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Ransomware Hijacks Colorado DOT Computers

Construction Equipment

The file-encryption SamSam ransomware is the hijacking software that targeted the health industry last year, demanding thousands of dollars to release its hold on affected computers. Wednesday morning, a variation of the SamSam ransomwear virus grabbed more than 2,000 employee computers in the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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B2W Estimate – An exclusive bid management software

Construction Cost Estimating

It is a useful construction software toward heavy construction contractors that can be applied for construction cost estimating and bid management efficiently. More than 5,000 users from different corner of the world have used this bid management software. B2W Estimate is known as BID2WIN previously.

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Bluebeam Tip: Line Styles in all Shapes and Sizes

Carol Hagen

In our previous post, Complementing CAD , the architect had dotted lines to display the path of travel. Custom line styles can be created using dashes, text, spaces, dots and vector graphics literally providing you with the option to create any shape or size. So what if you need something more elaborate?

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Understanding and Addressing Construction Industry Pain Points

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Communication and Information flow : With teams dotted around the country, it can be difficult for employees and contractors to keep data organised if they have no access to cloud-based resources — be these file access, project data or even photos. Having HR specific software which you can utilise will be of great assistance.

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Application Manager - There Are Aren't Updates

Revit OpEd

a day in the life of software users. I launch the new Application Manager as recommended (a button is even offered) and I get a spinning wheel of dots and a very nice message that " all is well " in the background. of Annoying Software Updates Tedious Troubleshooting Updates' Stuff like this. Application Manager Dept.

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Big Data for Big Gains in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It’s putting information together, and connecting dots that were not connected in the past. Gathered by BIM and construction software management like Viewpoint , it can enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency on the job. Analytics in construction is gathered from sensors, wearables, smartphones, equipment, and more.

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3 Ways Construction Contractors Can Expand to New Markets

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Dot all your I’s and cross your T’s ahead of time so your plans don’t fall apart down the road due to differences in opinion or unrealistic expectations. Have questions about how construction software can help your business through expansions? As with any other type of expansion, make sure you have a strategic plan for merging.