Breakout Session
Turning Communication Nightmares into Manageable Mornings
Wednesday (10/1)
2:30 PM
– 3:30 PM
Lobby Level | Morgan
Skill Level: Beginner

The construction industry functions as a coordinated system of specialized disciplines that work together to achieve a unified built outcome. However, this complex web of communication faces ongoing challenges—data silos, misunderstandings across time zones, and project information spread across multiple platforms. Architects are central figures in this network because they must deliver accurate project information to owners, interior designers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and many others—precisely when it’s needed. The continuous pursuit of clarity and coordination is more than a matter of efficiency; it is a fundamental requirement for project success, sustainability, and achieving what may otherwise seem impossible.

Traditionally, exchanging vital project information has been slow and difficult, relying on emails, paper drawings, and a mix of software systems that can unintentionally hinder smooth collaboration. With the adoption of Bluebeam, architects are dismantling these barriers—breaking down data silos, reducing delays, and enabling clearer, more effective communication to support a sustainable future for collaboration in the built environment.

By implementing Bluebeam, architects gain time savings, improved communication clarity, and fuller team involvement, all of which lead to better project documentation. This session explores several practical ways Bluebeam supports architects in overcoming communication obstacles and improving design efficiency.

Bluebeam tools that will be highlighted include:

  • Studio Sessions
  • Tool Chests: leveraging, creating, and maintaining firm standards
  • Markups for complex discussions (e.g., door hardware)
  • Drawing tools for floor plan iterations and working in real-time with owners
  • Markups, notifications, and completion tracking in the QC process
  • Visual and text search tools for fast document review
  • Document organization: bookmarks, page labels, and simplifying access
  • Field visit use: combining page labels, look-up features, and both online/offline access
Architect  Executive

Presenter(s):

Katelyn Rossier
Architect and Owner, mentorDINO