Leica Geosystems introduces stringless paving on the one-for-all Leica MC1 software platform
New Leica iCON offering becomes latest addition to one-for-all MC1 software platform (HEERBRUGG, Switzerland, 10 March 2020) – Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company,released the update of the latest Leica iCON asphalt paving solution on the one-for-all Leica MC1 software platform. With the all-in-one machine control platform MC1, Leica Geosystems delivers an intelligent and intuitive hardware and software combination supporting multiple machines for the heavy construction industry, including asp...
Ribbon Cutting Held for Renovated Reed and Curie Halls at Radford University
CannonDesign and Waller, Todd & Sadler, a Woolpert Company, designed the $33 million, state-of-the-art addition and renovation. RADFORD, Va. (March 10, 2020) — Radford University celebrated the grand reopening of Reed Hall and Curie Hall following a three-year, $33 million renovation. CannonDesign was the prime architect and laboratory planner, while Waller, Todd & Sadler, a Woolpert Company, provided architecture and interior design services for the project. Planning began in 2016 and incorp...
Wärtsilä power plant will add reliability to Guyana’s electricity supply and support future use of renewables
The technology group Wärtsilä and electric utility Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) have signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for a 46.5 MW dual-fuel power plant at the Garden of Eden Generating Complex in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The project will be an immediate boost to the reliability of Guyana’s electricity system and will support near term integration of renewables into the grid. The order was booked with Wärtsilä in December 2019. Oil exploratio...
Leica Geosystems Now Offers Semi-Automatic Functionality for iXE3 3D Excavator Machine Control Solution
(HEERBRUGG, Switzerland, 10 March 2020) – Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, today announced the release of the new semi-automated excavator functionality for the iXE3 3D excavator machine control solution, including tilt and tilt rotator bucket automation. The solution automatically controls boom, bucket, tilt and tilt rotator bucket functions to dig faster and more accurate to the target design surface and cross slope. The new semi-automatic functionality enables the operator to execute c...
Hexagon Unveils Luciad 2020
Latest release delivers even faster and more powerful 3D visualization and analysis capabilities (Norcross, GA. USA) Hexagon’s Geospatial division has launched Luciad 2020, a significant update to its platform for building advanced location intelligence and real-time, situational awareness applications. Luciad 2020 delivers even faster and more powerful 3D visualization and analysis capabilities. It also extends the portfolio with LuciadCPillar, an API for C++ and C# developers to incorporate...
AGTEK Development Company introduces new software for materials takeoff, production control
AGTEK has introduced Materials, the next-generation software to simplify takeoff and production control of construction materials (Livermore, California, USA, 10 March 2020) – AGTEK Development Company, part of Hexagon, announced today the introduction of Materials, the next-generation software to simplify takeoff and production control of construction materials. The new software puts materials first and accounts for all construction cost items without entering any data twice. Users can ea...
Autonomy in Action - Dynapac and Trimble to Present “Road to Autonomy” on Rollers at CONEXPO 2020
Dynapac and Trimble are partnering to develop commercial-ready autonomy functionality for Dynapac soil rollers. The first demonstration of automating the soil compaction process will be unveiled during the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 show with further demonstrations during the Trimble Dimensions User Conference November 2-4, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Dynapac’s “Road to Autonomy” was launched with the introduction of SEISMIC Soil Rollers in 2019. The Dynapac exclusive SEISMIC technology takes the...
New Culture+Performing Arts Leader Joins DLR Group
Jordan Levin views design from the perspective of the performer, bringing a unique approach to DLR Group’s growing practice in California. (LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ) — Jordan Levin, AIA, has joined DLR Group to lead firm’s Culture+Performing Arts Studio in California. Levin brings thoughtful solutions, seamless coordination, and building performance expertise to the growing team. For over 25 years, Levin has specialized in the design and construction of civic, higher education, museum, a...
SJI's Joist Girder Moment Connections Version 2.0 Now Available
The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) has released Version 2.0 of the Joist Girder Moment Connections. Release updates include: Updated to the AISC's 2016 specifications for most spreadsheets. Some HSS limit states maintained AISC's 2010 specifications, which gave the same results. Reference manuals have been revised to make them easier to follow. Spreadsheets have been updated with some corrections and to match each reference manual example. Each figure has been reviewed...
Hexagon presents simple solutions for construction at ConExpo 2020
Hexagon’s Geosystems and Mining divisions are presenting an extensive portfolio construction technology solutions at ConExpo. HEERBRUGG, Switzerland and TUCSON, Ariz., USA (9 March 2020) — Hexagon’s Geosystems and Mining divisions are presenting an extensive portfolio construction technology solutions at ConExpo, the top show for construction professionals, taking place in Las Vegas, USA, from 10-14 March 2020. With a theme of Dirt. Simple. Construction., Hexagon will be announcing s...
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