Three key roles digitization will play in rebuilding America’s infrastructure

After months of negotiations, compromises, and concessions between the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate, and the White House, last November President Biden finally signed his landmark Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. The passed infrastructure bill arrives as refreshing…

Construction safety – Five statistics everyone in the industry should know

Safety is fundamental to the success of construction projects and construction firms as a whole. What does it take to make a project safe? It requires regular training, relevant safety programs, and a cultural commitment to safety at both organizational…

Whitepaper: Infrastructure Plan Offers Historic Opportunity to Future-Proof Critical Systems

Crumbling bridges and leaky levees. Buckling roadways. Unsafe water pipes. Inadequate public transit. The list of U.S. infrastructure failings is both broad and deep. President Biden’s infrastructure proposal was built on the premise that the nation can rebuild its infrastructure.…

How to Create Custom Sketch Symbols in Inventor Professional

Sketch symbols are used to create custom sketch symbols that are unique to the industry you work in, so you can communicate your design intent. The name “sketch symbol” may be misleading because a lot of users might think the…

Civil 3D tips and tricks for power users – Part II

In a previous post on the GovDesignHub, we shared some of the best system variables and less known (but useful) commands for Civil 3D power users. This week, we continue to explore more tips and tricks in part two of…