20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
Bend is exploring the construction of a vehicle bridge over the Deschutes River to improve connectivity for southern residents, easing traffic on Reed Market Road. A proposed study will assess potential locations. So, I created a fun playful design for crossing the river like the ramps or a three-tiered roundabout is also suggested, enhancing both functionality and scenic appeal.
Seeking insights from firms on managing Autodesk product uninstalls and upgrades, highlighting issues with leftover files causing crashes. Current manual cleanup is inefficient, requiring IT to remove remnants that should be eliminated automatically. They emphasize the need for a reliable tool from Autodesk to ensure a true clean uninstall process for improved stability.
Autodesk's Customer Error Reports (CER) are crucial for CAD Managers to diagnose crashes effectively. These reports, generated post-crash, provide insights into system information and usage patterns. Local access to CER data can help identify issues, improve reliability, and enhance productivity. Future visibility may empower administrators to track trends and proactively address problems.
After 22 years on Typepad, the platform's sudden shutdown prompted a challenging migration to WordPress.com. Despite Typepad's early reliability, its decline made the shift necessary. With support from the community, the transition has rejuvenated the blog, embracing WordPress's modern tools and open-source benefits, marking a new chapter in the blog's journey.
Shaan shares insights from my dual experience as an Autodesk customer and product team member. Key lessons include prioritizing must-have features using the Kano Model, ensuring features align with business goals, leveraging data, and understanding customer feedback context. Additionally, fostering a culture of learning and storytelling can drive innovation and customer loyalty.
The user, a long-time Apple customer, faced significant issues with their iPhone trade-in. After upgrading to the 17 Pro Max and returning the 16 Pro Max, Apple claimed it was damaged and worth $0. After extensive phone support, Apple admitted fault and sent a replacement, but the process was frustrating and time-consuming.
AU 2025: Your Thrive Guide By Shaan Hurley
Welcome to my annual Autodesk University Thrive Guide, compiled and written to help you thrive, not just survive the Autodesk Design & Make event of the year. Whether it’s your first AU or your 30th, showing up prepared makes all the difference.
AU 2025 lands in Nashville this September, bringing together thousands of professionals across AEC, D&M, M&E, and beyond. With AI front and center and 500+ sessions on the schedule, there’s a lot to take in, but also a lot of opportunity.
This guide will help you cut through the noise, prioritize what matters, and make the most of your time in Music City.
Design and construction software isn’t cheap. And it shouldn’t be—when it works, it pays for itself.
But measuring value isn’t always straightforward. You’re not just buying features. You’re investing in time saved, risk avoided, and work that flows smoother between teams.
Here’s how to figure out if your software is actually pulling its weight.
AEC software is a major investment. When it’s working well, it saves time, improves coordination, and helps deliver better projects.
But many firms end up paying for features they don’t use, managing frustrating bugs, or relying on file formats that make switching difficult.
This isn’t about blaming vendors. It’s about building stronger partnerships—so the tools you rely on deliver for your teams, and the vendors understand what success looks like on your side.
The AEC industry isn’t known for moving fast—but that’s changing. In 2025, the pace of tech adoption is picking up, driven by pressure to deliver faster, cheaper, and with fewer people.
Here’s what’s rising to the top this year—tools and workflows that are actually making a difference on real projects, not just trade show demos.