Bluebeam Announces Groundbreaking AI Features and Introduces Collaborative Bluebeam Labs for AEC Industry Innovation

Bluebeam, an industry leader in providing innovative solutions for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), is set to revolutionize the way projects are managed and executed with the introduction of new AI features slated for early 2024. Alongside these technological advancements, Bluebeam is launching Bluebeam Labs, a pioneering initiative designed to foster collaboration and co-creation within the AEC sector.

As part of a commitment to digital transformation that spans over a decade, Bluebeam is poised to build upon their celebrated Bluebeam Revu platform, unlocking new levels of productivity, creativity, and automation for AEC professionals. Their forthcoming product enhancements are set to include revolutionary features like visual search, advanced text recognition, and streamlined batch processing.

Frank Sarno, VP of Construction Process and Technology at Adolfson & Peterson Construction, highlights Bluebeam's pivotal role in the AEC industry's paperless evolution, emphasizing the increasing demands for speed, quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in the sector. Bluebeam's innovations and customer-centric development are instrumental in enabling companies to rise to these challenges.

Among the anticipated releases in April 2024, Bluebeam will unveil two groundbreaking AI-enabled features in the next iteration of Revu:

• Auto Align for Drawing Overlays and Comparisons: This feature promises to drastically reduce the manual effort and potential for error in aligning drawing revisions, turning what used to be a multi-click, two-minute task into a swift 15-second process—delivering up to 80 percent faster results and enhancing user comprehension of drawing differences.
• Automatic Title Block Recognition: Upon importing drawings into Bluebeam Cloud, users will no longer need to manually input title block information. AI will immediately capture and convert this data into metadata, saving time and bolstering accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

The inception of Bluebeam Labs signifies a fresh approach to product development where the AEC community can play an active role. This new cloud-based platform invites users to experience, critique, and refine potential features before they become part of Bluebeam's suite of solutions, ensuring customer feedback is integral to the innovation process.

Usman Shuja, CEO of Bluebeam, emphasizes the pragmatic and customer-focused nature of their AI initiatives. Bluebeam Labs exemplifies how the company envisions maintaining its leadership in the AEC industry—by inviting users to directly influence the trajectory of Bluebeam's product offerings.

The debut AI feature to be showcased in Bluebeam Labs is 3D Drawings, an intuitive tool that transforms hundreds of 2D drawings into a comprehensive 3D visualization, offering enhanced project understanding akin to 'digital origami'. Bluebeam has opened a waitlist for those eager to test this cutting-edge technology.

For over two decades, Bluebeam, Inc. has been at the forefront of project efficiency and collaboration solutions, catering to over 3 million users across the globe. Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, Bluebeam has expanded to multiple international offices and is a proud member of the Nemetschek Group.

The Nemetschek Group, a global leader in software solutions for the AEC/O and media sectors, champions digital transformation with a suite of intelligent software that encompasses the entire building and infrastructure project lifecycle. Its portfolio of software aids in more efficient and sustainable design, construction, and management, as well as creative digital content production. The Group's commitment to innovation, such as digital twins and open standards like OPEN BIM, is driving the industry forward, backed by a team of over 3,600 specialists worldwide.

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