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Ubirider secures $1.95m in Funding to Expand Globally

Ubirider secures $1.95m in Funding to Expand Globally Ubirider, a mobility fintech company and creator of Ubirider Platform, a digital platform for transport providers, riders and cities that helps move people, information and payments seamlessly, today announced that it has closed a seed round of funding co-lead by Techtree Investments, an investment vehicle from CTT …

Leica Geosystems unveils Leica TerrainMapper-3

Leica Geosystems unveils Leica TerrainMapper-3 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, introduces the Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR sensor, featuring new scan pattern configurability to support the widest variety of applications and requirements in a single system. Building upon Leica Geosystems’ legacy of LiDAR efficiency, the TerrainMapper-3 provides three scan patterns for superior productivity and to customise …

Sanborn Map Company unveils Enhanced Image Analyst Application

Sanborn Map Company unveils Enhanced Image Analyst Application The Sanborn Map Company has unveiled an enhanced version of its Sanborn Image Analyst™, a web-based imagery data review application accessible through the Sanborn GeoServe platform. This upgraded application transforms and streamlines the geospatial data review process, offering a single platform and collaborative approach that shortens the …

Metal 3D Printing unlocked with Velo3D Flow Developer

Metal 3D Printing unlocked with Velo3D Flow Developer Velo3D, Inc., a leading additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical metal parts, today announced the release of Developer, a new offering made available in the company’s Flow print preparation software that unlocks full transparency and control of the parameters used in the 3D printing process. With the flexibility …

AI-Enabled Digital Twins with Looq AI

AI-Enabled Digital Twins with Looq AI Looq AI announced the launch of its ground-breaking AI-enabled digital twin technology, the Looq platform, a one-stop solution for surveyors, engineers, contractors, and asset owners to digitally map the physical world infrastructure in minutes, with survey-grade accuracy, enabling them to build and uphold a safer, more sustainable, and electrified …

MIT creating Agricultural Maps with AI and Satellite Data

MIT creating Agricultural Maps with AI and Satellite Data In the latest AgriTech innovation a team from MIT used machine learning to analyse satellite and roadside images of areas where small farms predominate and agricultural data are sparse. Crop maps help scientists and policymakers track global food supplies and estimate how they might shift with …

TrukOptiks App promises to redefine transparency for Truck Drivers

TrukOptiks App promises to redefine transparency for Truck Drivers TrukOptiks, Inc. proudly announces the release of TrukOptiks, a web and mobile application poised to transform trucking by prioritizing transparency, efficiency, and recognition for both drivers and shippers. TrukOptiks bridges the gap between drivers and shippers, offering unprecedented visibility and collaboration throughout the transportation process. “We’re …

Cadence unveils Millennium Platform for Accelerated Digital Twins

Cadence unveils Millennium Platform for Accelerated Digital Twins Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced the Cadence® Millennium™ Enterprise Multiphysics Platform, the industry’s first hardware/software (HW/SW) accelerated digital twin solution for Multiphysics system design and analysis. Targeted at one of the biggest opportunities for greater performance and efficiency, the first-generation Cadence Millennium M1 accelerates high-fidelity computational fluid …

BMW accelerating development of Vehicles with 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

BMW accelerating development of Vehicles with 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Dassault Systèmes and BMW Group today embarked on a long-term strategic partnership to develop BMW Group’s future engineering platform featuring Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform at its core. More than 17,000 employees across multiple engineering disciplines at the premium automobile manufacturer will rely on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to …

B2W Software featuring Construction Management Technology at World of Concrete

B2W Software featuring Construction Management Technology at World of Concrete B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, will demonstrate applications, advantages and new capabilities for contractors operating across concrete specialties at World of Concrete (booth N1545) January 23-25 in Las Vegas. B2W Software, which was acquired by Trimble in …

Volkswagen embracing ChatGPT for Smarter and Safer Drives

Volkswagen embracing ChatGPT for Smarter and Safer Drives In an audacious move at the CES electronics trade fair in Las Vegas, Volkswagen has steered the automotive industry towards an AI-driven future. Their revelation? Starting from the second quarter of 2024, select car models will be equipped with ChatGPT, OpenAI’s conversational marvel. This ground-breaking initiative is …

People Flow Tracking with Outsight and PreAct Technologies

People Flow Tracking with Outsight and PreAct Technologies Outsight, the leading innovator in 3D Spatial AI Software Solutions, has joined forces with PreAct Technologies, a trailblazer in near-field flash LiDAR technology, to revolutionize the fields of Smart Infrastructure and People Flow Monitoring. This ground-breaking partnership heralds a new era in the industry, where high-resolution LiDAR technology …

Smart Eye and Green Hills Software develop Driver AI Monitoring Systems

Smart Eye and Green Hills Software develop Driver AI Monitoring Systems Smart Eye AB, the leading provider of Human Insight AI, and Green Hills Software LLC, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, today announced their expanded collaboration focused on delivering integrated DMS platforms for rapid Tier 1 and OEM adoption and use. The …

Farmers and Ranchers reap benefits of EarthOptics SoilMapper Platform

Farmers and Ranchers reap benefits of EarthOptics SoilMapper Platform EarthOptics, a next-generation soil mapping and measurement company, announced today it has mapped and physically measured one million acres of farmland and ranch land. The important milestone places the company and its SoilMapper™ platform in the top market position, demonstrating a growing demand amongst farmers and …

Maxar Intelligence wins Precision3D Data contract from NGA

Maxar Intelligence wins Precision3D Data contract from NGA Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that it received a contract to provide the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) with a Precision3DTM Data Suite bundle covering 160,000 square kilometres within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. The commercial 3D data provided by Maxar will …

Wind River accelerating Software-Defined Vehicle Development for Hyundai Mobis

Wind River accelerating Software-Defined Vehicle Development for Hyundai Mobis Wind River®, a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced that Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s largest vehicle technology innovators and suppliers, has selected Wind River Studio to accelerate its software-defined vehicle development. Hyundai Mobis and Wind River have been collaborating on a …

