Trimble Launches New Heavy Industry Website

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Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction has launched a new website, which now highlights Trimble products, solutions, resources and training for the civil construction, aggregates, marine, waste and mining industries. The new site includes more resources for more Trimble audiences than ever before. Check out the “Resources” page for the latest customer stories, white papers, infographics and more. And visit the “Training” page for a wide selection of online tips, tricks and elearning about Trimble technology. Or, visit the “Products” or “Solutions” pages to find product information and resources by industry. To view the Trimble Heavy Industry website, visit: https://heavyindustry.trimble.com/en.

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ABC Announces New Construction Technology and Innovation VP

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Matthew Abeles has been appointed to the newly created role of vice president of construction technology and innovation. In this position, Abeles will spearhead efforts to integrate construction technology and innovation into all aspects of ABC’s strategic initiatives, particularly total human health, world-class safety and workforce development. “As technology and breakthrough innovations continue to transform the construction industry, we’re thrilled to have Matt’s expertise and counsel,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC’s president and CEO. “In the last decade, construction technologies have revolutionized how we connect through the design, build and delivery processes, but our industry … Read more

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Media Conference Call to Release New Construction Worker Shortage Data Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. EDT

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At 1 p.m. EDT on Aug. 27, the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk will release new data showing the severity of construction worker shortages nationwide and by region and state* during a media conference call at 1-800-875-3456 (use passcode: “Brian Turmail”). The new data is based on a comprehensive survey of construction firms and includes details on how many firms are coping with labor shortages, the possible causes for tight labor conditions – including drug use – and their impact on the industry and broader economy. Stephen Sandherr and Ken Simonson, the association’s CEO and chief economist respectively, … Read more

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Multivista Launches 3D Images Service for Construction Industry 

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Like its construction photo documentation service, Multivista will offer 3D Images as a full service, and support both the data capture and the data management. Construction photo documentation captures critical milestones of building sites so they can be used as a reference at any point by contractors, developers and owners, architects and facilities managers. Multivista’s precise 3D Images service provides measurement information at critical stages of construction and enables high-accuracy planning for completed spaces. The BLK3D employs a unique combination of a calibrated stereo-camera, advanced algorithms and real-time edge computing fused with leading electronic distance measurement technology, meaning accuracy within … Read more

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Trimble Unveils WorksManager Software for Civil Construction

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Trimble has released its WorksManager, the next-generation backbone of the Trimble Connected Site ecosystem for managing construction technology that enables contractors to increase efficiency and improve productivity. WorksManager will allow users to wirelessly transfer data such as 3D designs to the construction site without ever leaving the office, saving drive time and money. Supervisors and data managers will be able to ensure that digital assets on the site are using the correct design version, and the designs are being used on the correct machine or data collector. This information will be presented on a user-friendly dashboard showing managers an overview … Read more

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