Laser Scanning Has Never Been Better – But Adoption Is Slow. Why?
The reality capture technology used in pre-construction to model a building has never been more accurate, yet adoption barriers abound
10 Technology Trends Positioned to Disrupt Construction
From autonomous vehicles to digital collaboration, contractors who aren’t on top of these technologies are going to risk falling behind the rest of the industry
Batch Hyperlink Will Blow Your Mind
Imagine pointing to an entire folder and subfolders of drawings and bringing the section cuts, elevations and plan notes to life
Inside Bluebeam: Tech Support’s Special Problem-Solving Approach
The traditional back-office function isn’t just the unsung hero at Bluebeam – it’s one of the construction technology company’s critical competitive differentiators. Here’s why.
What Is Bluebeam Revu?
Bluebeam Revu enables architects, engineers and others in the construction industry to share and make changes to swathes of data and information on a project from start to finish, driving efficiencies and ensuring quality throughout
Improved Measurement Tools Help Estimators, Enhance Quantity Takeoffs
Construction professionals now can set scale across multiple drawings in Revu 20.2 and apply length units independently of page scale
The B1M + Bluebeam: Tackling Atlanta’s Traffic Crisis
A recent B1M-Bluebeam video highlights how a major infrastructure project is emblematic of how technology is helping alleviate one of the industry’s biggest challenges
This Computer Program Can Build Intricate Wooden Joints
A new software program aims to take the joint-creation process virtual, allowing users to design connections digitally before uploading them to a router that brings them to life
Can Automation Improve Construction Productivity?
Can the increased use of automation bolster the construction industry’s efforts to improve efficiency?
Is Solar Farm Construction the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Building?
Facing the urgency of climate change, companies like BP that traditionally invested in the construction of refineries and other oil production resources are pivoting to build in the increasingly profitable solar energy space
Building Outside (And Inside) the Box
Repurposed shipping containers are finding new lease on life across Canada
This Global Initiative Aims to Fix Infrastructure’s Tech Adoption Problem
Contracting for infrastructure projects has stubbornly resisted technology adoption. An initiative born out of the World Economic Forum aims to change that
Construction Is (Finally) Embracing Tech – And Venture Capital Is Cashing In
Two venture capitalists share their observations on the industry’s promising emerging technology landscape, as well as the areas where they’re investing their money
The Top Built Stories of 2020
Discover or revisit the Top Stories from Built Blog in 2020
New Law Puts Bird-Friendly Design in Flight
New York City has become the first major American municipality to pass a law requiring all new construction to be bird safe. Will others follow?