Roelofs Transport’s Technology Transformation

Roelofs Transport’s Technology Transformation In the dynamic world of international haulage, Roelofs Transport has stood out as a forward-thinking player, effectively integrating cutting-edge technology to redefine its operational landscape. The company, with its rich three-decade history that blossomed from a family-run venture into a formidable international entity, faced a slew of challenges, from managing extended …

Harnessing Innovation for Supply Chain Excellence

Harnessing Innovation for Supply Chain Excellence In the quest for supply chain optimization, innovation emerges as a game-changer. It is all about leveraging modern technologies to make the supply chain more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. The integration of supply chain services is one such innovation, shifting the perspective from a tactical view to a strategy-led …

Vehicle Digital Twins accelerate Software Development for Continental and Synopsys

Vehicle Digital Twins accelerate Software Development for Continental and Synopsys Continental today announced a collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate the development and validation of software features and applications for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV). This new collaboration integrates Synopsys’ industry-leading virtual prototyping solutions for virtual Electronic Control Units (vECU) within Continental’s Automotive Edge (CAEdge) cloud-based development …

Cambridge University’s ground-breaking Road Safety Algorithm

Cambridge University’s ground-breaking Road Safety Algorithm In the bustling world of modern transportation, the intersection of technology and safety is constantly evolving. A recent breakthrough from the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), promises to steer this evolution in a promising direction. The focus? A state-of-the-art algorithm that …

Iteris unveils enhanced VantageCare for Smarter Traffic Management

Iteris unveils enhanced VantageCare for Smarter Traffic Management In a world where mobility is as essential as the air we breathe, managing the ebb and flow of traffic isn’t just a task; it’s an art and a science. Iteris, Inc., recognized as a global leader in crafting smart mobility infrastructure solutions, recently unveiled an innovative …

StormTrap® launches DesignLab to create site-specific Stormwater Solutions

StormTrap® launches DesignLab to create site-specific Stormwater Solutions StormTrap, a leading innovator in stormwater management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of DesignLab, an innovative platform designed to transform the way engineers design stormwater management systems. DesignLab empowers professionals in the stormwater field by providing a seamless, user-friendly platform to create customized stormwater management …

Large-scale Urban Building Function Mapping using web-based Geospatial Data

Large-scale Urban Building Function Mapping using web-based Geospatial Data In a pioneering study published in Geo-spatial Information Science, a research group led by Yuyu Zhou from The University of Hong Kong developed an integrated framework that achieves 94% accuracy in mapping building functions across 50 U.S. cities using multi-source web-based geospatial data, offering potential for worldwide application. The team utilized TripAdvisor.com …

SwissAI to revolutionise EV Global Charging Infrastructure

SwissAI to revolutionise EV Global Charging Infrastructure In an era where electric vehicles (EVs) are swiftly becoming the norm, the race to establish efficient and widespread charging infrastructure is more intense than ever. SwissAI, a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, is at the forefront of this transformation. The company’s recent collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Mobility …

Construction Digitalization with BIM-based Digital Collaboration Platform

Construction Digitalization with BIM-based Digital Collaboration Platform A Korean research team has developed a BIM-based digital collaboration platform that allows construction owners and engineers to collaborate with each other on digital design tasks. The importance of digital transformation has been increasingly recognized worldwide. Digital transformation refers to the process of leveraging digital technologies, including the …

AI-driven Dam Safety and lessons from Seomjin River

AI-driven Dam Safety and lessons from Seomjin River In August 2020, following a period of prolonged drought and intense rainfall, a dam situated near the Seomjin River in Korea experienced overflow during a water release, resulting in damages exceeding 100 billion won (USD 76 million). The flooding was attributed to maintaining the dam’s water level …

Shaping Crop Protection Strategies with Satellite Data

Shaping Crop Protection Strategies with Satellite Data It’s no secret to modern farmers that satellite data is a game-changer in agriculture. However, this isn’t just about fancy tech. It’s about how real-time data collected far away from the Earth surface can help farmers make smart, on-the-ground decisions for healthier crops and better yields. And that …

GeologicAI going global with $10m financing for their Rock Analytics Platform

GeologicAI going global with $10m financing for their Rock Analytics Platform GeologicAI, a global leader in digital rock analysis, announced the closing of an additional US$10 million in funding from Export Development Canada (EDC) as an extension to its Series A financing round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, bringing the total round of funding to …

Bentley, Infotech, and AASHTO supporting Digital Delivery for DoTs

Bentley, Infotech, and AASHTO supporting Digital Delivery for DoTs Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company and Infotech®, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a non-profit, nonpartisan association representing transportation departments in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, announced …

Bentley Systems acquires Geothermal Simulation company Flow State Solutions

Bentley Systems acquires Geothermal Simulation company Flow State Solutions Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced that Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has signed an agreement to acquire Flow State Solutions, an industry leader in geothermal simulation software. The move further solidifies Seequent’s position as the most comprehensive subsurface software provider for the …

Iteris Vantage Detection Platform expanded with Vantage Next Max™

Iteris Vantage Detection Platform expanded with Vantage Next Max™ Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has launched Vantage Next Max™, a new central control unit (CCU) that doubles the number of sensors supported on the Vantage Next® platform from four to eight sensors per in-cabinet processor. …

ArcGIS upgrades help to efficiently and securely build solutions

ArcGIS upgrades help to efficiently and securely build solutions In 2021, Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, released ArcGIS Platform, a geospatial platform as a service (PaaS) for developers to integrate location capabilities into their apps, business systems, and products. Now, the company is adding two new enhanced services to ArcGIS Platform to improve the …

SketchUp now available on Meta Quest VR Headsets

SketchUp now available on Meta Quest VR Headsets Trimble has announced the launch of SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3, a powerful, immersive way to view and present 3D SketchUp models in virtual reality (VR). SketchUp Viewer for Quest enables interior designers, architects, engineers, and construction (AEC) professionals …

