Bluebeam and Graphisoft Integration: Linking Design and Collaboration for Architects
As an architect, one of the essential things to consider when buying new software is how it will integrate with your existing systems and processes
Contractor. Engineer. Architect. Podcast Host?
The world’s fastest-growing media format is inspiring many in the construction industry to jump in with shows of their own. Here’s why one construction podcaster says every contractor should consider the gig
Augmented Reality in Construction: Stepping Into the Future
The construction sector has traditionally lagged behind other industries when it comes to using digital technology. But it is finally beginning to catch up with the use of augmented reality
Nuclear Fusion Is on the Horizon—And with It, New Construction Jobs
Scientists at MIT are in striking distance of harnessing a clean energy future with nuclear fusion, and the shift promises to demand millions in construction dollars and thousands of new jobs
Construction Drone Regulations Contractors Need to Know
Drone usage on jobsites has grown in recent years, but the industry should monitor constantly evolving regulations at the federal, state and local level
The Art of Plastics in Construction
While there remain environmental concerns around some plastic products, the material’s light weight and end-use versatility make it ideal for construction
Modular Hotels Are Blossoming. Blame Worker Shortages and COVID-19
The prefabrication building technique is catching on among major hotel brands as construction worker shortages and other trends highlight its advantages
Some Contractors Used the Pandemic to Bolster Existing Tech
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced construction companies to adapt, these firms found ways to make more efficient use of existing technology
How Digital Transformation Changed Hoffman Building Technologies’ Business
The building automation company was stuck managing paper documents and processes, until Bluebeam Revu helped digitize its workflows
How Erin Werkema Is Building a Construction Tech Community in Austin
The leader of the Austin Bluebeam User Group shows how virtual meetings have helped bolster the value of building community around the use of construction technology
Can 3D Printing Solve the Housing and Worker Shortage?
One company is aiming to use its innovative 3D printing technology to change residential construction as we know it
The Bluebeam Stapler—Making Working Life a Little Less Complicated
Working on a job that requires numerous PDF files to be collated into one manageable document? It’s easy with Bluebeam Stapler.
Spearheading Digital Transformation: HITT Contracting’s Kim Roy
The first non-family-member CEO of the 84-year-old contractor shares why she got into construction, the biggest issues facing the industry and the best advice she’s ever received
Streaming Wars Surge Demand for Sound Stage Construction
The pandemic propelled demand for streaming content as homebound consumers spent more time binge watching their favorite programs. The result: a flood of sound stage construction in places beyond Hollywood
Using 5D BIM – a contractor’s view
Using BIM software on a construction project helps to ensure delivery is a collaborative affair, produced on time and within budget. Bluebeam asked Kyle Mattingly, of Barton Malow, why his firm uses the latest iteration, 5D BIM.
