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How Technology Fostered a Construction Safety Revolution
When we think of facets of construction that had to adapt quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the first that comes to mind is construction safety. Sudden site closures, social distancing requirements, mask wearing, the move to remote work and other disease prevention measures were significant challenges. These challenges sparked a technological revolution within the traditional…
Five Ways Autodesk Build Does PlanGrid Better
It has been over a year since Autodesk announced its Autodesk Build solution, which unites the best of PlanGrid and BIM 360 and is now part of the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Users still have access to PlanGrid projects, but they might be planning to transition or have begun to transition to Build. So what can…
U.S. CAD is now part of VinZero
U.S. CAD is proud to announce we are now part of VinZero. We are very excited about the next chapter in our journey and know that it will have a great impact on our customers and the future. Having worked together for the past few years under a Global Alliance agreement, U.S. CAD, A2K Technologies…
The 2022 U.S. Construction Technology Outlook: Part Two
Are you curious as to when contractors can expect inflation to stop eating up their profits? Or how construction technology solutions can help reduce costs and improve productivity when qualified workers are increasingly hard to find? Then you’ve come to the right place. In our two-part series on the 2022 U.S. Construction Technology Outlook, we…
Women in Construction Week. Meet the Women Leaders of U.S. CAD
Women in Construction Week, started in 1960 by the National Association of Women in Construction, is a week-long industry event dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of women in construction, as well as generating awareness and better working space for women who desire to work in the industry. This week, we are shining the spotlight…
The 2022 U.S. Construction Technology Outlook
Are you curious as to when contractors can expect inflation to stop eating up their profits? Or how construction technology solutions can help reduce costs and improve productivity when qualified workers are increasingly hard to find? Then you’ve come to the right place. In our two-part series on the 2022 U.S. Construction Technology Outlook, we…
How does Grading Optimization work?
If you have ever asked, “How does Grading Optimization work?”, look no further. In a recent Infrastructure Universe, expert Ron Couillard discusses the Autodesk Grading Optimization extension, an interactive site grading tool included in the AEC Collection. The Grading Optimization interface allows the user to grade a site complete with a building pad, curb, ponding,…
Interview: KaDe King on Civil 3D and GIS
Our very own KaDe King sat down with Tom Temin, host of GovIT, a DLT Podcast, a monthly series dedicated to discussing the next generation of public sector IT solutions with the technology innovators driving the change. Tom and KaDe discussed Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS software, her experiences, and its importance in the civil…
Schemmer Associates’ Investment in Reality Capture Reaps Big Rewards
As an architectural, engineering, and construction services firm, Schemmer Associates prides itself on creative and collaborative relationships to design with purpose and to resolve problems. The firm is best known for its comprehensive scope of services that range from design to construction administration across many market segments in the public and private sectors. For Schemmer,…
2022 Civil Technology Outlook
“I’ll never forget. An article in 1998 proclaiming it’s a 3D world caught my attention.” Matthew Vega, P.E., Interview – National Director, Infrastructure and Government Business Unit, U.S. CAD – For Engineers Week 2022, I interviewed our very own Matthew Vega. You’ll hear about the state of the infrastructure industry, his 2022 civil technology outlook….