Rogers, AR – November 6, 2009 – The time-honored architectural and engineering practice of “red-lining” hardcopy plans is on the way out, according to Crafton Tull Sparks, a leading design firm. “We’re replacing ‘pen-to-paper’ with digital markups,” says Brad Unruh, one of the firm’s CADD Coordinators. “It’s a much greener way to go— it’s amazing how much we’ve reduced the amount of paper and ink we’re using to revise plans— and it’s much faster, too.”
Uhruh says Crafton Tull Sparks invested in a software program called Bluebeam PDF Revue, which allows him to send and receive marked-up documents in real time throughout all the offices in the firm, without a single sheet of paper being used. “It’s also eliminated the need to send markups through the mail and has significantly reduced our postal expenses,” adds Unruh.
In addition to the exchange of information within the firm, the new software is drastically reducing the amount of paper used in communications with contractors, municipalities, developers, and other clients. “We can now go back and forth with our clients via digital documents rather than paper,” says Unruh. “We’re finding that it’s not only good for the environment, but it’s speeding up our schedules and saving everyone money.”
Unruh says a few key points to consider when selecting a software program like Bluebeam include:
Crafton Tull Sparks offers full-service architectural, engineering, interior design and surveying services for clients across the nation. Headquarters are located at 901 North 47th Street, Suite 200, Rogers, AR 72756. The company can be reached at 479.636.4838 or 479.968.1885 on the web at www.craftontullsparks.com.
Karla Bowden
479.968.1885
karla.bowden@craftontullsparks.com