Services to Help AEC Businesses Fast-track Their Transition to Building Information Modeling
09/10/2009

U.S. CAD's BIM Production Services Help Firms Win More Work in Today's Tough Economy

Costa Mesa, Calif., Sept. 10, 2009 - U.S. CAD, the largest Autodesk reseller in the Western United States and a leading provider of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and consulting services, today announced the expansion of its BIM Production Services to specifically address the needs of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) firms looking to fast-track their BIM adoption initiatives. Read full story.

Autodesk 2010 Upgrade Promotion - Save 20% Today!
05/28/2009

Experience your idea before it's real when you upgrade to Autodesk® 2010 software. Benefit from using the latest design and drafting tools for your industry so you can visualize, simulate, and analyze your ideas earlier in the process. Using this advanced simulation and visualization software will help ensure better collaboration and greater efficiency across your entire project workflow-as you maintain an edge over your competition. Email info@uscad.com or call 877.648.7223 for more information!   Now is the ideal time to explore your upgrade options, while taking advantage of a 20% discount!  

Autodesk Expands Support for Mac Users
07/23/2009

Autodesk is expanding assistance for Macintosh® users by adding support for Boot Camp for select products in addition to offering native Mac OS products.  Click here for a complete list of  Mac-Compatible Products and Boot Camp-Supported Products.

U.S. CAD Supports Autodesk Assistance Program for Displaced Workers
04/22/2009

U.S. CAD Works With Autodesk to Provide Education and Resources to Assist Customers in Remaining Competitive During the Down Economy  

Costa Mesa, Calif., April 22, 2009 - U.S. CAD announced today it will participate in the Autodesk Assistance Program for displaced workers, providing free or significantly discounted education, support and tools to qualifying customers who need them most. Today's economic challenges have impacted U.S. CAD's customers significantly and the Autodesk Assistance Program will help displaced workers maintain and enhance their 3D-design technology skills to remain competitive in the marketplace. Read Full Story.

Autodesk Unveils 2010 Software Portfolio for Building Information Modeling
02/09/2009

Autodesk Unveils 2010 Software Portfolio for Building Information Modeling

New Conceptual Design Tools and Consistent User Interface Highlight Updates to Four Key AEC Product Lines

 SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 9, 2009—In a virtual press conference on Friday, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced new versions of its software products for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, which are designed to help increase industry adoption of the building information modeling (BIM) process. Updated software in Autodesk’s BIM portfolio includes Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 software, Autodesk Revit Structure 2010 software, Autodesk Revit MEP 2010 software, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 software and Autodesk Navisworks 2010 software solutions.

 In Friday’s live webcast, Jay Bhatt, Autodesk senior vice president for AEC Solutions, and Jim Lynch, AEC Solutions vice president of marketing, addressed technology’s crucial role in the development of infrastructure and transportation and the urgent need for more energy-efficient building practices across the construction industry. The pair spoke about the company’s new product portfolio for the AEC industry and the effort to help project teams across disciplines innovate, analyze energy performance and increase productivity.

 “In today’s economic climate, firms need interoperable and flexible technology tools for building information modeling that can help them deliver projects more quickly and cost-effectively,” said Bhatt. “The 2010 versions of our software continue to deliver on the promise of BIM by further bridging communication between extended design and construction teams. These powerful tools will help our customers more efficiently and productively solve their design and construction challenges and do so with reduced environmental impact.”

 Autodesk’s 2010 software portfolio for building information modeling will help enable building designers, civil engineers, contractors and the clients they serve to more easily create and profit from digital design data and better communication across extended project teams. By investing in BIM, AEC firms can more accurately visualize, simulate and analyze project performance, appearance and cost, to create more resource-efficient buildings and infrastructure, as well as renovate or replace aging infrastructure.

 The Autodesk Revit platform based products for BIM feature an aligned user interface, giving the entire range of products a consistent look and feel. The updated Autodesk Revit platform also allows a greater level of interoperability for green building analysis, providing support for the green building extensible markup language (gbXML) format. Updates to the products based on the Autodesk Revit platform include:

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 software (BIM for architects and designers) enables customers to more accurately capture early design concepts with improved conceptual design functionality via:

• An intuitive conceptual design workspace to create complex geometry more easily.
• A new user interface (UI) that works the way designers think, providing a smoother and more continuous design workflow.
• Improved interoperability with programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 software, Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 software and Autodesk Inventor 2010 software.

