October 2021

Tech
Adoption
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Welcome to Tech Adoption Week 2021

Welcome to the first annual Tech Adoption Week! Over the next few days, we’ll be exploring fresh ways to help you navigate change and ease tech adoption at your organization.

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How to Scale Digital Construction Tech: Part 4

Innovation
James Chambers

The Power of Digitizing Quantity Takeoffs

Innovation, Projects
Frank Kalman

How to Scale Digital Construction Tech: Part 3

Innovation
James Chambers

Now that you’ve found and implemented a technology solution, here’s how to determine if you’ve achieved a return on investment

Driving Innovation: The TUM Georg Nemetschek Institute of AI for the Built World

Innovation
Don Jacob

The institute, launched by The Technical University of Munich in 2020, aims to fund and promote innovative research in technologies that can improve the construction industry long into the future

ConExpo 2023: Talent, Cybersecurity Emerge as Key Industry Trends

Innovation, Projects
Casey Novak

The largest construction trade show in North America returned in full force in its first showing since the COVID-19 pandemic

How to Scale Digital Construction Tech: Part 2

Innovation
James Chambers

After conducting an internal needs analysis, here’s how to find the right technology solution when making the transition to digital.

How to Scale Digital Construction Tech: Part 1

Innovation
James Chambers

The pandemic accelerated digital adoption in construction. Here’s how firms of all sizes can approach the new world of digital technology adoption, starting with a discovery process designed to assess your firm’s needs

What Are the Next-Generation Construction Skills?

Innovation
Matt Wheelis

From 3D intelligence to AI and supply chains and jobsite logistics, tomorrow’s construction worker needs to be equipped with these skills—and more—to thrive in the industry

The Metaverse Comes to Construction

Innovation
Erin Flynn Jay

Contractors are increasingly turning to virtual environments to help with pre-construction, and as more of larger society leans into the so-called metaverse, the technology’s use in construction seems poised to grow

Implementing New Construction Tech Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Innovation, Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Despite the temptation to implement a new technology quickly, it’s important that there are practices in place to ensure the tool is evolving in the long run

Why Smaller Contractors Are Uniquely Positioned to Benefit from Construction Technology

Innovation
James Chambers

Enterprise construction firms may have some competitive advantages over their smaller peers—but the ability to profit from using ever-powerful construction technology is an area where smaller firms may hold an edge

Inside Gothenburg’s $100 Billion Sustainable Building Spree

Projects
Ian Parkin

The Swedish city’s ongoing megaprojects are a transformation built with innovative construction technology

Need to Implement Construction Tech? Use This Process

Innovation
Frank Kalman

Construction leaders should be thoughtful and deliberate when choosing and implementing a new technology or workflow. This process will give them peace of mind that they did it right

How to Optimize Digital Collaboration Construction Technology

Innovation
Frank Kalman

A new era of digital collaboration has arrived in construction. Here’s how companies can optimize these new capabilities

Unlock the Power of Bluebeam’s Tool Chest

Tips and Tricks
Chris Graham

Marking up documents is much more efficient when users can store and organize pre-drawn objects and other icons for later use

How Construction Firms Can Bolster Cybersecurity

Innovation
Frank Kalman

Since the industry is a top hacker target, here’s how construction firms can begin to establish strong cyber defenses

How Markup, Digital Collab Tech Changed This Engineer’s Job Forever

Innovation, People
Frank Kalman

Marc Robillard credits constantly evolving construction technology tools for allowing him and his engineering colleagues to effectively help clients carry out their visionary ideas

Want to Get More Out of Bluebeam? Standardize It

Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Bluebeam’s dexterity as a construction technology makes it invaluable to the industry, but standardizing its tools and features to specific job roles or workflows makes it even more valuable

The State of Artificial Intelligence in Construction

Innovation
Wendy Helfenbaum

Artificial intelligence is finally finding its footing as a powerful augmentation to human ingenuity. Here’s how the technology has progressed in construction—and where it could be headed

Why Now Is the Time to Focus on Digital Collaboration in Construction

Innovation
Frank Kalman

The benefits of adopting a digital collaboration system have become increasingly evident in the post-COVID world. Here’s what construction leaders need to know before initiating the transformation

Construction Leaders: Is Your Document Data Secure?

Innovation
Erin Brayley

As the construction industry becomes more digital, here’s what leaders can do to have the right protocols in place to ensure critical document and project data remains secure

Why Construction Is a Top Hacker Target

Innovation
Frank Kalman

Construction’s unique nature is part of the industry’s appeal—but it also makes it an attractive target for hackers

Sessions vs. Projects: When to Use One, the Other—or Both

Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Bluebeam’s tool for real-time collaboration, Studio Sessions, and its tool for document storage, Studio Projects, are both invaluable to any construction project, but there are particular ways to use each—and both together—for optimal productivity

Is Construction Robotics the Future of the Industry?

