October 2021

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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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Underground Wonders: What the Paris Métro and Grand Paris Express Can Teach Builders About Infrastructure That Lasts

People & Project Spotlights
Frank Kalman

Built for Sound: How Legendary Music Venues Are Engineered to Rock

Building, Design & Architecture
Frank Kalman

How Bluebeam Revu’s Tool Chests Empower Civil Construction Companies

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Tracie Sanim

Discover how Bluebeam Revu’s Tool Chests help revolutionise civil construction at Devcon Civil. Explore why Devcon invested in Bluebeam Revu, for enhanced project delivery.

Seattle Nonprofit Connects Formerly Incarcerated with Construction Careers

People & Project Spotlights
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Weld Seattle is providing once-imprisoned individuals with a second chance and building up a skilled workforce at the same time

Beyond Sustainability: Architecture That Regenerates Places and People

Technology & Innovation
Diana Kightlinger

Regenerative development and design extend the focus on buildings and infrastructure to realizing the inherent potential of an ecosystem and community

The Top Built Stories of 2023

People & Project Spotlights
Frank Kalman

From generative AI to the industry’s continued sustainability push, these were the top Built Blog stories in 2023

Using Digital Transformation to Drive Better Outcomes in the Public Sector

Project Management & Efficiency
James Chambers

Technology offers a great opportunity to drive better outcomes for public sector construction projects

Meet the Superintendent Working to Make a Difference in Construction

People & Project Spotlights
Larry Bernstein

Yelana Moton became fascinated with the industry at a young age—now she’s proud to work to help build structures that change people’s lives for the better

How Bluebeam Can Help the Public Sector with Design Review

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Hamish Champ

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.

Using 3D Printing to Reimagine Dutch Delft Tile

Technology & Innovation
Emily Beyda

The emerging technology is transforming construction in all sorts of ways—even for more classic design styles

Building Climate Resilience into Construction

Sustainability
Diana Kightlinger

By combining future-focused climate data with the latest building science, the industry can adapt the built environment for a planet of extremes

The Case for Concrete

Sustainability
Stacey Freed

The ubiquitous material can help address the housing shortage and sustainability

Has Construction Finally Cracked Flexible Working Practices?

Project Management & Efficiency
Hamish Champ

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.

Top Fighter Pilot Brings Military’s Culture of Mentorship to Construction

People & Project Spotlights
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Chris Stricklin spent more than 20 years cultivating leadership lessons as a pilot in the Air Force. Now he’s bringing those lessons as a leader in the construction industry

Free Community College Training Programs Are Building Alabama’s Construction Workforce

People & Project Spotlights
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

The ACCS Innovation Center, an initiative spawned by the Alabama Community College System, collaborates with construction firms in the state to bolster industry education to fight labor shortages

Using Bluebeam: Real Time Savings—And Much More

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Hamish Champ

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.

Bluebeam Revu and Archicad: Driving Design Collaboration

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
James Chambers

OpenBIM is the key to collaboration and allows teams to use multiple software tools easily, such as this example of Revu and Archicad.

Meet Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s First Female Architect

People & Project Spotlights
Emily Beyda

Built spoke to Lari about her unusual approach to architecture, conservation and community, as well as her vision of a more community-focused future of design

Greenwashing: What Construction Needs to Avoid – And Why

Sustainability
Hamish Champ

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.

How Software Can Drive Efficiency in Oil and Gas Construction

Project Management & Efficiency
James Chambers

As the oil and gas sector seeks to decarbonise and become more efficient, software is here to help.

Turner Construction Produces a Bold Initial Measurement of Embodied Carbon

Sustainability
Diana Kightlinger

Carbon tied up in building materials makes up the largest source of construction emissions—but difficulties quantifying it make reducing the industry’s carbon footprint tough

Here’s What’s Happening with IIJA Funding

People & Project Spotlights
Katie Navarra

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 Navy Flight Deck To The Tennessee Hills: Meet Bluebeam’s Charles Todd

People & Project Spotlights
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

The US Navy veteran has brought a wealth of military skills and experiences to his now ‘peaceful’ life helping advance construction through technology

Nonprofit Works to Make Architecture, Design More Equitable for Women

People & Project Spotlights
Emily Beyda

While nearly a quarter of all American architects are women, ArchiteXX says there’s much more work to be done

How AECOM Fast-Tracked Project Efficiency with Bluebeam

Project Management & Efficiency
Frank Kalman

AECOM turned to Bluebeam to streamline communication and efficiency on multiple aspects of the building and modernization of 20 schools in Austin, Texas

The Life and Afterlife of Three of the World’s Ugliest Buildings

Building, Design & Architecture
Elisa Silverman

While not every architectural style is for everyone, there are some buildings that are universally described as downright ‘ugly’—here are three of the most famous

How Can GPS Help Construction?

Technology & Innovation
Hamish Champ

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.

