Explore every episode of the podcast We Make Civil Engineering Look Good | Working to Make Transportation and other Civil Engineer Projects Better through Outreach, 3D Visualization and More!
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| It was Always Beyond CAD, THE END. | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:06:12 | |
Visit https://beyondcad.com for more information. | |||
| Special Sneak Peak at 2023 Beyondware Projects | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:15:42 | |
In this episode, Sam talks about many of the unannounced upcoming projects he and the Beyondware team are working on, including Beyond Illustrated, Beyond Typicals Cloud, and more.
https://beyondware.com/illustrated | |||
| Sam Lytle Interview on Civil Engineering Academy | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:28:24 | |
Check out the Civil Engineering Academy
https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ | |||
| How Todd Rogers Uses Beyond Typicals | 23 May 2022 | 00:40:49 | |
https://youtu.be/KWqEaxL7ok0 "What used to take a ton of time now takes literally minutes." Todd Rogers is a BIM Manager for Walter P Moore, the Editor in Chief for AUGIWORLD Magazine, an Autodesk Expert Elite and much more and he joined Beyond Typicals creator Sam Lytle to show how he uses this new tool for real-time design and 3D visualization. | |||
| Beyond Typicals AMA April 2022 | 03 May 2022 | 00:53:52 | |
Ask Me Anything April 2022 about Beyond Typicals. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/YsCkNHAt5P8 | |||
| The Future of GPU/Pixel Streaming with Sam Lytle and Quintin Anderson of Eagle 3D Streaming | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:28:53 | |
In this episode, Sam talks with Quintin Anderson of Eagle 3D streaming about how streaming technology is under testing and development with Beyond CAD and Beyond Typicals and how it may change the industry of 3D visualization software. | |||
| Beyond Typicals is Going Pro | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:13:21 | |
Beyond Typicals started out as a planned feature for Beyond CAD. Then it became a simple drag and drop section creator. It is now becoming a powerful design and planning tool, and we are going to soon release two product tiers to better serve our current and future users. www.beyondtypicals.com | |||
| 5 Improvements that are Taking Beyond Typicals and Beyond CAD to the Next Level | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:12:52 | |
Read the blog post here:
https://beyondcad.com/elementor-3166/ | |||
| Beyond CAD V1.2 and Beyond Typicals are Now Available | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:14:22 | |
https://www.beyondcad.com In this episode I discuss the public launch of Beyond CAD V1.2 and the launch of Beyond Typicals and how we will make them even more accessible in 2022. | |||
| Beyond Typicals PRE Preview | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:10:09 | |
In this episode I talk about our 2nd product, Beyond Typicals, which will be launched in January 2022. Learn more and preorder at | |||
| What's New, What's Next with Beyond CAD | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:58:41 | |
Watch the livestream on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/yfSSccuIOvQ | |||
| Don't Just See Your Project, Experience It | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:12:54 | |
Make sure to register for the upcoming livestream 'What's New, What's Next for Beyond CAD' https://www.linkedin.com/events/what-snew-what-snextwithbeyondc6851546241340469248/ | |||
| Why Enterprise Licensing Changed the Game for Beyond Typicals | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:11:12 | |
In this podcast episode, Sam discusses the development and refinement of our enterprise licensing technology for our software, Beyond Typicals. We outline how this model allows more companies to utilize our product and how it contributes to Beyondware's revenue generation. Listen in for a comprehensive understanding of our licensing process, influenced by customer feedback and shaped by our business needs. This episode provides a clear look at how we operate in the software industry and offers insights into the complexity of enterprise licensing. Tune in to learn about our journey at Beyondware. Be sure to share and review our podcast to help others find us. | |||
| What Early Users are Saying | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:11:26 | |
In this episode I talk about an upcoming name change, onboarding friction and 4 features we need to roll out before January. www.beyondcad.com | |||
| 10 Features to Change Visualization - My Pitch to Subscribe to Vision Early Access | 01 Sep 2021 | 00:15:16 | |
In this episode I discuss why you should consider subscribing to Vision early access including the return on investment/value this new software brings as well as a bunch of game changing features. Learn more at www.beyondcadvision.com | |||
| Beyond CAD Vision Might Not Be for You | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:19:10 | |
In this episode Sam discusses the genesis of Vision and where it is pending launch next week. He also discusses misconceptions about what the software is and who it is for.
