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Leveraging GIS Solutions in Civil Engineering: Enhancing Digital Project Delivery
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions are becoming increasingly important in civil engineering, an industry where precision and efficiency are crucial. Esri and Autodesk have taken this to heart, working to optimize and build user-friendly, robust platforms that will streamline workflows, improve decision-making processes, and, ultimately, enhance project outcomes. Let’s look at three important benefits of GIS solutions, with…
A New Framework of Productivity in Our New Distributed, Digital Reality
Unified platforms, such as the Autodesk Construction Cloud, have been essential for enabling communication and collaboration amongst project teams, particularly during and post-pandemic. But many don’t realize that these digital ecosystems are much more than data vaults; they are productivity enablers. Understanding your team’s productivity is essential to schedules and budgets, a task that is…
An Expert Economist’s Perspective: Ups, Downs and Emerging Opportunities in 2024
While the construction outlook for 2024 is largely positive, a few ongoing challenges combine with emerging disruptions threaten industry growth. In a recent webinar with U.S. CAD, Ken Simonson, chief economist at Associated General Contractors of America, provided a detailed short- and long-term outlook on the current market trends. In particular, he focused on…
Navigating the Digital Horizon: Trends and Transformations in Government and Private Sectors
Explore the rising prevalence of digital delivery, the shift from paper-based workflows, and key developments in 2024 shaping the future of civil engineering. Digital delivery is becoming increasingly prevalent in the government and private sectors, with agencies embracing this trend and a growing interest in its implementation. While the traditional use of paper for project…
A Pipeline for Accurate Optimized Fabrication Models
The FAB360 fabrication database solution from ENGworks Global is a purpose-built solution designed to improve workflows and modeling accuracy in sheet metal and piping fabrication. The database includes manufacturer-specific, certified content from over 38 manufacturers to support the development of construction-ready models and shop drawings. The developers leveraged certified CADmep™ / Revit® (ITMs/RFAs) to ensure…
U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, Honored as Exceptional Partner at the Bluebeam Global Channel Forum
February 15, 2024, IRVINE, California – U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, was honored with the Bluebeam Partner of the Year Award at the invitation-only Bluebeam Global Channel Executive Forum last week held in Orlando, FL. The Partner of the Year Award demonstrates the relationship between the company, Bluebeam, and customers and celebrates U.S. CAD’s ability…
U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, Announces Partnership with Pinnacle Series Creator Eagle Point Software
The partnership will provide U.S. CAD’s AEC customers with Eagle Point’s leading Pinnacle Series e-learning solution to boost workforce skills, knowledge, collaboration, and efficiency January 22, 2024, IRVINE, California – U.S.CAD, An ARKANCE Company, a leading AECO technology and services consultant and Autodesk Platinum Partner, today announced a new technology partnership with Eagle Point Software,…
A Digital Transformation is a Cultural Transformation
In recent years, the construction industry, like many other sectors, has had to accelerate its adoption of technology to help drive better business and operational outcomes. Traditional manual processes simply aren’t feasible in today’s environment, which includes ongoing labor shortages, larger more complex projects, tighter timelines, greater customer oversight and increased sustainability requirements. One…
Workflows of Opportunity: Three Ways to Build More Collaborative Design Connections
As a cloud-based design collaboration and design management solution, BIM Collaborate Pro is a suite of tools uniquely equipped to support today’s increasingly digital ecosystems. It’s a solution with a wide range of capabilities, features and functionality. One of the most flexible and forward-thinking features is the Design Collaboration toolset, which provides options and opportunities…
Tips for Selecting the Best Drainage Design Software for Your Project
By Doug Benoit, Senior Technical Specialist, U.S. CAD The coming year looks to be one of plenty as public and private entities look to upgrade and update water and wastewater related infrastructure with a particular eye on environmental sustainability and climate change. Just recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7.5 billion in available…