Today, it is commonplace to overhear someone recognize a member of our Armed Forces by saying, “Thank you for your service,” but one Texas man is doing much more than that.
Ken “The Dauber” Prigeon has spent several years painting hundreds of portraits of Texas Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines who have been killed in action.
His work showcases how one person can have a positive impact on the tragic loss experienced by hundreds of Texas families.
Chances are if you work in construction, you have probably at least heard of Bluebeam® Revu®. Although it is quickly becoming an industry standard, there are plenty of people who just don’t know what it is or what it does.
Bluebeam Revu is a software application that allows users to markup, takeoff, organize, and collaborate with PDF files like never before. Here's how.
There's no doubt, the Designjet 1050 plotter was a wildly successful model for HP. After all, tens of thousands of them were sold and installed throughout the United States during the early to mid-2000s.
Unbelievably, there are still a ton of those units still in the field and in use today. That fact is certainly a testament to the build quality of the 1050 series, but, that model has reached the end of its effectiveness and usefulness in the modern workplace.
If you still have one, there is a good chance that you are experiencing the law of diminishing returns firsthand. So, upgrading it for newer technology is a no-brainer. Learn why.
Have you noticed that when you buy something at a big-box store, such as Best Buy, you are always offered an optional extended warranty option?
Most of the time, I blow these off. It doesn’t make sense to me to buy a $29 warranty on a $100 Bluetooth headset. But, once you start looking at bigger ticket items, like a plotter printer, an ongoing service plan or an extended warranty becomes a justifiable necessity.
Lots of people would love to display fine art in their home, but artwork can be really expensive. Luckily, another alternative is to get a high-quality reproduction of a painting called a giclee.
Throughout Austin and Central Texas, artists and buyers alike continue to rely on the top-notch giclee printing services of Austin Art & Frame.
See how they do it and learn about their business in our exclusive TAVCO Partner Profile.
One thing that most people don’t realize is that when it comes to inkjet printing is the quality of the plotter paper supplies is paramount—it makes all the difference in the world.
Even if you have a very basic 4-color printer, you can get much better print quality just by upgrading the type of paper that you use.
This has a significant impact when you print wide format documents. Here’s a breakdown of some different print media.
Guest article by Christian Erickson of Qnect - Connection Engineering and Design Software
“This nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth.”
~ President John F. Kennedy May 25, 1961
That was a big goal. We know the outcome. Goal reached.
Another big goal in the building and construction was recently announced. Specifically in the structural steel sector - a growing and important part of any project.
Despite today's vast digital communication options, printed media still commands a strong position. Thought some may consider it "old school", it remains one of the most successful methods of conveying ideas.
In fact, research indicates that the use of visual aids typically increases retention of the presented material six times more than when the information is only provided verbally.
One group of professionals who probably knows this better than anyone is educators.
Teachers are really some of the best creators of visual aids. They consistently use posters, signs, and other visual aids to engage students, teach new concepts, and help build connections for long-term retrieval.
The latest version of Bluebeam® Revu®, version 2019 has been released and AEC users have a lot to smile about. On the surface, you may not think much has changed, but under the hood, Revu 2019 is completely rebuilt.
The result is the fastest and most convenience version of Bluebeam ever. Check out the improvements.
The Designjet 1700dr is HP’s latest wide-format printer iteration targeting CAD and GIS workgroups. As per the product’s nomenclature, the “dr” refers to a dual roll model.
Die-hard fans of HP will look at this unit with blind admiration. However, There is more than meets the eye when it comes to it.
Your old plotter has served you well for years. But, how much is that old technology holding you back? Probably more than you think.
Companies generally are pretty good about keeping their IT assets up to date. But surprisingly, this is usually constrained to server, workstation and software assets.
Unfortunately, companies often tend to overlook upgrading their wide format equipment with the same level of importance as other technology. Is this the case with you?
Face it; it may be time to upgrade and buy a new plotter. Otherwise, it may be costing you much more than you think. Here's why.
As technology in the construction industry advances, access to digital files, both in the office and the field, is becoming paramount. After all, this type of functionality promotes better communication across all partner channels. Keeping everyone on the same page makes jobs run more smoothly and earns companies more money.
When it comes to researching technology, in Google We Trust!
Buyers today generally start their research on the web, and for good reason. There is a lot of content available for them to explore.
So, in an effort to save you a chunk of time, we are providing a comparison between the well-known HP Designjet T730 and the new, popular Canon TM 300.
Be sure to update to the latest version of Bluebeam Revu. v.2018.6.
See below for release notes.
Construction documents are full of data, today more than ever. Often contractors or other project partners need to quickly search a set of plans to identify specific, important information.
Unfortunately, manually reviewing a set of printed plans is laborious, tedious, and invites mistakes. Luckily, there is a faster and more accurate way - the Search Tool in Blubeam Revu. For those who use it, Bluebeam's Search Tool is a game-changer for working with construction plans.
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