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Autodesk, Urban GIS deliver for developers
Developers, coders, architectural drafters, VDC directors,
and technologists were among those gathered this week for ‘Developers
Unite’. Most came away enthused by the spirit of collaboration
and opportunity in evidence on stage.
Tolva, Doherty dish on smart future
In March at Chicago’s first AEC Hackathon, BuiltWorlds sat down with John
Tolva and Paul Doherty, two visionaries who have since agreed to be
advisors on our new SmartWolrds Initiative. Here are the interviews.
Across crowded room, eyes finally meet for Autodesk, Leica
We’ve all had friends we just knew would make the perfect couple if they’d
ever just date. Well, this month, Autodesk and Leica Geosystems
have finally decided to leverage their natural compatibility.
BIM for all! Assemble offers free student licenses
Aspiring AEC students on summer break take note. Houston-based Assemble
Systems announced June 11 that it will give students and teachers a
complimentary head start on learning its BIM software.
Rescue Robots are Imminent
With more FAA exemptions taking wing, UAVs are having an increasing impact
on the built environment. On land, robots are integrating more into our
day-to-day lives, and sometimes even bringing saving lives. On June 23rd,
join us as we host Robots to the Rescue: The Evolution of Unmanned
Vehicles.
Mechanical masters made super subs via technology
Mechanical contractors descended on Chicago this week for MCAA’s first-ever
Technology Conference, which hammered home the reality that technology is
no longer optional if they want to be a ‘super sub.’
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