ARKANCE announces new integration connecting Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam

Find out more about the Autodesk Construction Cloud - Bluebeam Connector

October 15, 2024, PARIS, France & IRVINE, California – ARKANCE, a leading global provider of technology and services to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and manufacturing industries, announces a new advanced technology integration tool connecting Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam. The new connector by ARKANCE demonstrates its support of an interoperability agreement between Autodesk and the Nemetschek Group to enhance collaboration and efficiencies, announced earlier this year.

As the world’s largest Platinum Partner for Autodesk and Bluebeam, ARKANCE provides Autodesk and Bluebeam technology, services, and support to a worldwide customer ecosystem within the AEC and manufacturing industries. The new connector enhances and complements ARKANCE’s Autodesk and Bluebeam offerings, focusing on creating better project outcomes.

Project teams utilizing Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam can now integrate their solutions using the ARKANCE Connector, improving collaboration through information exchange and creating greater efficiencies. The integration allows users to export PDFs from Autodesk® Build, Autodesk® Docs, or BIM 360® to Bluebeam Studio®. The PDFs can then be marked up in a Bluebeam Studio session and saved into Autodesk Construction Cloud.

ARKANCE is proud to be the first to implement this powerful integration. Our ACC-Bluebeam connector ensures a smooth exchange of information, enabling our customers to optimize their workflows and achieve more effective project outcomes. This integration supports our mission to enhance interoperability between leading cloud and desktop solutions, empowering our customers to achieve better project outcomes while reducing friction in their day-to-day operations.

Greg Arranz, CEO ARKANCE

Key Benefits for Users 
This connector creates a seamless bridge between ACC and Bluebeam, delivering several significant advantages: 

  • Enhanced Collaboration: Users can effortlessly share PDFs directly from ACC into a Bluebeam Session for real-time collaboration, allowing for markups, revisions, and annotations to be made within Bluebeam. 

  • Streamlined Workflows: Once collaboration is complete, the revised PDFs, with all markups, can be saved back into ACC without the need for separate download and upload actions. This reduces file management overhead and speeds up the entire process. 

  • Cloud Flexibility: The cloud-based nature of this connector means users can access and collaborate on PDFs from anywhere, on any device—including mobile—without the need for desktop applications. 

  • Cross-Platform Synergy: By integrating these powerful platforms, users gain the benefits of both worlds—Bluebeam's industry-leading PDF editing tools and ACC's robust project management capabilities. 

A key focus for Autodesk is fostering an open ecosystem to allow all stakeholders of a construction project to use the technologies that best suit their needs, in concert. By helping builders leverage the construction documents they trust to Autodesk Construction Cloud in tools such as Bluebeam, ARKANCE clearly demonstrates that they share that vision of openness.

James Cook - Director of industry & technology partnerships Autodesk

Driving technological innovation 

ARKANCE is actively driving technological innovation in the AEC and manufacturing industries. The development of a new connector for Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam solutions represents a major step in enhancing workflows, breaking down data silos, and fostering a collaborative, data-driven environment that supports better decision-making and project execution.

Additionally, ARKANCE's technology leadership stands out at a pivotal time when greater interoperability through innovation is critical. As a trusted partner, ARKANCE is helping lead the AEC and manufacturing industries toward a future where interoperability is the standard rather than the exception. Looking forward, ARKANCE envisions a future where customer-centric solutions and cutting-edge technology converge to deliver unmatched value. The ARKANCE Connector for Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam marks the beginning of this journey, providing essential tools to build a better world through smarter, more integrated project delivery.

Available now for USA

The ARKANCE integration between Autodesk and Bluebeam marks a significant advancement in the AEC industry’s mission of interoperability. This partnership enables myriad synergies and improved collaboration in construction projects and sets a new standard for efficiency and innovation in the built world.

Steve Smith - Director of partnerships Bluebeam

About ARKANCE

ARKANCE has a mission to lead the Construction and Manufacturing industries in digital transformation. By partnering with global technology leaders and developing complementary IP solutions, ARKANCE optimizes its customers’ projects through all phases of the life cycle. ARKANCE was founded in 2018. Fueled by its innovative Partner to Build Smarter strategy, ARKANCE combines its purpose-built Be.Smart software portfolio and expert professional services with solutions from a network of world-class technology partners. With over 1,300 employees spread throughout 50 locations worldwide in 18 countries, ARKANCE is a recognized leader in digital transformation.

Autodesk

Autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and BIM 360 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

About Bluebeam, Inc.

Bluebeam pushes the boundaries of innovation, developing smart, simple project efficiency and collaboration solutions for design and construction professionals worldwide. Since 2002, Bluebeam has made desktop, mobile and cloud-based solutions for paperless workflows that improve project communication and streamline processes across the entire project lifecycle. Trusted by over 3 million individuals in more than 160 countries, Bluebeam’s solutions advance the way professionals work, manage and collaborate on projects digitally. Founded in Pasadena, CA, Bluebeam has grown to seven offices globally. Bluebeam is part of the Nemetschek Group.

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