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Integrating Virtual Reality Into Mortenson’s Design
Director of Integrated Construction at Mortenson Construction, Ricardo Khan
has nearly two decades of experience in the architectural and construction
industries. As a leader in VDC, he knows his way inside of an actual
jobsite and a virtual one. When we sat down with him prior to his AEC
Hackathon presentation, he dove into the collaboration process and
converting the fellow geeks into his fold.
Time is Now for Urban Eco-Systems Activism, Says Expert Panel
At the latest SmartWorlds “salon”, our trio of top advisors took the stage
together for the first time, sparking a fascinating discussion of cities’
place in Nature. They also urged us all to BE the change we want to see.
Smart Panel Set to Energize
For centuries, humankind has depleted Earth’s finite resources, but our
behavior is shifting towards harnessing the sustainable energy around us.
Our next SmartWorlds event turns on Future Energy, exploring how tomorrow’s
immense power needs can possibly be met. To take on this monumental
challenge, BuiltWorlds will host experts from UL, Argonne National
Laboratory, SoCore Energy, Energy Foundry, and GlidePath.
Trimble adds Vianova, boosts BIM offerings for infrastructure
Tech giant Trimble announced last week that it had acquired Norway’s
Vianova Systems to expand its civil engineering and infrastructure software
solutions. The deal extends Trimble’s Constructible Model across the
project lifecycle.
MetaProp NYC floors it for five real estate tech startups
When so much in Manhattan happens in a “New York minute”, you don’t often
think of locals needing a push. But every startup needs a hand, and NYC’s
real estate technology accelerator is there to help.
C-Suite Corner: Meet the safety app that won an award before it existed
When just their idea for a new safety app garnered a national award three
months ago, Capital Construction Solutions knew it was on to something.
Now, as the product’s full market rollout nears, CEO Cory Davis tells
more.
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