Buildsoft Blog

Staff Spotlight: Danny Beaton

david@buildsoft.com.au (David Cartwright) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:02:46 GMT

We’re excited to welcome Danny, our new Product Manager to the team.

Delivering Excellence in Construction Software Solutions

david@buildsoft.com.au (David Cartwright) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:34:42 GMT

With 2020 well underway, we wanted to take a moment to look back on the successes we achieved last year through the hard work of our dedicated teams, and our partnership with you, our customers.

Bartender 1.5: Improvements to offer you greater insights

Steve Kilsby — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:40:27 GMT

Bartender was recently updated to offer you some helpful improvements to make your work easier when choosing the right suppliers for your jobs.

Commercial Construction: Trends to Adopt Before 2021

jason@buildsoft.com.au (Jason Hook) — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Every year, new trends and technologies emerge that have the potential to change the way we do business. And the faster companies can adopt these trends, the more likely they are to reap associated benefits. The commercial construction sector is undergoing significant changes due to technology. From cloud collaboration in project design to prefabricated buildings, emergent trends are providing opportunities for contractors to cut costs, attract more customers, and tackle complex projects.

Increased Project Complexity Demands for Construction Software

david@buildsoft.com.au (David Cartwright) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Construction activity is on the rise throughout Australia. Clients are not only demanding more structures, but they also desire complex buildings that leverage the latest technologies. And as construction projects become more complex, contractors are faced with the challenge of increasing efficiency while minimising costs.

MudShark 8 Release

Danny Beaton - Brightbox Software — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 02:45:01 GMT

Our goal with MudShark has always been to make earthworks takeoff easy, simple and accurate. In the years since the software was first developed, we’ve developed many new tools and features to deliver on this goal. With MudShark 8, we’re continuing to deliver the best earthworks takeoff software, with a new and improved user interface.

Sustainable Solutions: Building with Bamboo

david@buildsoft.com.au (David Cartwright) — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 21:00:00 GMT

In the past, bamboo was an inexpensive option for designing fences, shacks, and scaffolding. But when Bali Green School founders (John and Cynthia Hardy) were able to treat bamboo for better functionality, builders began to realise that bamboo is an excellent solution for sustainable construction.

Automated Building Solutions to Help Cut Costs

david@buildsoft.com.au (David Cartwright) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:48:00 GMT

Commercial builders face the most complex cost structures in any industry. Such companies often need to balance labour, material expenses, project planning, equipment, and subcontractors. Because each separate element has a different effect on cost, builders may find themselves with tight margins if they don’t plan accordingly.

10 Common Contractor Mistakes: How You Can Avoid Them

david@buildsoft.com.au (David Cartwright) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Every project that you carry out will involve a certain level of risk. From safety issues to cost and estimation challenges, being prepared for such risks can help smoothen even the most complicated projects.

Construction Sites Powered by AI: What are the Benefits?

jason@buildsoft.com.au (Jason Hook) — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:40:24 GMT

Artificial intelligence is taking our economy by storm. From the financial sector to manufacturing, AI tools are being used to analyse transactions in real time, boost productivity, and cut costs. The construction sector is also ripe for takeover by artificial intelligence. From automating the design process to streamlining project management, construction companies can leverage AI tools to make their work easier.