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ARKANCE and its Subsidiary U.S. CAD, Acquire CADD Microsystems. Read the announcement.

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Join CADD Microsystems for something you can’t get anywhere else! The Tech Tour is our free, half-day Autodesk user conference featuring technical experts presenting new and innovative ways you can combine the software you use every day with the latest design, collaboration, and cloud tools. We’ll show you how to harness the power of your Autodesk tools to improve project outcome.

**Topics include:**
- Model Managers and Revit Project Success
- 10 Things Every Revit User Needs to Know
- Civil 3D Project Structure for Performance
- Coordinating and Collaborating with Project Teams
- A Match Made in Coordinates with InfraWorks, Civil 3D and Revit
- Project Delivery and Construction Management with BIM 360
- And more!

We'll also provide breakfast and all the coffee you can drink. Reserve your seat now to make sure
you don&#39;t miss the great educational sessions, networking opportunities, and access to our design
experts. There is no cost to attend, and attendees receive 4 AIA or continuing education credits.

Join us for Innovation in AEC Design at Tech Tour

CADD Microsystems, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and national design technology consulting firm, is partnering with Duncan-Parnell and Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a house build in Charlotte, NC. 

Habitat for Humanity works together with families, local communities, volunteers and partners from around the world so that more people are able to live in affordable and safe homes. Homeownership creates a long-lasting and life-changing impact on families and communities, influencing health and educational outcomes, and contributing to positive community development.

The CADD Microsystems / Duncan-Parnell build is expected to be finished at the end of January 2023, and will end with a dedication ceremony and ribbon-cutting to welcome the new homeowners. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact CADD Microsystems to join in on an upcoming build day. There are also sponsorship opportunities available to provide lunch for the volunteer builders.

“We are grateful for this partnership with Duncan-Parnell and Habitat for Humanity,” said Matt Davoren, President & COO of CADD Microsystems. “The vision of the CADD Foundation is to inspire everyone to find their passion for volunteerism, and this is the perfect opportunity to put that vision into practice to make a positive, long-lasting impact on the new homeowners, and the greater Charlotte area.”

“We at Duncan-Parnell are grateful to have found such a worthy cause that not only gives us a sense of pride in a job well done, but also allows us to give back to the communities that have provided the environment for our success,” said Mark Duncan, president of Duncan-Parnell. 

This year is CADD Microsystems’ inaugural year as a Habitat for Humanity partner, and it’s Duncan-Parnell’s eighth full home build with Habitat for Humanity. Employees, partners and friends of both CADD and Duncan-Parnell will show their support by volunteering throughout the seven-week build, and encourages anyone who would like to participate to reach out to foundation@caddmicrosystems.com.

About Duncan-Parnell
Duncan-Parnell is an independent, family-owned company since 1946, offering a diverse portfolio of products and services.  Now, with 16 physical locations across the Southeast including the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Virginia, Duncan-Parnell has grown to be a trusted supplier of hardware, software and services that provide efficiency and greater productivity for the customers and industries they serve. For more information, please visit www.duncan-parnell.com.

About CADD Microsystems
CADD Microsystems is a consulting and software firm specializing in all phases of the building lifecycle. We are a nationally recognized authority for technology solutions in the design, build and operate industry, and have more than 30 years of industry experience. We are an Autodesk Platinum Partner, a Bluebeam Platinum Partner, an FM:Systems Certified Partner, a Global eTraining Partner, and one of the largest providers of Autodesk products and services to the Federal government and commercial firms. Let us help you achieve your business goals today and show you why we’ve earned industry-leading, top-of-class client satisfaction scores. Learn more at www.caddmicrosystems.com.

CADD Microsystems Partners with Habitat for Humanity & Duncan-Parnell

You are invited to an Executive Briefing luncheon to hear how two of the foremost leaders in the higher education FM space are benefitting from Building Information Modeling (BIM) project deliverables. Cheryl Hanke from JHU and Pete Strazdas from Western Michigan will detail out their decision-making process around the creation, use and evolution of BIM guidelines.

BIM deliverables are changing the way organizations design, construct and manage their facilities. At this event, we'll show how prescriptive modeling is driving efficiencies in design, construction and facilities operations. Johns Hopkins University and Western Michigan University use BIM Deliverable Guidelines to streamline facility operations, and this is your chance to hear why and how they benefit from these guidelines.

