October 2021

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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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Tech Adoption Week 2021
artificial intelligence in construction
In honor of Black History Month, Built reflects on the top stories featuring Black construction professionals from the past several years
Design Core Detroit is working to invigorate the once-downtrodden city by inspiring local architects, artists and builders to bring it back to life
Deciding what materials a construction project is going to need is critical to ensuring the project can be delivered on time and within budget. Here’s how more public sector organizations are discovering the advantages of using Bluebeam to get quantity and estimate data accurately
Designers have long been aware of the link between healthy buildings and healthy occupants. The emergence of wellness architecture will only add to the clamour for our built environment to be better for us.
From generative AI to the industry’s continued sustainability push, these were the top Built Blog stories in 2023
In this second in a short series of articles we look at some examples of how Bluebeam helped public sector organisations make the review process more efficient, saving time and money and speeding up the delivery schedule.
The ubiquitous material can help address the housing shortage and sustainability
Construction has been somewhat behind on things like technology and remote working. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced the sector to revisit how it did things; now it is embracing fresh ways of working that could lead to gains in productivity and worker well-being.
From speed of approval to being able to free up storage space for other purposes, going digital can help public sector organisations process building activity more quickly and efficiently than working on physical paper plans ever could.
Greenwashing – the act of claiming environmental credentials for a product or project that are unjustified or outright untrue – has no place in the construction sector. Creating sustainable developments through investment in people, materials and delivery practices, plus supporting evidence to corroborate such claims, is the way forward.
Two years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, funds from the historic legislation have finally made their way into active construction projects—but hurdles remain
From keeping onsite equipment secure and productive to helping map out land and terrain for projects, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology offers the construction industry a dimension of information that was simply unthinkable a few decades ago.
Bluebeam’s new CEO sat down with Built to discuss his fascination with technology and how he thinks it can continue to move the construction industry forward
A zero-emission jobsite, with no fossil fuel consumption, means the construction industry has to create a zero-emission construction fleet. It is not as big a stretch as it initially sounds
Learn about the critical importance of height safety in Australian workplaces. Discover key regulations, expert insights, and recommended safety measures for businesses and workers operating at various heights.
Speed has become paramount in the increasingly competitive industry, says Bantrel Co. project engineer Duane Gingras, making digital tools like Bluebeam essential for success
Explore the critical issue of mental health in the Australian construction industry. Discover the staggering costs, both human and financial, and learn about initiatives and strategies aimed at supporting the mental wellbeing of workers. From training programs to workplace culture, find out how the industry is coming together to create safer, more resilient environments.
These stunning architecture stories will scratch your design itch, from spectacular practitioner profiles to visual tours of classic European cities
Explore critical insights for National Safe Work Month 2023, focusing on workplace safety in the construction industry. Learn about risk management, mental health support, diversity in the workforce, and the new 10-year national strategy to reduce workplace fatalities. Discover resources for small businesses to enhance safety practices.
Uncover the hidden potential of construction projects in reshaping economies, fostering innovation, and driving societal change in this article. Explore the concept of Social Procurement, where construction intersects with broader goals, and delve into focus areas like gender equity, local industry participation, and sustainability that can propel your construction business towards success and positive impact.