National Geographic MapMaker launched by Esri and National Geographic Society

National Geographic MapMaker launched by Esri and National Geographic Society By learning about mapping skills and geography, students, teachers, and others can gain a better understanding of how the world’s most crucial issues, challenges, and opportunities fit into the context of place. In celebration of GIS Day and as part of Geography Awareness Week, Esri, the global leader in …

Fleet Tire Management evolves with Vehicle Asset Tracking

Fleet Tire Management evolves with Vehicle Asset Tracking Aperia Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of tire management technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, has announces the introduction of vehicle asset tracking as a part of the Halo Tire Management® platform. This cutting-edge technology revolutionizes the way fleets manage their vehicles and tires …

Esri now integrates with Microsoft Fabric adding Spatial Analytics

Esri now integrates with Microsoft Fabric adding Spatial Analytics To meet the growing demand for spatial analytics, Esri is extending its long-standing strategic collaboration with Microsoft through a unified analytics platform powered by spatial capabilities. Microsoft Fabric, now in General Availability as announced today at Microsoft Ignite, will accelerate time to insights and reveal unexplored …

Esri ArcGIS Basemaps and ArcGIS Living Atlas to be integrated with Autodesk

Esri ArcGIS Basemaps and ArcGIS Living Atlas to be integrated with Autodesk Digital transformation is rapidly changing the foundational processes powering the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors. Industry leaders are relying on the interoperability of geographic information systems (GIS) and building information modelling (BIM) to reduce costs and boost efficiency across construction projects. In support …

Felt 2.0 hailed as the most powerful tool for Professional Map Making

Felt 2.0 hailed as the most powerful tool for Professional Map Making Felt, the world’s first collaborative mapping tool, today launched Felt 2.0 with powerful data transformation tools that enhance its intuitive and professional platform. Now with spatial analysis features, users can manipulate and analyse geographic data, making it easier to unite and extract meaningful information …

National Highways wins Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award

National Highways wins Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award National Highways has been announced as the only UK winner of an Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award, having won the accolade for its innovative use of geospatial technology, enabling a quicker response to incidents on the road network. National Highways is using Esri enterprise GIS …

Esri enhances 3D GIS Workflows by integrating 3D Tiles into ArcGIS

Esri enhances 3D GIS Workflows by integrating 3D Tiles into ArcGIS Organizations in national, state, and local governments; architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors; and more are implementing 3D workflows for everything from asset monitoring to risk analysis. People naturally perceive the world in 3D, and when this innate perspective is combined with comprehensive geographic information system (GIS) …

New AI powered, voice-enabled, Fleet Intelligence Management Platform

New AI powered, voice-enabled, Fleet Intelligence Management Platform Foresight Intelligence, the leading data analytics software provider for the construction industry, today introduced new AI-powered features for its Fleet Intelligence solution that can be controlled by voice in English and Spanish. Users can now use mobile devices, such as cell phones and tablets, to use the voice control …

Apple hails Archicad as scary fast on the new Macs

Apple hails Archicad as scary fast on the new Macs Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) software solution developer for architecture and multidisciplinary design, is featured by Apple in their recent global launch, in which the tech giant unveiled the latest MacBook Pro and the iMac. Supercharged by the M3 family of chips, Apple chose …

Revolutionising Roadway Intelligence with Kistler and REKOR

Revolutionising Roadway Intelligence with Kistler and REKOR Kistler Instrument Corporation, the innovator and leading provider of Quartz Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) sensors and related electronics, is excited to announce a new partnership with Rekor Systems, Inc., a pioneer in the field of AI-driven roadway intelligence and mobility data solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the …

bp chooses Bentley’s AssetWise Asset Lifecycle Information Management Solution

bp chooses Bentley’s AssetWise Asset Lifecycle Information Management Solution Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that bp has selected Bentley’s AssetWise Asset Lifecycle Information Management (ALIM) and AssetWise Reliability (AR), part of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, to manage engineering information for projects and operations to help assure global asset integrity management. In …

OnsiteIQ expanding Construction Intelligence with $14m investment

OnsiteIQ expanding Construction Intelligence with $14m investment OnsiteIQ, a leading construction intelligence platform for commercial real estate investors, developers, and owners, today announced the completion of a $14-million Series B financing round. The round was led by existing investor Vertical Venture Partners — joined by a number of its Limited Partners — with additional participation …

Strategic Moves Businesses Should Be Considering

Strategic Moves Businesses Should Be Considering In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business, strategic planning is paramount to staying competitive, resilient, and adaptable to change. To navigate complex challenges and seize the opportunities of today’s markets, businesses must make strategic moves that align with their goals and the evolving needs of their customers. Here …

Revolutionizing traffic planning and management with PTV Group and Econolite

Revolutionizing traffic planning and management with PTV Group and Econolite This fall, PTV Group and Econolite will unveil their latest developments together under the umbrella brand Umovity for the first time. The Mobility Tech Update features the Mobility Tech Suite, combining PTV & Econolite end-to-end technology serving as a true one-stop-shop for traffic planning and management. …

Smart Robots revolutionise Nuclear Radiation Mapping

Smart Robots revolutionise Nuclear Radiation Mapping In 2013, researchers carried a Microsoft Kinect camera through houses in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture. The device’s infrared light traced the contours of the buildings, making a rough 3D map. On top of this, the team layered information from an early version of a hand-held gamma-ray imager, displaying the otherwise …

Driver Trucking App launched by Driver Technologies

Driver Trucking App launched by Driver Technologies Driver Technologies, Inc., an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers a safer driving experience, announced the launch of Driver Trucking, the first fully cloud-based video solution for commercial vehicles, leveraging its No. 1 rated dash cam app, Driver. The new Driver Trucking service will provide fleets with a …

SimScale launches AI based Physics Simulation

SimScale launches AI based Physics Simulation SimScale GmbH today announced the worlds’ first fully integrated and cloud-native A.I. based physics predictions coming to its simulation software. SimScale has partnered with the leading A.I. for accelerated engineering developer, NAVASTO to integrate their solutions into the SimScale platform which will enable engineers to design in real-time using side-by-side …

Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway

Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway India’s city of Delhi is actually made up of two cities. To the north is Old Delhi, the historic city, and the south is New Delhi, the capital of India since 1947. It is an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub for the entire country. It …

Contractors using Automated Site Data Tools get a huge boost in project performance

Contractors using Automated Site Data Tools get a huge boost in project performance  It is widely known that general contractors face persistent schedule, quality, safety and profitability challenges on their projects. A new study from Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) and Versatile® reveals that greater use of site data as an analytical tool allows contractors to …

Aurigo evolves Engage AI-based Community Engagement Platform

Aurigo evolves Engage AI-based Community Engagement Platform Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced major updates to Aurigo Engage, its AI-based community engagement platform for public agency officials seeking feedback on projects and initiatives. The latest version of Engage will allow professionals in communications, …

Procore Groundbreak 2023 sparks an era of Digital and Cultural Transformation

Procore Groundbreak 2023 sparks an era of Digital and Cultural Transformation Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, today is kicking off Groundbreak 2023, the construction industry’s most innovative conference. Every year, Procore brings together thought leaders to build connections, elevate their knowledge and embrace transformation happening across the industry. “Procore’s …

VertiGIS Networks web-based Utility Network Management rolled out globally

VertiGIS Networks web-based Utility Network Management rolled out globally VertiGIS, a leading global provider of spatial asset management solutions is pleased to announce the global launch of its VertiGIS Networks product line following its North American debut in May. Using purpose-built VertiGIS Networks solutions, utilities can visualize, edit and integrate their network data using modern …

3D Mapping and AI-based monitoring could help prevent Urban Ground Collapse

3D Mapping and AI-based monitoring could help prevent Urban Ground Collapse As severe urban overcrowding is trending worldwide many underground development projects are being carried out in metropolitan centres worldwide. South Korea has experienced problems such as aging underground facilities and inaccurate information management due to rapid urban development since the 1970s and 1980s. Accident …

MapInfo Pro strengthens its Spatial Analytics and Mapping Visualisation

MapInfo Pro strengthens its Spatial Analytics and Mapping Visualisation Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, has announced the launch of MapInfo Pro v2023 – the latest release of its popular desktop Geographic Information System (GIS). Customers can now quickly and easily access a three-dimensional (3D) view of risks and opportunities with a new set …

Bentley Systems 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists announced

Bentley Systems 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists announced Bentley Systems today announced the finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Twelve independent jury panels, representing 12 award categories, selected the 36 finalists …

VertiGIS acquires Location-Intelligence company ibR

VertiGIS acquires Location-Intelligence company ibR VertiGIS, a leading solution provider and software developer in the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial asset management, today announced it has acquired ibR Gesellschaft für Geoinformation mbH (ibR). VertiGIS also announced a new business unit for land management which combines its expertise across the DACH region—comprising Germany, …

Precisely joins Overture Maps Foundation to power Global Open Map Dataset

Precisely joins Overture Maps Foundation to power Global Open Map Dataset Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced its membership to the Overture Maps Foundation. Founded by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom in 2022, the foundation recently launched2 its first worldwide open map dataset to the market, based upon the …

Mapping Underwater Terrain with Autonomous Boats

Mapping Underwater Terrain with Autonomous Boats Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have constructed a fully autonomous boat that can carry out bathymetric surveys — surveys of the depth and terrain of bodies of water like oceans, rivers and lakes. The team hopes the robotic boat can help simplify the survey process, which usually …

HCSS Marketplace helps contractors be even more competitive

HCSS Marketplace helps contractors be even more competitive HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software that helps heavy civil businesses streamline their operations, introduces the HCSS Marketplace. Marketplace connects HCSS customers with partner companies that provide complementary products and services, helping contractors to be even more effective in competing for business and streamlining operations at …

MCS revamps their Rental Software Web Interface

MCS revamps their Rental Software Web Interface Rental Software supplier, MCS, has now revamped and modernised its web solution with a new, state-of-the-art interface, making working on the move easier than ever for rental companies worldwide. As part of the software supplier’s constant development of its solutions, MCS recognised the need to use experts to …

Topcon acquires Pennsylvania-based Boyd Instrument and Supply

Topcon acquires Pennsylvania-based Boyd Instrument and Supply Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a new addition to its Topcon Solutions Store organization. Boyd Instrument and Supply of Horsham, Pennsylvania is now part of the Topcon Solutions Store North American retail channel and joins a growing network of stores, currently across 20 states. “Boyd Instrument and Supply …

Finding the Safest Routes in Cities with new Mapping Algorithm

Finding the Safest Routes in Cities with new Mapping Algorithm Most navigation apps can show you the fastest possible route to your destination and some can even suggest an eco-friendly route calculated to produce the least amount of carbon emissions. But what if they could also map the safest route with the lowest possible risk of …

Transforming Unmanned Navigation and Robotics Integration with GNSS/INS Sensors

Transforming Unmanned Navigation and Robotics Integration with GNSS/INS Sensors The CHCNav CGI+ 610 is a cutting-edge GNSS receiver designed to revolutionize the world of precise positioning. With advanced features, exceptional accuracy, and robust construction, the CGI+ 610 is the ultimate solution for high-precision satellite positioning. Unparalleled Accuracy and Reliability The CGI+ 610 boasts state-of-the-art technology …

AR-enabled Work Instructions reimagined using iPad

AR-enabled Work Instructions reimagined using iPad Taqtile, Inc., the leader in augmented reality (AR)-based work instruction solutions, announced today that it has dramatically improved the performance and usability of its Manifest® enterprise platform for iPad to meet growing global demand. This update includes a reimagined user interface and the ability to manage and complete jobs across teams. …

Luminar and Plus advance LiDAR and AI Assisted Driving Software for Trucking

Luminar and Plus advance LiDAR and AI Assisted Driving Software for Trucking Luminar, a leading global automotive technology company, and Plus, a global provider of highly automated driving and fully autonomous driving solutions, announced a partnership to advance highly automated driving and safety systems for commercial vehicle manufacturers. Under the agreement, Luminar will be the …

