RIEGL Lidar Technology for BIM and AEC Applications For the first time, RIEGL will be presenting its ultimate surveying solution for the construction sector – the RIEGL VZ-600i 3D terrestrial laser scanner – at BAU 2025 taking place in Munich from January 13 – 17th, 2025. In Hall C3 at booth #124, the RIEGL team will present the numerous advantages of using RIEGL Ultimate LiDARTM Technology in building construction and civil […]
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Tcp PointCloud Editor: Cost-Effective Point Cloud Software for All Your Needs Today, point clouds are widely used to represent 3D models and digital twins in all kinds of projects. Point clouds can be easily captured with static or handheld scanners, drones equipped with cameras or LiDAR sensors, and even smartphones, and in many cases can be downloaded for free from […]
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EXISTING CONDITIONS IS A GPRS COMPANY TOLEDO, OHIO, U.S. [July 31, 2024] – Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC (GPRS), announced that it has acquired Existing Conditions, a leading provider of reality capture, 3D laser scanning, and drone imagery services for professionals in the building industry. The acquisition of the Boston-based company marks the tenth for GPRS. “Existing Conditions represents a […]
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Infrastructure tech firm Kodifly raises $750k for LiDAR projects The startup’s founders were previously funded by Laidlaw’s scholarships Hong Kong-based transport management tech startup Kodifly said it has raised $750k from the investment arm of philanthropic education fund Laidlaw Foundation. The cash injection from Laidlaw Scholars Ventures will be used to bring the tech and data analysis company’s hardware and […]
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Hexagon acquires Voyansi to enhance its BIM solutions portfolio Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of Voyansi, an AECO (architecture, engineering, construction and operations) focused provider of BIM (Building Information Modelling) and VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) solutions, reality capture services and BIM workflow software development. Voyansi’s services […]
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Building on SUE, SUM, and BIM to Advance Underground Stewardship. For some reason, utility contractors over the years did not take the time to record subsurface information at the needed level of detail. by Mike Twohig The use of Subsurface Utility Mapping (SUE) dates back to the early 1980s. In 1991, SUE gained an official endorsement from the Federal Highway […]
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Automating Scan to BIM Workflows for Faster and Accurate Model Creation Are you tired of errors and of spending countless hours manually creating models for your BIM projects? Explore how automating Scan to BIM workflows can enhance your model creation process, making it faster and more accurate. This technology revolutionizes the way we generate 3D models from laser scans, providing […]
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USGIF Opens 2024 Scholarship Program to Applications Herndon, Va., (Jan. 22, 2024)— With a legacy spanning nearly two decades, the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) proudly continues its mission to fuel the next generation of GEOINT leaders with the launch of its annual scholarship program on Monday, January 22. USGIF provides scholarship funds to students in four categories […]
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Lidar News had the opportunity to interview Georg Schroth, Co – Founder and NavVis CTO concerning the recently released NavVis VLX wearable mapping system. 1. Please provide a brief bio and overview of your history with NavVis. My name is Georg Schroth, and I’m the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer here at NavVis. We established the company in 2013 to […]
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Forsyth Tech Students at Work Mack Todd Shoaf, a licensed architect is using his many years of experience to develop the next generation of 3D BIM professionals. Many thanks to him and his team for the important work they are doing at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, NC and to Robert Blum for the introduction. My name is Mack Todd Shoaf […]
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CCCC Water Transportation Implements BIM Processes to Establish New Digital City Bentley Software Helps Project Team Create Digital Twin, Saving Substantial Costs BIM Processes Implemented to Deliver Digital City CCCC Water Transportation Consultants Co., Ltd. is ranked 91st on the Fortune 500 listing of top companies and is third on the ENR top design firms. The engineering, procurement, and construction […]
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This is the first in of a series of articles from NavVis about mobile mapping for experienced laser scanning professionals looking to make the jump to this new technology. In its short life, the market for 3D as-built documentation technology has seen considerable innovation. Among the myriad new tools to hit this market, nothing has changed the way we capture […]
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Geo Week 2022 Brings Together Geospatial and Built Worlds In-Person, Exceeds Expectations Nearly 1,900 professionals gathered in-person; show floor completely sold out Denver, CO, February 16, 2022: Geospatial and built world professionals gathered last week for Geo Week, held February 6-8, 2022 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Geo Week is the coming together of former stand-alone events AEC Next Technology Expo […]
