In this episode, we discuss the impact that fluctuating material prices and delivery delays are having on construction firms. Matt DeBasio, Project Estimator at P. Agnes Construction, joins us to discuss how he addresses these problems in the real world.

We all know that Bluebeam Revu is the most popular construction software on the market today. But, did you know you could also use it for space planning and facility management? In this episode, we discuss how to use Bluebeam Revu to create a dynamic inventory of items in a room, determine how much square footage of a building is being used for a specific purpose or by a specific group, and add links to forms, drawings and other data related to space.

In this episode, we discuss how to solidly configure BIM and Autodesk Revit to help prevent mistakes and cost overruns.

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In this episode, we discuss the cringe-worthy topic of migrating CAD systems. Our guests, Julie Keverian and Craig Swearingen from Bricsys, join us with information on how you can navigate the waters and make the change to a better CAD system efficient and quick for your team.

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In the design world, we frequently run into issues with having files in one format and needing them in another. In this episode, we explore the conversion process between the two most common types of construction files - PDFs and DWGs.

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In this episode, we talk about the ways you can make use of tool palettes in your CAD system to make life easier for everyone in your design group.

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While working remote became a necessity over the last couple of years, management is looking to bring employees back to the office and the traditional work model. But employees who have worked from home have seen the benefits of being able to better balance work and personal lives. In this episode, we discuss how you can convince management that you are a more productive and reliable employee when working from home.

There is a gap between the purchase and implementation of a reliable software system that needs to be filled by technical trainers and consultants who have the design and construction experience required. The problem is finding people you can trust. In this episode, we discuss the concept of ongoing technical support and training for your staff and how you can get it.

In the last 5 years, new construction software systems have been popping up, causing quite a bit of confusion and misunderstanding about what they do. To alleviate the confusion, in this episode, we're discussing the different fields of construction software, what they do and who the players are in each.

While many in the construction world use Bluebeam Revu mainly as a PDF viewer and markup tool, the true power of this software lies in its ability to handle detailed estimating and quantity takeoff. Listen as we discuss how to get the full power of estimating with a friendly user interface within Bluebeam Revu.