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Bridging the Gap: How Water Utilities Can Harness the Digital Transformation
In the United States, a water main breaks every two minutes. It’s a sobering statistic that reflects the fragile state of our water systems. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure received grades of C-, D+, and D, respectively. These poor scores are…
Empowering Your Vision: The Role of Technology Consultants in Optimizing CAD and BIM Software for Project and Business Success.
Across the AEC industry, firms are under increasing pressure to deliver more—faster, smarter, and with fewer resources. While many teams recognize the value of optimizing their technology, few have the internal bandwidth to do it alone. That’s why more firms are partnering with technology consultants to drive meaningful change.From streamlining CAD and BIM workflows to…
8 Ways to Organize Success: Managing HR, Marketing, and Finance Files in Architectural Firms
Efficient file management is the backbone of any successful architectural firm. With departments like HR, marketing, and finance handling vast amounts of critical data, having an organized system is essential for productivity and compliance. In our webinar, Organizing Success: Managing HR, Marketing, and Finance Files in Architectural Firms, we explore the best strategies for structuring,…
U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, Named 2025 Autodesk Construction Cloud Partner of the Year with Platinum Club Recognition
Advancing digital innovation and stronger partnerships in the construction industry March 31, 2025 – Irvine, CA – U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, a global leader in digital solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, today announced it has been named the 2025 Autodesk Construction Cloud® Partner of the Year, marking yet another milestone…
From Delays to Delivery: Aaron Powell’s 2025 Insights on Driving Infrastructure Success with Digital Tools
America’s infrastructure has faced chronic underinvestment for years, earning barely passing grades from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in their Infrastructure Report Card. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) were introduced to change this trajectory by allocating substantial funds for infrastructure renewal and environmental improvements. However,…
BIM Heroes Podcast Episode 15: The State of Bluebeam Technology
In this episode of the BIM Heroes Podcast, host Cody Whitelock is joined by Bryan Gaitan and Ken Phelps of U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company. Together, they explore the latest advancements in Bluebeam technology and discuss how it’s reshaping document management, collaboration, and automation in construction workflows. Listen Now Listen on YouTube Show Highlights: Maximizing…
ARKANCE Receives Top Bluebeam Honors, Reinforcing Global Leadership in AEC Digital Transformation
March 5, 2025 – PARIS, France – ARKANCE, a global leader in digital solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, today announced that it has been honored with top recognition from Bluebeam, securing the prestigious 2024 Reseller of the Year title across the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. Additionally, ARKANCE has achieved the…
Drive Data Value and Relevance with Field-Focused Connectivity
Cloud-based platforms are proving to be an invaluable tool for data management and collaboration. Yet, while these solutions work particularly well in the design and preconstruction environment, they’ve been underutilized when it comes to capturing and connecting data from the field. When verifying design intent with as-constructed conditions, any data disconnect can result in duplication…
The Secret to Standardization: 6 Steps to Success
Design standards are an essential part of any firm – or at least they should be. These rules and best practices outline specifications, procedures, dimensions and even materials and processes. That said, compliance is often a challenge. In many cases, not everyone follows them or even knows where they are. The development of standards can…
Construction Outlook 2025: Adapting to Emerging Economic Adjustments and Workforce Limits
For many, this will be a year of adaptation. While the construction industry remains robust with solid employment growth and optimism for the year ahead across many sectors, there are some new and emerging challenges that will need to be considered. The primary concern remains the persistent labor shortages…an issue that isn’t going away anytime…