3D Smart Cities with LiDAR Since its emergence more than a decade ago, digital twin technology has developed into a complex and comprehensive technical system that supports the construction of new smart cities. It is also an advanced model for the continuous innovation of smart urban development and a future form of modernization of the combined “virtual and real” world. […]
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Hexagon announces strategic partnership with H2U to digitalise green hydrogen plant construction Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced a strategic partnership agreement with The Hydrogen Utility Pty Ltd (H2U), a leading Australian hydrogen infrastructure developer, to deliver best-in-class digital asset management solutions in support of the global green hydrogen […]
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How Variance Reports Streamline Tenant Improvement Projects at Dome Construction This case study webinar centers on how Dome uses Solidspac3 variance reports to minimize rework and boost project ROI. February 3, 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 Dome Construction. Li Jiang, […]
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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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Japan’s Largest Construction Company, Obayashi, Selects Innoviz’s LiDARfor its New Proprietary Automatic Tower Crane System USA Innoviz’s LiDAR Enables the Autonomous Operation of Obayashi’s Tower Cranes, Replacing Manual Crane Operation and Promoting Safety and Cost Savings TEL AVIV, Israel and TOKYO, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies (Nasdaq: INVZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state LiDAR sensors, and Obayashi Corporation (TYO: 1802), a major Japanese construction company, today announced […]
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New SolidSpac3 QA/QC construction variance reporting solution reduces rework and schedule delays by ensuring plans match reality Cloud based solution compares CAD/BIM models to as-built scans, informing construction teams of problems as they occur November 22, 2021 – San Francisco California – SolidSpac3 (www.solidspac3.com) has debuted SolidSpac3, a SaaS QA/QC analysis and reporting solution for the commercial construction industry. Solidspac3 compares 2D […]
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Trimble and Microsoft Partner to Drive Digital Transformation Across Industries Initial Focus—Companies to Develop an Industry Cloud to Enable Construction Organizations to Harness the Value of Digital Construction Data Across the Project Lifecycle from Design, Build and Operate SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2021—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Microsoft announced today a strategic partnership to advance technology adoption and accelerate the digital transformation […]
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Introducing SiteScape Pro, the 1st iPhone LiDAR app for construction September 15, 2021 Today we’re thrilled to launch SiteScape Pro, the first iOS LiDAR app designed for construction professionals. SiteScape already allows you to quickly capture high-resolution 3D scans that are accurate to within an inch. Our users have been modeling as-builts and existing conditions and seamlessly exporting their scans […]
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Replay last Thursday’s webinar explaining how Autodesk Construction Cloud and Cintoo Cloud interoperate for Scan and BIM or Scan vs. BIM workflows. Find out how key players from the global AEC and Manufacturing industries compare their scanned as-builts to their BIM models to extract information, detect issues and make better decisions. Key Takeaways · Learn about the new Autodesk Construction […]
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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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GEOSLAM LAUNCHES NEW SOLUTION TO OPTIMISE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS TRACKING A solution to quickly and easily measure the progress of a construction project has been launched by leading SLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) technology company, GeoSLAM. After working closely with the construction industry for almost a decade, and running an extensive pilot with UK construction and property service company, Willmott Dixon, […]
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LAKE MARY, FL, June 7, 2021 – FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions for the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics markets, today announced the acquisition of HoloBuilder, Inc. HoloBuilder brings to FARO its leading photogrammetry-based 3D platform, which delivers hardware agnostic image capture, registration and viewing […]
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Hitachi Construction Machinery invests in nextgen LiDAR sensor company Baraja to advance autonomous mining Baraja has raised A$40 million in a new funding round to accelerate development of its breakthrough Spectrum–Scan™ LiDAR technology. Baraja’s LiDAR sensors are higher performance and more reliable than legacy LiDAR systems, and enable the safe rollout of autonomous vehicles sooner. The latest capital raising was led by Blackbird Ventures […]
