{"id":24873,"date":"2024-02-13T05:05:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/do-you-speak-my-language-programming-for-the-aec-industry\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T05:05:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:05:47","slug":"do-you-speak-my-language-programming-for-the-aec-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/do-you-speak-my-language-programming-for-the-aec-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you speak my language? – Programming for the AEC Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At VIATechnik, we are constantly exploring and analyzing different programming languages to identify which tools align best with project goals. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve learned.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As digital technologies become more pervasive in the design and construction space, the industry is no longer an exclusive domain to\u00a0architects,\u00a0engineers, and\u00a0contractors.\u00a0Many processes related to building design and construction increasingly depend on digital technologies. A decade ago, automating routines in AutoCAD with one programming language LISP might have been enough. Today, the industry\u2019s changing dynamics are now in search professionals with knowledge of Python and C#, among others. These programming languages are essential for custom plug-in development or task automation. Autodesk has certainly been a key player in the cloud technologies and app development field. A clear example is Forge,[1]<\/sup>\u00a0which has helped popularize and streamline the development of AEC-specific apps.<\/p>\n

The construction industry\u2019s digitalization,\u00a0along with the growing project complexity and duration,\u00a0has forced construction professionals\u00a0to transfer from design to design-development\u00a0where apps and plug-in development can help improve efficiency and effectiveness within the industry. Many\u00a0programming languages are available, and\u00a0determining which one is right for a project can be overwhelming. Choosing the right language is crucial to get the best performance in the shortest time possible.<\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019ll give you an overview of the following categories that VIATechnik views as essential to our software work: web development, plug-in and add-in development, visual scripting, VR\/AR development, and iOS\/Android development.<\/p>\n

Web Development<\/h2>\n

Web development means the building and maintenance of websites and web apps. It\u2019s a combination of several different technologies exchanging data over the internet. Why should we consider web development for the AEC industry? How is it relevant to metal framing or cable tray fill capacity or spool sheet generation?<\/p>\n

Autodesk made a big step toward web development with Forge, which enables companies to leverage design and engineering data to develop custom software apps and connect workflows. With web development, sharing the building information model with the public, stakeholders, and design professionals is possible. To design anything with a pleasing user interface that communicates over the internet, developers will be using Javascript and Python. Picture 1 shows a modern digital facilities management web app.<\/p>\n

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