-
BIM Basics3 Solution Requirements for Digital Transformation in Construction
The construction industry is in the midst of a digital transformation that changes how work is done, how construction professionals are developed, and how customers interact with these organizations. This transformation is improving construction operations and processes...
By Matt Wheelis -
BIM BasicsThe Impact of Digital Transformation in Construction
The construction industry is experiencing an extraordinary rate of digital transformation. Digital technologies have rapidly transformed construction sites. Construction professionals can now have real-time intelligence about quality and quantity of progress derived from information captured...
By Matt Wheelis -
Digital LayoutTop 5 Takeaways from World of Concrete
LinkedIn – Matt Wheelis | A couple of weeks ago, concrete-related construction professionals from around the world gathered in Las Vegas to see the latest technologies, learn from experts and network with colleagues. Boasting more...
By Matt Wheelis -
BIM HardwareVideo: Boosting Construction Productivity with Automation
The demand for construction services is on the rise. However, finding skilled construction labor has become increasingly difficult, putting pressure on productivity. In fact, studies have predicted that construction companies need to become three to...
By Christine Grahl -
BIM BasicsLeica Geosystems, Part of Hexagon, Recognized as 2018 Constructech 50 Winner
Which technology providers are the most influential in today’s construction industry? According to the newly released 2018 Constructech 50, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is one of the top companies making a difference. The...
By BIM News -
Construction ValidationLook Before You Leap to Industry 4.0 in Building Construction
Recent technological advances such as the Internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, and artificial and augmented intelligence (AI) have created a lot of hype in building construction. These cyber-physical systems are being categorized under the...
By Matt Wheelis -
Industry InsightsAn Easy Reality Capture Solution for Historic Structures
Laser scanning a historic structure is the fastest way to capture accurate measurements for documentation and restoration, but what is the best tool for this purpose? Chad Studer of NOAR Technologies, based in Troy, MI, recently tested the Leica BLK360 imaging laser scanner inside the Fillmore Detroit and achieved impressive results. “What stood out to … Read More
By BIM News -
BIM BasicsSoftware Advances Push Point Cloud Use to New Level in Building Documentation
Users cite breakthroughs in registration speed, simplicity as key drivers. — Point clouds captured with professional-grade 3D laser scanners have long been the gold standard for as-built documentation because of their unrivaled accuracy and level of detail. More recently, innovations such as the imaging laser scanner have promised to make point clouds accessible to everyone. But … Read More
By BIM News