Autodesk Revit Structure 2010 software (BIM for structural engineers, designers, and drafters) integrates a multi-material physical and an independently editable analytical model, to help provide for more efficient, more accurate documentation, analysis and design. Users will experience:

• Enhanced conceptual design, modeling and analysis to handle more complex architectural forms.
• Improved user interface with a new customizable ribbon toolbar.
• Improved performance and interoperability, including native 64 bit support.

Autodesk Revit MEP 2010 software (BIM for mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers) provides customers with optimum tools for system design and building performance analysis helping engineers to make better informed decisions. The 2010 release provides new functionality including:

• Native heating and cooling loads analysis enabling MEP engineers to determine the energy demands of the building.
• Enhanced gbXML export with the ability to examine an analytical model of the project before exporting to a gbXML file.
• Improved performance of the application enabling users to see significant performance enhancements while handling and working on large project files.

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 - AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 software, a powerful BIM solution for civil engineering, helps project teams explore transportation, land development and environmental projects digitally before they are built. New functionality featured in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 includes:

• New design and analysis capabilities like automated intersection design and integrated storm sewer analysis.
• Quantity takeoff and interoperability with Autodesk Revit Architecture.
• New application menu, ribbon UI and quick access toolbar for better productivity.

Autodesk Navisworks 2010  - Autodesk Navisworks 2010 software—including Autodesk Navisworks Review 2010 software, Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2010 software, Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2010 software and Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2010 software—enables design and building professionals to unite project contributions into a synchronized model for building information modeling. By enabling team members to more reliably share, combine, review and perfect detailed 3D design models of any size or format, Autodesk Navisworks applications are an important part of the BIM workflow. Updates to the Autodesk Navisworks portfolio include:

• Improved usability gives customers a more productive working environment, and new measuring tools and sectioning enhancements help improve workflow.
• Greater level of interoperability allows for enhanced collaboration.

Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010  - Autodesk 3ds Max Design software enables architects, designers, engineers and visualization specialists to explore, validate and communicate their creative ideas—from initial concept models to final, cinema-quality presentations. 3ds Max Design offers digital continuity with the AutoCAD, Revit and Autodesk Inventor software families of products enabling the reuse design data for visualization. New features in Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 include:

• More than 100 additional modeling tools help designers explore form making, while refining their designs with a new render-quality viewport display.
• Interactive lighting analysis helps users to iterate more quickly, validate sustainable solutions and avoid costly mistakes early in the design process.
• An extensive library of particle effects and flickerless rendering improvements to simplify communicating a compelling vision.

Autodesk expects to announce Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 software for entertainment professionals in March 2009.

Availability - Details and purchasing options will be accessible starting March 24, 2009.  Call U.S. CAD at 877.648.7223 and ask to speak to an Account Manager for more information.

© 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

U.S. CAD Establishes Authorized Autodesk® Dealership for Nevada and Southern Utah with Opening of Las Vegas Office!
02/09/2009

New Office Continues U.S. CAD’s Targeted Growth in Western U.S. 

Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 9, 2009 – U.S. CAD, Inc., one of the Western U.S.’s largest providers of computer-aided design (CAD) consulting, training and support services, and the region’s largest Autodesk value added reseller, has announced its expansion into Nevada and Southern Utah with the opening of its Las Vegas office. U.S. CAD will now offer its state-of-the-art solutions to the growing civil, mechanical and architectural design, building engineering and geospatial industries, as well as government agencies throughout Nevada and Southern Utah.

Read Full Press Release.  |   Attend Grand Opening Reception

U.S. CAD Releases Styles Template for AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Software
02/04/2009

U.S. CAD released its U.S. CAD Styles Template for AutoCAD Civil 3D software to customers in California and beyond.  U.S. CAD has been providing Civil 3D style configuration services for several years and has extensive experience developing styles to meet both public and private sector agency requirements.

U.S. CAD Styles Template for AutoCAD Civil 3D software meets most agencies’ general requirements and is available in Civil 3D 2008 and 2009 formats. The U.S. CAD Styles Template for AutoCAD Civil 3D software includes more than 300 object and label styles.  The template incorporates a consistent naming convention and is delivered with documentation that describes each style in detail. Also included is a one-day Styles Administrator Class for two individuals within a customer firm, which can be delivered in person or live over the Web!  

