In previous posts on the Gov Design Hub, we’ve discussed how BIM solutions haven’t seen the wide adoption in the public sector that they have in the private sector. However, we’ve also seen studies dictating that BIM adoption is poised…
What the Autodesk and ESRI Partnership Means for Government Infrastructure
Late in 2017, Autodesk and ESRI announced a new partnership to “advance infrastructure planning and design”. The relationship was positioned to help build a bridge between building information modeling (BIM) and GIS technologies. But what does this relationship mean for…
Seven ways BIM can benefit the government
Despite mandates, BIM adoption in government has lagged its private sector counterparts. However, new data shows that BIM is poised for greater adoption across agency design and construction projects, as well as into building operations. It’s not surprising. BIM brings…
Online repository of “as-built” data delivers benefits to National Guard
The role of the Army National Guard has expanded significantly since 9/11 and represents 40% of the U.S. Army’s total combat capability supporting Joint Commanders across the range of military operations around the globe. Critical to this mission is the…
Upcoming event to focus on the future of making things in government
If you’re in the Washington, D.C. area and your job focuses on making things for or on behalf of the government, we have an exciting new event that you’re going to want to know about. On May 8, 2018, technology…
Autodesk’s digital manifesto details an exciting future for construction
Every few decades, new technologies come along that are truly disruptive and revolutionary – capable of shaking up the way we work, live and play. Once these new technologies enter the marketplace, nothing is the same again, as “business as…
Learn about the new features and toolsets in AutoCAD 2019
The launch of a new version of your favorite and trusted software product can be frustrating. Changes to the user interface (UI), functionality or capabilities of something you use every day in your professional life can be uncomfortable. However, there…
Survey says: U.S. government lagging behind in BIM adoption
Digital transformation is a hot topic across much of the government and its agencies. All aspects of the government – from federal agencies all the way to municipal government organizations – are facing budget cuts, hiring freezes and a lack…
Building better with existing conditions modeling
If there’s one thing that every level of government – from federal government, to state government to municipal government – does, it’s build things. Look around your town or city, and you’ll see thousands of examples– from the road you…
Welcome to the GovDesignHub
Welcome to the GovDesignHub, a new online publication focused on the tools and technologies that are empowering public sector organizations that are innovating, creating and making things to help them better accomplish their mission. America is known across the globe…