Learn more at http://www.beyondcadvision.com | |||
| Beyond CAD Vision Pre-Launch Livestream | 13 Aug 2021 | 01:38:51 | |
Link to the YouTube video: Link to registration page for Launch Day Livestream: https://www.linkedin.com/events/beyondcadvisionlaunchdaylivestr6831612469534969856/ Link to new website: https://www.beyondcadvision.com
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| Visualization for Roadway Using Bentley Tools with Tyler Mills | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:47:41 | |
In this episode I talk with Tyler Mills about his work in roadway design and visualization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermillspe/
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| The Simulator for Distracted Driving (SADD) is Now Hands Free! | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:15:15 | |
In this episode I talk about how we were hired to make a hands free version of SADD for a distracted driving campaign in Texas. Learn more at www.beyondcad.com/sadd | |||
| Fifteen Game Changing Features That Will Make Vision Indispensable (Webinar) | 22 Jun 2021 | 01:01:22 | |
Watch the full webinar here: www.beyondcad.com/fifteenfeatures | |||
| Digital Innovation in Bentley Systems with Greg Demchak and Kyle Reeder | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:46:12 | |
Fascinating discussion with Greg Demchak and Kyle Reeder of Bentley Systems about the innovations Bentley is investing in including the iTwin platform and more. Connect with Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-demchak-515960/
Connect with Kyle https://www.linkedin.com/in/kreede/
Learn about the iTwin Platform https://developer.bentley.com/ | |||
| Working Within the Military to Push the Technology of Civil Engineering with Matt Riggs | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:40:19 | |
| Building and Growing an Internal 3D Visualization Team with Deanna Gibson of Mark Thomas | 26 May 2021 | 00:26:42 | |
Connect with Deanna on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-gibson/
Learn more about Mark Thomas:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkThomas_Co/videos | |||
| Streetmix or Beyond Typicals? A Comparison of 10 Street Section Design Alternatives | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:13:14 | |
Download the full PDF guide here: https://beyondware.com/street-section-design-consumer-guide-alternatives/ | |||
| Better 3D Modeling in Transportation Design for Better 3D Visualization with Dallas Wait | 20 May 2021 | 00:30:08 | |
In this episode, Sam speaks with Dallas Wait of WGI of West Palm Beach, FL on how they connected and the opportunities available for transportation engineers to create their own 3D visualizations with better design modeling tools like OpenRoads.
Connect with Dallas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallas-wait-p-e-66092617/ | |||
| Software Development, Sociology and Civil Engineering for Better Infrastructure with Anand Stephen | 13 May 2021 | 00:27:31 | |
In this episode I talk with Anand Stephen who converges diverse interests and talents into a unique skill set he uses to improve infrastructure. In this episode we talk about data management, visualization workflows, the pressure rapid infrastructure growth places on professionals and more. | |||
| Adding Context to 3D Visualization Part 3 - Traffic | 04 May 2021 | 00:15:34 | |
In this episode, Sam talks about the different ways of adding traffic and how he is trying to make this easier with Beyond CAD Vision:
www.beyondcad.com/vision | |||
| Adding Context to 3D Visualization Part 2 - Buildings and Terrain | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:16:28 | |
In this episode, Sam talks about how to get building and terrain files into your 3D visualization to give it context. | |||
| Adding Context to 3D Visualization Part 1 - Buying and Building Assets to Create a 3D Asset Library | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:16:33 | |
In this episode Sam discusses the best places to buy assets or have them modeled by freelancers including- www.fiverr.com | |||
| Taking Construction Phasing Animations to the Next Level with Kristian Jenkins of Shift Media | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:32:57 | |
In this episode I talk to Kristian Jenkins of Shift Media about his work with Construction Phasing Animations and how he's able to take them to the next level with a structured workflow. | |||
| Digital Twins and Digital Futures with David Wasserman | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:41:48 | |
In this episode Sam speaks with David Wasserman about emerging technologies, 3D visualization, digital twins and more. | |||
| Beyond CAD Vision Beta Preview | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:19:53 | |
In this episode, Sam talks about the upcoming Beyond CAD Vision beta group and the expectations going into it in preparation for a Zoom call on April 6th.