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Drone LiDAR and Surveyor Reality Series, Down to Earth, Returns with New Construction Episodes Real surveyors. Real work. Really good data. Rome, NY- “Down to Earth,” a surveying reality series that shows how real surveyors collect data and turn it into real deliverables, despite challenging conditions, rugged terrain and hidden dangers, is set to premiere 3 new construction oriented episodes […]
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FARO® Introduces BuildIT 2021 Software Suite Simplifies Workflows & Enhances Ease for Manufacturing, Assembly & Construction LAKE MARY, FL, March 18, 2021 – FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader for 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions, today announced the release of its most advanced BuildIT 2021 software suite, which represents the next evolution of this platform that simplifies workflows, improves performance […]
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BLK2GO and Cromwell Speeds Up Construction for Patient Care Facilities at UAMS Medical Center This article is authored by Christopher Dollard and originally appeared on the Leica Geosystems “In the Wild” blog.” During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction professionals who work on-site face difficulties with the need to maintain social distancing while performing hands-on work. When those […]
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Hexagon strengthens capabilities to serve rapidly evolving architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) ecosystem with the acquisition of OxBlue Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the acquisition of OxBlue, a leader in construction visualisation technology designed to capture the life of a job site, start to finish. OxBlue’s high definition time-lapse photography and live […]
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Leica Geosystems Survey Points to Increased Reliance on Laser Scanning in 2021 Among Architecture, Engineering and Construction Professionals Community Shares and Ranks Most Widely Used Measurement Tools on Job Sites Heerbrugg, Switzerland – November 17, 2020 – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, industry leader in measurement technology, recently conducted a survey on social media among architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. The […]
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Bentley Systems’ Acceleration Fund Announces Launch of The Cohesive Companies, Advancing Infrastructure Digital Twins to Improve Asset Performance Anchored by the Acquisition of Cohesive Solutions, Leading North AmericanIntegrator of IBM’s Maximo EXTON, Pa. – July 13, 2020 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of […]
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Advancing the Scope of Construction Digital Twins EXTON, Pa. – June 3, 2020 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of NoteVault, a San Diego-based provider of voice-based field automation for construction management. The acquisition expands Bentley’s SYNCHRO digital […]
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STEREO is pleased to announce the opening of our online training center, which will provide longform video tutorials related to BIM and AEC specific software. To kick things off we have a completely free 30-minute crash course on Revit called Enough to Be Dangerous: Revit for Absolute Beginners that you can enroll in here: https://courses.stereobim.com/courses/revit-absolute-beginners We have had overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the […]
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London-based XYZ Reality raises €5.7 million to transform construction with augmented reality XYZ Reality, the UK startup we featured on our list of European startups shaping the future of the construction industry, has today announced the closing of an approximate €5.7 million Series A round, led by Amadeus Capital Partners and Hoxton Ventures, with participation from Adara Ventures and J Coffey […]
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GEXCEL ANNOUNCES RECONSTRUCTOR® 4.2 – Gexcel is glad to announce the new release of Reconstructor that introduces some very interesting improvements for mining, tunneling, construction, and infrastructure applications thanks to new strategic workflows designed to easily guide customers to final deliverables from the surveying data.Reconstructor 4.2 makes a step forward into the processing of large datasets from various 3D sensors and in […]
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Riegl, a laser-measurement systems company, is bringing its North American headquarters and training facility to Winter Garden. The city of Winter Garden is hoping a new international technology company coming to West Colonial Drive will be the beginning of a new face for the major roadway through Central Florida. On Friday, Dec. 6, representatives from the city, Orange County, Riegl […]
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Bentley Systems and Topcon Positioning Systems Launch their Digital Construction Works Joint Venture, to Close the Constructioneering Advancement Gap New global company introduces digital integration services, advancing constructors’ innovative digital workflows SINGAPORE — The Year in Infrastructure Conference, October 21, 2019 — Bentley Systems, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, […]
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