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What is a DAO and why does it matter to AEC?

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Introduction Blockchain technology has revolutionized many industries worldwide, and the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is no exception. A significant innovation in this context is the DAO, which is a "Decentralized Autonomous Organization". A DAO is a blockchain-based organizational structure that operates decentralised, enabling transparent and collaborative decision-making and facilitating participatory governance. In this article, we'll explore what exactly a DAO is and why it's relevant and important to the AEC industry. What is a DAO? A DAO is an autonomous, organization-like entity that operates through smart contracts on a blockchain network. Unlike a traditional company, there is no hierarchical structure of power, nor the need for intermediaries such as managers or executives. Instead, decision-making is carried out collectively and transparently, through voting based on ownership of tokens or units of the DAO's native c
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What's New in Revit Structure 2016

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Truss Cord Location Revit now presents you with the ability to control the rotation of Truss Chords while rotating Trusses. You are able to have the Truss Chord rotate with the Truss, and allow it to  maintain its alignment , or deactivate this setting to have the chords keep their  original  alignment. Local Coordinate System When working in Analytical loads, there are a few updates available with the  Local  Coordinate System .  The LCS widget now appears on curved structural objects, rather than just linear objects. And when this widget is placed on an object with a load, the widget will orient itself to display the  direction  of the load. Area loads  have additional features in the 2016 version, which include having the ability to place Hosted Area Loads on arc walls. Rebar Display Performance Minor updates have been applied to the display of  Rebar  for Structural models. Now, wh
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