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When asked what sets RD Lawrence
key component of the firm’s portfolio. Most
Construction apart from its competitors John
impressively, every job was completed in a
Goetz, civil engineer and president, was
timely manner with everyone walking away
quick to credit the company’s management
satisfied- and impressed. They keep their
of its employees and its clients.
jobs local, operating in a 50 mile radius of Springfield (Illinois), which means they have
“It’s about treating people right,” said Goetz.
to be flexible in what they are able to deliver.
“It’s people that make the difference.”
A key aspect of keeping these jobs rolling in is the diversity that RD Lawrence brings to
Seeing the level of success that RD
the table. They have completed commercial,
Lawrence has had it seems that this mindset
industrial, educational, medical, religious, and
has certainly been paying off. In the past
specialty projects.
9 years they have done 12 major projects, plus a myriad of smaller ones that are still a
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“It’s about treating people right,” said Goetz. “It’s people that make the difference.”
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says about their work. “Because if you don’t
different kinds of jobs, but something that
take care of the client someone else will.”
they all have in common is the level of involvement every step of the way. The team
Repeat business is what every company
usually remains around 50 employees in the
strives for, which is why RD Lawrence
field and 7 plus in the office. No matter the
places so much emphasis on keeping
size of the project communication is always
their clients happy. One area where they
top priority between the company and its
are consistently finding success is in work
clients. In design-build ventures especially,
for the State Illinois. In the late 80’s they
keeping the owners in the loop and dealing
completed an interior dome restoration for
with details as they come keeps things
the State Capitol building. Their work won
running smoothly and makes sure that
them AIA Award and was featured in the
everything gets completed properly.
local paper for being “the best expenditure of state money ever”.
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Another project that they completed for the state was the State Capitol Hearing Room, which was originally the supreme Court Room in 1868 before the Supreme Court got their own building. This was a $1.7 million restoration job that involved a lot of historic preservation while also bringing it up to today’s standards. A large part of those standards was making it more accessible to those with disabilities. Due to the nature of the work it was a high priority job and RD Lawrence was one of 3 selected bidders. In the end they were chosen because of being counted among the best of the best in the area. The project included substantial new woodwork and historic millwork, and all along the focus was to make the modern upgrades in keeping with the historic base level. The ceiling of the building is known as one of the most ornate ceiling in the capitol, which RD Lawrence didn’t have to touch, but they did have to bring in doors to match that level of grandeur. They brought in 12 foot high doors that were a historic match to the ceiling’s aesthetics. Even with the all the changes and challenges within the project it was completed on schedule in 2016. 12
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step away. The project is on track to be
this year is the Governor’s Mansion. Since
completed in May of 2018 and has been a
RD Lawrence was able to deliver on the
10 million dollar venture. Goetz says that he
additions to State Hearing Room it makes
owes their success thus far to the dedication
sense that they were considered to restore
his team has had throughout, meeting every
the largest Governor’s mansion in the
week with the owners and design team
country, which is a 49,000 square foot
in order to keep everyone in the loop and
building.
content with the progress.
Originally they were 1 of 6 finalists bidding for the project, but when they were beat out by a different low-bidder they had to
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“Do it right the first time is my motto,” Goetz says about their work. “Because if you don’t take care of the client someone else will.”
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Given the assorted number of clients in their history, a question is how to adjust safety procedures for each situation. RD Lawrence is know for putting safety first; they have been acknowledged every year by AGC (Associated General Contractors) on both a local and national level. They make sure to take care of their employees, and one way is by being a union contractor. They also put training first and make sure that every field employee has been through an apprenticeship and had access to full safety training. By keeping their workers happy they foster a healthy work environment that not only helps maintain existing staff, but also helps to grow the trade industry in the region. They recruit from the outside, but they also want to help their current employees along in their own career paths. RD Lawrence looks to the future by helping their existing project managers understand the importance of client relationships, and they are constantly grooming workers for future management positions.
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“We don’t want to be the biggest contractor,” Goetz says. “We want to be the best.” For Goetz, this means having his arms around every aspect of the company. He firmly believes in knowing the company’s limitations, so that is why there is such a focus on staying local and taking on the projects that he knows RD Lawrence can handle. Attention to detail is what earned their reputation for excellence, and Goetz wants to continue that proud tradition. They have been a trusted name in construction for over 45 years, and he wants them to continue to keep that pillar of trust standing for many years to come. However, prior to Commencing Construction the owner and selected C.M. Mutually decided to parts ways. R.D Lawrence was asked to submit. A proposal for this entire project. One of three bidders R.D Lawrence was selected to undertake the mansion and site renovation as pricing came 1M lower than anticipated.
