Years ago, I was on a project with a complicated and unusual waterproofing detail at the parapet caps. Post framing, it became clear that the original system would present several... read more →
SAAS - This thin client SaaS platform offers access to anyone with a browser. It is easy to use, (near-zero training) and the licensing is unlimited per project so any... read more →
Every subcontractor has been there… you’ve just spent several days (or weeks) scanning every plan, elevation, detail and spec to get a complete QTO, applying pricing and submitting a bid.... read more →
Do you remember Lotus Development Corporation? Let’s face it, we all use a lot of excel to do our work, track our revenue, manage our business and our household budgets.... read more →
Currently according to a recent ENR survey 55% of construction companies surveyed are now using BIM and VDC. They cite two main reasons for the increasing use which are: 5%... read more →
10 years ago scanners typically cost about $100,000, took significant time to set up, and created specialized data sets that required special software and powerful hardware to use the point... read more →
The other day I met with a close friend who has co-founded a very, very successful internet software business called Hubspot. While we were talking about strategy for our SaaS... read more →
I had a wonderful class called Engineering Economics in college. The class taught me things that every professional who will acquire goods or services for their employer should know. During... read more →
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus quoted “The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change”, and over my 37-year professional career there has never been a truer statement. Take a look... read more →
Over the last 14 years there has been a lot of progress for using 3D models or Building Information Models (BIM) to improve the process of construction management. One of... read more →