##### WHY ATTEND:
- Building owner/operators will learn how leading facility owners are crafting their BIM project requirements, and the benefits they've seen in the entire building lifecycle, including operations and maintenance
- AEC firms will learn how to win more project work with owner/operators by promoting BIM capabilities and adhering to owner requirements

##### YOU WILL LEARN:
- WHY they decided to develop a project delivery standard
- HOW the standards were developed
- WHAT the standards contain
- HOW they use the deliverables

##### SPEAKERS:
- Cheryl Hanke, Section Supervisor Design & Engineering, Johns Hopkins APL
- Pete Strazdas, Associate Vice President Facilities Management, Western Michigan University
- Chuck Mies, Ecosystem Business Development, Autodesk
T.J. Meehan, Vice President of Technology Solutions, CADD Microsystems

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited, so please limit registrations to two per company. Attendees are eligible to receive 2 AIA CEUs for attending.

Requiring BIM Deliverables: How Johns Hopkins University and Western Michigan University are Benefitting

ALEXANDRIA, VA – CADD Microsystems, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and consulting firm, is
pleased to announce it has partnered with Duncan-Parnell to provide best-in-class Autodesk
expertise to architecture, engineering, construction and owner/operator (AECO) clients in the
Carolinas and the Southeast region.
Working closely with the executives at Duncan-Parnell, CADD Microsystems will be laser-
focused on supporting the region&#39;s Autodesk needs, and Duncan-Parnell will continue to focus
on their core business - engaging with these clients to provide geospatial, 3D print, wide format
printing and reprographic products and services.
&quot;This truly is a case of how 1+1=3,” said Jeff Anselene, Chief Revenue Officer at CADD
Microsystems. “We are combining CADD&#39;s Platinum service and expertise with the strong
relationships that Duncan-Parnell already has in the area. The customer service and level of
support will be unmatched, and we are very excited to continue to build relationships with
Duncan-Parnell and the AECO firms in the region.”
“The partnership between Duncan-Parnell and CADD Microsystems was an easy decision,” said
Mark Duncan, president of Duncan-Parnell. “Both of our organizations are committed to
providing the best customer experience. We understand that the mutual success of our
organizations and our clients rests on our ability to develop tailored solutions with Autodesk,
reprographics and Trimble geospatial services.”
CADD Microsystems is an Autodesk Platinum Partner, providing top-rated software, training,
consulting and support services to firms in the AECO industry, as well as federal, state &amp; local
government agencies. CADD Microsystems builds solutions to achieve long-term success for its
clients, combining advanced design technology, BIM process consulting, professional services,
and employee development and training programs, all aimed at achieving client goals. This is
done through proprietary resources like CADD Community and BIM Interoperability Tools, and
through strong business partnerships with Autodesk, FM:Systems, Global eTraining, and now
Duncan-Parnell. Combining CADD’s core services with Duncan-Parnell’s expertise in high-end
color graphics, surveying and mapping equipment, large format and 3D printers, and

reprographics provides our collective clients with a full spectrum of tools and equipment to
ensure success.
&quot;CADD Microsystems has been a presence in the Carolinas for a while, as part of our mission to
support current clients and provide new clients in the area the Autodesk Platinum experience
they deserve,” said Anselene. “We are pleased to be doing this with Duncan-Parnell, and look
forward to exceeding our clients’ expectations as we help them achieve their goals.”
CADD Microsystems’ event schedule has been released through the end of the year, with Revit
User Groups, Tech Tour User Conferences, and Executive Briefings that provide the opportunity
for CADD Microsystems, Duncan-Parnell and clients to interact face-to-face.
About CADD Microsystems
From Civil to BIM to FM and everything in between, CADD Microsystems can assist with
structuring your mission-critical technology and processes to increase collaboration, improve
quality, reduce cost and benefit your bottom line. We are an Autodesk Platinum Partner,
Government Specialized, and build solutions to address our clients&#39; individual needs with
solutions spanning Autodesk and FM software, custom software development, BIM process
consulting, professional services and employee training.
We&#39;ve worked hard to build our industry expertise and reputation to set ourselves apart. We
are also an FM:Systems Certified Partner, a Global eTraining Partner, an iOffice Certified
Implementation Partner, and one of the largest providers of Autodesk products and services to
the Federal government and commercial firms. We’ve won numerous partner and industry
awards, including the prestigious Autodesk Reseller of the Year award and the #1 Autodesk
instructor in North America.
But the greatest metric of our success is our long-term client relationships and the loyalty we’ve
earned. Our focus is first and foremost on the needs of our clients, which is why we consistently
score best-in-class customer satisfaction scores. Learn more at www.caddmicrosystems.com.
About Duncan-Parnell
Since 1946, Duncan-Parnell has been the trusted supplier to construction contractors,
engineers, surveyors, architects and designers. From Trimble® geospatial equipment to 3D
products to wide format printers and cloud-based construction information management
systems, Duncan-Parnell specializes in providing high quality hardware, innovative software,
and invaluable services to make projects successful. Today, we’re proud to remain an
independent, family-owned business with 15 locations across the Southeast delivering excellent