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When a company owner discusses their
principles, which is why the residential
business it is easy to tell what they value
construction company has earned its great
in their work. Whether it is pride in their
success.
accomplishments or the way that it has grown; it becomes clear not only what the
Based in California, Greenberg has found
company is about, but also what the owners
itself growing steadily over the past 11
themselves value. When Maor Greenberg
years of operation. With one office in Bay
describes Greenberg Development and
Area., and another in L.A, Greenberg has
Construction Inc you see that he is a man
been strengthening its client base- typically
that values honesty and respect above all
working within a 50 mile radius from an
else, and brings that into his everyday work.
office. By keeping their work local they have been able to really show their commitment
By instilling that drive in his company he
to their customers.
gets all of his team to value those same
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“It’s about having clients trust you from A to Z, “ Maor Greenberg., “We want them to be as stress free as possible, because that means we are doing our job right.”
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The work that the company focuses on is
“It’s about having our clients trust you from A
residential new construction and remodeling.
to Z”...”We want them to be as street free as
This includes: room additions, home
possible because that means we are doing
improvement; complete home remodeling
our job right” - Maor Greenberg
and kitchen & bathroom remodeling, green
Due to the environment that Greenberg
energy projects, solar installation.. No
fosters, client and team communication is
matter the size of the project being taken
considered the number one priority. Keeping
on they know that what they are building
clients informed so they know exactly what
is someone’s home, so making the client’s
is happening helps the project run smoother.
vision a reality is always the focus.
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Greenberg makes sure that weekly meetings and chat groups take place so everyone is kept up to date every step of the way. Respecting both the customers and the tradespeople ensures that everyone feels valued. This keeps both clients and workers coming back for future projects. Greenberg believes that the customers need to know how much they are appreciated, but so do all his team members. This emphasis on creating a comfortable and competent work environment means that each level of the company feels that they are important, from the managers to the laborers and assistants. Everyone on site knows that working smart and safe is vital. They have OSHA-certified managers and keep project safety equipment on hand at every job site. Maor, and Luis wanting there team to feel as if it isn’t just the company project, but their own personal project. “We want our team to feel more like a second home,” states Luis Alaniz. “It is because of how we treat them that they are proud to carry the brand of the company.”
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This particular home was taken from 1,480
Greenberg has also been building some
square feet to 3,167 square feet. A large
impressive projects. A recently completed
portion of the foundation stayed intact, but
home in Belmont California, located on Muir
about 95% of the house had to be taken
St., was brought from a 2,093 square ft.
down. This degree of change from the
house to 3,350 square ft. Greenberg worked
existing home made communication very
alongside architect Dan Hruby from Visualize
important, which is why Greenberg was
It Built to make sure that the unique design
the perfect fit. By working with the existing
concept was brought to life in a way that
foundation, and making sure the design
made the client happy and Greenberg proud.
team and customer where on the same page
Another project that was recently completed
along the way, Greenberg completed the
was in Redwood City.
project in just 8 months.
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One of the current challenging project’s that Greenberg Construction has taken on is building a 4,400 sqft custom home in Palo Alto. Due to the extremely tight space that the property is located on, Greenberg has had to make sure to employ every precaution possible in order to keep on schedule, while avoiding damage to any of the surrounding homes during construction. This included installing protective shoring all along the lot lines- making sure not to undermine neighboring homes & pools. They were able to finish the 1800 square foot basement in 2 ½ months, and plan on finishing the major home project within a year. The dedication to satisfying the customer’s timeline while also making sure everything is done correctly is top priority. Greenberg likes to be involved in the regional construction community. By being a part of trade organizations like NARI, U.S. Green Building Council, CBIA, and National Association of Home Builders, they are able to improve their company and their network.
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These organizations provide the chance
sure they don’t impact the environment
to learn new techniques, create contacts
in a harmful way. When doing demo work
with new vendors for discounts or better
on a house they save and recycle certain
services for clients, and the provide
materials so they aren’t dumping what can
training in the latest developments in the
be reused. If Greenberg has to buy lumber
construction arena. On a larger scale,
they make sure to support companies that
Greenberg Development and Construction
plant a tree for every one that they cut down.