SlantRange revolutionises Crop Measurement and Prediction with Hiphen acquisition

SlantRange revolutionises Crop Measurement and Prediction with Hiphen acquisition Hiphen and SlantRange, two pioneers in the application of remote sensing, computer vision, and artificial intelligence for agriculture, today announced they are joining forces. Hiphen is acquiring SlantRange to form the leading source of advanced crop measurement and prediction solutions to crop science companies and agricultural …

ZEVX releases Intelligent Fleet Software for Commercial E-Mobility

ZEVX releases Intelligent Fleet Software for Commercial E-Mobility ZEVX™, Inc., a worldwide leader in intelligent EV systems, today announced the launch of OpenZEVX™, a powerful SaaS fleet management system designed for battery electric powertrains and e-mobility solutions. OpenZEVX empowers fleet managers to optimize commercial EV powertrains and charge systems to improve EV performance, range and …

Revolutionising Underwater Surveying, Mapping and Inspection

Revolutionising Underwater Surveying, Mapping and Inspection Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, is partnering with the University of Florida’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to develop a revolutionary system for underwater surveying, mapping, and inspection, provisionally named Bathydrone. The current process to gather data for new …

Bentley Systems introduces iTwin Activate: Infrastructure Internet of Things

Bentley Systems introduces iTwin Activate: Infrastructure Internet of Things Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the launch of iTwin Activate, a 20 week co-development program designed to accelerate early-stage startups in infrastructure engineering software. The program, which is organized in cohorts aligned to industry sectors, is managed by Bentley iTwin Ventures, …

Ground-breaking Burgex Platform visualizes the US Mining Industry

Ground-breaking Burgex Platform visualizes the US Mining Industry In a ground-breaking industry first, Burgex Inc.  has unveiled Mineralocity, a comprehensive platform offering a complete, verified, and visually searchable map of all commercial mines in the United States. Developed in response to a heightened national focus on infrastructure revitalization and the emerging green economy, this cutting-edge …

Winners of the Esri 2023 ArcGIS Online Competition announced

Winners of the Esri 2023 ArcGIS Online Competition announced Students across the nation learn about environmental and social concerns every day not just in the classroom, but from the communities in which they live. Complex issues from housing shortages to pedestrian safety are often inherently location-based challenges, and many students have begun taking a geographic …

Asana adds Human-Centric AI into Collaborative Work Management

Asana adds Human-Centric AI into Collaborative Work Management Asana, Inc., a leading work management platform, announced its latest product capabilities focused on generative artificial intelligence. Launched today, Asana Intelligence makes enterprise AI capabilities core to Asana’s work management platform, powering organizations to accelerate decision-making, improve productivity, and focus on what matters. Leveraging the Asana Work …

Tigo Energy announces Energy Intelligence Fleet Manager Platform

Tigo Energy announces Energy Intelligence Fleet Manager Platform Tigo Energy, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy storage solutions, today announced the release of Tigo EI Fleet Manager, a new fleet management experience within its Energy Intelligence (EI) platform. As Tigo simultaneously expands its ability to leverage energy data and improve the installer …

Lenovo launches Digital Workplace Solutions to increase productivity

Lenovo launches Digital Workplace Solutions to increase productivity At a time when companies are struggling to find customized technologies to address their unique business requirements, Lenovo Solutions and Services Group (SSG) is launching Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS), a new managed services portfolio of intelligent tools and systems. DWS delivers work-related technology, security, efficiency, and employee …

B2W Software Innovation Awards won by US and Canadian Contractors

B2W Software Innovation Awards won by US and Canadian Contractors B2W Software, a Trimble company and leading provider of heavy construction management software, presented its 2023 Innovation Awards to four contractors during its annual User Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in March. Superior Construction based in Florida and Indiana and Feller Enterprises in Utah were …

Bosch realigns Automotive Business for further growth

Bosch realigns Automotive Business for further growth More than ever, innovations in the automotive sphere are coming about through bits and bytes. Bosch is responding to this trend toward software-based automotive engineering by realigning its automotive-supply business: within Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch Mobility will in the future be managed as a business sector with responsibility …

Engineers Without Borders partners with Bentley Systems

Engineers Without Borders partners with Bentley Systems Engineers Without Borders International today announced a strategic partnership with infrastructure engineering software company, Bentley Systems. This momentous partnership will help support the organization’s mission of bringing together the global Engineers Without Borders movement so that millions more people can benefit from work addressing today’s most pressing challenges …

New Stratasys GrabCAD Print Pro Software boosts volumes and profitability

New Stratasys GrabCAD Print Pro Software boosts volumes and profitability Stratasys Ltd., a leader in polymer 3D printing, announced the launch of its new GrabCAD Print Pro software, with integrated quality assurance functionality from Riven, a recent Stratasys acquisition. GrabCAD Print software manages the print preparation process for Stratasys 3D printers. The new Pro version is …

Trimble installing 1.7 megawatt Solar Array at Colorado HQ

Trimble installing 1.7 megawatt Solar Array at Colorado HQ Trimble announced today that the company has broken ground on the construction of a 1.7-megawatt solar array as a renewable energy source at its Westminster, Colorado headquarters. The new solar panels are projected to offset more than 100 percent of the energy consumed by Trimble’s two-building …

Topcon launches Digital Layout Construction Software

Topcon launches Digital Layout Construction Software Topcon Positioning Systems has introduced Digital Layout, a simple, easy-to-use building construction software to enable more contractors to adopt a digital layout workflow for increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. The software is designed to provide a distinct competitive advantage in the fast-paced building construction industry for general contractors, concrete …

HEAVY.AI launches HEAVY 7.0 with Machine Learning capabilities

HEAVY.AI launches HEAVY 7.0 with Machine Learning capabilities HEAVY.AI, an innovator in advanced analytics, today announced general availability of HEAVY 7.0. The new product adds innovative machine learning capabilities, enabling telcos and utilities to perform in-database predictive modelling and simulate any scenario to uncover key insights. HEAVY 7.0 also incorporates a streamlined Heavy Immerse experience …