LinkedIn Group | |||
| A Better Intersection (Especially for Autonomous Vehicles) with Johnny Leung of Synergistic Traffic Consultancy | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:34:20 | |
In this episode Johnny Leung joins the podcast from Australia for a discussion on his work in visualizing traffic intersections with a focus on autonomous vehicles. We discuss his workflow, trends he's seeing and what is missing in traffic visualization software. | |||
| Photogrammetry in Civil Engineering & 3D Visualization | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:24:50 | |
This episode covers how photogrammetry is currently used in civil engineering visualizations and how it could be used in the future. | |||
| How I Accidentally Created an Urban Design and Planning Tool | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:07:00 | |
The origin story of how Beyond Typicals went from a planned feature within Beyond CAD to make 3D typical sections to a full-featured urban design and planning tool (and more). | |||
| How Decades of Working as a Video Game Artist Helps Spencer Boomhower Visualize Civil Projects | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:46:05 | |
This episode we are joined by Spencer Boomhower who worked for decades in the video game industry and is now using that experience to visualize civil projects. We discuss the similarities between the two industries, programs used, and where he thinks the visualization industry is headed. | |||
| Supporting an Internal 3D Visualization Team as a Roadway Design Engineer, Andrew Poszich | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:37:57 | |
A discussion with Roadway Design Engineer, Andrew Poszich, about his experiences with an internal team creating 3D visualization in traffic simulation, roadway design and more. | |||
| Beyond CAD Vision Q1 Pre-Launch Update | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:20:33 | |
In this episode we get an update on where development of Vision is at, when the open beta-testing will begin, and a look at the average cost of a 3D visualization for a civil engineering project. | |||
| Revit, Navisworks & Game Engines in Water/Wastewater 3D Visualization with Jon Jones | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:28:52 | |
This episode we're joined by Jon Jones, E.I.T. and Civil Analyst at Kimley-Horn to discuss 3D visualization in the water/wastewater sector. We discuss Revit, Navisworks, game engines, augmented reality and more. | |||
| Why Digital Twins are the Technology of the Future with Stephen Walz, Digital Design Lead of HDR | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:34:46 | |
In this episode Stephen Walz, Digital Design Lead of HDR, brings decades of experience to a discussion on BIM, Digital Twins and the future of 3D Visualization. | |||
| 3D Visualization for Civil Engineering & Hydraulic Projects with Jeff Zimmerman | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:22:59 | |
This episode we're joined by Jeffery Zimmerman who is a project engineer at Phelps Engineering Inc. We discuss how Jeff's passion for 3D visualization has led him to Sketchup and Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler (now InfraWorks), and how he's been able utilize those tools to create visualizations for civil engineering & hydraulic-type projects. For quick updates on Visions progress along with how-to videos on various tasks within the software, visit our Youtube page. For full details on Vision visit our website: www.beyondcad.com/vision | |||
| A Discussion with Shawn Herring on Engineering, Surveying, Drones & Lidar | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:30:30 | |
Shawn Herring from Region Engineering & Surveying joins Sam for a discussion on 3D Visualization with a focus on engineering, surveys, drones, & lidar. They discuss some of the hurdles to get over when pitching 3D Visualization and some tactics that have worked. | |||
| My Experience Visiting Area 51 | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:10:51 | |
Having grown up and now currently living where many people in the town take a bus every morning to work at Area 51, it was a somewhat scary, yet exciting experience to finally visit the site for myself. In this brief episode I very carefully (as you can imagine working with Area 51) talk about my experience visiting Area 51 to help create a 3D visualization to be used in a court case. As always, you can visit beyondcad.com/vision for more content and updates on the visualization tool we're working on. | |||
| 5 Features Lacking in Architectural 3D Visualization Engines (and How Vision Will Fix That) | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:12:01 | |
In this episode I talk through some of the features that will set Vision apart from existing architectural visualization engines. Read the full post here: | |||
| The Civil 3D Jedi Finds New Hope in 3D Visualization | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:31:15 | |