Read Full Press Release |  Download Brochure

U.S. CAD™ Launches BIM Production Services
01/05/2009

Costa Mesa, Calif., Jan. 5, 2009 – U.S. CAD, the largest Autodesk® software reseller in the Western United States and a leading provider of computer-aided design (CAD) services and products, today announced the launch of its Building Information Modeling (BIM) production services to customers in California and Nevada.   Download More Information About Our BIM Services & View Our Team of Experts!

U.S. CAD Offers Savings Off Training! Act Now!
12/17/2008

Tis the Season for Saving!  U.S. CAD wishes you a safe and Happy Holiday season and a very prosperous New Year!  In the spirit of the season, U.S. CAD will help you save money while boosting your productivity and give you the opportunity to help foster the next generation of designers, architects, and engineers. 

Save 15% off ALL Open Enrollment and Custom Training!  

Save 15% Off ALL Full-Day Consulting Engagement! 

U.S. CAD™ Achieves Autodesk® Authorized Training Center (ATC) Status in Hawaii
12/08/2008

Honolulu Office’s Distinguished ATC Designation is U.S. CAD’s Fourth Overall, Including Three in California Read More!

U.S. CAD™ Achieves Autodesk® PSP Status for Manufacturing Products
11/11/2008

Costa Mesa, Calif., Nov. 11, 2008 – U.S. CAD, the largest Autodesk reseller in the Western United States and a leading provider of computer-aided design (CAD) services and products, announced today it has been designated an Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider (PSP) for Manufacturing, which covers the Mechanical and Electrical Design industries. With the addition of the PSP–Manufacturing designation, U.S. CAD has now earned a total of six PSP designations.  Read more!

IES VE-WARE NOW LINKS TO GOOGLE SKETCHUP
08/27/2008

IES VE-WARE NOW LINKS TO GOOGLE SKETCHUP
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), the world's leading provider of Building Performance Analysis tools for the building design and renovation industry, today launched a plug-in to Google SketchUpTM. This plug-in links directly to IES's free VE-Ware tool which accurately determines the Yearly Energy Consumption and associated Carbon Dioxide Emissions for any building, in any part of the world. Google SketchUp is Google's free, easy-to-learn 3D design tool.
How to determine a buildings Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions for free in 5 easy steps...
1.  Model your building in Google SketchUp
2.  Open VE-Ware and tell it where your building is in the world
3.  Define Your: Building Type, Construction Materials, Heating and Cooling System Types and Room Types.
4.  Press A Button - automatic detailed hourly thermal simulation is performed for you
5.  Get Output On:  Energy Consumption, Regional CO2  emissions, US benchmark against the Architecture 2030 (Zero-Carbon) challenge
So whether you're a self builder or architect wanting to take energy consumption into account during design, a property developer, facilities manager, a student undertaking a project, or you're just plain interested, it is now possible to scientifically analyse for FREE how much energy a building uses and how that translates to associated carbon emissions. You can even look at how modifications will affect the outcome.

The IES VE SketchUp plug-in is available to download from the website www.iesve.com/sketchup
Google SketchUp is available to download from the website http://sketchup.google.com
Keep up-to-date with our Blog http:://blog.iesve.com

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IES Releases Virtual Environment v5.9 for Building Analysis
08/19/2008

IES Releases Virtual Environment v5.9 for Building Analysis!

Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), a world leading provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design, today announced the availability of its most significant upgrade. Version 5.9 of the full IES suite encompasses more major developments than ever before. IES’s worldwide users will benefit from both local and global enhanced technical capabilities, major graphical input and output developments, and more visual, interactive and flexible reporting.
 
IES v5.9 offers a comprehensive package of building performance analysis tools that enable designers to look at how key design and climate factors influence the sustainable performance of a building. Many of our key customers are at the cutting-edge of sustainable building design and use our tools extensively to help them achieve significant energy use reductions and ensure occupant comfort. The full is the most detailed level of engagement offered by IES, with VE-Ware and VE-Toolkits acting as lower rungs to the ladder.  Read more!

U.S. CAD offers Live! Online Interactive Training
08/13/2008

U.S. CAD, the Western U.S.’s largest provider of computer-aided design (CAD) services and products, is now offering interactive online training in the latest Autodesk software solutions to customers across the country and around the world.  Taught by an Autodesk Certified Instructor, U.S. CAD’s new “LIVE! Online Training” courses offer added value and flexibility to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, government agencies and students.  View Press Release or Live! Online Training class schedule today! 

"Welcome offer" to former CVIS Customers!
07/16/2008

As a valued Autodesk customer, we'd like to make you aware of changes with regard to support for Autodesk products in California. Please be advised that CVIS, Inc. is no longer authorized to sell Autodesk products.

