What Makes the PDF Standard in Construction?
The PDF file type is ubiquitous in construction—but what exactly is it?
What Does It Mean to ‘Flatten’ a Document in Bluebeam Revu?
Making data permanent in a PDF document is essential in construction—and flattening in Revu is the primary method
5G in Construction Could Be a Game Changer—But Barriers Abound
The technology could offer endless advantages to construction firms—if it can overcome critical obstacles
The Fascinating History of Building Ventilation, Air Flow and Public Health
When COVID-19 emerged, building operators quickly turned to improving HVAC systems to combat the virus’ spread, but the connection between air flow and disease transmission traces back at least to the last pandemic
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
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
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
Laser Scanning Has Never Been Better—But Adoption Is Slow. Why?
The reality capture technology used in pre-construction to model a building has never been more accurate, yet adoption barriers abound
Improved Measurement Tools Help Estimators, Enhance Quantity Takeoffs
Construction professionals now can set scale across multiple drawings in Revu 20.2 and apply length units independently of page scale
Can Automation Improve Construction Productivity?
Can the increased use of automation bolster the construction industry’s efforts to improve efficiency?
What Is Bluebeam Revu?
Bluebeam Revu enables architects, engineers and others in the construction industry to share and make changes to swathes of data and information on a project from start to finish, driving efficiencies and ensuring quality throughout
How The Walsh Group Boosts Civil Jobsite Mobility with Revu for iPad
The contractor has discovered significant cost and time savings, as well as enhanced field worker efficiency, by using a variety of Bluebeam tools on tablets as it works to complete a massive civil infrastructure project
