As covered in “What it costs you to not collaborate,” having a high-trust environment in your construction company results in significant benefits, not the least of which is higher profit margins. Employees are more engaged, loyal, and productive. External partners collaborate with you on a project more effectively. Projects are …
Digital Adoption in Construction Kicks into High Gear
Carol DunnThe US construction workplace looks vastly different today than it did even six months ago. Construction companies are getting back to work, and as they do, they’re having to observe safety standards and restrictions that require creativity at the very least in order to maintain a project’s workflow. In order …
AEC Game Changers: Digital Twins with Christopher Riddell
Caitlin DunnThe concept of “digital twins” grew out of the aerospace industry, explained Christopher Riddell, Director of Innovation at Applied Software and the game changer of the week in the June 10 AEC Game Changers virtual event. “NASA used something called pairing technology… which was a precursor to digital twins,” he …
AEC Game Changers Recap: Collaboration with Rick Kremer
Caitlin DunnRick Kremer, Senior Technical Specialist at Applied Software and our Game Changer of the week, led the charge in the most recent installment of AEC Game Changers. “We want to talk about what exactly it means to collaborate,” Rick said. “What does it mean to produce a good product and… …
Democratizing Generative Design with Anthony Zuefeldt
Caitlin Dunn“The landscape of technology is changing before our eyes,” said Anthony Zuefeldt in the inaugural May 13 episode of AEC Game Changers. Anthony, Senior Specialist at Applied Software, joined Amy Worthy and the rest of the group in a discussion about generative design. With a background in computational design and …
Sweden’s Construction Standards
Caitlin DunnInnovation and cooperation joined forces to find a sustainable solution to construction efficiency in Sweden. In the Bluebeam video titled Sweden Gets Serious About Construction Standards, Jimmy Forsberg, the Development Leader of the GoMobile Program at Skanska Sweden, discusses the necessity of defining standards for construction in Sweden. Before such …
Xinaps and Applied Software join forces to transform the AEC industry
Todd WeyandtApril 1, 2020 – Atlanta, GA: Applied Software has announced its partnership with Xinaps, an innovator in architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) software development. The strategic alliance will further expand the already-extensive portfolio of world-class solutions that Applied offers to the AEC, MEP, fabrication, and manufacturing industries. The two companies …
You’ve Got Access – Use the Full AEC Collection
Carol DunnTechnology continues to advance at a breakneck speed. It’s getting harder to keep up with tech developments and decide what’s worth investing in and what’s not. What if you had a whole stable full of products available and already paid for that you could choose from? It was around 2016 …
When Construction Looks Like Manufacturing
Molly GunnCollaboration is the cornerstone of any successful construction project, especially a large project. It is the key to ensuring that all parties involved are working toward the same goal with as few setbacks and costly errors as possible. Healthcare and hospital construction are some of the most demanding construction projects …
4 Ways You Can Have Better Construction Management Workflow
Carol DunnToday’s construction projects are more complex and with shorter timelines than ever before. If your company is already using collaboration, there are a lot of moving parts as the job progresses. The team as a whole needs the best project management workflow possible to construct a successful project. As detailed …
ROI on Construction Technology Costs – an MEP Force Highlight
Carol DunnDon’t you just want to buy all the new construction technology to make your company more efficient and profitable? The hitch: it all costs money, and sometimes you may feel you’re at the mercy of the person running the mouse. These stumbling blocks hinder some firms from moving forward with …
6 Telltale Signs of a Better Managed Construction Project
Carol DunnYou’ve probably have heard the term “better project management workflow” many times in the past few years. It’s the latest thing to make you feel like you’re not doing a good enough job already. The reality is, you’re very likely doing your best, but job sites these days are so …