Platform updates, industry context, and customer stories. Written for the people running mechanical, pipe, and HVAC shops.
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Getting feedback from users has always been part of the development process at BuildCentrix. We are always looking for faster, easier, and more intuitive solutions to services so users spend more time building and less…
Let’s face it—tools and other assets can be a pain to keep track of at the shop and in the field. Stand alone tool software and apps mean administrators have a lot of double entry and additional work to do to keep track…
Labor is the largest expense on most projects. That means the more you know about labor costs—what they are, how to track them, and how they relate to productivity—the better. By / Jessica Kirby A fully integrated,…
By / Dave Halabourda Despite what you may think, data is pretty rad, and nobody can tell me anything different. The ability to quantify, deduce, and extrapolate information from even a few seemingly simple data points…
Building an online takeoff can sometimes mean moving a lot of fittings around in a tight space to accommodate jobsite or blueprint requirements. During the process of moving these fittings they may become disconnected…
The BuildCentrix development team has been working hard to make the piping and plumbing takeoff process even easier. As part of this effort, it recently released a new version of the 3D Takeoff module that allows users…
Shifting labor force demographics are opening the door for technologies that simplify workflow and offer appeal across generations. By / Jessica Kirby The construction industry used to be one of the slowest to implement…
By / Grant Cameron | Journal of Commerce Construction companies must embrace change and leverage new technologies and tools such as big data collection and analysis, machine learning and trend analysis, and digital twin…
Creating frequently used pre-fabricated takeoffs for piping, plumbing, or sheet metal can save time and improve productivity in the shop and field. Not only can all field forepersons create and clone a frequently used…
In the world of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) design and construction, precision is essential. Every building, whether it's a commercial complex or a residential space, requires a well-designed…
Rectangular ducts, commonly used in HVAC systems, are typically manufactured through a process involving sheet metal fabrication. The process typically begins with flat sheets of metal. These sheets are then fed into a…
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) duct fabrication machines are advanced manufacturing systems used in the production of ductwork components for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. Using…