Innovation
Hamish Champ

The construction industry lags many other sectors when it comes to adopting technology. Could robotics be the answer to the sector’s skill shortage and help deliver faster, better-quality buildings?

Quantity Takeoffs Are the Best Kept Secret in Bluebeam Revu

Innovation, Tips and Tricks
Mike Landers

Deepak Maini, a 20-year qualified mechanical engineer, shares tips and tricks for using QTO software (From 2019)

Construction Equipment Undergoes a Power Shift

Innovation
Diana Kightlinger

The evolution from diesel to electric offers advantages that include lower fuel consumption and emissions—and improved ownership cost and health

Why More Small Contractors Are Adopting Digital Collaboration Software

Innovation
Scott Van Voorhis

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

Vehicle-to-Infrastructure: The Future of Transportation Construction

Innovation, Projects
Larry Bernstein

The next generation of intelligent transportation systems enables wireless exchange of information between smart vehicles and road infrastructure. Here’s what civil contractors need to know

How Roofing Contractors Increase Efficiency with Bluebeam Revu

Tips and Tricks
Troy DeGroot

Here are the tools and features in Revu all roofing contractors need to know about

5 Top Tools To Help Onboard Your Team With Construction Software

Tips and Tricks
James Chambers

Here are five ways in which Bluebeam makes your digital transformation as easy as possible.

Las Vegas Doubles Down on Digital Transformation with Bluebeam

Inside Bluebeam, Tips and Tricks
Mike Landers

The city needed to make its permitting process less cumbersome and more efficient, so it turned to digital collaboration software

How Shape-Shifting Materials Can Support Metamorphosing Structures in Construction

Innovation
Diana Kightlinger

Dynamic building materials inspired by a toy offer possibilities that go far beyond child’s play

Will Robots Take Your Construction Job? Not Anytime Soon.

Innovation, People
Scott Van Voorhis

Modern-day artificial intelligence systems, while relatively sophisticated, are nowhere close to replacing what humans do on a construction jobsite, experts say

How Framing Contractors Can Best Use Bluebeam Revu

Tips and Tricks
Troy DeGroot

Here are the features in Bluebeam Revu that all framing subcontractors should know

Inside Bluebeam: Tech Support’s Special Problem-Solving Approach

Inside Bluebeam
Frank Kalman

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)

10 Technology Trends Positioned to Disrupt Construction

Innovation, Projects
Frank Kalman

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

3 Cybersecurity Measures Construction Firms Must Take

Innovation
Erin Flynn Jay

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?

Innovation
Dawn Killough

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

Innovation, Projects
Emily Beyda

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

Tips and Tricks
Troy DeGroot

Here are the features in Bluebeam Revu that all concrete sub-contractors should know about

Artificial Intelligence Comes to the Construction Industry

Innovation
Scott Van Voorhis

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

Innovation
Wendy Helfenbaum

This Montreal-based company is pushing facilities managers to embrace artificial intelligence to optimize a building’s energy output

The Route to Digitalization in Construction

Innovation
James Chambers

Digitalization still has a ways to go in construction. We’re exploring the reasons why and the opportunities for change.

3D Printing in Construction Comes of Age

Innovation
Erik Sherman

As the construction industry continues to embrace new technology, additive manufacturing offers impressive new capabilities for designers and builders

Introducing Tech Adoption Week 2021

Innovation
Frank Kalman

The construction industry is awash in new, ever-changing technology. This week, we're exploring ways to help you navigate tech adoption at your organization.

How ‘Change Agility’ Is the Secret Ingredient to Effective Tech Adoption

Innovation, People
Courtney Dvorak

Change agility determines how quickly someone can adjust and adapt to new challenges. Here’s why it’s a useful tool when it comes to adopting technology in construction

Construction Leaders’ Role in Managing Change in Tech Adoption

Innovation, People
Courtney Dvorak

Leaders and managers have a specific, hands-on role to play when it comes to managing change, especially with new technology adoption

The Hybrid Workplace Is Here. Will Construction Embrace It?

Innovation, People
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

The COVID-19 pandemic spawned a rush to remote work, and now more workers in the industry say they prefer the work style

Why Having a ‘Sponsor’ Is Important When Managing Change in Construction

Innovation
Courtney Dvorak

A sponsor is someone who supports and promotes a change initiative, and the difference between a good and a bad one can make or break a company’s success

How Sets in Revu Simplifies Document Management

Tips and Tricks
Rob Dunn

Constantly organizing and tracking large volumes of digital construction documents can be challenging, which is why Sets in Bluebeam Revu are invaluable for builders

Digital Signatures, Document Certifications and Electronic Signatures: What’s the Difference?

Tips and Tricks
Rob Dunn

As construction professionals increasingly use digital certifications to approve official project documents, there are important distinctions between signature types they need to keep in mind

What Makes the PDF Standard in Construction?

Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

The PDF file type is ubiquitous in construction—but what exactly is it?

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