Study from Autodesk and FMI Finds Better Data Strategies Could Save the Global Construction Industry $1.85 Trillion
New research shows that implementation of formal data strategies is linked to positive project outcomes, cost savings and competitive advantages San Francisco, Calif. – September 14, 2021 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) and management consulting firm FMI Corporation today released the results from a new study, “Harnessing the Data Advantage in Construction,” which surveyed over 3,900 professionals across the global construction industry on their data practices in 2020. In the study, Autodesk...
CIRCOR | RTK ® Introduces All-In-One REflex Quick Change (QC) Control Valve with Balanced Trim
Balanced trim design saves cost by eliminating need for powerful actuator RTK®, a CIRCOR International brand, and an international leader in the design and manufacture of control valves and actuators, introduces the RTK® REflex QC Control Valve with balanced trim, which compensates for high differential pressures within the trim to a minimum and thus allows high pressure drop and high volumes to be controlled. With the balanced trim, costs can be saved by eliminating the need for a la...
Enhancements to Ideate Explorer Streamline Revit Warnings Management
San Francisco, CA– Ideate Software, an Autodesk® AEC Industry Partner and Autodesk® Authorized Developer, is pleased to announce that Ideate Explorer, which allows additional exported data from Revit to Excel for easy reviewing, is now integrated with Ideate Automation, a scripting solution that schedules the process to run at times convenient to the users. Ideate Explorer users will now find these additionally requested data fields included within the manual export to Excel or CSV file forma...
Machine Learning technology helps validate job completion as Telent continues in its mission for improved productivity
Warwick, U.K.– Telent has successfully enhanced its innovative SOLO application, with Machine Learning (ML) technology, enabling it to build ultra-fast broadband infrastructure projects at scale and with predictable quality by providing digital information and photo evidence of completed work packages. The SOLO technology uses images captured via smart phones to validate job completion. The work is inspected and verified via the images with the support of ML technology, which are then stored for...
Curb Roller Manufacturing Hydra-Pack Increases Hydraulic Power Options for Any Jobsite
Curb Roller Manufacturing offers the Hydra-Pack HP1300, a portable heavy-duty hydraulic power unit with ample power to operate the company’s Curb Roller CM4000 and Hydra-Screed HS3000. FAIRVIEW, Kan. – Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, offers the Hydra-Pack HP1300, a portable heavy-duty hydraulic power unit. With a powerful 13HP Honda GX390 engine and a 5-8 GPM hydraulic flow, the Hydra-Pack provides ideal power to operate the company’s Curb R...
New Critigen Lemur Release Extends Enterprise Mobile GIS Capabilities
Intuitive Critigen solution delivers enhanced data synchronization, scalability, and security for tens of thousands of field workers DENVER - Critigen today announced the latest release of Lemur, its mobile GIS solution. Lemur delivers enterprise mapping capabilities that complement field service apps used in utilities, oil and gas, transportation, local and federal government, and other large organizations. The latest release provides expanded support for the enterprise, with enhancem...
Hexagon revolutionises autonomous reality capture with the launch of the Leica BLK ARC and Leica BLK2FLY
NACKA STRAND, Sweden - Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, today announced the introduction of the Leica BLK ARC and the Leica BLK2FLY, extending its iconic and award-winning BLK series known for speed, portability and mobility with fully autonomous mobile reality capture. The autonomous reality capture solutions are the latest innovations in Hexagon's comprehensive portfolio of accessible, easy-to-use digital reality capture sensors. The Leica BLK ARC is a laser scannin...
Cupix Integration with Procore Delivers Industry’s First Location-Based Virtual Job Site Navigation
Integration with CupixWorks 3D Digital Twin Platform Works Seamlessly within the Procore Platform with No Additional Training Required SAN JOSE, CA - Cupix, the fast-growing pioneer of cutting-edge 3D digital twin solutions for building owners and the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, today announced the expanded integration of its CupixWorks 3D digital twin platform with Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software. Un...
Virtual Surveyor Improves Point Cloud Workflow to Fully Leverage Drone LiDAR Payloads
Contour lines at bare earth from Zenmuse L1 data AARSCHOT, Belgium – Virtual Surveyor has developed an enhanced point cloud workflow for Version 8.3 of its drone surveying software that allows users to take full advantage of the new LiDAR payloads like the DJI Zenmuse L1. LiDAR drone sensor systems enable users to capture survey-grade elevation data even in vegetated terrain. “The powerful DJI Zenmuse L1 system is especially receiving fast adoption by drone users in construction, engi...
Ideate Software Website Now Available in Six Languages
San Francisco, CA – Ideate Software, an Autodesk® AEC Industry Partner and Autodesk® Authorized Developer, announced that its website, www.ideatesoftware.com, is now available in Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. This enhancement aligns their website with their five applications for Revit software, which were translated to the new languages with their May 2021 updates. “The new language options give more Revit users the ability to learn how our products stre...