October 2021

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Adoption
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#TechAdoptionWeek

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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Office Real Estate’s Big Shift: How AEC Leaders Can Win the High-End Space Race

Construction & The Economy
Frank Kalman

10 Pro Tips to Supercharge Infrastructure Projects with Smart Construction Software

Project Management & Efficiency
Jalpesh Patel

The Future of Cycling as Sustainable Transportation

Sustainability
Hamish Champ

The growing popularity of cycling is a promising step forward on the road to creating a more sustainable transport system for our towns and cities. But investment in cycling infrastructure is vital if the potential of a cycling-led future is to be realized.

Why Adaptive Reuse and Retrofitting Are the Future of Sustainable Building Design

Sustainability
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

The growing trend of transforming structures through adaptive reuse and retrofitting ensures buildings will meet modern sustainability standards and withstand climate change

Building Castles in the Air: Can Top-Down Construction Go Mainstream?

Sustainability
Stacey Freed

One construction firm thinks so—and has a proof-of-concept project to prove it

Understanding Passive House: Green Building’s Rise Amid Climate Concerns

Sustainability
Larry Bernstein

Passive house techniques are reshaping modern building and architecture by prioritizing both energy efficiency and comfort

The Group Advocating for Greater LGBTQ+ Representation in Construction

People & Project Spotlights
Hilary Daninhirsch

Build Out Alliance, started in 2017, has grown mightily in cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, with the goal of building community and advocacy around the changing demographics of those working in the construction industry

Enhancing Efficiency in Construction: AI Tools Revolutionize Project Management

Technology & Innovation
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Discover how AI is transforming the construction industry, from automating tedious tasks to enhancing project efficiency and collaboration

Working with the Bluebeam Tool Chest: A Guide for Electricians

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Discover how the Bluebeam Tool Chest can revolutionize your workflow as an electrician by providing a streamlined, efficient way to manage and reuse your most frequently used markups, ensuring precision and productivity in all your projects

The Graying Workforce: Contractors Work to Cultivate a New Generation of Workers

People & Project Spotlights
Larry Bernstein

The industry is notoriously older, so construction companies are testing newer strategies to attract and retain the future workforce

Is Retrofitting the Built Environment’s Biggest Carbon Challenge?

Sustainability
Hamish Champ

Aging buildings are a big factor in climate change, emitting large quantities of carbon. To tackle this problem, efforts are underway to retrofit millions of properties with insulation and other energy-efficient technologies

Revolutionizing Fire Safety Planning with Bluebeam Revu, Naviate Bimfire

Health, Safety, and Compliance
Frank Kalman

The two digital construction tools are transforming fire safety planning from outdated paper-based methods to advanced digital workflows, ensuring higher efficiency, accuracy and compliance across the industry

Inside Michelle Mongeon Allen’s Evolution as a Leader in Architecture

People & Project Spotlights
Pat Olsen

Built spoke with the JLG Architects CEO about the advice she has for those who want to follow in her footsteps and what keeps her up at night

Indoor Ski Resorts: Climate Change Solution or Problem?

Building, Design & Architecture
Diana Kightlinger

Outdoors or in, energy, water and waste create challenges as resorts claim and aim to go green

This Dance Club Turns Heat from Patrons into Geothermal Energy

Technology & Innovation
Emily Beyda

Crowded dance clubs and music venues generate a lot of human body heat, so this Scottish club found a way to translate it into a significant energy source

Can This Horse Farm Serve as a Model for 3D-Printed Construction?

Technology & Innovation
Katie Navarra

The Florida structure was nearly entirely built using the technology, offering lessons for the construction industry looking to scale and replicate the building method

How Royal Render Adelaide Saves Time with Bluebeam

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Tracie Sanim

Explore how Noah Amoah's strategic approach to rendering is setting Royal Render Adelaide apart in South Australia's construction industry.

5 Questions with Bluebeam’s New Director of Government Affairs, Parth Tikiwala

People & Project Spotlights
Frank Kalman

The Michigan native comes to the private sector after several years serving at the highest levels of government

State of Artificial Intelligence in Construction

Technology & Innovation
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

While it’s still early days for the most recent advancements of the technology, many industry firms have already taken advantage of some applications

Artificial Intelligence in Architecture: The World Beyond Visual Generative Models

Technology & Innovation
Diana Kightlinger

Today’s AI applications offer far more than phantasmal images of structures that will never exist. But concerns continue over intellectual property, dataset quality and the changing definition of creativity (from 2023)

First Nation Engineering Hosts Blood Drive for National Reconciliation Week

People & Project Spotlights
Caitlin Davidson

In an effort to support cancer patients and strengthen community ties, First Nation Engineering's blood drive during National Reconciliation Week aims to recruit 30 new donors and promote the importance of blood donation

Marvel at These Spectacular Architecture Stories from Built

Building, Design & Architecture
Frank Kalman

Virtually visit the most influential architecture from Munich to London to San Diego

Can Bamboo Construction Replace Timber and Steel?

Sustainability
Elisa Silverman

Bamboo checks many of the boxes of an eco-friendly material, so some researchers are testing the material’s commercial viability in construction

The Coming AI Revolution in Construction

Technology & Innovation
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

The technology appears poised to upend many construction workflows, largely for the better

A New Way of Thinking About Historical Preservation

Sustainability
Emily Beyda

Builders may have some big misconceptions when it comes to maintaining historical structures, and this guidebook aims to change that

Can Green Corridors Solve Cities’ Climate Crisis?

