PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bluebeam a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide and part of the Nemetschek Group, today highlighted how specialty contractors and construction firms are leveraging AI capabilities in Bluebeam Revu to transform everyday project workflows. Available through Bluebeam’s top-tier Max plan, these full-suite AI tools are helping contractors manage the bottlenecks that are being felt industry-wide. The customer stories come as Bluebeam’s latest industry research found that only 28% of AEC firms have moved AI into production despite reporting significant business benefits. 

“Contractors don’t need entirely new processes to realize value from AI,” said Usman Shuja, CEO of Bluebeam & Executive Board Member, Nemetschek Group. “The most successful applications of AI enhance the workflows teams already trust. By embedding AI directly into the trusted tools teams rely on every day, we’re empowering contractors to pair their uniquely deep, hands-on knowledge with the digital fluency critical to the future of the industry. This approach amplifies AEC professionals’ expertise, making institutional knowledge instantly accessible, cutting down on document complexity and helping teams build a smarter future from the ground up.”  

Towne Millwork Finds Everyday Efficiency Gains with Max 

For Doug McLean, senior estimator at Towne Millwork Ltd., the value of upgrading to Max became apparent almost immediately. After participating in the beta program, the team adopted the platform to streamline revisions, improve consistency across takeoffs and make project information easier to access during estimating. 

Architectural millwork projects often undergo material and finish changes throughout the estimating process, creating additional work as teams update markups and takeoffs. Max has helped Towne Millwork simplify those revisions, improve consistency across estimating workflows and reduce the effort required to locate and validate project information. 

“When the beta ended, we really missed the “Convert To” function, so as soon as we could, I insisted my team upgrade our Bluebeam subscription to Max,” said Doug McLean, senior estimator at Towne Millwork Ltd. “Estimating architectural millwork involves endless revisions that can easily derail a schedule. When other estimators ask me whether it’s worth it, I tell them Bluebeam Max pays for itself every day.”   

Following deployment, Towne Millwork expanded access to Bluebeam’s AI features across its estimating team, using the platform to simplify revisions, improve takeoff workflows and reduce the time spent locating critical project information. 

E.M. Duggan Integrates AI into Estimating and Preconstruction Workflows 

Bluebeam’s AI capabilities are helping E.M. Duggan to enhance and expedite its estimating and preconstruction workflows, enabling teams to analyze project information more efficiently and validate work with greater confidence. 

Because Bluebeam was already deeply embedded within the organization’s workflows, E.M. Duggan was able to introduce AI without disrupting established processes. The company has since expanded use among estimators and project managers as teams identify new ways to accelerate project planning and estimating activities. 

“Everybody in this industry already uses Bluebeam. What’s different with Max is that it gives us an AI assistant directly in the estimating workflow instead of requiring a separate tool or additional workflow,” said Jeff Elwell, CTO of E.M. Duggan. “Our estimators use it to check their baseline numbers and catch things that used to slip through the cracks. It cuts out a lot of manual counting and double-checking, and we’re getting to a solid estimate we can trust a lot faster

Following the initial rollout, E.M. Duggan expanded use of Max across project managers and estimators, applying AI-powered capabilities to support estimating workflows and make project expertise more accessible across teams. 

In an industry where 93% of firms prioritize digital expertise but many remain stuck in the pilot phase, early adopters are setting a new standard for operational efficiency.  The success of Towne Millwork and E.M. Duggan show how contractors are using AI to eliminate manual overhead, accelerate estimating and unlock immediate ROI, proving that practical AI is a competitive necessity.  

Bluebeam Max, which includes access to Bluebeam Revu’s full suite of AI features, is available globally. Existing Bluebeam users and new customers can explore AI capabilities, start a free trial, or learn more about Bluebeam subscription tiers at www.bluebeam.com/bluebeam-max.  

To keep up with the latest on what is available to Bluebeam users today, visit www.bluebeam.com/whats-new.

 

About Bluebeam 

Bluebeam is the leading provider of digital productivity and collaboration solutions for industries that design and build our world. 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 4 million users in more than 160 countries, Bluebeam’s solutions empower professionals to make their mark, adapt to change, and deliver projects successfully. Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, Bluebeam has offices globally and is part of the Nemetschek Group.    


Nicole Worley
Bluebeam
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