I just ran across an article about the renovation of the Great Hall at Denver International Airport being delayed by up to three years at a cost overrun that could …
Bluebeam Bites: Compare Documents
Christopher RiddellIf you’ve been in the industry for 10+ years you probably remember using a light table to compare different drawings. This great invention allowed us to see the sheet that …
How Technology Continues to Accelerate Productivity in Construction
David GabrielMany aspects of the Construction Industry have evolved within the last 100 years. The tools and methods used have revolutionized how things are built, allowing the possibility of bigger and …
Knuckle Dragger BBQ
Carol Dunn and Brett StacksKnuckle Dragger BBQ is a competition barbeque team new on the BBQ scene in 2019. Sponsored by eVolve MEP and Applied Software, the team is comprised of eVolve MEP staff. …
5 Ways eVolve Electrical is Putting the Contractor First
Adam HeonThe number one MEP software solution, eVolve Electrical was created to accelerate electrical project performance and decrease project risk and cost. Because it enhances the Revit modeling experience, making eVolve …
Robotics in Construction
Carol DunnA group of 150 researchers and 28 professors from different areas of expertise – including architecture, structural design, materials science, computer science, robotics in construction, and control systems engineering – …
Fannie and Freddie Push Prefab Homes
Eric DanielThe Wall Street Journal had an interesting article on Friday, June 21 describing how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which back about half of the new mortgages in the U.S., …
Machine Learning in Construction
Carol DunnThrowing a glass of water on a robot will keep it in line. Since 75% of our planet is covered by water, we humans really shouldn’t worry about machines taking …
The Most Exciting Construction Projects in Sports
Carol DunnWhat do the six most exciting professional sports construction projects have in common? They’re expensive. Ranging from $1-billion to $5-billion in estimated costs, these sports complexes include state-of-the-art amenities and …
Resisting New Technology
Jim MitchellSue Shellenbarger had a great column in Monday’s Wall Street Journal. “Do You Resist New Tech at the Office?” was a catchy title, and the content was even better. We …