Sustainability
Hamish Champ

As cities become larger, many are looking at innovative ways to mitigate climate change with sustainable infrastructure like ‘green corridors,’ which use trees and plants to cool urban districts and improve air quality

Is This Bricklaying Robot the Future of Masonry?

Technology & Innovation
Emily Beyda

Hadrian X has been in development for more than a decade, and its creators contend it now has the potential to transform the construction industry

How EllisDon Is Advancing Its Green Building Practices

Sustainability
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

The Ontario-based employee-owned construction services company has taken several fascinating measures to drastically reduce its emissions by 2030

Revolutionize Construction Estimations: A Deep Dive into Bluebeam Quantity Link

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Bluebeam's Quantity Link empowers construction workers with real-time synchronization between PDF drawings and Excel spreadsheets

The 5 Buildings That Epitomize London Architecture

Building, Design & Architecture
Lauren Dixon

The city’s architectural charm is rooted in both its cherished history as well as its modern innovations (from 2020)

How to Use Colors to Enhance Drawings in Bluebeam

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Chris Graham

Several features allow users to use color to make plan documents more efficient to work with

Go Inside the Remake of a Century-Old Sewer System

People & Project Spotlights
Emily Beyda

Updating infrastructure is always an ambitious undertaking, but the reimagining of Washington, D.C.’s, aging sewer system has proven unique

Bluebeam Compare Documents vs. Overlay Pages

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Discover how Compare Documents and Overlay Pages by Bluebeam transforms managing documents with precision and visual clarity

Green Building Revolution: Transforming Construction with Sustainable Materials, Innovations

Sustainability
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

As sustainable practices redefine construction, innovations in materials like green concrete and renewable resources are driving a transformative shift toward greener buildings

How to Navigate the Project Landscape with a Robust BIM Execution Plan

Technology & Innovation
Ryan Lenihan

Learn how this blueprint for success facilitates seamless collaboration, aligns stakeholders and ensures project goals are met

Can Scrap Tires Make Buildings More Earthquake Resistant?

Sustainability
Emily Beyda

A project at the University of Edinburgh aims to find out (from 2020)

How the Public Sector Can Work More Collaboratively with Bluebeam

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Hamish Champ

The collaboration advantages of using Bluebeam mean more effective working, a quicker return on investment and better-quality outcomes

Technology Advancements in Green Building

Sustainability
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

A plethora of emerging technologies is helping the construction industry improve its sustainability outlook

Inspiring the Next Generation: Angelo Perryman of Perryman Construction

People & Project Spotlights
Pat Olsen

The construction executive also talked to Built about what keeps him up at night and how he structures his time

6 Bluebeam Features Perfect for Steel Professionals

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Bluebeam has many capabilities that are ideal for the steel industry to get bids done faster and more efficiently

Transforming Waste Management: The TRUE Certification Initiative in Construction

Sustainability
Diana Kightlinger

In the quest for sustainable construction practices, Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) leads the charge in reshaping the industry's approach to waste management

The New Zealand Architect Who Built a Movable, Stunning Studio Home

People & Project Spotlights
Emily Beyda

With traditional housing prices abhorrently high, William Samuels and his partner devised an unconventional, inspiring alternative

5 Key Trends in the Future of Green Building

Sustainability
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

More demand for sustainable buildings, along with innovations in green technology and materials, will accelerate interest in the construction industry’s sustainable future

The Structural Engineer Paving Her Way in Construction

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Liz Larsen has spent the past decade building a solid structural engineering career—and has used Bluebeam nearly every step of the way.

Built Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2024

People & Project Spotlights
Frank Kalman

To kick off Women in Construction Week 2024, Built looks back on its top stories of women making a difference in the industry from the past year

Can ‘Hempcrete’ Be Part of Construction’s Sustainability Solution?

Sustainability
Hamish Champ

Traditional building products such as steel and concrete are construction’s ‘tried and tested’ materials, yet they come with a significant environmental cost. Can ‘hempcrete,’ a concrete-like product made from the hemp plant, help the industry elevate its sustainability efforts?

How Bluebeam Can Help the Public Sector Send RFIs, Submittals

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Hamish Champ

Those involved in delivering built assets need access to the right data and information. For public sector organizations, this can be made easier using digital technology

Can Swarm Robotics Help Construction?

Technology & Innovation
Hamish Champ

Might swarm robotics, where thousands of mini-bots work collaboratively, increase productivity?

Can Climate Proofing Structures Help Reverse Climate Change?

Sustainability
Hamish Champ

With the built environment such a prominent source of carbon emissions, it is vital that the industry recognizes the urgent need to ‘climate proof’ homes and other built assets and infrastructure.

How Small Contractors Can Maximize Their Potential by Going Digital

Technology & Innovation
Frank Kalman

Smaller contractors often operate with the idea that they can’t compete with larger competitors—especially with technology. Here are simple steps they can take to implement efficiency-boosting technology today

Built Celebrates Black History Month 2024

People & Project Spotlights
Frank Kalman

In honor of Black History Month, Built reflects on the top stories featuring Black construction professionals from the past several years

Revitalizing Design in Detroit

Building, Design & Architecture
Emily Beyda

Design Core Detroit is working to invigorate the once-downtrodden city by inspiring local architects, artists and builders to bring it back to life

October 2021

Tech Adoption Week