The PDF Insider

Get ready to go digital with Bluebeam PDF Revu! We’re teaming up with one of our partners, Microsol Resources, to offer a free webinar highlighting how AEC firms can leverage Revu for more efficient communication, faster response times, and significantly reduced printing and shipping costs. In this session attendees will learn how to:

• Transform their communication from paper-based to paperless by redlining PDF drawings and documents with Revu’s customizable, industry-standard markups
• Create batches of high-quality PDFs from AutoCAD and Revit with just the push of a button
• Take digital workflows to the next level by using Revu to create and respond to RFIs, create punchlists, and more

This great learning opportunity is taking place Thursday, December 8^th from 12pm – 1pm EST. Click here to sign up. Attendees will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a free seat of Revu CAD, so make sure to share this link with project partners who are looking for solutions to go digital. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

Today, Pasadena, CA – home of Bluebeam’s HQs – is experiencing high Santa Ana winds of up to 60 – 80 MPH. With downed trees, debris and power lines, the city has been placed under a state of emergency and people have been asked to stay inside. Since it’s unsafe for our employees to travel to work, you will likely receive our voicemail today. We will try to respond to your inquires as soon as possible.

If you have an urgent need, you can call our east coast satellite office at 603-935-7852.

Stay safe, everyone!

-Karen

If you need to call Bluebeam today, stick with dialing up our west coast offices. Trust me. Nearly 3 million homes and businesses are still without power after last weekend’s record-breaking east coast snowstorm. And one of those businesses is Bluebeam’s east coast office.

So, if you need to reach Bluebeam, give us a ring in California at 626-296-2140 or 866-496-2140.

To our east coast Bluebeamers and friends – stay safe and warm! We hope you’ll be back online soon.

-Karen

This is crazy. Over the past two days, an incredibly strong form of the flu is spreading through Bluebeam like a wildfire. And it’s hit our Tech Support and Account Services teams especially hard. In fact, today alone 80% of those Bluebeamers are home sick fighting this terrible bug.

I know many of you are used to calling Bluebeam and having a live person answer, or at least leaving a voicemail and getting a call back right away. But with only 20% of our Tech Support and Account Services teams in the office, there are going to be delays today. Thank you for your understanding and patience. And to all my fellow Bluebeamers at home – get well soon!

-Karen

This past weekend I caught the tail-end of a special History Channel show, Jobsite: Concrete Countdown. This one hour episode details a construction crew pouring the top floor of a Manhattan skyscraper. The catch? They only have 90 minutes to get the concrete from the ground, up 700 feet to the 60^th floor and poured before it dries up.

I know a lot of you deal with high-pressure jobsite situations like this one all the time. But let me tell you, I was definitely on the edge of my seat! And it put into perspective the importance of clearly and accurately documenting project information with solutions like Bluebeam.

If you’re interested in watching the episode yourself, it’s airing again on Saturday, January 23^rd at 6pm. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

The PDF Insider is going on vacation, and will be back to blogging in January. Have a great holiday and happy new year, and remember to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen

In the next few weeks, a lot of people will be traveling to our neck of the woods, Pasadena, CA. They’ll be coming for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game on January 1^st, as well as the BCS National Championship on January 7^th. And while they’re here, I’m guessing they’re going to want to find a good place to eat!

So in the spirit of hospitality, I polled my coworkers and put together this list of best places to eat and drink in Pasadena, CA:

Best Coffee:
Zona Rosa Caffe

There are quite a few coffee shops by our offices, and this one isn’t one of the closest. But we still trek on over to Zona Rosa, because their coffee is that good.

Best Breakfast:
Russell’s

I’ll admit it – I’ve never eaten here. But when I asked them for a good breakfast spot, a couple of our developers swore by this place. They’re pretty picky when it comes to food, so I trust their judgment.

Best Lunch – TIE
Mediterranean Café

Mmmm…falafels!

It’s the tastiest Mediterranean food I’ve ever had! Their line moves quickly, so step aside to look at the menu first before going to the cash register to order.

Lovebird’s Café & Bakery

Lovebirds makes delicious sandwiches, salads and baked goods. Some of my favorites include the avocado BLT and Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, served year round!

Best Dinner
Villa Sorriso

Are you a fan of Italian food? Then come to Villa Sorriso. Take advantage of southern California’s mild “winter” climate, and enjoy your meal in the outdoor seating area.

Best Place for Drinks
Lucky Baldwin’s

This pub has a great selection of beers on tap, including beer from Pasadena’s very own Craftsman Brewing. If you stop by to have a pint, you might even see some Bluebeamers unwinding after a long, hard day of PDFin’.

Safe travels to everyone heading to Pasadena in the next few weeks. And remember, to keep on PDFin’!

-Karen