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Josh Sergent, in full U.S. Air Force combat gear, stands with two local Afghan children wearing red jackets during a patrol mission, symbolizing his service abroad before transitioning into a career in construction and customer success at Bluebeam.

From Guarding Nukes to Guarding Projects: How Bluebeam’s Josh Sergent Found Mission Beyond the Air Force

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

One veteran’s journey from high-stakes patrols to customer success shows how mission and teamwork never really end—they just evolve

U.S. Army veteran Jessica Haffner smiling with her brother in uniform during deployment, highlighting her military service before her career in customer success at Bluebeam.

From Fuel Convoys to Customer Success: How Jessica Haffner’s Perspective Powers Her Mission

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

One veteran’s journey from tactical fueling to guiding Bluebeam customers shows that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off

Construction worker in hard hat and safety vest tying rebar on a jobsite, symbolizing the teamwork, coordination and digital collaboration tools like Bluebeam that support modern construction projects.

I Knew Nothing About Construction. Then I Interned at Bluebeam.

People & Project SpotlightsBy Ella Perius

A marketing intern with zero construction experience reflects on what she learned—and unlearned—while helping tell the stories behind the buildings

Superintendent Bob Medina reviews blueprints at a construction site, wearing a hard hat and safety vest. He marks up plans while coordinating project details, reflecting his dual role as a jobsite leader and online mentor for tradespeople.

From Jobsite to Social Feed: How This Superintendent Builds Careers on and Offline

People & Project SpotlightsBy Ella Perius

Bob Medina blends early mornings on the jobsite with evenings sharing construction skills online, turning a blueprint course into a mission to inspire and educate tradespeople

Rebuilding Hollers volunteers in hoodies and hard hats gather after Hurricane Helene to support rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina.

Rebuilding Hollers: How Local Supply Chains and Skilled Hands Are Driving Recovery in NC

People & Project Spotlights, Project Management & EfficiencyBy Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

A North Carolina nonprofit is blending supply chain innovation, contractor collaboration and community labor to rebuild after Hurricane Helene

Mara Horn, construction manager at Cargill, smiles in a hard hat and safety gear while on-site at an industrial construction project, showcasing women’s leadership in the field.

Building a Career in Construction: Mara Horn’s Journey to Leadership

People & Project SpotlightsBy Katie Navarra

From a determined young laborer to a construction manager overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, Mara Horn’s journey proves that perseverance and passion can break barriers in a male-dominated industry

A dramatic sunset over Manhattan highlights the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center—two iconic symbols of American resilience, innovation, and ambition—representing megaprojects that shaped U.S. infrastructure and identity.

From Railroads to Rebuilds: How These 6 Megaprojects Shaped America

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

Explore six historic U.S. megaprojects that redefined American infrastructure, engineering and national growth

Paris Métro train crossing near the Eiffel Tower, showcasing historic infrastructure and urban transit innovation in the heart of Paris

Underground Wonders: What the Paris Métro and Grand Paris Express Can Teach Builders About Infrastructure That Lasts

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

From century-old tunnels to cutting-edge megaprojects, Paris is redefining how cities build—and how infrastructure can shape urban life for generations

Build Out Alliance

The Group Advocating for Greater LGBTQ+ Representation in Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Hilary Daninhirsch

Build Out Alliance, started in 2017, has grown mightily in cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, with the goal of building community and advocacy around the changing demographics of those working in the construction industry

Two girls install a faucet during a Tools & Tiaras construction camp, learning hands-on plumbing skills to empower young women in the trades.

Wonder Woman with a Wrench: How One Plumber Is Rewiring the Future for Girls

People & Project SpotlightsBy Hilary Daninhirsch

Judaline Cassidy, a veteran New York City plumber, is helping girls break into the skilled trades through her nonprofit, Tools & Tiaras

Kailyn Braddock, a female road construction worker in a reflective safety jacket and ballcap, smiles in the cab of a work truck during her night shift in Maine.

Line by Line: How a Night Owl Built Her Career on the Roads

People & Project SpotlightsBy Katie Navarra

Maine-based line striping specialist Kailyn Braddock shares how late nights, hard lessons and serious hustle helped her build a career on her own terms

A high school girl in safety goggles uses electrical probes on a drone during shop class, symbolizing the resurgence of hands-on technical education in modern construction careers.

Shop Class Is Cool Again—and It Might Just Save Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

As the industry faces a critical skilled labor shortage, modern vocational training programs—many as early as high school—are quietly rebuilding the workforce from the ground up

Bluebeam Future Built

Future Built: Why Mental Health in Construction Can’t Be Ignored

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

As mental health concerns rise across the construction industry, leaders and workers alike are beginning to confront the stigma and push for meaningful change

Construction professionals networking and exploring tech exhibits at a bustling industry conference—highlighting the dynamic energy of Bluebeam Unbound, happening in Washington, D.C., Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2025. Register now to connect, learn, and lead the future of AEC.

Construction’s Biggest Questions for 2025—And How Unbound Will Answer Them

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

Bluebeam’s new conference, which aims to address the major trends shaping the future of construction, will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C.

Inside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, showcasing its massive halo video board, NFL field, and cutting-edge design that exemplify the future of US sports and live entertainment construction.

Inside the US Stadium Projects Redefining Sports and Live Entertainment Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

A look at how modern design and construction are reshaping US sports stadiums into world-class venues for sports and live entertainment

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