Inc is interested in contributing positively to the planet. They are dedicated to their
Along with their recycling and donating
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initiatives they also try to encourage clients
and Services because they want to make
to use energy efficient products (EnergyStar,
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Redwood City
etc.) while observing the budget that the
to establish long-lasting relationships with
customer has in mind. This way the planet is
customers and exceed their expectations
protected, but so are the interests of those
by gaining their trust through exceptional
that they are working with.The main goal of
performance by every member of the
Greenberg Development and Construction
construction team. These long lasting
is to have everyone walk away satisfied. The
relationships, coupled with forward-thinking
home needs to meet the customer’s needs,
environmental strides, ensures that the
but it also needs to match the standards that
legacy of Greenberg Development and
Greenberg sets for itself.
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Doug and Dean worked together off and
Doug Slaby, KSW’s Vice President who
on through their careers, and then in 2005
handles the majority of the day to day
established KSW Construction- focusing
operations, says the company has built a
on the commercial, industrial, and office
good core group of employees. The general
sectors. “We work well together; we both
contractor employs between 28-30 people,
focus on different aspects of the company
to manage its $20 million annual revenue
and we may do things a bit differently, but in
(via an average project size of between
the end it has been a great success. I value
$500k - $2 million).
his abilities,” explains KSW President Dean Slaby. Dean recently received his commercial
Both Doug and Dean admit that it is easier
real estate brokers license, which has helped
to hold onto a good employee than try to
the company with their clients/owners in
replace said person if they leave. KSW is
several ways- including site/pad selection.
just like most other contracting companies in 2017- struggling somewhat to have
Dean and Doug both admit that they are not
enough quality personnel (employees and
the first ones on a new technology craze
subcontractors) in order to meet its project
or fad, however they do use the practical
obligations and schedules.
softwares and technologies that can help
That core group of workers is treated with
them on a week to week basis.
respect, and is expected to act respectfully and with the company’s interest in mind.
These include Cloud access and storage for all Plans and Specs, Masterbuilder
Doug does not micro-manage his personnel.
estimating and accounting software, as well
Dean states it quite clearly, “We hire them
as installing livestreaming cameras on some
and compensate them as professionals in
projects. Dean comments, “We do implement
their field, and we expect them to act as
livestream cameras on projects with owners
such,”. That strategy has paid off thus far
that are out of state. Our client feels more
for KSW.
comfortable, while our project management team can also access the video. We find it can be helpful.”
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The best marketing strategy often comes down to doing a great job. “We have a lot of repeat customers, and that has been a key to our success. We partner with a few developers in the area, and in the same waywe look at our relationships with our regular subcontractors as partners,” notes Dean. Included in their successful run over the past couple of years is their largest single project yet- a 4-story Hyatt Place hotel in Verona (WI), complete with restaurant/lounge and an attractive courtyard with gas firepit. KSW does a lot of business with many national chains, such as: Hyatt, Pet Supplies Plus, Budget Blinds, Great Clips, Verizon Wireless, and The North Face, Café Zupas, Toppers Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Noodles, Freshii, Pets Supplies Plus. In each project, the construction team uses its 3-step project plan: (excerpted from company website)
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The Result: Projects completed on time
a good reputation (and profit) is what KSW
and within budget, reflecting the personal
exceeds at. “Our Willy Street Apartments
style and personality of your business, while
project was a 4-story mixed use building
meeting the needs of your company and
with 28 units. The timeframe on that one
customers.
was very tight, but we were able to get it completed in less than 9 months, even with
Each project is a little different, and they
the harsh Wisconsin winter,� details Doug.
each come with their own challenges. But
Being in the Madison area, many sites also
overcoming those challenges to still retain
have a very high water table to contend
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with- as was the case on the $6 million
Some recent awards from another stellar
Weir Minerals project. Where a portion
project include the InBusiness Magazine
of the project was to install a test pit in
Commercial Design Award, and the
their existing facilities 12 feet below the
Project of Distinction- Silver Award, for
water table. “The Weir job was especially
The Graduate Hotel.
challenging, as the company operations were open and ongoing throughout the
As most noteworthy general contractors
construction process.”
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already have a fairly diversified competency
KSW participates in the safety monitoring
in projects and sectors, and they may be
program via ABC (Associated Builders &
willing to step outside of their comfort zone a
Contractors), and also pays for a 3rd party
little further- if the right opportunity presents
safety inspection company to perform
itself. Most importantly, Dean and Doug
regular and unexpected site visits to their
wants KSW to continue to be known as a
projects. This tactic keeps everyone alert,
quality contractor and partner who is good
and prevents possible unsafe practices.
at what they do. In setting this as a goal, the revenue, profits, and industry awards are
This established contractor expects much of the same over the next 3-5 years. They
likely to continue as a natural result.
