Year in Review: Top Construction Blog Posts of 2024
Summary:
It was a standout year in 2024 for the construction industry, showcasing its ability to innovate and adapt despite ongoing challenges. With advancements in AI, BIM, and automation tools, businesses are building smarter, faster, and more sustainably than ever—and Trimble was there to deliver the latest industry news, insights, and best practices to keep you ahead of the curve.
As we gear up for 2025, it’s the perfect time to spotlight the blogs that shaped this year’s conversations. Check out our roundup of the top construction blogs of 2024, full of insights to help you step confidently into the new year:
What is BIM (Building Information Modeling)?
The Benefits of AI In Construction
How Construction Accounting Can Help Strategically Mitigate Business Risk
Project Management for All: The Next Evolution of Trimble ProjectSight
Production Targets: What They Are and Why You Should Use Them
Connecting Construction Tools and Data with Interoperability
Full BIM Process for All Pre-Engineered Buildings
Passive Architecture: Fostering a Sustainable Future
What is Trimble Construction One for MEP Contractors?
5 Ways Scanning Total Stations Make Topographic Surveys Faster for Surveyors
Unpacking AI: Boost Creativity and Productivity in the AEC industry
What is BIM (Building Information Modeling)?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an essential process, often required, that improves efficiency and collaboration in the planning, design, and construction of buildings. But what exactly is BIM, and how does it work?
This post takes a deep dive into the fundamentals of BIM, including how its data is shared across different teams, the various BIM levels, and our predictions for the future of BIM, highlighting emerging trends and innovations shaping its evolution.
The Benefits of AI In Construction
With the rapid pace of AI advancements, it’s no surprise that AI is set to play an even bigger role in construction in the years ahead.
From design and bidding to day-to-day operations, artificial intelligence can create exciting opportunities throughout the entire project lifecycle—and even pave the way for new business models. In this blog, we dive into the benefits of AI and explore how it’s helping the construction industry work smarter and more efficiently.
How Construction Accounting Can Help Strategically Mitigate Business Risk
Construction professionals are known for their bold visions, while the accounting team—undoubtedly one of a company’s greatest assets—tends to be more risk-averse. As a result, accounting takes a backseat in decision-making.
We spoke with top experts from leading accounting firms across the country to explore accounting’s role in construction and how, rather than simply managing the books and handling payroll, it can take a more proactive approach by focusing on what it does best: identifying and mitigating potential risks.
Project Management for All: The Next Evolution of Trimble ProjectSight
Trimble has been a leader in construction project management software for over 30 years, and in 2024 we were excited to introduce a new, AI-powered version of Trimble ProjectSight.
This updated version, now available for free, offers contractors, builders, and project managers enhanced productivity and control. This post gives an overview of the new offering and how, with improved accessibility and better connectivity, we aim to streamline project management for users at all levels.
Production Targets: What They Are and Why You Should Use Them
In heavy construction, quick, data-driven decisions are crucial for staying on track.
Contractors need to compare actual field performance with estimates to make informed choices, while supervisors must address issues and make corrections long before traditional reports are available. Having the right tools to compare data with estimates and set daily performance targets is essential.
In this post, we explain how field tracking systems and daily targets provide instant feedback, help address problems early, and boost productivity.
Connecting Construction Tools and Data with Interoperability
Your company—not to mention your vendors, subcontractors, project owners, stakeholders, and competitors—are using numerous construction technologies across teams.
As the number of available technologies continues to grow, issues around compatibility, security, and compliance also rise. The complexity of modern construction projects makes it challenging to share large amounts of data between different systems and teams, which has led to a push for greater interoperability.
This blog explores Trimble’s efforts to enable seamless data flow between systems and workflows, allowing you to share information securely and efficiently.
Full BIM Process for All Pre-Engineered Buildings
At Trimble, we offer a comprehensive BIM process for pre-engineered buildings (PEBs), integrating design, costing, detailing, and fabrication into one seamless solution. Our advanced software, Tekla Structures, enables automatic generation of production drawings, precise costing, and easy collaboration through Trimble Connect.
This end-to-end workflow enhances efficiency, ensuring smooth project delivery from start to finish. This post explains how our solutions optimize the PEB process.
Passive Architecture: Fostering a Sustainable Future
As concerns about climate change and carbon emissions grow, more governments, businesses, and policymakers are turning to the built environment for solutions.
With significant building and infrastructure growth expected over the next 40 years, the way structures are designed, built, and operated needs to change. Passive design, which reduces the need for traditional heating and cooling systems, is being hailed as the future of architecture. This blog explores how passive architecture can lower carbon footprints and help combat climate change.
What is Trimble Construction One for MEP Contractors?
As construction projects grow more complex, accessing the latest project files, tracking job progress, and making real-time decisions become increasingly difficult.
Trimble Construction One addresses these challenges by connecting stakeholders across an organization with solutions designed for collaborative, efficient workflows. Specifically designed for MEP contractors, it ensures they have the right tools and information to streamline tasks and improve the construction process. Learn more about Trimble Construction One and its benefits in this post.
5 Ways Scanning Total Stations Make Topographic Surveys Faster for Surveyors
Topographic surveys are crucial for many projects, from commercial real estate to infrastructure.
But when using traditional methods, they can also be time-consuming and demanding for surveyors, who are dealing with tight deadlines, complex environments, and high standards.
Incomplete data can lead to costly rework. This post explores how advanced tools, like scanning total stations, can improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of topographic surveys, helping surveyors meet the challenges of these detailed, high-stakes projects.
Unpacking AI: Boost Creativity and Productivity in the AEC industry
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is on the verge of a technological revolution, largely driven by artificial intelligence. At Trimble, we see AI as both a catalyst for creativity and a powerful engine for productivity. Professionals who embrace AI will gain a competitive edge, enabling them to deliver innovative solutions and more efficient projects faster.
This blog post explores how AI is shaping the future of the AEC industry and how you can stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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