Today’s special guest is Juan Soto, famously known as the Civil 3D Jedi. He’s a civil designer in the Fort Worth area, Texas, who has worked 20+ years in the engineering side of things, both as CAD manager and 3D marketing visualization specialist. As with many people in the industry, his first contact with visualization and 3D models was not related to work at all. In fact, what got him into this world was aviation, even though he ended up going into civil engineering afterwards. He started modeling for fun, toying with the tools to see how far he could take his “virtual twins” with the limited pieces of software of the past. Now, with the technology just getting better every day, we can bring more reality and accuracy to the models, such as using the correct terrain elevation, texture, etc. Juan and Sam discuss the collaboration between artists and engineers in visualization, the technology that allows them to combine their expertise and create both aesthetically appealing and technically accurate models, as well as Juan’s work of using Unreal Engine to extract the metadata from his company’s highly detailed BIM models so that they do not lose them whenever they take them to other platforms. On top of that, Juan also lays out his expectations for the future of the industry using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. If you’re in the visualization world and interested in being on the show, don’t forget to contact us and spread the word about the field we’re in. Connect with Sam on LinkedIn or shoot us an email!
Resources Mentioned Juan Soto - LinkedIn / Twitter (@civil3d_jedi) Beyond CAD - Website / Vision Weekly Update / Video Updates Sam Lytle - LinkedIn / sam@beyondcad.com Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes / Spotify / Google Podcasts We’re part of the CEMENT Podcast Network - Website | |||
| Beyond Typicals 2 Deep Dive | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:34:31 | |
Sam talks about everything that has gone into making Beyond Typicals V2 'ten times' better than version 1. http://www.beyondware.com/beyondtypicals | |||
| What Does the Future Look Like for Public Outreach on Civil Engineering Projects? | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:16:39 | |
COVID has disrupted the ways we used to do things, both professionally and personally. The worldwide standard has shifted from in-person meetings and “recharging time” away from a computer screen to virtual meetings and constant use of technology. In fact, this shift will most likely be the driving force behind tomorrow’s public outreach within the civil engineering sector, and how professionals approach it. Today, Sam discusses how current trends can impact those involved in the field of 3D visualization. Covering important points ranging from the direct impacts of the remote culture on public meetings to the positive outcomes that may derive from the combination of a more niched advertising and a better storytelling, he paints a totally new picture of what the future holds for public outreach. If you’re in the visualization world and interested in being on the show, don’t forget to contact us and spread the word about the field we’re in. Connect with Sam on LinkedIn or shoot us an email!
Resources Mentioned We Make Civil Engineering Look Good (Best Tools for Civil Engineering Visualization) - iTunes / Spotify / Google Podcasts Nevada Department of Transportation - Downtown Access Project Civil FX (Now a division of Parametrix) - Website Beyond CAD - Website / Vision Weekly Update / Video Updates Sam Lytle - LinkedIn / sam@beyondcad.com Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes / Spotify / Google Podcasts We’re part of the CEMENT Podcast Network - Website | |||
| Design and 3D Visualization from the Braves Stadium to Landscape Architecture with Nathan Ledbetter of Better Together Collaborative | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:43:52 | |
Today’s special guest is Nathan Ledbetter, a skilled and passionate professional when it comes to making civil engineering projects look good. Considered a pioneer of SketchUp, he and Sam have known each other for as long as the 3D modeling tool has been around, so to speak. They both met while working at Kimley-Horn, and Nathan was the one who introduced Sam to Lumion. Nathan is a college-trained landscape architect who got his degree from the University of Georgia (UGA) in 2007, after working as an intern for civil engineering firms while still in high school. Aware of the 2D, black and white civil drawings, and after being shown a colored, realistic image by a landscape architect, he made an obvious college major choice: Landscape Architecture. This choice got him started in the design world, while his interest in 3D visualization sparked while watching the first The Incredibles movie, in which he basically pictured a “Pixar for the civil engineering and design world”. After working at Kimley-Horn and being introduced to Sam, he eventually got a job at HGOR, a landscape architecture firm in Atlanta. This gave him the opportunity to work on some of the coolest projects in Atlanta at the time, which include The Atlanta Braves and The Atlanta Falcons Stadiums. Now he and his wife have started their own business called Better Together Collaborative, in which they provide services ranging from 3D renderings to land planning.
