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Summary Through Industry Voices, Trimble SketchUp partners with industry leaders to explore the ideas/ innovations shaping the future of architecture and design. In this edition, architect, writer, and lecturer Shawn Adams shares his views on how AI supports design productivity. 'I hope that Artificial Intelligence will mean that architects will have to pull fewer all-nighters,’ says AI and XR Product Manager at Trimble SketchUp, Aris Komninos. He says this jokingly, but the

Summary In a competitive market, design-build firms and GCs win by combining speed, polish and a track record of on-time delivery. SketchUp strengthens that edge with tools that provide support across the project lifecycle, from design concepts to constructible modeling and site logistics planning. Leading firms rely on SketchUp to craft standout proposals and bring transformative designs to life on time and on budget. Here's how. Designs that build trust In today’s market, v

Summary Rework erodes margin and trust. And it’s caused by unclear expectations and lapses in coordination, not bad design. SketchUp helps construction teams prevent rework by turning complex project data into build-ready visuals. Read on to see how. Clarity pays for itself Misalignment between designers, engineers, and builders adds friction at every stage: duplicate effort, stalled reviews and delayed procurement. According to SmartPM, up to 98% of construction projects go

Summary Disconnected project data creates project risks. SketchUp helps AEC design and build teams manage that risk for on-time delivery by turning data complexity into insights. Read on to see how. The design of any constructible project entails countless moving pieces and lots of data—models, drawings, markups, schedules, site data, environmental surveys, budgets, etc. Each piece tells part of the story. But when those pieces aren’t integrated, workflows break…and project p

Summary In a competitive market, design-build firms and GCs win by combining speed, polish and a track record of on-time delivery. SketchUp strengthens that edge with tools that provide support across the project lifecycle, from design concepts to constructible modeling and site logistics planning. Leading firms rely on SketchUp to craft standout proposals and bring transformative designs to life on time and on budget. Here's how. Designs that build trust In today’s market, v

Summary Rework erodes margin and trust. And it’s caused by unclear expectations and lapses in coordination, not bad design. SketchUp helps construction teams prevent rework by turning complex project data into build-ready visuals. Read on to see how. Clarity pays for itself Misalignment between designers, engineers, and builders adds friction at every stage: duplicate effort, stalled reviews and delayed procurement. According to SmartPM, up to 98% of construction projects go

Summary The SketchUp Design Sprint Challenge 2025: Design 500 sq ft for 2050 that creates a positive social impact. The SketchUp community was asked to show how limited urban space can be transformed into sustainable, community-focused architecture, addressing future needs with creative, practical solutions. The 2025 Design Sprint Challenge marked a significant milestone in SketchUp history, celebrating the software's 25th anniversary. In true SketchUp spirit, the Design Spri

SUMMARY With this new release, SketchUp leaps forward in collaboration capabilities, letting you centralize your design conversations. Additional updates improve 2D drafting, allow you to situate models in a more detailed context, and unlock greater control of visual styles. Get ready to boost your SketchUp workflow with new advancements in collaboration capabilities and new tools dedicated to closing the feedback loop. New additions include more flexible design documentation

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