The Top Built Stories of 2024: Bluebeam’s Year in Review
A look back at 2024’s most compelling construction stories, highlighting the year’s innovations, challenges and the people driving change in the built world
Inside the Five-Year Restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral After the Devastating Fire
Through a blend of tradition and innovation, the remarkable restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral reveals a story of resilience, craftsmanship and global unity
From Carnegie to Community Hubs: How Modern Libraries Redefine Public Spaces
Discover how libraries in Henrico County, Virginia, are embracing community needs and redefining public spaces for the 21st century
5 Questions with New Bluebeam Chief Product Officer Manish Sharma
Bluebeam’s new CPO sat down with Built to discuss customer centricity in technology, his new love for pickleball and what yoga has taught him about business
How Kolkata Became a Hub for Art Deco Architecture—And Why It’s at Risk
While the Indian megacity’s Art Deco structures captivate locals and tourists, demographic shifts and modernization threaten their survival
From Sailor to Mentor: Bluebeam’s Curt Bramel on Military Service, Leadership
Bramel’s five years in the Navy shaped his career and life, paving the way for a successful corporate journey and continued service to fellow veterans
Reviving Abandoned Churches: The Challenge and Opportunity of Adaptive Reuse
As more churches fall into disuse, architects and community leaders face unique obstacles in preserving these historic structures while giving them new life
What Keeps Gordon Lansford Up at Night: Leadership Insights from JE Dunn’s CEO
Dive into JE Dunn CEO Gordon Lansford’s leadership style, key challenges in construction and how he balances growth with workforce capacity
These Australian Hiking Cabins Are a Sight to Behold
Roughing it in the great outdoors is a little more luxurious in these cabins, which underwent a painstakingly detailed and complex design and construction process (from 2023)
How Mastering Bluebeam Transformed This Civil Engineering Student’s Career Path
Anton Zangl explains why mastering Bluebeam is a must for engineering students
Reviving Detroit: How Woodward Throwbacks Turns Abandoned Architecture into Custom Design
Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay are crafting a more sustainable future for Detroit by turning abandoned building materials into bespoke furniture and interiors
Breaking the Stigma: Construction’s Battle to Rally Awareness, Support Around Mental Health
With one of the highest rates of suicide, the construction industry is starting to tackle mental health challenges by raising awareness, breaking stigmas and creating a culture of support
Breaking the Stigma: Construction’s Battle to Rally Awareness, Support Around Mental Health
With one of the highest rates of suicide, the construction industry is starting to tackle mental health challenges by raising awareness, breaking stigmas and creating a culture of support
How Civil Engineer Griffin Furlong Is Teaching College Students Bluebeam on Social Media
With more than 56,000 TikTok followers, Furlong shares Bluebeam tips, career advice and personal insights from his journey through civil engineering
From Blight to Bright: The $134 Million Transformation of Detroit’s Fisher Body Plant 21
Century-old Fisher Body 21 has been a plant without a purpose for more than 30 years—but it could become the poster child for repurposing industrial buildings around Detroit and elsewhere