customer experiences to help our clients make their projects successful. Learn more
at https://duncan-parnell.com

CADD Microsystems Partners with Duncan-Parnell to Support the Autodesk Community in the Carolinas and Southeast Region

##### **March 5, 2025 – PARIS, France** - ARKANCE, a global leader in digital solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, today announced that it has been honored with top recognition from Bluebeam, securing the prestigious 2024 Reseller of the Year title across the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. Additionally, ARKANCE has achieved the elite 2025 Sapphire Partner status - a significant milestone that reflects its excellent performance, deep expertise, and commitment to delivering high-value solutions to customers.

These accolades reinforce ARKANCE's commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, demonstrating deep product knowledge, providing unparalleled support, driving impressive sales performance, and making significant investments in Bluebeam and its user community.

The honors were presented at Bluebeam’s Channel Executive Forum, held in February in Austin, Texas, USA. As a global leader in collaboration solutions for AEC professionals, Bluebeam annually recognizes partners that exemplify outstanding collaboration and growth.

ARKANCE received distinction for its outstanding achievements, with multiple regions honored for their exceptional impact. Over the past year, the U.S. region has seen remarkable adoption of Bluebeam, driven by a strong commitment to fostering customer partnerships and addressing critical needs with innovative digital solutions.

>This recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our ARKANCE Americas team, including U.S. CAD and CADD Microsystems. We remain laser-focused on delivering the highest level of service and expertise to our customers, and we take great pride in our partnership with Bluebeam to empower AEC professionals worldwide.
— Ian Cooperrider, Vice President, Bluebeam Division U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE CompanyIan Cooperrider, Vice President, Bluebeam Division U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company

Similarly, in the APAC region, ARKANCE ANZ has seen exceptional growth of nearly 300% in the last twelve months for its Bluebeam Division. Enablement of the Bluebeam product suite as part of its AEC offering to its partners is clearly answering a core business need from the industry.

>Offering interconnected construction technology stacks that include Bluebeam is helping shape advancements in the AEC industry, not just in APAC but globally, and these awards recognize that.
— Shaun Butler, Executive Vice President ARKANCE Asia Pacific

These achievements build on the recent strategic expansion of the ARKANCE and Bluebeam partnership into key markets, including France, Spain, and India. Further demonstrating its commitment to innovation, ARKANCE launched an advanced technology integration tool in October 2024, seamlessly connecting Bluebeam with Autodesk Construction Cloud®.

“The Global Partner Awards were established to recognize companies that demonstrated exceptional performance and achieved significant milestones in 2024,” said Curt Bramel, Head of Global Channel Sales for Bluebeam. “2024 was a defining year for Bluebeam, as we continued to innovate and deliver best-in-class features and solutions to our users worldwide. We’re proud to work with partners like ARKANCE that play a crucial role in Bluebeam’s success and consistently exceed customer expectations.” 

### About ARKANCE
ARKANCE is a global leader in driving digital transformation for the Construction and Manufacturing industries. By collaborating with leading technology providers and developing proprietary software solutions, ARKANCE empowers customers to optimize projects across their entire lifecycle. Founded in 2018, ARKANCE’s innovative Partner to Build Smarter strategy combines its purpose-built Be.Smart software portfolio and expert professional services and solutions from a network of world-class technology partners. With a team of over 1,300 professionals across 50 locations in 18 countries, ARKANCE is at the forefront of digital transformation. Discover more at www.arkance.world and on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkance/).

### About Bluebeam
Bluebeam pushes the boundaries of innovation, developing smart, simple project efficiency and collaboration solutions for design and construction professionals worldwide. Since 2002, Bluebeam has made desktop, mobile and cloud-based solutions for paperless workflows that improve project communication and streamline processes across the entire project lifecycle. Trusted by over 3 million individuals in more than 160 countries, Bluebeam’s solutions advance the way professionals work, manage and collaborate on projects digitally. Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, Bluebeam has offices globally and is part of the [Nemetschek Group](https://www.nemetschek.com/en/company/about-us).

