Renegade Plastics Debuts Fully Recyclable Tarps, Drop Cloths

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Renegade Plastics recently debuted its fully recyclable tarps and drop cloths for the building and construction industries. The drop cloth tarps are made from a low-carbon coated fabric that is free from lead, phthalates, dioxins, PFAS, VOCs and heavy metals, generates less carbon emissions than traditional coated fabrics and is safer for people, plants, animals and the environment. Their products are an alternative to the PVC-coated and cheap polyethylene fabrics that dominate the marketplace. The fully recyclable tarps also feature eco-friendly recycled plastic grommets and are lighter-weight than traditional tarps. Use of the evolutionary fabrics will eventually count toward LEED … Read more

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PlanHub Premier Adds Simple, Seamless Takeoff App for Subcontractors

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PlanHub cloud-based software-as-a-service preconstruction platform has launched its new, seamless takeoff feature to the PlanHub app for premier-level subcontractors. The easy-to-use feature will ensure a simple and precise takeoff process for subcontractors that will increase accuracy, save time and win more business. Takeoff is vital for creating accurate estimates and bids, the step when subcontractors measure, count and list quantities of materials based on a set of drawings. With takeoff and bid management included in PlanHub Premier’s end-to-end cloud-based solution, subcontractors can more quickly prepare takeoff documents and instantly input the numbers into their bid without the need to pay … Read more

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Trimble Robotic Total Stations Built for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Jobsites

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Trimble has introduced the latest addition to its portfolio of robotic total stations — the Trimble Ri. Offered in multiple configurations to meet a diverse set of workflows, the Trimble Ri is ideal for MEP, concrete, steel and general contractors. The base units can be scaled remotely via annual subscription licensing packages and software customization. Easy to operate with extended layout capabilities, the total station provides longer laser range, focusable EDM, eye-safe laser pointer and improved target tracking. Leveraging Trimble FieldLink software on a tablet or FieldLink MR on a Trimble XR10 for Mixed Reality, users can control and automate … Read more

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Trimble Robotic Total Stations Built for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Jobsites

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Trimble has introduced the latest addition to its portfolio of robotic total stations — the Trimble Ri. Offered in multiple configurations to meet a diverse set of workflows, the Trimble Ri is ideal for MEP, concrete, steel and general contractors. The base units can be scaled remotely via annual subscription licensing packages and software customization. Easy to operate with extended layout capabilities, the total station provides longer laser range, focusable EDM, eye-safe laser pointer and improved target tracking. Leveraging Trimble FieldLink software on a tablet or FieldLink MR on a Trimble XR10 for mixed reality, users can control and automate … Read more

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Enhanced Suite of Capabilities Improves BIM for Construction Teams

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Autodesk University announces a suite of new capabilities across Autodesk Construction Cloud, making it easier for construction project teams to use and maximize the value of BIM from the office to the field. The enhancements provide all stakeholders with immediate access to model data and information that’s relevant, empowering team members to simplify workflows and make critical decisions faster. New advancements have been added to Model-Based Workflows in Assets, Model Property Breakdown, Publish to the Field, Extended File Support for Mobile and Reality Capture in Autodesk Construction Cloud. Additional advancements have been made to the Schedule Comparison and Version Control … Read more

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