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.
Can Automation Improve Construction Productivity?
Can the increased use of automation bolster the construction industry’s efforts to improve efficiency?
Diesel Generators Go Green—And Might Just Go Away Entirely
One hybrid solution reduces fuel, emissions, noise and service
America Needs a Greener Energy Grid. What Could That Look Like?
A major shift is underway in how Americans create and use power, with significant implications for the construction industry
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
A Spooky Trend for Restaurant Builders: The Rise of Ghost Kitchens
Delivery-only food-service facilities, known as ghost kitchens, were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, which fast-tracked the concept into the mainstream as more people avoid the risks associated with in-person dining
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer a Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 2
Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forward
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer A Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 1
Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forward
The Top Built Stories of 2020
From exoskeletons to state-of-the-art sports stadiums, these were the top stories of the Built Blog in 2020
Construction Is (Finally) Embracing Tech—And Venture Capital Is Cashing In
Two venture capitalists share their observations on the industry’s promising emerging construction technology landscape, as well as the areas where they’re investing their money
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
Government Workflows for Electronic Plan Review
Municipalities carry the stigma of being behind the rest of the industry when it comes to using digital deliverables. Here’s what they need to know to change that perception
