After the supply chain disruptions and health implications of the pandemic, 2022 was targeted as a year of growth for the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. In part, this was due to a federal infrastructure spending bill under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. However, the continued impacts of labor shortages, overpriced materials, and ongoing supply disruptions are set to interrupt the growth pattern.
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Like other industries, the practice of engineering has increased in complexity over the years, in part due to wide-ranging compliance issues arising from entanglement among the areas of liability, technology, and regulation. Advances in technology have made it possible for once local engineering firms to broaden their service areas to include surrounding states or even nationwide coverage. Of course, with this expanded reach comes an increase in regulatory requirements, making document retention an essential part of proper compliance — and protection in the event of legal difficulties.
Topics: #Engineering, #DocumentManagement, #DocumentManageSolution, documentmanagementsoftware
In this article, we will explore the engineering challenges (and opportunities) of the future, such as cybersecurity threats and the “Internet of Things.” We will also share how Managed IT can support new engineering efforts and improve productivity for teams.
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By the end of the century, the global population is expected to peak at nearly 11 billion individuals, causing many urban planners and politicians to rethink the way development is handled. With so many people, cities must be built with an eye toward environmental sustainability as well as scaled solutions regarding transportation, energy, and access to water.
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Currently the engineering and construction industries are poised on the brink of a digital transformation that can not only help improve project time, quality, and safety, but also lower overall costs throughout the project lifecycle while increasing efficiency and productivity. Currently many engineering companies are struggling with thin margins, unable to finance the cost of IT talent that will help launch the required digital technologies and optimized business models they need.
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Engineers are expected to pay attention to details all of the time, as errors in a typical large engineering project — think bridges, roadways, buildings, and pipelines — can lead to financial disaster and even loss of life. It is essential that engineers keep control of and understand the data they are handling.
Topics: #BluebeamRevu, #Engineering, #DocumentManagement, bluebeam, end-to-end workflow, end-to-end engineering workflows, architecture
As more companies move toward a digital environment, wily hackers are increasingly focused on industrial targets and businesses that use programs such as AutoCAD, making cybersecurity for engineering a critical — and essential — element to deterring industrial espionage.
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It’s a known fact that engineering, construction, and architectural firms have unique printing needs. While accuracy and speed are important, they often also need to use their wide-format printers under harsh conditions. Every project the firm takes on also requires accurate billing to the customers for drawings, blueprints, project plans, and models.
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The fast-growing Midwest is home to numerous engineering firms, especially in Ohio. In this thriving environment, competition is fierce. Engineers compete not only to win contracts but also to remain affordable to their clients. One common strategy they use is managed print services, to reduce office operating expenses as much as possible.
Managed print services are well-known for their ability to deliver many substantial benefits to offices that deploy them. For engineering firms, these benefits can be the difference between a competitive or disregarded bid. Read on to learn what engineers need in a printing environment, the benefits of managed print services, and why engineers in Ohio trust Blue Technologies with their printing infrastructure.
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Managed print services offer designers and creators the tools they need to perform optimally under pressure, boost productivity, and open new windows for creative opportunities. In addition to these advantages, a group of specialized IT professionals oversee tasks in the printing departments so that workers can focus on higher priorities.
In this article, we’ll discuss the various issues caused by inferior print production management in the architectural industry and learn how managed print services benefits architects.
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