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In order to be a success in your industry it is
driving, concrete work, marine construction
important to be aware of your strengths and
and diving. President Steve Bosley also
implement them. A company that knows how
mentions that their in-house design
to do precisely that is MB Western Industrial
assistance has helped them procure
Contracting. Founded in 1989, this Houston
several projects. One of the practices that
based corporation has been finding its niche
earns MB Western Industrial’s $8-12 million
and delivering on every project since
yearly revenue is focusing on the size of
Day One.
projects and fitting it with the size of the company. A key part of their business is
They are known for providing competitive
making sure that they are giving a job their
contracting on industrial construction and
full attention without stretching themselves
maintenance, while also specializing in pile
too thin. Maintaining that specialized market place position (within industrial and marine construction) has helped to grow their reputation and continuously bring in repeat business. Once a company works with MB Western Industrial they find themselves coming back to them for further needs on future projects. One of the projects that has earned MB Western Industrial this status is their reconstruction project for Dock 14. This job for Port of Texas City was MB’s largest bulkhead project to date. It involved three years of preliminary work revolving around finding the most economical method to go
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sure they had the right level of expertise
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involved for every aspect. The result for the
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bulkhead was new steel sheet pilings being
had destroyed part of the existing timber
driven with new cast-in-place concrete caps
docks, which meant that the damaged
to complete the repairs. MBW also built a
materials had to be removed and replaced in
new armor wall which extended 10 feet
many areas with larger concrete structures.
underwater. In the end it came together
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comes next? MB Western Industrial wants
of size. By improving their skills MB Western
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Carving out your corner of a particular market is never easy, but when you decide to excel in your field and put your mind to the task it can be possible. No one knows this more than Orion Interiors, Inc. Established in 2007 and opening in Northern Jersey and the five boroughs of New York City, Orion is a full service union carpentry contractor that is always associated with execution and skill. “The systems are in place for us to be Successful” Jan-Michael McClintic, project manager at Orion. “Companies want to work with us because they trust us and know the job will get done because of our track record.” Orion’s portfolio speaks for itself. They keep their projects diverse and work with many brand name companies. These jobs range from fast track retail to banks, office fitouts, restaurants and hospitals. Orion relies on history to show what they can do, which is why 95% of their business is generated by the relationships that they have formed. Their stellar reputation is based on the fact that they are known to give not only accurate estimates, but fair ones. 110
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One of the companies that has built such a
restaurant and hair salon. One of the biggest
repertoire with Orion is American Girl. Orion
challenges to the assignment was the
worked on their flagship store in Times
location. Orion makes it a point to be diligent
Square, an impressive 40,000 square foot
about scheduling, and the logistics of being
building dubbed the “store of the future�.
in Time Square is always an obstacle.
With its huge ceiling and modern aesthetics,
However, Orion knew what they were up
it was a high end retail finish project in every
against and came prepared. The forward
sense of the term. This job showcases the
thinking and planning that Orion prides
talents of Orion Interiors because it was
themselves is what allowed them to finish
not only a retail space, but also included a
the store on time.
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Another example of Orion’s dedication
Orion implement to obtain this level
to scheduling is their work with the
of achievement in their relationships?
Cheesecake Factory. Their store in
According to Mr. McClintic it all comes down
Rockaway New Jersey was the fastest built
to communication.
store in the company’s history. With only ten weeks for drywall Orion was able to
“We rely heavily on communication,
deliver not only a well done project, but beat
“McClintic states. “The team factory is of
production records for their client.
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These morning meetings give the day a
which is why every foreman has an iPad
direct focus and make sure that everyone is
that is equipped with programs that give
very clear about their directives for the day.
live updates. They use in-house software
A large part of what aids in communication
and programs plus well-known tools, like
when they are in the field is the technology
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Driving efficiency through technology is a
Looking to the future for Orion Interiors they
major theme in Orion’s business model, as
hope to expand with the market. If the work
is the emphasis on team. By supporting
is there then they intend to follow it, but
individuals through training and making
the focus is on margin and not necessarily
sure that everyone is on the right job for
revenue. The main goal is to keep the same
themselves, it leads to success on both a
flow of work, but to progress upon what
small and large scale level.
they’ve done. So long as they are always improving, they are always growing.
