Will Robots Take Your Construction Job? Not Anytime Soon.
Modern-day artificial intelligence systems, while relatively sophisticated, are nowhere close to replacing what humans do on a construction jobsite, experts say
Why More Small Contractors Are Adopting Digital Collaboration Software
Some of the greatest strides the construction sector has made recently with technology haven’t been with robotics or artificial intelligence, but with work collaboration and design software
How Framing Contractors Can Best Use Bluebeam Revu
Here are the features in Bluebeam Revu that all framing subcontractors should know
Inside Bluebeam: Tech Support’s Special Problem-Solving Approach
The traditional back-office function isn’t just the unsung hero at Bluebeam—it’s one of the construction technology company’s critical competitive differentiators. Here’s why. (from 2021)
The Top Built Stories of 2021
From managing volatile materials prices to discovering more sustainable ways to build, these were the top stories of the Built Blog in 2021.
Quantity Takeoffs Are the Best Kept Secret in Bluebeam Revu
Deepak Maini, a 20-year qualified mechanical engineer, shares tips and tricks for using QTO software (From 2019)
This Architect Designs Stunning Treehouses. Here’s How He Does It.
Forget the rickety backyard treehouses—these tree-based structures are lavishly designed and come packed with stunning structural and design features
10 Technology Trends Positioned to Disrupt Construction
From autonomous vehicles to digital collaboration, contractors who aren’t on top of these technologies are going to risk falling behind the rest of the industry
Building Outside (And Inside) the Box
Repurposed shipping containers are finding new lease on life across Canada (From 2020)
3 Cybersecurity Measures Construction Firms Must Take
Keeping project data secure from cybersecurity threats is a moving target nowadays, but these three basic steps should set construction companies on the right path
Can Robots Solve the Construction Industry’s Skills Gap?
Robotics could help solve a lot of industry problems—from worker shortages to poor jobsite efficiency—but is construction ready to embrace it?
This Trendy Hotel Chain Hopes to Make Modular Building Mainstream
CitizenM aims to bring the luxury hotel market a special distinction—many of the chain’s hotels are almost entirely modular in construction, with prefabricated rooms craned into place like a child’s building blocks
How Concrete Contractors Can Best Use Bluebeam Revu
Here are the features in Bluebeam Revu that all concrete sub-contractors should know about
Artificial Intelligence Comes to the Construction Industry
A host of artificial-intelligence startups are riding a wave of venture funding to transform the way jobsites track project progress and measure efficiency
How Deep Learning Is Redefining Building Management Systems
This Montreal-based company is pushing facilities managers to embrace artificial intelligence to optimize a building’s energy output