Autodesk has communicated that customer's who have worked with CVIS in the past and/or have their subscription contract with CVIS will be transferred to another reseller. If you would like to work with U.S. CAD, and not a reseller not of your choosing, please call Autodesk at 800-964-6432. You can tell Autodesk that you prefer to work with U.S. CAD as your reseller of choice for all the reasons shown in the below PDF. Now you have the opportunity to choose your new Autodesk reseller moving forward for your software, training, and consulting needs. We want to tell you why more companies have chosen to work with U.S. CAD, the largest Autodesk reseller in California and the Western US.

Click to download a PDF and learn about U.S. CAD's "Welcome Offer" and what U.S. CAD subscription customers already receive. Pay special attention to all the ways U.S. CAD can help you achieve more success and the Immediate Benefits at the end of this document. And don't forget to register and claim your Free passes to SCCS above!

U.S. CAD Announces Training Sessions for NavisWorks!
07/12/2008

 U.S. CAD, the Western Regions largest provider of Computer Aided Design Software is offering three day class training sessions of NavisWorks 2009.  Click here to read the press release.  To inquire about costum training classes on NavisWorks or classes in your area click info@uscad.com . 

U.S. CAD Earns PSP in Building Engineering
06/30/2008

U.S. CAD™ Achieves Autodesk® Premier Solutions Provider Status for Building Engineering Products.  Click here for more information.

IES VE-WARE READY TO DOWNLOAD
06/30/2008

IES Launches Free Building Energy And Carbon Assessment Software!  Suitable for all building types across worldwide locations. Also assesses performance against the US 2030 Challenge.  Check out the Press Release or download the IES software for free today!

U.S. CAD™ Authorized to Sell Autodesk® NavisWorks® Software Solutions in the Western U.S.
05/15/2008

Autodesk NavisWorks is a set of widely used software solutions that enable project design and building professionals to unite their work into a single, synchronized building information model (BIM). Read More

We can move you to a NavisWorks 2009 bundle!
04/18/2008

Contact your U.S. Account Manager for details! 877-64-USCAD

Autodesk Helps Mechanical Engineers Go Green
04/24/2008

What company isn’t thinking more seriously about sustainable design these days? With that in mind, Autodesk is experimenting with a new tool that can help manufacturers make more responsible materials decisions. Click Here to read the full article.

U.S. CAD Wins 2008 Autodesk Platinum Club Award
03/25/2008

This award marks the sixth consecutive year U.S. CAD has earned Autodesk Platinum Club honors. Read More

U.S. CAD Named Exclusive IES Reseller
02/11/2008

U.S. CAD Named Southern California's and Hawaii's Exclusive Reseller of Sustainable Design Software for Use With Autodesk Revit. Read More

Now Available! Half-Day and Full-Day AutoCAD Architecture Module Training
01/24/2008

Now Available! Click here to view Course Outlines.

David Evans & Assoc. Press Release
01/22/2008

U.S. CAD Chosen by David Evans and Associates as Official Autodesk Reseller and Civil 3D Implementation Consultant
U.S. CAD, Inc. today announced it has been chosen by engineering firm David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) as its official Autodesk reseller and Civil 3D implementation consultant. Click Here to read the press release.

Manufacturing Custom Classes Available!
01/17/2008

Click here to see a list of classes

3ds MAX Training Classes Now Available!
01/17/2008

Click Here to Download the Course Outline
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U.S. CAD Becomes a VAR Gold Sponsor in the Inventor Connections Community
12/03/2007

Click here to read the press release.

Southern California Edison Partners with U.S. CAD
01/01/2005

Southern California Edison is partnering with U.S. CAD and Autodesk to provide design and data management solutions for more than 1,000 of their designers, engineers and planners. Click here to read the full press release.

Everyone's different. Their training should be too.
01/08/2007

With our exclusive Knowledge Trax assessment technology, it can be. This highly customized pre- and post-training assesment and screening technology allows employers to evaluate employees' knowledge gaps, identify and deliver appropriate training to help them Achieve More. Visit www.knowledge-trax.com.

Expert Certification Prep Class & User Exam
06/07/2006

This two-day prep class is designed to teach you the knowledge and skills assessed on the AutoCAD 2007 Certified User Exam and is designed for users who seek Autodesk certified users status. This course includes the opportunity to complete the exam at our facility on the third day. Click here for prerequisites and class schedule.