CupixWorks added to Bentley System’s iTwin Program

CupixWorks added to Bentley System’s iTwin Program Cupix™, a global spatial digital twin platform that provides visualization and analytics for owners and builders across the entire built-world lifecycle, announced today the addition of its leading product, CupixWorks, to Bentley Systems’ powered by iTwin  program. CupixWorks is a state-of-the-art 3D digital twin platform that enables decision-making …

GeoPlace helping to launch Underground Pipe and Cable Digital Maps

GeoPlace helping to launch Underground Pipe and Cable Digital Maps GeoPlace has provided expert resource to support the creation of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) which is being launched by the Geospatial Commission, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), today. NUAR is a revolutionary underground digital map to support economic …

Construction Estimation and Virtual Proposals with CostCertified SaaS Platform

Construction Estimation and Virtual Proposals with CostCertified SaaS Platform CostCertified, the cutting-edge construction estimation/virtual proposal (SaaS) platform, and Renoworks, an industry leader in visualization and lead generation technology for the home renovation and construction sector, have announced a strategic partnership and mutual reseller agreement. The partnership calls for the companies to sell a powerful full-spectrum …

New book explores Designing Map Interfaces to build effective Map Apps

New book explores Designing Map Interfaces to build effective Map Apps Most current courses for software application development focus on technology and architecture rather than the tenets of interface design. Steve Jobs was quoted as saying that “design isn’t just what it looks like and feels like—design is how it works.” Maps, being inherently visual …

Platform to simplify Quantum App Development launched by BlueQubit

Platform to simplify Quantum App Development launched by BlueQubit BlueQubit, a San Francisco-based quantum software company, launches a new platform that aims to democratize access to quantum computing. Traditional quantum computing systems can be complex and difficult to use, making it challenging for developers to create and test quantum algorithms. BlueQubit addresses this issue by …

Bentley Systems and Worldsensing announce Strategic Agreement

Bentley Systems and Worldsensing announce Strategic Agreement Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has entered into a non-exclusive commercial agreement to strategically accelerate the adoption of Infrastructure IoT, further unlocking value for infrastructure designers, constructors, and owner-operators in their use of infrastructure digital twins. To this end, Worldsensing is acquiring from …

South Korean E8IGHT expanding NFLOW Digital Twin Technology across industries

South Korean E8IGHT expanding NFLOW Digital Twin Technology across industries The implementation of digital twin and simulation technology across industries has rapidly increased within the past few years. The market demand for these technologies is high as achieving cost and time efficiency is possible, and evaluating be-launch products, solutions, services, and infrastructures is supported in …

Topcon Positioning Systems acquires Digital Construction Works

Topcon Positioning Systems acquires Digital Construction Works Topcon Positioning Systems has purchased construction software and data integrations and services company Digital Construction Works (DCW). DCW’s services and software integration platform will help customers navigate and maximize the use of construction data made available across multiple apps and software. Today’s construction business owners have more critical …

World Blockchain Congress set for 14-15 June in Jakarta

World Blockchain Congress set for 14-15 June in Jakarta The World Blockchain Congress is set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. The two-day conference, scheduled for June 14-15, 2023, will bring together Blockchain experts, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the region. Blockchain technology has gained a lot of attention in Indonesia in recent years. The …

New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads

New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads Fugro has been awarded a 6-year contract with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for pavement distress mapping services. The contract is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve the safety and sustainability of their roads infrastructure, which is challenged …

WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO

WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO Bentley Systems, Incorporated, an infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a collaboration initiative with WSB to lead civil infrastructure owners and contractors to adopt and use infrastructure digital twins. WSB has launched a new digital construction management solution and advisory service, based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO, to …

Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management

Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management Eptura, the global worktech leader, today announced the launch of its unified worktech platform, which includes Eptura Asset and Eptura Workplace. The Eptura experience is the first offering in the market that connects workplace and physical asset management capabilities in a single solution. Buildings need more …

Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research

Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research Wejo Group Limited, a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™ cloud and software solutions for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced a partnership with the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), a non-profit organization that creates and supports communities of practice for …

FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week

FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week Certified Power Solutions (CPS) is launching its latest innovation in snow and ice removal operations – FleetPilot Connect – as part of NTEA Work Truck Week 2023. The new purpose-driven telematics solution leverages Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide real-time and post-storm data across key areas …

Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity

Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity Zeitview, a leading provider of advanced inspection software and services, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled Property Insights Platform to assess rooftop conditions efficiently and safely. The company’s new offerings include thermal capabilities for commercial properties and AI/ML damage assessment capabilities for commercial, residential and multi-family …

Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses

Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses Optimal tyre inflation pressure and the right tyre selection mean the best possible tyre performance and the greatest possible fleet efficiency. What sounds so simple is not always easy to implement in the price-driven day-to-day business of fleets. Continental therefore supports fleet operators, dealers and service technicians …

Renesas unveils Quick-Connect Studio to dynamically create IoT Software

Renesas unveils Quick-Connect Studio to dynamically create IoT Software Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a ground-breaking new online, cloud-based IoT system design platform that enables users to graphically build hardware and software to quickly validate prototypes and accelerate product development. Today’s development cycle is cumbersome – engineers research …

Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable

Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable The purpose of mapping has been to help people navigate around places in the physical world, something that has held true for centuries. But driving has evolved and, most importantly, cars and roads have evolved. As we enter an era of automation, standard road maps no longer …

Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training

Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training In 1990, the government of Malta formed the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) with a mission to manage the implementation of public IT programs; since then, the agency has sought to increase the digital transformation of the country’s government service delivery infrastructure. To support this goal, …

VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety

VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, is transforming fleet safety with the launch of a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution. NARA (Notification, Analysis and Risk Assessment) will revolutionise how vehicle camera footage is assessed and help vehicle operators within the highways …

Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D

Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D Business, government, and science organizations increasingly rely on drones, crewed aircraft, and satellites to capture imagery. Detailed imagery data provides visibility into operations and opportunities, unpacking information from every pixel and transforming static pictures into dynamic digital representations of the world. 3D models and high-resolution …

