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The Future of Design Is Here with AI in Vectorworks 2024 Update 4

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, has released its fourth update to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, granting customers access to AI and virtual reality (VR) technologies through two brand new tools. Additionally, the latest version update features an integration with L-Acoustics – leaders in sound-reinforcement technology and the Vectorworks Partner Network's first platinum audio industry member – along with several other enhancements to provide faster design workflows from start to finish.

Key Points: 
  • Latest Vectorworks Update Introduces New Capabilities in AI Visualization, Virtual Reality, BIM Collaboration, and More to Deliver Added Design Freedom and Flexibility.
  • Combining the power of Vectorworks with the speed of AI powered by Stable Diffusion, customers have the limitless potential of AI at their fingertips with the new AI Visualizer.
  • Vectorworks' AI Visualizer is processed on Vectorworks Cloud Services, ensuring that individual hardware limitations do not impact performance.
  • Unleash your creative potential and unlock limitless design possibilities with a free 7-day trial of Vectorworks Design Suite .

The Future of Design Is Here with AI in Vectorworks 2024 Update 4

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Cloud, Odyssey, Cabinet, Style, Documentation, Apple, VR, Hardscape, Meta Quest 2, Virtual reality, BIM Collaboration Format, Spotlight, Partnership, Mac, Meta, Freedom, 3D, AI, Plant, Update, Workflow, Help, Stable Diffusion, IDS, BCF, Landscape, Creativity, L-Acoustics, Irrigation, BIM, IOS, Redshift, Conversion, Video game

COLUMBIA, Md., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, has released its fourth update to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, granting customers access to AI and virtual reality (VR) technologies through two brand new tools. Additionally, the latest version update features an integration with L-Acoustics – leaders in sound-reinforcement technology and the Vectorworks Partner Network's first platinum audio industry member – along with several other enhancements to provide faster design workflows from start to finish.

Key Points: 
  • Latest Vectorworks Update Introduces New Capabilities in AI Visualization, Virtual Reality, BIM Collaboration, and More to Deliver Added Design Freedom and Flexibility.
  • Combining the power of Vectorworks with the speed of AI powered by Stable Diffusion, customers have the limitless potential of AI at their fingertips with the new AI Visualizer.
  • Vectorworks' AI Visualizer is processed on Vectorworks Cloud Services, ensuring that individual hardware limitations do not impact performance.
  • Unleash your creative potential and unlock limitless design possibilities with a free 7-day trial of Vectorworks Design Suite .

ORCO Block & Hardscape Names New CEO

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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STANTON, Calif., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ORCO Block & Hardscape's Rick Muth announces that former Vice President Dave Echternach is taking over his role as CEO, effective immediately. In turn, Muth will become Chairman and continue to serve his family's industry-leading concrete masonry product company in that capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Venerable southern California based concrete masonry and hardscape provider ORCO Block & Hardscape appoints Dave Echternach to the position of CEO.
  • STANTON, Calif., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ORCO Block & Hardscape's Rick Muth announces that former Vice President Dave Echternach is taking over his role as CEO, effective immediately.
  • Muth says that Dave's background and experience are a perfect fit to step up into the CEO position.
  • "I look forward to many years of innovation, resilience, and both new and renewed relationships with ORCO staff and customers," Muth says.

Vectorworks, Inc. Announces a Colorful Update to its 2024 Product Line

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released its first update for the Vectorworks 2024 product line, unveiling a new partnership with NCS Colour, the leading provider of color communication solutions and delivering updates designed to enhance user experience and introduce improvements to newly added tools.

Key Points: 
  • Vectorworks 2024 Update 1 Includes an Innovative NCS+ Pro Integration, User Experience Enhancements and New Feature Improvements.
  • NCS color palettes can be directly imported from NCS+ Pro to the Vectorworks color palette manager for easy access.
  • This update is available to download for all currently released English-based versions of Vectorworks 2024.
  • To install the update, select "Check for Updates" from the Vectorworks menu (Mac) or the Help menu (Windows).

Atascadero weed abatement company announces effective ways to eliminate weeds near structures

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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PASO ROBLES, Calif., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Weeds are unsightly and they are fire hazards. Removing weeds that are growing within five feet of structures is an important part of protection against wildfire and Anthony Elisarraras, the owner of Ant's Tractor Mowing, has some tips to help eliminate weeds from that critical five-foot zone.

