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U.S. CAD transitioning to ARKANCE for brand unity and enhanced offerings
In June 2023, ARKANCE acquired U.S. CAD. As a result, U.S. CAD is now proudly part of the world’s leading provider of AECO and manufacturing technology and services. At ARKANCE, we are committed to helping you continually innovate and improve the way you design and build. With this in mind, ARKANCE has embarked on a…
U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, Acquires Kelar Pacific’s Autodesk and Bluebeam Business
December 6, 2023, IRVINE, California – U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, a leading provider of technology and services to the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner-operator (AECO) community, has acquired Kelar Pacific’s Autodesk and Bluebeam business. U.S. CAD will provide Autodesk and Bluebeam product sales, technical support, and training to Kelar Pacific customers. Furthermore, U.S. CAD…
ARKANCE proudly premieres at Autodesk University 2023, celebrating its status as Autodesk’s First Global Platinum Partner
November 13, 2023, IRVINE, California, and PARIS, France – ARKANCE, a leading global provider of architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing technology solutions, premieres today as Autodesk’s First Global Platinum Partner at Autodesk University 2023, The Design & Make Conference. During this three-day gathering in Las Vegas, November 13-15, attendees can explore the purpose and vision…
The Wolf Creek Burning Bridge Autodesk Digital Delivery System
Welcome to the all-new Infrastructure Universe Podcast! For our first episode, we are discussing how DOTs are adopting digital software and technology to modernize infrastructure design, specifically highlighting U.S. CAD’s partnership with the Montana Department of Transportation in their transition to Autodesk infrastructure design solutions. Listen in as Aaron Powell, U.S. CAD Solutions Consultant, and Melanie…
DOT’s All-In Approach to Digital Delivery Builds Figurative and Physical Bridges
In 2021, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) set out to reshape its disconnected workflows through a forward-thinking Digital Delivery Initiative, MDT adopted the Autodesk AEC Collection BIM and CAD software suite for highway and bridge design. The goal of the program is to ‘bridge the gap between strategy and execution. That move would prove…
Owners Outline Essential Technology Enabled Investments for Next Gen Construction
It’s no secret that the construction industry is undergoing a massive transformation from both internal and external forces. Workforce shortages and supply chain disruptions along with tighter timelines and more complex projects are just a few of the notable challenges. A new report from Building Connected asked progressive owners what technologies, tactics and techniques that…
The 2023 U.S. Construction Outlook: Recession, rotation, or renewal—and the role of technology in any scenario
From the many external influences and threats to the ever evolving means and methods of project delivery, the construction industry is necessarily one of flexibility and often creativity—today more than ever. In the recent U.S. CAD-sponsored 2023 Outlook for U.S. Construction, a panel of industry leaders assessed recessionary potential, federal investment opportunities, supply chain and…
The Advanced Hydraulic Modeling Advantage for Consent Decree Resolution
In the sewer and stormwater maintenance business, the words ‘consent decree’ often invoke anxiety, dread and a very real concern that resolution will be lengthy and expensive. In the water world, these agreements are often a result of violations of the Clean Water Act. Mitigation varies from wastewater treatment plant enhancements to full capital improvement…
Three Critical Components to Every Successful Technology Investment
There’s no shortage of technology solutions available that promise to help construction companies drive efficiency and productivity, shape more collaborative workflows, improve project delivery and even manage external disruptions. Case-in-point, the pandemic put every organization’s flexibility and connectivity to the test with jobsite restrictions and work-from-home orders. Today, those disruptions might take the form of…
2023 Key Trends Shaping the Future of Civil Engineering
As we look to the future of the industry, the famous Darwin-attributed sentiment comes to mind: “The species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment.” Those words are more true than ever when applied to the our world and our profession in these evolving times….