Esri joins Overture Maps Foundation to build Interoperable Open Map Data

Esri joins Overture Maps Foundation to build Interoperable Open Map Data In an increasingly digital and automated world, geospatial data plays a critical role in understanding the physical environment and powering the next generation of location technologies. For geospatial developers and professionals, the ability to access reliable open map data is vital to understanding communities …

B2W Software to showcase enhanced Construction Management at CONEXPO

B2W Software to showcase enhanced Construction Management at CONEXPO B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, today announced plans to demonstrate enhancements to its unified platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. New B2W features give construction employees more and better data, increase their efficiency and further connect them across workflows. The …

Ferrovial launches Infraverse for Infrastructure Digitalisation and Virtualisation

Ferrovial launches Infraverse for Infrastructure Digitalisation and Virtualisation Ferrovial has unveiled Infraverse: a virtual platform from which to transform, develop and improve its assets and operations. Bringing the metaverse and infrastructure together, the Infraverse reinforces the company’s position as a leader in innovation. Ferrovial is implementing more than 10 projects providing over 100 use cases …

New eMOD Construction Safety Platform integrates with Procore

New eMOD Construction Safety Platform integrates with Procore eMOD, a safety software platform for construction contractors, announced its latest integration with Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software. This integration allows Procore users to access and streamline one of the best construction safety management solutions on the market. eMOD announced the integration …

Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology

Czech Railway to use Ness Digital Maps built on Hexagon technology Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Ness Czech, a leading Czech system integrator and supplier of IT solutions and part of Ness Digital Engineering group, will supply the Czech Railway Administration with the Digital Technical Railway Map (DTRM), a railway-specific geographic information system …

Trimble has acquired Ryvit to accelerate Connected Construction Workflows

Trimble has acquired Ryvit to accelerate Connected Construction Workflows Trimble has acquired Ryvit, an integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) provider for the construction industry. Launched in 2016, Ryvit builds connections between commonly used applications and data sources, enabling information sharing both within and across organizations so that project teams can use the right information to make the right decisions …

Continental and Ambarella Full Software Stack to assist Automated Driving Systems

Continental and Ambarella Full Software Stack to assist Automated Driving Systems At CES 2023 earlier this month, technology company Continental and Ambarella, Inc., an edge AI semiconductor company, announced a strategic partnership. The two companies will jointly develop scalable, end-to-end hardware and software solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI), for assisted and automated driving (AD), …

CCTech HVAC Digital Twin powered by Bentley Systems iTwin

CCTech HVAC Digital Twin powered by Bentley Systems iTwin CCTech has announced the addition of HVAC-Twin to Bentley Systems’ powered by iTwin program. HVAC-Twin enables quick turnaround between HVAC design iterations—leading to energy and cost-efficient HVAC designs. Designers and engineers can add sensor data, make connections, and start visualizing data such as temperature, occupancy, and …

Iteris providing Network Infrastructure Support at Fort Bend Emergency Op’s Center

Iteris providing Network Infrastructure Support at Fort Bend Emergency Op’s Center Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, announced that it has been chosen as the prime consultant for a multi-year master contract to design and integrate the network infrastructure at Fort Bend County’s new Emergency Operations Center. This brand-new, $9.3 …

Velodyne Lidar announces beta launch of Vella Software Products

Velodyne Lidar announces beta launch of Vella Software Products Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced the beta launch of its Vella family of software products. Vella enables Velodyne’s customers to accelerate development of lidar-based vision solutions for autonomous applications. Using the online platform Vella Portal, Velodyne’s sensor customers can easily access Vella’s software offerings, which include Vella Go for …

Bentley Systems enhances SYNCHRO 4D Construction Management Solution

Bentley Systems enhances SYNCHRO 4D Construction Management Solution Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced advancements to its construction management solution with enhancements to SYNCHRO 4D and the addition of SYNCHRO Cost and SYNCHRO Perform applications. The new advancements and portfolio expansion enable construction firms to transform how they plan, manage, and execute …

Bentley Systems extends iTwin Platform with Experience, Capture, and IoT

Bentley Systems extends iTwin Platform with Experience, Capture, and IoT At the 2022 Year in Infrastructure Conference, Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced new capabilities of its iTwin Platform, significantly extending the scope and interoperability of infrastructure data that engineering firms and owner-operators can use to create and leverage digital twins …

Bentley Systems enhances SYNCHRO Construction Management Solution

Bentley Systems enhances SYNCHRO Construction Management Solution Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced advancements to its construction management solution with enhancements to SYNCHRO 4D and the addition of SYNCHRO Cost and SYNCHRO Perform applications. The new advancements and portfolio expansion enable construction firms to transform how they plan, manage, and execute …

Procore innovations address Payments, Preconstruction and Labour Shortage

Procore innovations address Payments, Preconstruction and Labour Shortage Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced innovations and new solutions that will leverage the value of predictive analytics to connect everyone on a project team. The latest solutions will drive efficiencies to solve some of the industry’s most pressing challenges: …

Bentley Systems’ new EC3 and iTwin integration enables Infrastructure Carbon Calculation

Bentley Systems’ new EC3 and iTwin integration enables Infrastructure Carbon Calculation Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced today at COP27 expanded integrated workflows for embodied carbon calculation in the Bentley iTwin platform. The new integration enables carbon assessment in infrastructure digital twin solutions, empowered by the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3). Developed …

GIS data solutions for the Nevada Department of Transportation

GIS data solutions for the Nevada Department of Transportation The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) oversees 5,400 miles of highway and over 1,000 bridges, and is responsible for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the state highway system. Given the breadth of this infrastructure, collecting data, and communicating information to the public about the …

Exodigo and Esri partner to Improve Underground Mapping

Exodigo and Esri partner to Improve Underground Mapping Exodigo, the breakthrough non-invasive subsurface imaging platform, announced a partnership today with Esri, the world leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) software, web GIS and geodatabase management applications, that will help governments and businesses accelerate the delivery of capital projects and de-risk underground operations at scale. While …

