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Evans General Contractors Adopts Autodesk Construction Cloud to Enhance Project Delivery and Maximize Team Coordination

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Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK)  announced Evans General Contractors, an international design-build contracting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is adopting Autodesk Construction Cloud and incorporating the powerful construction management platform into its standard operating procedures (SOP). Teams across Evans will be using Autodesk Construction Cloud to onboard new employees quickly and easily, maximize coordination across project stakeholders…

Choosing the Best Autodesk Product for Your Business

by Alex Freeman, TPM, Inc. on

“The Stone Age was marked by man’s clever use of crude tools; the information age, to date, has been marked by man’s crude use of clever tools.” While the author is unknown, there is truth to this statement. In the digital age, nearly every industry has standardized software, but how that software gets used and…

TPM Announces Launch of 3D Laser Scanning Business

by Joan Krause on

TPM, Inc., a leading technology solutions provider focused on architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing, announces the launch of its 3D Laser Scanning Business with key partnerships and new service offerings. TPM, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems and Synnex to bring the most advanced 3D laser scanning equipment and software to…

Did You Hear What’s Happening to PlanGrid?

by TPM, Inc., an authorized Autodesk dealer on

Following the acquisition of PlanGrid, Autodesk is finalizing the unification of PlanGrid and BIM 360 into a unified Platform as the all new Autodesk/PlanGrid BUILD that will enhance the way you work. Autodesk Build helps you drive projects forward by connecting the field and the office, supporting transparent decision making, and translating decisions to quick actions; all while creating a seamless connection to the entire project team on…

Autodesk Completes Acquisition of AI-Powered Software Provider Pype

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 Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has completed the acquisition of Pype and its portfolio of cloud-based software solutions for the construction industry. This acquisition and resulting product integrations will provide additional value for Autodesk Construction Cloud users, allowing general contractors, subcontractors and owners to automate workflows such as submittals and project closeout to increase overall productivity and reduce risk throughout…

Autodesk Announces New Ways to Connect to Autodesk Construction Cloud

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Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced powerful new integration capabilities for Autodesk Construction Cloud with the release of a new integration platform Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect and an expansion of its partner ecosystem. Autodesk added several new APIs enabling custom connections for BIM 360® and PlanGrid®, and 15 new native integrations, bringing the total number of direct integrations in the Autodesk Construction…

Autodesk Construction Cloud Adds Assets Module, Allowing Teams to Track Project Assets Through Entire Building Lifecycle

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Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the early release of the BIM 360 Assets module within Autodesk Construction Cloud. The BIM 360 Assets module enables construction teams to track and manage project assets through the entire building lifecycle – from design through handover – from one centralized location. The new module also gives construction teams increased access…

Working from Home? How TPM Can Help Autodesk Users Remotely

by Pat Hill, Technical Solutions Manager, AEC on

Many Autodesk users require the ability to work remotely. Businesses are asking questions about how to prepare and implement a strategy so they can successfully enable remote work with Autodesk software.  This article covers installation and use of standalone installations, multi-user network access, and finally some options for working with the project data.  Leveraging these solutions…

Eighty Percent of Construction Firms are Having Difficulty Finding Workers

by GroundBreak Carolinas News Editor on

Firms Are Boosting Pay and Benefits, Adding New Training Programs and Adopting New Technologies to Cope, but Labor Shortages Threaten Broader Economic Growth as Officials Outline Federal Measures to Help Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according…

Autodesk Announces Plan to Acquire PlanGrid Construction Software

by GroundBreak Staff on

The AEC software company hopes to accelerate the productivity of the construction industry with this new acquisition. Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PlanGrid, a leading provider of construction productivity software, for $875 million net of cash. This acquisition will enable Autodesk to offer a more comprehensive, cloud-based construction platform. PlanGrid…