Resources Mentioned Nathan Ledbetter - LinkedIn Better Together Collaborative - Website Dix.Hite + Partners = Website Kimley-Horn - Website HGOR - Website University of Georgia - UGA Beyond CAD - Website / Vision Weekly Update / Video Updates Sam Lytle - LinkedIn / sam@beyondcad.com Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes / Spotify / Google Podcasts | |||
| Update on the Simulator for Active Distracted Driver (SADD) Virtual Reality Experience | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:18:46 | |
Back when Sam was part of Civil FX (now a division of Parametrix), he and his team started working on a totally different kind of project than the ones they were already used to — which they mentioned in episode #4 of this podcast. This project was the Simulator for Active Distracted Driver (SADD), in which they aimed at “using fortnight to save lives”. Today’s show is an update on the status of this project, and the challenges the COVID pandemic posed to its iteration. Essentially, SADD can be described as a simulator that teaches the public in general the dangers of distracted driving. However, since one of the most common causes of car accidents reported to be related to distracted driving is cell phone usage, this virtual reality tool can be said to focus on teaching younger drivers the consequences of their distracted actions. While there are many examples of virtual reality being used to spread the word about this problem, the goal with SADD is to create something that is active and that people could “play with”, really visualizing themselves in the high-risk situation. Listen to the episode to find out how the simulator works, the problems Sam and his team faced when trying to get the simulator out and test it with people due to COVID-related restrictions, and what the future of it may look like, given that Vision is making progress towards a 2021 launch. The simulator is already available on Sidequest for free. If you can utilize it, please do and share your thoughts with us! Furthermore, If you’re in the transportation safety world, reach out to us too!
Resources Mentioned Simulator for Active Distracted Driver - SADD / Sidequest AT&T Campaign - It Can Wait Beyond CAD - Website / Vision Weekly Update / Video Updates Sam Lytle - LinkedIn / sam@beyondcad.com Civil FX (Now a division of Parametrix) - Website Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes / Spotify / Google Podcasts We’re part of the CEMENT Podcast Network - Website | |||
| From Urban Design Visualization to YouTube Success with Gabe from Mustard | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:41:58 | |
As a podcast entirely dedicated to making civil engineering projects look good through 3D visualization, landscaping and aesthetics, interactive visualization, and more, we often talk about why the visual side of projects is just as important as the other aspects, as well as what the currently available and upcoming pieces of software used in the industry are. However, if you thought the standard tools could only be used for engineering-related reasons, you’d be wrong. As skeptical as we can be, today’s guest will prove us all wrong. In today’s episode, Sam talks to Gabe from Mustard, a Youtube channel that puts out educational content about curious stories from the world of design, engineering and history, with an engaging narrative and outstanding visuals. Gabe and his twin brother use industry-standard tools like Lumion and SketchUp to create amazing 3D models for their videos, most of which have 1M+ views. Previously working in urban design visualization, Gabe and his brother started thinking about creating a side business of their own. After getting their first clients and a few more people interested in their services, they decided to take a leave of absence from their day jobs and devote their time to their new-born visualization business. However, both of them were more passionate about the creative side of things and not that much of a fan of the administrative aspect of running a business. After some time neglecting administrative tasks and heavily building their visualization skill sets, they decided to put all this knowledge into practice by making a Youtube video. Since then…. Well, 1M+ views. Listen to the show to find out how Gabe got started with his career, how he connected with Sam, his workflow for making awesome videos and 3D models, his thoughts on the future of visualization, his Youtube journey and uncertainties, and much more!
Resources Mentioned Mustard - Website / @MustardVideos / Youtube Channel / Patreon Beyond CAD - Website / Vision Weekly Update / Video Updates Sam Lytle - LinkedIn / sam@beyondcad.com Subscribe to the podcast - iTunes / Spotify / Google Podcasts We’re part of the CEMENT Podcast Network - Website | |||