AECCafe Voice 
Susan Smith
Susan Smith has worked as an editor and writer in the technology industry for over 16 years. As an editor she has been responsible for the launch of a number of technology trade publications, both in print and online. Currently, Susan is the Editor of GISCafe and AECCafe, as well as those sites’ … More » Trimble Platform as a Service (TPaaS) Streamlines Purchase and Upgrade Path for Civil Hardware and Software SolutionsApril 3rd, 2020 by Susan Smith
In March, Trimble announced at ConExpo 2020, the Trimble Platform as a Service (TPaaS), an offering giving contractors the ability to purchase select civil construction hardware and software solutions and continually upgrade those solutions with the latest innovations from Trimble. The bundled solutions within the offering include the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform, Trimble Siteworks Positioning Systems, Trimble Correction Services and select office software.
AECCafe Questionnaire: How Will AEC Firms Manage During the Pandemic?March 18th, 2020 by Susan Smith
Every hour the situation with the Covid19 virus pandemic is changing. While people are taking the utmost precautions, AEC and visualization firms are going to have to be resilient and make some necessary adjustments, while continuing to provide services. It is fortunate that technology provides us ways to interact with people other than face to face. However, that technology will be put to the test during this pandemic as more people may need to utilize it and forgo so many face to face meetings. Plus, infrastructure must continue to be constructed and repaired, some of which will be used to support the growing need for specialized facilities.
Read the rest of AECCafe Questionnaire: How Will AEC Firms Manage During the Pandemic? Pointfuse Space Creator Automates Feature Conversion to BIM LOD 200 and Much MoreMarch 12th, 2020 by Susan Smith
Pointfuse, a powerful modeling engine that delivers an automatic, precise and flexible way of converting the vast point cloud datasets generated by laser scanners or photogrammetry into segmented mesh models, has launched a new toolkit called Space Creator. Pointfuse Space Creator is designed to facilitate adopting laser scanning within space management, planning and utilization workflows.  Pointfuse Space Creator Read the rest of Pointfuse Space Creator Automates Feature Conversion to BIM LOD 200 and Much More Large Project Tips and Tricks From Consultant Stephan LangellaMarch 6th, 2020 by Susan Smith
Stephan Langella consultant presented a webinar recently entitled: Large Projects using Open BIM and ARCHICAD. Langella makes his home in Brisbane, Australia and has worked for a number of organizations, including Graphisoft and Woods Bagot. He has worked on numerous large projects delivered in Australia and elsewhere in the world, including the Queen’s Wharf Project in Brisbane. He loves hearing “we can’t do that,” and seeing how things can be done. Read the rest of Large Project Tips and Tricks From Consultant Stephan Langella Sensing the Future with BeBop SensorsFebruary 26th, 2020 by Susan Smith
Keith McMillen, Founder & CEO of Bebop Sensors Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor technology for Advances in VR & Wearable Tech, spoke with AECCafe Voice to describe BeBop Sensors’ technologies designed to feel the world in a different way.  BeBop Sensors Forte Data Glove with Oculus Quest Trimble Enters into Reseller Agreement with Sensera to Extend Jobsite Management PortfolioFebruary 20th, 2020 by Susan Smith
Trimble and its BuildingPoint channel are adding to its jobsite management portfolio that includes Trimble CrewSight, Sensera’s cutting-edge jobsite intelligence solutions including solar/wireless cameras and Sensera SiteCloud™ service Trimble CrewSight combines a jobsite access control system with a worker database for increased site security, worker communications, and jobsite management.
AEC Companies Partner with Esri for GIS IntegrationFebruary 14th, 2020 by Susan Smith
In 2019, it came to my attention that there was more specific attention being paid to AEC and GIS integration, specifically two partnerships of AEC companies formed with Esri. Esri’s Kathleen Kewley discussed the resurgence of interest of GIS in the AEC space from an Esri perspective. Kewley also worked at Autodesk at one time. In addition I have included information from a webinar conducted by Autodesk senior technical marketing manager Wes Newman and AEC Solutions engineer from Esri, Rafael Fernandes, about the partnership between Esri and Autodesk. Read the rest of AEC Companies Partner with Esri for GIS Integration IMAGINiT Clarity and Autodesk Dynamo a Winning CombinationFebruary 6th, 2020 by Susan Smith
Recently, AECCafe Voice conducted interviews with Peter Costanza, director Facilities Management, Carl Storms, senior applications expert, and Matt Mason, director of Software Solutions from IMAGINiT about the latest developments for their company and what was talked about at Autodesk University 2019.  APEX – client: Biomed Realty Trust Inc., architect: Perkins and Will Read the rest of IMAGINiT Clarity and Autodesk Dynamo a Winning Combination AECCafe Industry Predictions 2020 – Part 5January 30th, 2020 by Susan Smith
These are most probably the last of our AECCafe Industry Predictions for 2020. Topics in this article include construction as an industry leader, wearable technologies, Building Information Modeling and Geospatial Information Systems, facility management and GIS, prefabrication, big data, and cloud for construction.
AECCafe Industry Predictions 2020 – Part 4January 23rd, 2020 by Susan Smith
We are winding down our Industry Predictions 2020 series now, with one more week to go. The commitment of industry professionals to what lies ahead in 2020 is demonstrated in these informative views. This week we cover topics such as digital adoption maturity in construction, VR/AR, drone capture and laser scanning, and cloud adoption. CMiC, Autodesk, Trimble and Workspot are our featured voices.
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|||||
|
|||||