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USIBD to Hold Annual Symposium in Denver on Feb. 6-8 The United States Institute of Building Documentation is proud to hold USIBD Symposium 2022, the annual conference highlighting the latest insight and knowledge covering building documentation, in Denver, CO on February 6th, 7th and 8th. Industry professionals have lined up to speak on various subjects, including the following: Design and Construction […]
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Webinar: How QA/QC Bridges the Gap Between BIM and Field Reality Join SolidSpac3, Lidar News, and Dome Construction to discuss how adding QA/QC to the BIM workflow reduces errors and boosts project ROI January 23, 2022 – San Francisco California – SolidSpac3 and Lidar News (www.lidarnews.com) will host a free webinar on February 22, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. EST featuring […]
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Call For Participation: OGC Geotech Interoperability Experiment The Geotech IE will ensure that geotechnical engineering data can seamlessly move between GIS and BIM environments in support of engineering and infrastructure projects. Contact: info@ogc.org 21 January 2022: The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) has issued a Call for Participation (CFP) to solicit proposals for the OGC Geotech Interoperability Experiment (IE). Proposal submissions close on […]
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Tejjy Inc. Welcomes the New Year, Recalling BIM Projects of 2021 COVID-19 pandemic is not a setback for Tejjy Inc. BIM service provider in USA, as the company progressed with a wide array of BIM Projects in 2021. As the year ends, Tejjy Inc. is all set for a new journey holding positive works of 2021. Tejjy Inc. BIM technology […]
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The State of Mobile Mapping 2021: You’re invited to take part in a new industry survey Brought to you by NavVis in partnership with Geo Week News, BIM+, Lidar News and GIM International. The laser scanning and surveying industries are undergoing a seismic shift. Mobile mapping technology has radically changed the way we work, reinventing workflows and generating whole new […]
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Cintoo and Autodesk showcase interoperability for Scan and BIM workflows Cintoo is teaming up with Autodesk for its next webinar to demonstrate how global AEC and manufacturing firms are leveraging the interoperability between Cintoo Cloud and Autodesk Construction Cloud to enhance Scan-and-BIM and Scan-versus-BIM workflows. Anna Lazar, Technology Partner Relationships in the Strategic Partnerships & Alliances division at Autodesk Construction Solutions, will demonstrate the new offering from Autodesk Construction Cloud. Marco Schuh, CAD/BIM Administrator Engineering from Axalta Coating […]
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Bluesky 3D Building Models Strengthen BIM Workflows for Buttress Architects Leicestershire, UK, 06 May 2021 – Design studio Buttress is using 3D building models from Bluesky to create interactive walkthroughs and Virtual Reality (VR) presentations as part of its Building Information Modelling (BIM) workflow. Created from the most up-to-date and accurate aerial photography, the models are used to provide context, […]
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Geospatial Webinar Series Brings Industry Experts Together Although the end of the pandemic and the restrictions that go along with it seem to be within reach, major live events are still not likely to happen in the near future. That’s why independent software manufacturer PointCab GmbH decided to reach out to experts across the industry to put together a free […]
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The Cohesive Companies Announces the Acquisition of Professional Construction Strategies Group Ltd. (PCSG) Will expand digital twin advisory services globally and across infrastructure sectors EXTON, Pa. – October 19, 2020 – The Cohesive Companies, a digital integrator investment of the Acceleration Fund of Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its acquisition of Professional Construction Strategies […]
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NavVis VLX is a first-of-its-kind wearable mapping system designed for hands-free, all-in-one reality capture, including survey-grade point clouds, in even the most complex environments such as construction sites, staircases and technical rooms May 12th, 2020 – We are very proud to announce the launch of NavVis VLX, a first-of-its-kind wearable mapping system that captures high-quality data in even the most complex […]
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ECM Awarded Top 10 BIM Consulting/Services Company 2020 By Construction Tech Review Magazine Topsfield, Massachusetts: On May 11, 2020, Construction Tech Review Magazine named ECM – Global Measurement Solutions the winner of “Top 10 BIM Consulting/Services Companies 2020.” The award recognizes companies with customized design, 3D scanning and building information modeling solutions that play a significant role for many construction companies […]
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OGC and buildingSMART International publish discussion paper on the integration of BIM and GIS New discussion paper aims to coordinate the development of data standards produced by the two leading standards organizations in the fields of Geospatial and Building Information Modeling Contact: info@ogc.org 9 April 2020: The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) and buildingSMART International (bSI) have released an industry-defining paper as […]
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