20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
Reality capture has transformed how we approach Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). Over the years, two key technologies have led this charge: LiDAR and photogrammetry. And both continue evolving at a rapid pace. Let's break down their journey and the trends reshaping their use today.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) transforms traditional project structures by uniting owners, architects, and builders under a shared contract, promoting collaboration from day one. This model reduces surprises, optimizes budgets, fosters trust, and accelerates decision-making. Coupled with modern technology, IPD enhances communication, ultimately benefiting complex projects through aligned goals and efficient processes.
Autodesk stock took a hit on July 9 after Bloomberg reported the company is weighing an acquisition of PTC. Neither side has confirmed anything, but the market reacted fast—Autodesk shares dropped nearly 6% by the end of the day.
This wouldn’t be a minor deal. PTC is a heavyweight in engineering software. And if the rumor turns out to be true, it would be Autodesk’s biggest acquisition ever—and a bold swing at reshaping the future of product development.
Real-world advice for making tech actually work where the work gets done. Tech can speed things up—or get in the way. It all comes down to how you use it. Here’s what works out in the field, where the signal…
Let’s get this out of the way: AI will change how we work. It already is. But change doesn’t mean disaster. It doesn’t have to mean job loss or a cold, automated future. I’m betting on the opposite. If we…
Whether you're managing a skyscraper or building a software product, the core ingredients are the same. The tools and outputs might be different, but the moving parts, the people, and the deadlines are all very familiar.
Here’s the recipe to keep your project moving without falling apart.
There was a time when using design software meant translating every thought into a dozen clicks. Menus within menus. Keyboard shortcuts only power users remembered or programmed into a 16 button mouse. You had to wrestle your tools into submission before you could even begin to create.
But today’s tools are catching up—not just in how they look, but in how they think.
Every weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. in Bend, Oregon, I log into one of my startup client’s virtual office with a strong cup of yerba mate tea and my sleepy silver labrador Coho at my feet. Across the Atlantic, Trey’s already deep into his afternoon in Belgium, mapping out go-to-market strategy and financial tasks. In Colombia, Troy’s checking notes, answering emails, and prepping for the next feature push. Thiago in Brazil and Tom in South Carolina are already writing code, while Cam and David are trading notes on sales conversations from yesterday.
If you’re in the AEC industry, you’ve heard it countless times: “Digitize or get left behind.” Easier said than done, right? Having navigated both sides of this shift, from boots and hardhat in the field to working in AEC tech,…
Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It thrives in an environment where ideas can be tested, refined, and most importantly fail forward fast. That’s exactly what we built with Autodesk Labs several years ago when I was an Autodesk employee.…