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Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all
The Future visited BuiltWorlds again last week and it whispered the
only word that tree-huggers and dirt-movers alike can actually agree
on: “paperless.” But that was just one of the many topics
that enlivened our first Mobile Apps + Construction forum, held last week.
As clouds gather for BIM 360 event, teams shine through
On July 30, Applied Software, Newforma, MasterGraphics, and
Autodesk will present Cloud Coverage: A 360° View from the Field. In town
for AGC-IT? Head on over after your Day 1 reception! We’ve moved back our
start time just for you!
SKYSITE syncs risks with greater docs control, tighter security
As jobsites cut paper, ARC Doc Solutions has morphed its services from
traditional reprographics to the virtual organization of documents. For the
litigious AEC industry, its newly updated SKYSITE allows users to share
up-to-date files and hopefully avoid conflict.
Robots building 3D-printed steel bridge in Amsterdam
In a summer of promise, Danish startup MX3D and the City of Amsterdam have
joined forces with Autodesk and Dutch contractor Heijmans, the
firm behind those glowing Van Gogh-inspired bicycle paths. The goal?
To create a 3D-printed metal footbridge that will lead to a full-scale,
steel span.
TT+20: How Delivering The Model Will Change Everything
Looking 20 years out, Thornton Tomasetti recently convened thought leaders
from inside and outside the firm to discuss how throughly technology is
changing our industry. Here, in the first of four excerpts, panelists
talk about the rise of model-based delivery and the promise of future
innovations.
Meet the New Newforma: Evolving By Design
To keep up with evolving technologies, methods of collaboration, and
project data needs, Newforma CEO Ian Howell announces here a new day for
his firm, replete with a new look, new apps for the cloud and mobile
devices, and a new level of dedication to meeting customer needs.
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