Taking CAD Further

September 03, 2010

Technology is making great strides in the construction industry. Take CAD (computer-aided design) for example. Years ago, designing a building was done strictly with a pencil and a sketchpad. Not only has the process been moved to the computer but now users can take technology to the field—without having to carry around bulky laptops to use the software.

Contractors have the ability to access CAD software on their iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch due to new advances in technology. One example is the AutoCAD WS mobile application from Autodesk, www.autodesk.com, San Rafael, Calif. The company also released AutoCAD for Mac.

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Residential - August

Volume 13 Number 08

Finding Your Way Home through Technology

Residential builders are committed to the technology investment, despite tough economic conditions.

For residential builders today, one thing seems to be ringing clear—every step you take, every dollar you spend, all needs to result in saving the company either time or money.

Commercial - May

Volume 13 Number 05

Get Smart And Smarter

Technology helps you retain the knowledge that exists in the minds of estimators, project managers, and accountants.

The construction industry is in a conundrum, of sorts, these days because as more and more companies lose employees, they are not only losing the manpower—but their expertise and experience too.






Infrastructure - June

Volume 13 Number 06

Commentary

Playing the Positioning Game

Have you noticed some of the jockeying for position that has been going on with the technology providers in the residential space as of late? Acquisitions, partnerships, and new enhancements are coming fast and furious these days, all with the underlying theme of bringing better solutions to the market. And for builders that have survived the shakeout in the market, what you have is a technology landscape that is to your benefit.

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Green Technology

A Green Dream

Today’s American dream home consists of all the basics—roomy bedrooms, a large garage, the white picket fence, and, of course, solar panels. These days, buyers want all the latest in green features, including technology to control energy consumption in a home. A number of builders are accommodating this dream today, and are even partnering up with technology providers to increase energy efficiency in the home.

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Economy

A Drop in New Home Sales

There still seems to be some confusion regarding the current state of our economy. Some believe the recession has come and gone while others speculate the hardships are only beginning. While no one has the ability to accurately predict the precise outcome of this economic situation, one thing is for certain—the housing market has seen better days.

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