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Solutions for the Chicago Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Industry

Solutions for AEC Professionals

Founded 125 years ago as a blueprinting service, our company has transformed into a cornerstone partner for Chicago's AEC sector. Our ability to adapt and evolve alongside our clients has solidified our position as a trusted collaborator in the industry.

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Experience Unmatched AEC Support Under One Roof.

With our 125-year history, BluEdge has been a trusted name in the Chicago Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industry for a very long time. Our comprehensive services – from blueprint inception to 3D scanning and printing to fabrication installation – are all conveniently offered under one roof.

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Empower Your AEC Team with Continuing Education Courses.

Elevate your team's capabilities with our AIA-credit continuing education programs designed to foster growth and ignite creativity within Illinois architectural, construction, and engineering sectors.

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Bluebeam Revu Training

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Branding with Environmental Graphics

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Introduction to 3D Printing Technology & Advancements

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Optimizing your Managed Print Services Program

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BluEdge, Chicago

650 West Lake Street, Suite 110
Chicago, IL 60661
phone: 312.243.1250
email: csr.chicago@bluedge.com

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Our Services

We've been evolving to become the perfect full-service partner for our Chicago clients.

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3D Printing
Revolutionize design and prototyping in the with our cutting-edge 3D printing solutions, bringing concepts to life.
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3D Scanning
Capture intricate project details in a fraction of the time with our advanced 3D scanning services, enhancing precision in AEC workflows.
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Custom Fabrications
From concept to construction, our custom fabrications empower AEC projects with unique and tailored solutions.
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Custom Proposal Presentations
Impress stakeholders with captivating custom proposal presentations, tailored to showcase the uniqueness of your designs.
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Environmental Graphics
Transform spaces into immersive experiences with our environmental graphics, adding a visual narrative to your well thought-out spaces.
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Managed Print Services
Streamline your document workflow with our managed print services tailored for the dynamic needs of the AEC sector.
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On-Demand Site Signage
Ensure communication remains consistent throughout your jobsites with custom web-to-print digital storefronts.
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Rendering Services
Elevate project visualization with our rendering services, creating stunning visuals to communicate AEC designs effectively.
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Reprographics
Precision and scale converge in our reprographics services, ensuring accurate and detailed large-format prints for the AEC industry.
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Fabrication Retail In-Store Display
Hershey's X Axis Global Creative Group
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Dispensary Cannabis
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Custom Wayfinding Environmental Graphic Design
White Horse Wine And Spirits
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3D Fabrication Experiential Displays
Dior
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Some of Our Work

Arc Trailer Graphic
Cook Fox 3D Print
Braid Mill Backlit Signage
Ballinger Portfolio
3D Scan of Plumbing System
AIA Boston Experiential Design
Muller + Muller 3D Print
Lincoln Park Reality Capture
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"One key aspect that typically sets them (BluEdge) apart from the others is their leadership. They've placed some of the best-managed print service people I've ever worked with. They know our business, and that's where their value comes through"

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A Designer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Materials (Through the lens of Real-World fabrication)
Designer Guide A Designer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Materials (Through the lens of Real-World fabrication)

Every custom build begins the same way: with a design team imagining what a space could feel like. A lobby wall meant to welcome. A retail feature meant to spark curiosity. A branded environment meant to tell a story.

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From Concept to Shop Drawings: 8 Things Architects Need to Know to Avoid Expensive Redlines
Custom Fabrication From Concept to Shop Drawings: 8 Things Architects Need to Know to Avoid Expensive Redlines

Great architecture blends vision with execution — and when a project moves from concept to fabrication, the clarity of that transition determines how seamlessly the original design comes to life. Even highly detailed drawings can be interpreted differently once they reach a fabrication shop, simply because builders think in terms of material behavior, production methods, and installation logistics.

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The Cost of Chaos: What Disorganized Print Environments Are Really Costing AEC Firms
Business Printing The Cost of Chaos: What Disorganized Print Environments Are Really Costing AEC Firms

In architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), accuracy, efficiency, and communication are key to delivering successful projects. Yet one often-overlooked area that quietly undermines those goals is the print environment.

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