Don’t Just Build More, Build Smarter. Scaling a construction business demands strategy, not just hustle. By taking a thoughtful approach to scaling, you can not only increase profits and strengthen your workforce, but also position your construction company for long-term success in a competitive industry. What is the role of scaling in the construction industry? Meaning of Construction Scaling Construction scaling means strategically expanding a construction company’s capabilities to handle larger projects and achieve greater output. It’s not just about taking on more work, but about building ..read more

What keeps company and team leaders awake at night when it comes to new software implementations or setting up new projects in an already implemented software solution? The answer for this question lies in software ADOPTION.  What is the meaning of adoption of a software system? The adoption of a software system refers to the process through which an organization starts using a new software in its operations, replacing or augmenting an existing one. It is more than just installing and running the software – it is about integrating the tool into the organization’s workflow in a way that it ..read more

Construction companies are project-based businesses. The dynamic nature, volatility, and complexity of this sector create many problems and challenges that need to be overcome. To address these challenges effectively, project-based businesses require project-based B2B relationships with technology providers. These providers should adapt their business models to be flexible toward usage by project phases. In other words, construction companies should switch their IT spending from big upfront costs (CapEx) to ongoing, predictable costs (OpEx). This allows them to better manage fluctuations in ma ..read more

Real Business to Business (B2B) is a world of trust, and the formula for trust is the sum of Credibility, Reliability, and Intimacy divided by Self-orientation. Divided Self-orientation implies that the people on the provider’s side are genuinely dedicated to supporting and openly sharing their knowledge with customers, treating them as valued friends. The cornerstone of B2B relations lies in the close connection between service providers and customers, fostering a culture of mutual support and collaboration. As the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner Operator) industry accel ..read more

GRO completes majority investment in Catenda to fuel growth and accelerate digitization of the global construction industry OSLO, NORWAY – March 15th, 2024 – Catenda AS (“Catenda” or the “Company”), a leading provider of open ecosystem collaboration and data exchange software for construction and infrastructure projects, announced that it will partner with GRO to accelerate global commercial scaling and continue to drive a digital and sustainable transformation of the construction industry.  By pioneering the use of open standards, Catenda offers an attractive portfolio of products that a ..read more

The strategic partnership between Beecot and Catenda We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Beecot and Catenda, aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry through seamless integration and collaboration. This partnership brings together Beecot’s cutting-edge visualization technology and Catenda’s powerful APIs to empower construction professionals with unprecedented insights and efficiency gains. Beecot visualizes 3D BIM models on location using AR, VR, 3D and 2D. It bridges the gap between the models and the physical building (reality) and provides real estate prof ..read more

This perspective is brought to you from someone who is neither a BIM (Building Information Modeling) specialist, nor an architect, nor an engineer. I’m Eva, the Marketing Director at Catenda, coming from a Marketing background that has nothing to do with buildings, screws, or modelling. And I would like to emphasize why and how Catenda Hub is a breeze to use and can be mastered in the blink of an eye. While Catenda Hub is mainly described as a BIM tool for construction projects, it is more than just that. Let me show you its abilities and benefits. Catenda Hub is a project management platform ..read more

L’article Why is a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) vital for a BIM construction project? est apparu en premier sur Catenda ..read more

Why Catenda is all about being open, and why we think this approach is the most efficient way to make the AECOO industry 100% sustainable. Although I am a shy person, and as such, not necessarily very good at sharing, I have always known, deep in my soul, that it is important to share. One of my mentors told me early on in my career: “Share as much as you can. Always.”. I have heeded that advice ever since.   When I started on my PhD at Tokyo University in 1997 it was obvious for me that the most efficient computer setup for writing C++ code was a Linux environment with all the open sourc ..read more

Catenda is growing rapidly and is now expanding into the Netherlands. Richard van Ammerzoden takes over the Dutch and Flemish market as our Sales Director in the region. Richard has been in the AEC industry for over 30 years and has worked in several international Building Information Modeling (BIM) software companies. “I started in 1989 selling the first BIM solutions in the AEC market.” says Richard.      The story between Richard and Catenda already started years ago, in 2015, when he was an Account Manager at Brink. Richard worked for 16 years for Brink, the official Catend ..read more