Media Contact: media@arkance.world

ARKANCE Receives Top Bluebeam Honors, Reinforcing Global Leadership in AEC Digital Transformation

Partner of the Year is the most prestigious award in Bluebeam’s Partner Program, and celebrates the partner that goes above and beyond to deliver extraordinary Bluebeam experiences to its customers.

The award recognizes the partner that develops an exemplary relationship with the customer and with Bluebeam, and ensures the customer’s ultimate success through demonstrated product knowledge, value–based sales processes, and creative communication campaigns.

“We couldn’t be prouder to win this award from Bluebeam, because it exemplifies the customer-first approach we take with everything that we do,” said Jeff Anselene, chief revenue officer at CADD Microsystems. “It speaks to the heart of how we developed relationships between Bluebeam and our customers, addressed their needs, and ultimately made our customers successful.”

"Bluebeam is proud to work with partners like CADD Microsystems who prioritize the customer relationships that are at the core of their business, and turn sales opportunities into trusted partnerships,” said Bluebeam Chief Customer Officer Stuart Broome. “Bluebeam and CADD share the belief that by working together we can deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers, along with focused results that speak for themselves. We congratulate CADD on their award-winning commitment to excellence.” 

CADD credits its dedicated Bluebeam team and several company-wide initiatives for the Partner of the Year win. By reimagining its sales, marketing, technical, and customer success processes, they are in a position to deliver a delightful, aligned and consistent Bluebeam experience to all of their customers. CADD’s expertise in the annuity business model allowed for better discovery and alignment with its customers business goals, to make recommendations that were forward-looking, strategic, and connected to their business needs.

“And of course, we don’t stop at the sale,” explained Anselene. “Our post-sale onboarding program and customer success engagement extends our relationships with our customers, ensuring they get the value and benefits they need from our Bluebeam products and services. We also focused on our online training program during the pandemic, to stay connected with our customers and help them thrive during a challenging and uncertain time.”

CADD’s Bluebeam offerings include subscriptions and license management expertise, training, consulting services, and helpdesk. As a Bluebeam Platinum Partner and Partner of the Year, CADD can develop a custom solution to any customer that delivers on both customer outcomes and a great experience. 

**About CADD Microsystems**

CADD Microsystems is a consulting and software firm specializing in all phases of the building lifecycle. We are a nationally recognized authority for technology solutions in the design, build and operate industry, and have more than 30 years of industry experience. We are an Autodesk Platinum Partner, a Bluebeam Platinum Partner, an FM:Systems Certified Partner, a Global eTraining Partner, and one of the largest providers of Autodesk products and services to the Federal government and commercial firms. We’ve won numerous partner and industry awards. But the greatest metric of our success is our long-term client relationships and the loyalty we’ve earned. Our focus is first and foremost on the needs of our customers. Let us help you achieve your business goals today and show you why we’ve earned industry-leading, top-of-class client satisfaction scores. Learn more at www.caddmicrosystems.com.

**About Bluebeam, Inc.**

Trusted by over 2 million individuals in more than 135 countries, Bluebeam's smart, intuitive solutions advance the way technical professionals work, manage and collaborate on projects digitally. Founded in 2002 in Pasadena, CA, Bluebeam has grown to include additional offices in California, Texas, Illinois, New Hampshire, Germany, England, Denmark, Sweden and Australia. Bluebeam is part of the Nemetschek Group. Download a 30-day trial of Bluebeam Revu online.


CADD Microsystems Honored as Bluebeam Partner of the Year for 2021

**April 9, 2024, PARIS, France & IRVINE, California** – ARKANCE and its subsidiary U.S. CAD in the United States, a leading provider of technology and services to the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner-operator (AECO) industry, today announced the acquisition of CADD Microsystems, a United States-based consulting and software firm specializing in the design, build, and operate industries, and an Autodesk and Bluebeam Platinum Partner headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. 

This acquisition reinforces U.S. CAD’s position as the leading provider of AECO technology and value-added services in the United States while significantly strengthening ARKANCE as the global leader in comprehensive digitalization solutions and value-added services for the AECO and manufacturing industries. Additionally, this acquisition empowers AECO and manufacturing organizations across the United States to achieve higher levels of digitalization and innovation. They can now leverage an all-in-one partner with unparalleled experience, deep domain expertise, local and global reach, an unmatched state-of-the-art technology portfolio, exceptional value-added consulting and professional services, world-class customer success, and technical support. 

