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Bluerithm AI Tools

As we journey into an era where technology is in constant flux, AI has become a hot topic across industries, including construction, engineering, and commissioning. It’s understandable and healthy to be apprehensive or curious. You might ask, “Can we trust … Read More

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Bluerithm + Autodesk Integration

Introducing the Integration of Bluerithm with Autodesk Construction Cloud Bluerithm is excited to announce our integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network and predictive insights for construction teams. With … Read More

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What’s Different About Bluerithm?

At Bluerithm, we empower our customers by providing a digital platform that organizes forms, checklists, and manages equipment/asset data. The platform also facilitates digital delivery of projects. Everything is hosted in the cloud for access on any device, at any … Read More

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Free Templates for Commissioning | TAB | Construction

We recently added previews for some of the free template content you get with a Bluerithm account. Templates for commissioning, TAB, and other construction needs are included.  Most of our customers chose Bluerithm because they needed to customize it for … Read More

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A Guide to Selecting Commissioning Software

Choosing the right commissioning software for your business is a significant decision that can affect the productivity and success of your team. This guide aims to help you understand what to look for in commissioning software and introduce you to … Read More

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Bluerithm + Autodesk Integration

Extend // Enhance // Automate … Read More

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LEED Commissioning: A Critical Step in Green Building

As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings has skyrocketed. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is a globally recognized standard for green building, but what exactly is LEED Commissioning, and why is it so important? … Read More

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Bluerithm Referral Program

Bluerithm’s generous referral program is a win-win, benefiting the referrer and the referred. … Read More

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What is a Lean Handover?

A lean handover is a process that aims to minimize waste and optimize efficiency in the transfer of a construction project from the construction team to the facility management team. It aims to eliminate the significant waste that exists in common turnover workflows today. … Read More

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The Best Commissioning and Project Management Software for Your Money

Bluerithm is the best commissioning and technical project management platform for your money. Learn how easily complex projects can be set up in Bluerithm, which custom form building tools for technical projects are available in Bluerithm, and how the robust … Read More

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Shortcodes for Bluerithm Report Builder

We just added a great new feature: shortcodes for reports! What are shortcodes?  Shortcodes are a way to automatically insert content into a report page. You might already be familiar with shortcodes used in Bluerithm custom form building tools. To … Read More

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What is a Common Data Environment for Construction Projects?

Introduction It’s becoming common for owners to ask for a fully digital turnover for their capital projects. They may use the digital output to populate a maintenance management platform, or what’s becoming more common, to feed into a digital twin … Read More

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QR Codes for Commissioning and Construction

QR (Quick Response) codes are a type of barcode that can be used to store various types of information such as text, URLs, images, and more. QR codes have many applications, but they are especially useful for commissioning and related work on construction projects. This article will explore the benefits and use cases for QR codes in commissioning, as well as how to create and store them. … Read More

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File Workflows and Management in Bluerithm

Bluerithm has robust tools for managing files on your projects. And not just cloud file storage, which it also has, but real workflows where you need to assign, collect, review, reject, store, attach, transfer, and more with files from many … Read More

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Custom Workflows and Forms in Bluerithm

There’s nothing else like Bluerithm! It’s a technical project management platform designed to automate and streamline complex workflows and activities, like commissioning, completions, inspections, test and balance, and digital asset data management on commercial and industrial construction projects. It’s much … Read More

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BCxA Post Conference Webinar Featuring Bluerithm

Our founder, Andy Martin, had the opportunity to present the Bluerithm technical project management platform during a BCxA post conference webinar. View the 15 minute webinar below to learn more about Bluerithm.  https://youtu.be/osa056W4NQU The Building Commissioning Association is an international … Read More

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Project Filters in Bluerithm

With Bluerithm, you can give your team and clients custom dashboards so they can focus on the data that matters to them. Learn how filters can be used in Bluerithm in the video below. https://vimeo.com/764764953 Filters can be used to … Read More

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BlueRithm is a 2022 CSA Award Finalist

BlueRithm is proud to announce that it is a 2022 CSA Product / Service Innovation of the Year Award Finalist! The Commissioning Specialists Association brings together the commissioning industry each year to celebrate achievements across the sector. We had a great time … Read More

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Issue Logs and Punch Lists in Bluerithm

Bluerithm has first class issue and punch list tools. Construction and commissioning issue logs or punch lists are one of the simplest concepts in Bluerithm, but the benefits of cloud collaboration are especially present with issue logs and punch lists.  https://vimeo.com/751435384/caa3a886fd … Read More

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Digital Signatures

Some workflows and situations require approvals and sign-offs, often multiple levels of approvals. For example, 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance workflows for GMP facilities in the biopharma industry. Or several rounds of layers of review after a checksheet or test form has … Read More

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Bluerithm PDF Report Builder

In Bluerithm, there are many ways to build reports and extract data. There are, of course real-time data in pages to view the state of a project, the state of issues and punch list information, schedule tools, equipment lists, equipment … Read More

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Guest Users in Bluerithm

Access to real-time data on your projects is powerful. It allows you to make informed decisions, reduce meetings and execute projects more precisely and efficiently. That means when more people are collaborating on the project, the data is going to … Read More

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How to Set Up a Bluerithm Project

We often hear from customers who have used other industry software that the setup process is too cumbersome, and often takes even MORE time than the old fashioned way using Excel and Word files. Here’s an overview of how easy … Read More

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What is a Digital Twin?

Digital twins are “virtual models designed to accurately reflect any physical object.” They’re used to for automobile manufacturing, aircraft, railcars, utilities, along with commercial and industrial construction, which this article will focus on. … Read More

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Best Practices from Around the World

Firsthand exposure to approaches in project management, commissioning, completions, and other complex work in the engineering and construction industry around the globe gives us a unique perspective into best practices – what works, and what doesn’t. … Read More

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Customizable site visit report templates with options to track as standalone activities, or to incorporate into the issues log.

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Customizable design review templates with options to track as standalone activities, or to incorporate into the issues log.

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Customizable meeting minute templates.

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TAB templates for custom forms with formulas that you can create and edit. 

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Functional and integrated systems tests / level 4 and 5 forms for commercial commissioning. 

Virtually unlimited formats to support your unique needs. 

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Pre-functional / level 2 and 3 checklists for commercial commissioning, installation and startup tracking.

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Bluerithm has LEED process checklists to ensure you’re on track with your LEED certification requirements, as well as checklist and test forms so you can meet Fundamental and Enhanced LEED certification requirements.

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Bluerithm has extensive templates ready to use and customize for a variety of commercial commissioning needs. 

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Bluerithm has comprehensive punch list and issue log features to support thorough recording, tracking, and control workflows. New items and responses can be easily added on mobile devices in the field, even when offline. 

Issues are customizable on a project by project basis with custom fields.