Unraveling Construction Workplace Risks: Beyond the Obvious Dangers

Health, Safety, and Compliance
Tracie Sanim

Explore the underlying risks and hazards in the construction industry beyond the obvious ones. Learn about potential health risks, including cancer, and discover crucial safety measures to keep your workers protected on the job site.

5 Questions with New Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja

Technology & Innovation
Frank Kalman

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

Is a Fossil-Free Jobsite Possible?

Sustainability
Matt Wheelis

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

Working Safely At Heights

Health, Safety, and Compliance
Tracie Sanim

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.

Digital Collaboration Tech Propels Oil & Gas

Technology & Innovation
Frank Kalman

Speed has become paramount in the increasingly competitive industry, says Bantrel Co. project engineer Duane Gingras, making digital tools like Bluebeam essential for success

How Construction Can Build Hope Amid Industry’s Mental Health Challenges

Health, Safety, and Compliance
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Construction has one of the highest suicide rates among all occupations, according to recent data, but the industry has made tremendous progress in tackling mental health on jobsites

Prioritising Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Health, Safety, and Compliance
Tracie Sanim

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.

City of Coral Springs Cuts Plan Review Times by More Than Half Going Digital

Project Management & Efficiency
Hamish Champ

Digital plan review software is speeding up the review process for urban planning agencies. Learn how one city cut plan review times with Bluebeam Revu.

Built Celebrates World Architecture Day 2023

Building, Design & Architecture
Frank Kalman

These stunning architecture stories will scratch your design itch, from spectacular practitioner profiles to visual tours of classic European cities

Keeping Construction Safe

Health, Safety, and Compliance
Tracie Sanim

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.

Sense and Sensibility: How Architects Are Designing with Sensory Needs in Mind

Building, Design & Architecture
Hamish Champ

Architects have long sought to design buildings that suited occupants’ needs, as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Lately, the built environment has acknowledged the need to create buildings which cater for occupants’ needs in more ways than one

How One Nonprofit Is Expanding the ‘Passive Construction’ Movement

Sustainability
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Passive construction relies on design principles aimed at attaining high levels of energy efficiency while also creating comfortable indoor living spaces

Winning Public Sector Construction Contracts

People & Project Spotlights
Tracie Sanim

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.

Go Inside This Historic Pittsburgh Building’s Adaptive Reuse Project

Building, Design & Architecture
Hilary Daninhirsch

Kingfly Spirits, a 10,000-square-foot craft distillery, has injected new life into the Steel City neighborhood, thanks to creative craftsmanship put into the 125-year-old building

The Internet’s Most Asked Questions About Bluebeam

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Bluebeam Team

Discover the answers to your most asked questions about Bluebeam. Unlock insights into Bluebeam's innovative solutions bridging office-field communication in construction projects. Experience the power of Bluebeam Studio and Cloud for heightened collaboration and convenient document management on-the-fly.

These Student-Built Concrete Canoes Are a Sight to Behold

People & Project Spotlights
Vivien Dolivo

ASCE, the oldest engineering society in the United States, hosts its annual competition to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while testing their practical skills with the concrete mix and project management styles

McKissack & McKissack’s Cheryl McKissack Daniel: Know When to Say No

People & Project Spotlights
Pat Olsen

The fifth-generation construction executive shares her keys success, including when to turn down work

Restoring Chicago’s Architectural, Cultural Heritage in Bronzeville

Building, Design & Architecture
Elisa Silverman

The neighborhood on the Near South Side has undergone many transformations over the past century

How Bluebeam Enables Knowledge Sharing Within Global Organisations

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Bluebeam Team

A pioneering new initiative is helping architecture, engineering, and construction professionals get the very best value from their digital editing tools.

Reimagining Home with Regenerative AI Tools

Sustainability
Diana Kightlinger

To create a more desirable future, how should homes, neighborhoods and cities evolve? The SPACE10 Research and Design Lab launched a global competition to find out

One Way to Keep Contractors Safe from Cybercrime: Construction Escrow Services

Technology & Innovation
Stacey Freed

Construction has increasingly become a target for cybercriminals; one way to thwart these malicious efforts is to funnel funds through a third party

This Construction Student Wants to Transform His Community with Bluebeam

People & Project Spotlights
Vivien Dolivo

From a small Mexican town to Texas and now California, Eduardo Juanes is maximizing the power of digital collaboration to jump-start his construction career

Go Inside the World’s First Underwater Bicycle Parking Garage

Technology & Innovation
Emily Beyda

The global capital of biking, Amsterdam, continues its emphasis on two-wheeled, manual transportation with a one-of-a-kind parking structure

Columbia Professor Takes a Down-to-Earth Approach to Building Materials

Sustainability
Diana Kightlinger

At the Natural Materials Lab, Lola Ben Alon gains inspiration from early building environments to develop future materials that will decarbonize construction

How Symal and Wamarra are Accelerating Change in Construction

Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Tom O'Keane

Wamarra and Symal Infrastructure are aiming to create more opportunities and remove barriers for the employment of Aboriginal people, while using the latest in Bluebeam software.

October 2021

Tech Adoption Week