By integrating the aligned vision of CADD Microsystems - its tenured employees and decades of industry leadership - with U.S. CAD and ARKANCE, customers will continue to enjoy the innovative experience and relationships of a local technology partner, backed by the additional reach and support of a global partner. The alliance of ARKANCE, U.S. CAD, and CADD Microsystems embodies a Better Together approach that will advance the entire industry ecosystem of customers and partners. 

This major acquisition will result in ARKANCE nearly doubling its gross revenue in the United States while expanding its global reach. Since its creation in 2018, ARKANCE has become the leading global Autodesk and Bluebeam Partner, with 1,300 employees in 18 countries. 

“Combining with exceptional companies to strengthen our capabilities and provide superior services and support to customers and the industry, particularly during a time of unprecedented transformation, is core to the future of our business. CADD Microsystems has an incredibly talented team, an impressive roster of customers, and excellent industry leadership. As a combined group, U.S. CAD and CADD Microsystems, we have coverage from coast to coast in the USA. We welcome the CADD Microsystems team to our ARKANCE family as we embark on our next phase of growth to deliver stronger expertise and greater value to our public and private sector customers,” said Daniel Counts, CEO, U.S. CAD, and EVP, ARKANCE Americas.

"ARKANCE has developed the critical mass to develop sophisticated solutions responding completely to complex customer requirements. This acquisition enhances our ability to deliver them in close interaction with our customers all over the United States and 17 other countries across the world. Our ambition is to be a trusted partner for our customers' digital transformation by enabling them to balance quality, environmental impact, and profitability. We rely on an international team of industry experts who understand the challenges of an ever-changing digital environment," said Greg Arranz, CEO, ARKANCE.

“We chose to combine forces with ARKANCE and U.S. CAD to create and pursue opportunities that only the combination of our companies could capitalize on,” said Jeff Gravatte, CEO, CADD Microsystems. “By leveraging our common and unique strengths, and our aligned culture, we are creating an industry-leading force that will be unrivaled in North America. The synergy that our combined companies create is astounding. With our mutual strength in AECO solutions, U.S. CAD’s west coast presence, and our east coast presence and dominant position in the government space, we are poised to deliver an even more valuable experience to our customers. With the commonality of our company cultures - focused on the employee, customer, and partner experiences - we couldn’t be more confident in our collective ability to lead our customers’ efforts to transform their businesses.”


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**About CADD Microsystems**

CADD Microsystems is a consulting and software firm specializing in all phases of the building lifecycle. We are a nationally recognized authority for technology solutions in the design, build, and operate industry, and have more than 30 years of industry experience. We are an Autodesk Platinum Partner, a Bluebeam Platinum Partner, an FM:Systems Certified Partner, a Global eTraining Partner, and one of the largest providers of Autodesk products and services to the Federal government and commercial firms. Let us help you achieve your business goals today and show you why we’ve earned industry-leading, best-in-class client satisfaction scores. Learn more at [www.caddmicrosystems.com](http://www.caddmicrosystems.com).

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**About U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company**

U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, is a leading provider of AECO technology, value-added services, and an Autodesk and Bluebeam Platinum Partner, helping organizations of all sizes leverage digitalization to win more work for their businesses, deliver better project outcomes, and improve sustainability. Acquired in June 2023 by ARKANCE, a leading global digitalization partner for the AECO and manufacturing industries and developer of the Be.Smart software portfolio, U.S. CAD aims to empower customers across North America with innovative technology and services to build a better world. To learn more, visit [USCAD.com](http://www.USCAD.com) or [www.arkance.net](http://www.ARKANCE.net).        


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**About ARKANCE**

ARKANCE has a mission to lead the Manufacturing and Construction industries in digital transformation. By partnering with global technology leaders and developing complementary IP solutions, ARKANCE optimizes its customers’ projects through all phases of the life cycle. ARKANCE was founded in 2018. Fueled by its innovative Partner to Build Smarter strategy, ARKANCE combines its purpose-built Be.Smart software portfolio and expert professional services with solutions from a network of world-class technology partners. With over 1,300 employees spread throughout 50 locations worldwide in 18 countries, ARKANCE is a recognized leader in digital transformation. Learn more at [www.arkance.net](http://www.arkance.net).





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