Welcome to another episode of Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast. In this episode, our host Jacob Edmond is joined by Doug McLean, a senior estimator for Town Millwork, to explore the untapped potential of Bluebeam in the construction and architectural millwork industry. The conversation tackles the underutilization of software tools like Bluebeam, the emergence of 3D technology in design, and the need for experts to champion the use of software within organizations. Doug shares insights into the world of 3D PDFs, the impact of real-time revisions using Bluebeam Studio, and the value of leveraging technology for efficiency and productivity. Join us as we delve into the power of software in the millwork industry and uncover the possibilities of Bluebeam for estimating, visualization, and collaborative project management.
What You’ll Learn
1. The potential value of real-time revisions during client meetings and the significance of leveraging Bluebeam for architectural projects.
2. Insights from Doug McLean, a senior estimator for Town Millwork, on architectural millwork industry expertise, particularly in large projects.
3. The underutilized potential of Bluebeam for estimating and the possibilities beyond standard processes, such as leveraging 3D PDFs for better visualization and problem-solving.
4. Details about the Bluebeam user community, especially “Chapter 2” run by Troy DeGrout, and the features of 3D PDFs in Bluebeam, including their viewing and manipulation capabilities.
5. How tools like custom statuses and markup tools can be utilized to track project progress and reduce delays in shop drawing submittals using Bluebeam Sessions.
6. The integration of Bluebeam Studio with architectural drawings, shop drawings, and project scope, enabling real-time collaboration and the importance of using Studio for field access and collaboration.
7. How software like Bluebeam, Power Query, Excel, and AI can be leveraged for efficiency and productivity in the industry, and the potential of AI in Bluebeam Cloud.
8. Information about creating 3D PDFs from Revit, Navisworks, or AutoCAD with available plugins and their benefits for shop drawings and visualization on the shop floor.
9. Insights into Bluebeam Studio’s features, such as projects, sessions, and Bluebeam cloud, offering web-based collaboration and access, as well as upcoming updates for field dimensioning capabilities.
10. The importance of investing in software tools in the industry, the growing role of 3D technology in design, the value of networking opportunities such as X Con conference, and the need for the industry to embrace technology and software tools.
More from our Guest:
- Doug McLean: LinkedIn
- Towne Millwork Ltd.: http://www.townemillwork.ca/
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