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
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US Navy Seabees World War II

How Construction Helped Win World War II

  • People & Project Spotlights
The U.S. Navy Seabees played a major role in building critical infrastructure that helped the Allies emerge victorious
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What is a Takeoff in Construction?

  • Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Knowing how much material to use on a construction project is vital. A ‘takeoff’ list sets out the volumes of bricks, the lengths of steel, the amount of glass, etc., that a building is likely to require to be completed.
Essentials for remote work

Essentials For Remote Work in the Construction Industry 

  • Project Management & Efficiency
Industries across Australia, including construction, are beginning to embrace remote work. As we start to put the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the time is ripe for innovation in all areas, including where and how we work.
Top Stories of 2021

The Top Built Stories of 2021

  • Sustainability
From managing volatile materials prices to discovering more sustainable ways to build, these were the top stories of the Built Blog in 2021.
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Protecting Homes from the Threat of Hurricanes

  • Sustainability
As the battle to tackle climate change intensifies, the threat of increasing hurricane activity is forcing designers and engineers to come up with solutions to protect existing homes and deliver new ones that are better prepared for the storms to come.
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How to Use Revu for Sketching

  • Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Custom templates, toolsets and markup tools make Revu ideal for sketching (from 2020)
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What Is Snagging in Construction? Solving the Problem

  • Project Management & Efficiency
Moving into a newly built home should be a dream come true, and for most people it is. But often there are little issues with a new home that mean the experience is not all it could be. How can buyers deal with ‘snags,’ and how can the construction industry do more to solve the problem?
GoingGreen-Feature

Going Green: Reducing Carbon Emissions in Construction

  • Sustainability
Construction activity generates around 10% of the world’s carbon emissions, with much of that coming from the heavy equipment used on building sites. That’s why it’s not surprising that the race is on to develop heavy machinery that can be powered by more environmentally friendly means than diesel.
Renewable Megaprojects

Renewable Megaprojects: Is Bigger Really Better?

  • Sustainability
We explore Australia’s biggest renewable energy projects and speak to environmental scientist Professor Peter Newman to find out whether they will provide solutions for our future challenges.
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The Drive for Economic Sustainability in Construction

  • Construction & The Economy
As part of the battle to stem, or even reverse, climate change, the built environment must address the issue of sustainability: economic, environmental and social. Following the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, calls for greener solutions to preserve the future, the industry will be even more mindful of the need to build now with future generations in mind.
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How Arcadis Are Mastering the Art of Digital Collaboration

  • Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Bluebeam is helping stakeholders work collaboratively on some of the biggest infrastructure projects globally and in Australia. Peter Harris, Digital Engineering Lead for Arcadis, shares his team’s experience with the software.
remote working

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working in the Construction Industry

  • Project Management & Efficiency
For many organisations, working entirely or partly from home is the new normal. However, the challenges and opportunities remote working presents vary by industry and workplace. Changing the dynamic of your workplace is a significant undertaking, so we’ve put together some resources to help future-proof your workforce.
Veterans in Construction: Mari Borrero

Veterans in Construction: Mari Borrero

  • People & Project Spotlights
This U.S. Marine veteran leveraged her military experience to help former servicemembers and incarcerated individuals launch construction careers
Veterans in Construction: Tim Clemmons

Veterans in Construction: Tim Clemmons

  • People & Project Spotlights
The estimator learned how to improvise, adapt and overcome in the military—he then earned a degree that catapulted him into a construction career
Veterans in Construction: Brandon Cullum

Veterans in Construction: Brandon Cullum

  • People & Project Spotlights
Bluebeam’s lead development representative once spent his weeks preparing communications for the president of the United States as a member of the US Navy
Veterans in Construction: Stephanie Prosser

Veterans in Construction: Stephanie Prosser

  • People & Project Spotlights
The owner of a home renovation and construction firm joined the military to ‘see the world,’ but came away from the experience with invaluable business skills
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Veterans in Construction: Ernesto Obregon

  • Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Ernesto Obregon served in the US Marine Corps, where he learned management and logistical skills that have guided him through his career in construction technology
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Welcome to Tech Adoption Week 2021

  • Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
Digital transformation can be tricky, but we're here to help. Join us this week as we explore ways to navigate change and ease construction tech adoption.
3D Printing in Construction

3D Printing in Construction Comes of Age

  • Technology & Innovation
As the construction industry continues to embrace new technology, additive manufacturing offers impressive new capabilities for designers and builders
Tech Adoption Week 2021

Introducing Tech Adoption Week 2021

  • Bluebeam Tips and Tricks
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.