Site Logistics: The Next Frontier in Construction Technology
Digital tools can deliver a new level of site logistics effectiveness that will give your operations a boost not just in the planning stages but throughout a project
How to Convince Tech Skeptics to Use Bluebeam: 3 Tips from Golder
Unlock the full potential of Bluebeam with expert tips from Golder. Convince tech skeptics to embrace this user-friendly PDF software for improved efficiency and collaboration in construction, engineering, and architecture. Discover how to highlight Bluebeam’s features, leverage Studio Sessions, and replace crude sketches
A New Foundation for Concrete: Used Diapers
Researchers at the University of Kitakyushu in Japan found that chopped up cleaned diapers can replace up to 10% of the composite material in a concrete mix for structural use in single-story buildings and as much as 40% in nonstructural and architectural components
How to Get a Fast ROI for Software for Construction
How do you choose the right construction software for you, and make sure that your investment is worthwhile?
How Bluebeam Is Transforming Merced County
Bluebeam is increasingly being used by public sector organizations. Built spoke to the supervising building inspector for plan reviews for Merced County in California about why his team made the switch to Bluebeam and what the software has done to transform the way his team can respond to the needs of local people
Is Construction Ready for Generative AI?
Startups using the promising new technology say it will be a ‘superpower’ for the industry in the not-too-distant future
Top 3 Construction Software Workflows Recommended by Patterson Building Group
With a focus on efficiency and precision, Patterson Building Group has found Bluebeam to be essential in its pursuit of cost-effective and timely project delivery.
Smart Cities: Revolutionising Urban Living with Advanced Technology and Data Integration
Smart cities are transforming urban living with advanced technology and data integration, enhancing the quality of life for citizens. Continue reading to discover the fundamental opportunities for the construction industry to integrate smart technologies and offer sustainable solutions for future urban growth.
Construction Industry Incorporates Bi-polar Ionization Technology into Building Plans
Technologies like BPI allow buildings to reduce outside air requirements by 50% or more, resulting in a 20%-40% reduction in HVAC energy spending
California’s High-Speed Rail Project Sets Sights on Ambitious Future
Proponents hope that a completed rail system will revolutionize the state’s approach to transportation and pave the way for similar projects across the nation
Why Converting Vacant Office Space to Housing Isn’t So Simple
Societal shifts following the COVID-19 pandemic—namely the rise of remote work—have left millions of square feet of office space vacant. But converting those buildings to housing and other potential uses comes with several building complications
What Is Everyday Disruption? Insights from the Future of Construction Summit
The APAC team recently had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable that explored ‘everyday disruption’. Read below to learn our key takeaways.
How Computational Design Is Taking Construction to New Heights
The advent of the computer saw construction’s potential take a leap forward with CAD and BIM. Now advances in computational design are helping the industry—from architects to on-site contractors—deliver better buildings more efficiently.
Land Development Quantities in Bluebeam
Here’s how to quickly create accurate estimates that are easy to read and understand
How the Internet of Things Can Help Construction
The construction sector’s productivity challenges are well known. The advent of the Internet of Things – part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – could see the industry’s processes and resulting buildings become more efficient.
