Leadership Edge: TRXL 174
The Bluebeam Story: Enhancing collaboration, streamlining workflows for efficiency, and leveraging digital tools to bridge the gap between design and construction for seamless project execution.
Summary
In episode 174 of the TRXL podcast, I interviewed Don Jacob, Chief Innovation Officer at Bluebeam, to explore the fascinating evolution of Bluebeam from a small startup to an industry-leading tool in AEC. Don shares his journey from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to co-founding Bluebeam, detailing the transformative role that PDF technology has played in architecture, engineering, and construction workflows. He also discusses Bluebeam’s ongoing innovations, the company’s human-centric approach to technology, and how AI and cloud collaboration are shaping the future of the industry.
We didn’t just build a tool for architects—we built a platform for the entire project ecosystem to communicate in a common language.
– Don Jacob
