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MODENA BECOMES THE ONLY AUTODESK PLATINUM PARTNER IN AFRICA
Modena Design Centres has earned the prestigious Platinum Tier status as an Autodesk reseller partner operating in the Southern Africa region . This is the second time that Modena has been recognised as an Autodesk Platinum Partner , reaffirming their continued efforts to exceed the exacting standards required to fulfil the needs of their customers and principal partner , Autodesk . This proud moment comes at a time when business has had to adapt to the challenges laid out by the global pandemic . “ Customer validation is a key to achieving Autodesk Platinum Partner status , and a confirmation that Modena Design Centres , and our partners , have complied with the exacting and rigorous standards of delivery required in serving the Autodesk customers ,” said CEO of Modena Design Centres , Anthony Modena . The Platinum Tier recognises Autodesk partners who deliver the highest levels of value to their customers . Autodesk reseller partners earn Platinum Tier status by demonstrating rich industry expertise , fulfilling demanding Autodesk training and certification requirements and sustaining the highest customer satisfaction . With branches throughout Southern Africa , Modena has over 70 highly skilled personnel , who , with the combined expertise and experience , can effectively analyse needs , recommend , implement and lend support with Autodesk design technology solutions . www . modena . co . za
REVOLUTIONISE DOOR OPENING DESIGN WITH FREE REVIT PLUGIN
dormakaba South Africa , provider of smart and secure access solutions , has developed a freely available Autodesk Revit plugin that integrates with the 3D model-based building information modelling ( BIM ) process . It facilitates a user-friendly and fast transfer of door openings between the client and dormakaba .
“ For us , BIM is about supporting our customers by providing up-to-date , reliable and precise product data for the planning , construction and management of buildings . With the Revit plugin , our clients can significantly simplify their workflow when it comes to improving door scheduling accuracy and getting access to detailed door specifications that includes product images , prices , and the technical documentation of the products ,” says Hannes Nortje , BIM Business Manager at dormakaba South Africa .
The Revit plugin provides a streamlined specification service that delivers complete ironmongery specifications inside the client model . And with product families available on request , it can be customised according to any requirement .
The process is as easy as exporting the opening details to a small file that is emailed to the dormakaba consultant . In turn , the consultant prepares the ironmongery specification and sends the information back . Once imported , the user can view the ironmongery specification inside the project . And with the dormakaba consultant not requiring access to the Central File , the user can continue working on the project model and simply import the door opening changes when completed . Furthermore , the imported file does not increase the model size .
“ Because the dormakaba consultant does not require the project model , the customer ’ s information stays within its own environment . This makes the process as secure as possible without compromising on the functionality of the Revit plugin . The specification reports can be generated directly using Revit while providing the user with a complete overview of all the products specified on a per door level ,” adds Nortje .
Changes to the openings within the client model are automatically flagged for the dormakaba Specifier which improves workflow and turnaround time on revised specifications . www . dormakaba . com
GBCSA CONGRATULATES REDEFINE ON 40 NEW GREEN STAR CERTIFICATIONS
In a progressive contribution to transformation of the commercial green building space , Redefine Properties , recently certified / re-certified 40 buildings in their property portfolio under the Green Building Council South Africa ’ s ( GBCSA ) Green Star Existing Building Performance ( EBP ) rating tool .
Redefine ’ s diversified property portfolio , which amounts to a value of R75.3 billion , includes a mix of retail , office , and industrial space throughout South Africa , and retail and logistics property investments in Poland . The recent Green Star accolades include 16 office EBP re-certifications , and 24 new EBP certifications across Gauteng , Cape Town , Kwazulu-Natal , and Polokwane . This is the largest bulk Green Star EBP certification from any one commercial property owner to date and represents a major milestone for green property in South Africa .
Independently verified green building certifications , such as GBCSA ’ s Green Star certification suite , are linked to improved financial performance of properties , according to the most recent MSCI SA Green Property Index results . Covid-19 ’ s requirement for healthy indoor workspaces has also increased the demand for green office space , and there are benefits to be gained for commercial property owners and developers who commit to certifying their portfolios .
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