Key Points: 
  • Invasive mallow, sometimes called "cheese weed" after the seed pods that resemble cheese wheels, can be especially challenging to eliminate.
  • Elisarraras, from the Atascadero weed abatement company, reports that eradicating weeds within Zone 0 has different environmental implications than controlling weeds in the other zones.
  • The ideal solution is to reach out to the Atascadero weed abatement company, Ant's Tractor Mowing, for an assessment of weed abatement for all of the CalFire-defined zones on the property.
  • The full suite of weed abatement services includes:
    Weedeater service is effective for smaller spaces near and around structures and existing landscaping.

Equip Exposition Announces Biggest Participation Numbers In 40 Year History

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, set a new record welcoming over 25,000 attendees and exhibitors. The 2022 show debuted a new brand and new experiences for its participants, and all indoor and outdoor exhibit space available was sold-out for both Equip Exposition and Hardscape North America, who co-locates with Equip Expo.

Key Points: 
  • "The trade show remains the industry's family reunion," says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of Equip Exposition and OPEI.
  • Photo 1: The OPEI Board of Directors and Kris Kiser, President and CEO, cut the ribbon to open Equip Exposition 2022.
  • Photo 4: Equip Exposition is held in October, the perfect time of year for manufacturers to show their new product lines.
  • Photo 7: Equip Exposition offered a variety of hands-on training and certification for technicians at basic and advanced levels.

September 9 Early Bird Registration Deadline for Equip Exposition Rapidly Approaching

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't miss the Early Bird registration deadline for Equip Exposition, September 9, 2022. For only $20, landscapers, hardscapers and dealers should attend the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, which is one of the most unique trade shows in the United States. After September 9, the price doubles.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't miss the Early Bird registration deadline for Equip Exposition, September 9, 2022.
  • Don't miss the Early Bird registration deadline for Equip Exposition, September 9, 2022.
  • Equip Exposition will be held October 18 - 21, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).
  • On October 15, 2022, prices rise to $80.Additionally:
    For more information visit equipexposition.com, contact the Equip Exposition office at [email protected] or call 502-536-7050.

Equip Exposition Expands Education to Help Boost Attendee Profits

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition being held October 18-21, 2022, is broadening educational tracks to help contractors, dealers, and landscapers explore new business growth opportunities and work smarter.

Key Points: 
  • "Attendees can explore new, profitable business opportunities with expanded education at this year's Equip Exposition," said Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns and manages Equip Exposition.
  • Expect a two-day, 13-hour course that will equip registrants for the Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam necessary for commercial drone use.
  • Equip Exposition will be held October 18-21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
  • For information on exhibit space sales and sponsorships, contact the Equip Exposition office at [email protected] or call 502-536-7050.

Laughter Family Hardscapes: Asheville's Fastest-Growing Outdoor Living Experts

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laughter Family Hardscapes is Asheville's #1 fastest-growing hardscape company in the region.

Key Points: 
  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laughter Family Hardscapes is Asheville's #1 fastest-growing hardscape company in the region.
  • The experts at Laughter Family Hardscapes are known in Buncombe County as"designers who build."
  • Laughter Family Hardscapes functions on several core values with the completion of each project.Honesty, integrity, and ethical business practices are at the center of their work.
  • - (sourced from:www.designer-landscapes.com), (sourced from: www.takeayard.com )
    Laughter Family Hardscapes is a local, family-owned business located in Asheville, NC, that believes in quality, trust, and integrity in every aspect of its operations.

Trees.com Survey Reveals 1 in 5 Real Estate Agents Agree that Adding One Healthy Tree Can Increase Property Value by 30 Percent

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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According to the study, 78 percent of real estate agents say poor landscaping and hardscaping can negatively affect the value of a home.

Key Points: 
  • According to the study, 78 percent of real estate agents say poor landscaping and hardscaping can negatively affect the value of a home.
  • Forty-three percent of real estate agents believe that poor landscaping has a significant impact on a home's value, and 35 percent say it can "somewhat" affect what a home is worth.
  • Overall, there is seemingly a lack of consensus on how much shoddy landscaping can decrease a home's value.
  • Additionally, 1 in 5 real estate agents say having a healthy tree in the front yard of a home can increase the value by 30 percent.