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Floor Plan A key part of being a successful company
to adapt when they need to. Aaron Perry
is being able to grow while also maintaining
recently took over the business and has
your position in the marketplace. One
been focusing on rebranding, but his main
company that can truly attest to this fact
goal is keeping what has contributed
is Talcott Construction, which is counted
to Talcott Construction’s success- and
as one of the best construction companies
expanding on it.
that Montana has to offer. Talcott has been providing general contracting and
The niche that Talcott Construction thrives
construction management services for
in is based mostly in larger value projects
over 3 generations, but they are not afraid
in both the public and private sectors. They
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Fitness Center pride themselves on being able to deliver
a new culture of safety, so he brought on
on time and within budget, no matter the
the company’s 1st dedicated full time safety
extensiveness off the project. Emphasizing
professional. With this new initiative came
transparency on costs and fairness in pricing
a motto of an “infinite free environment�,
is what keeps customers happy and
which included a new environmental health
coming back. Along with making sure that
and safety plan. This plan highlights how
the experience for the customer is a positive
commitment to safety has to happen on an
one, it is also important that the workers feel
individual level, so every worker knows the
important and empowered. When Perry came
role that they play in their safety and that of
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Because of this focus on safety, Talcott
enticing considering the location. This river
Construction doesn’t hesitate to take extra
front development is partially built on what
precautions when prudent. A recent project
was once contaminated soil, but has steadily
that demanded such care was the C130
been replaced so this once uninhabitable
Maintenance Hangar & Fuel Cell Storage,
landscape will become somewhere people
which was completed in March 2017 for the
can live, work, and play.
Montana Air National Guard. When erecting the steel in the new building it became
Having places like the West Bank Landing
difficult for air traffic control to see the end
in its portfolio is part of what the goal for the
of the runway, so Talcott had to compensate
future of Talcott Construction is all about.
by working on one building at a time.
They have been around for 80 years, but they want to continue to be a part of the
By not being able to fully implement
local community and extend their reach even
construction on both sites the deadline
farther as they continue to grow. By making
was pushed out, but that didn’t dampen
their mark through projects and increasing
the excitement for the project. Talcott
the positive connotation that comes with
Construction lives for the challenge, and
their name, Talcott Construction looks
tackled the technical aspects of the building
forward to being a company that continues
with passion. The effort that was put into the
to thrive for many years to come.
remodel of the old site, as well as converting and repositioning of a new building, resulted in a beautiful finished project. Another equally exciting project that Talcott Construction has been a part of is the West Bank Landing. This mixed use development has involved everything from restaurants to hospitality to a health and wellness center. The goal with this particular project is to create a community, which is particularly 136
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better understanding of systems.
Written By Bill Smith
addition, the overlay feature helps compare
1. Increased Value for Clients
changes, and has the ability to alter scales
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Bluebeam provides increased value to design teams and consultants during schematic design and design development. This includes helping to reduce design conflicts and finding potential trouble areas before construction even starts. Tools such as Bluebeam provide a familiar, but improved form of communication between project partners helping to offer turnkey solutions. Ultimately, clients gain benefits through a collaborative team approach, resulting in fewer RFIs and change orders, which ultimately save time and money.
2. Efficient Sequencing + Planning Planning that used to take hours of review with subcontractors can now be streamlined for sequencing and system coordination. For example, the software tools allow the team to review contract documents in conjunction with the 3D model for easy comparison and 138
Using color coding and other identification methods can assist in project planning for Project Managers and Superintendents. In old and new documents for potential on the fly to help facilitate sequencing between systems without having to do complicated drawing manipulations between software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D & Tekla.
3. Easier Team Collaboration Another benefit important to the team Bluebeam provides is a collaborative environment for contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers to more efficiently review documents. In a Bluebeam session, documents can be posted for the entire team to access simultaneously in a collaborative environment. This tool allows our team to complete design reviews in days, compared to a normal series of events that may have taken weeks which is a key component to delivering clients a turnkey approach. Bluebeam is also used during the punchlist process to more effectively communicate with subcontractors and
CONSTRUCTION design team members. These streamlined processes simplify the paper trail, tracks changes and ultimately results in saving time on the project schedule.
4. Document Interactivity & Information Systems The great applications for post-construction turnover make Bluebeam really stand apart from other documentation and information systems. Simply put, Bluebeam’s hyperlink functions are very simple, intuitive, & impactful. Through a simple digital dashboard, an interface can be created that allows clients an opportunity to access project documents in seconds in a very organized fashion. Dashboards are similar to a custom-built web page that acts as a portal to your project. While technology is a great asset to every project, providing intuitive tools for simple integration is key for operational use for the entire project team.
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