The controversy continues to escalate, raising difficult questions about ownership, governance and who ultimately controls the standards underpinning the modern construction industry
The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.
The state of the future construction workforce will be determined by steps taken today. Its success will rely on involvement at all levels – from new grads entering a workforce with native AI experience to AI pros equipped with critical technical expertise to seasoned professionals with 30+ years of industry experience under their belt.
ClarkDietrich iTools is a free online resource for architects and contractors who are evaluating purchasing decisions and product selection for steel framing projects
February 19, 2026
ClarkDietrich unveiled a new version if its iTools app, featuring design and navigation improvements.
The company has launched an online set calculator on its app platform, enabling contractors to quickly estimate material needs and access additional project planning tools for more efficient, on-the-fly jobsite calculations
August 14, 2025
The company has launched an online set calculator on its app platform, enabling contractors to quickly estimate material needs and access additional project planning tools for more efficient, on-the-fly jobsite calculations.
New app will transform how architects and glaziers interact with Vitro product portfolio
May 29, 2025
Vitro Architectural Glass has launched GlassScope™, an innovative mobile application designed to transform the way architects and glaziers interact with the Vitro product portfolio.
Benjamin Glunz, CEO of Anguleris (the team behind BIMsmith), joined us recently to chat about the main pain points architects face when researching building products, and how BIMsmith approaches product discovery differently compared to other platforms.
Now, with the addition of the translation tool, users can translate product resources into 30 languages
April 28, 2025
SOPREMA U.S. announced the latest enhancement to its mobile app—a powerful new translation tool designed to make information more accessible to a diverse workforce.
Educational licenses now come with access to premium training content on Vectorworks University
April 1, 2025
Vectorworks, Inc. announced a major upgrade to its educational licensing program to include all capabilities of Vectorworks Cloud Services, such as game-changing tools like the AI Visualizer and the ability to generate 3D models from iOS photos.
Integration of in-house software with CAD specialist direction identifies material savings opportunities to help architects and designers increase project sustainability
March 20, 2025
Armstrong World Industries now offers a material optimization analysis as a standard component of the drawing package provided to architects and designers utilizing its complimentary ProjectWorks Design Service.
Elevated announced an exclusive first-of-its-kind partnership with Triplet, a company that provides services that integrate offline space with AI technology.