Outsourcing MEP Production – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Outsourcing production work is becoming an increasingly popular strategy for many mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) firms. While it provides many advantages such as lower financial risk, access to specialized skills, and faster project timelines, it also comes with its own set of challenges. We will review the most common advantages and challenges in this post and provide mitigation measures to overcome them.
The Super-Secret to Small Business Growth – Without Losing Your Identity
You’ve built a successful business in the AEC+ space, and now you’re ready to take it to the next level. But odds are you’ve run into an age-old catch-22:
5 Free Training Resources that are Worth Your Time
We’re living in a moment where we all need to be more productive, more efficient, and more valuable. But who has the time to go looking for solutions …and where should you even start?
We pride ourselves on being the eyes and ears on the industry for our customers, which means our Consulting Technicians are constantly cranking out resources that are top of mind for AEC leaders and users. Read on for a cheat sheet of how you can get in on these quality training options — all free! — that will help you to be more in demand (and less stressed) in 2023.
Bluebeam Subscription Management Portal Guide
Bluebeam’s new subscription makes it easier than ever to manage licenses for end users. What used to be a tedious task of assigning users based on some old spreadsheet and logging where licenses are or paying an additional cost per license with the enterprise license is now a thing of the past. With the new Revu 21 subscription, you are provided with a management portal to move licenses around. However, you will still need to purchase a license through your reseller.
4 Ways to Save Time, Get Ahead, and Keep Growing with the AEC Industry
The landscape of the AEC industry is rapidly changing – and it was already busy to begin with! When it comes down to productivity and best practices “the way we’ve always done it” may not cut it anymore. But how do you embrace new challenges without losing your pace (or your mind)? Take advantage of a few key tools and see how easy it is to go from “we’ll get it done” to “we f****** crushed that!”
Why You Should Work with a Platinum Partner
What is a platinum partner? Both Autodesk and Bluebeam offer platinum, gold and silver tiers for their partner programs. When a partner is platinum–certified, they offer the highest level of expertise, service, support and customer satisfaction compared to […]
The True Hassle of Switching Partners
POV: You try reaching out to your AEC partner but get nothing in return, leaving you with unanswered questions and unresolved support issues. To make things even more dire, you have project deadlines that are counting on those answers. If this sounds familiar, you may need to find a more reliable partner.
But switching partners is a hassle – or is it?
The true hassle of switching partners depends on the partner you’re trying to do business with – are they helping you set your expectations, asking the right questions, and addressing your needs? Or does your exchange feel just like another transaction?
If it’s the latter, you need to go with a partner that will listen to your concerns and solve your issues, not ignore them.
This blog will address common assumptions when switching partners and how ATG breaks down these barriers to help customers meet their goals, minus the hassle.
How to Fix Object Visibility in Revit
When working in Revit, sometimes loaded objects don’t appear in different views the way you expect. If that’s the case, there are several ways you can fix the object.
How to Determine if a New Computer is Worth the Cost
The cost of replacing faulty parts or even the entire computer is far more than spending money on a quality machine that will last. That’s why we’ve crafted these tips to help you gather the information you need to get approval for a new piece of hardware that supports your team’s needs.
What You Should Know About Bluebeam’s New Plans + Offerings
As the world becomes more digitally driven, flexibility, control and innovation are even more important to your team’s success. With a push to have truly connected teams from design to field, the pressure of finding a software solution that supports digital transformation continues to grow.
To ensure focus on these key success indicators, Bluebeam released new plans available by subscription. Bluebeam’s new plans empower teams to get even more out of the markup and workflow automation tools in Bluebeam Revu while completing entire workflows on the go with new Bluebeam Cloud solutions. The user experience is seamless and connected, so you can get more done together – anywhere. Here’s what you need to know.