Nearabl adopts the Bentley iTwin platform to expand infrastructure deployments

Nearabl adopts the Bentley iTwin platform to expand infrastructure deployments Today, Nearabl Inc., the metaverse of accessibility company, announced a partnership with Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, to expand the use of its technology within the global infrastructure, construction, and design industries. The company is now an iTwin Premier Partner, and its …

Linarc launches cloud-based Construction Project Management Software

Linarc launches cloud-based Construction Project Management Software Linarc, Inc., the fastest growing collaborative project management platform in the construction industry, has launched a better way to deliver construction projects. Linarc solves the daily challenges that owners, design teams, and contractors confront while driving projects to completion. “I built Linarc to eliminate the inefficiencies that plague …

Techmer PM and Purdue CMSC set to revolutionize Additive Manufacturing

Techmer PM and Purdue CMSC set to revolutionize Additive Manufacturing When the Director of Additive Manufacturing Dr. Eduardo Barocio joined Purdue close to a decade ago, he wanted to make a meaningful impact on the industry, and understood that the emerging technology had its own unique set of challenges. On October 19th, at CAMX in …

Esri and Digital Earth Africa partner to support Sustainable Growth

Esri and Digital Earth Africa partner to support Sustainable Growth Climate change is compounding risks of food insecurity, displacement, and natural disasters across broad regions of the African continent, with vulnerable populations facing especially grave outcomes.  However, several countries in Africa are already innovating and driving the next big tech sector boom, with companies creating solutions to close …

Software platform empowers Utilities and supports Grid Services

Software platform empowers Utilities and supports Grid Services New software can integrate millions of distributed power devices, such as batteries and solar panels, to help solve grid issues of today and prepare for challenges of tomorrow. Our already complex power grid is getting even more intricate, thanks to distributed energy resources (DERs) — devices that generate power …

Otonomo to help Geograma advance Road Safety in Spain

Otonomo to help Geograma advance Road Safety in Spain Otonomo Technologies Ltd., the platform powering the mobility economy, today announced that Geograma, a geographic information systems (GIS) and location intelligence service provider, has awarded Otonomo a multi-year contract to provide multi-layered connected vehicle data designed to advance road safety in Spain. Geograma is integrating the …

Aetos Operate and Matterport revolutionise Building Operations and Training

Aetos Operate and Matterport revolutionise Building Operations and Training Rising Atlanta green building technology company Aetos Imaging is revolutionizing building operations and building engineer training. The company has launched a next-gen immersive 3D software that is intelligently designed to generate an ultra-high-resolution digital twin of physical spaces and assets for easy training, operation and management …

FARO announces Augmented Reality App for Concrete Construction

FARO announces Augmented Reality App for Concrete Construction FARO® Technologies, a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of FARO Flatness Check, the company’s first augmented reality app for the concrete industry that will enable the immediate visualization of floor flatness and floor levelness ensuring pours are completed on schedule, improved …

Pickering Interfaces free utility simplifies and accelerates cable design

Pickering Interfaces free utility simplifies and accelerates cable design Pickering Interfaces, the leading supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions for use in electronic test and verification, today announces a significant upgrade to its Cable Design Tool (CDT). Pickering introduced the CDT six years ago to make it easier and faster for test engineers …

MFE Inspection Solutions partners with Emesent for Autonomous LiDAR Mapping

MFE Inspection Solutions partners with Emesent for Autonomous LiDAR Mapping MFE Inspection Solutions announced today its appointment as a reseller of Emesent, a world leader in drone autonomy. This partnership will give MFE customers access to the full line of Emesent products including their flagship product Hovermap ST, an autonomy and mapping payload. Hovermap is …

Sweco spins off Twinfinity BIM Platform

Sweco spins off Twinfinity BIM Platform From 1 October 2022, Sweco will be operating Twinfinity as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sweco AB. The objective is to accelerate development and sales of the product Twinfinity, Sweco’s BIM platform that connects a digital 3D model of a building together with business, operational and climate data. Twinfinity …

Nextech AR adopts LiDAR for real-world Metaverse Spatial Mapping

Nextech AR adopts LiDAR for real-world Metaverse Spatial Mapping Nextech AR Solutions Corp., a Metaverse Company and leading provider of augmented reality  experience technologies and 3D model services has announced that ARway, a no-code spatial computing platform for the real-world metaverse, is now adopting LiDAR technology to create hyper accurate meshes for its metaverse spatial …

Esri initiative offers free Geospatial Software to Non-profits

Esri initiative offers free Geospatial Software to Non-profits Non-profits are increasingly taking a geographic approach to implementing their plans and ensuring the success of their goals. One non-profit organization recently used geospatial technology to target likely donors as well as identify areas in need while addressing the recent baby formula shortage. To support and advance the …

Lightning eMotors launches Lightning Insights Telematics and Charger Software

Lightning eMotors launches Lightning Insights Telematics and Charger Software Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles and charging solutions for fleets, announced today the launch of Lightning Insights™, a significant extension of its state-of-the-art telematics system built for monitoring and managing Lightning fleet assets in real-time. Lightning’s original telematics solution, …

viAct announces strategic partnership with Innocom in Singapore

viAct announces strategic partnership with Innocom in Singapore viAct and Innocom Technologies Pte Ltd., have entered into a strategic partnership to meet the ever increasing demand in Singapore Construction Industry for solutions to improve safety and productivity and in turn make the sector more sustainable. Although Singapore has made considerable progress in making workplaces safer …

TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. formed by TRL Software and Experion Technologies

TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. formed by TRL Software and Experion Technologies TRL Software and Experion Technologies have entered into a joint venture to form TRL Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Headquartered in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, the partnership brings over one hundred years of transport research expertise to Indian roadways and will support the country in …

Esri releases latest edition of Online GIS Capabilities book

Esri releases latest edition of Online GIS Capabilities book From magnetic tapes to cloud computing, technology has advanced greatly over the 50-plus-year history of geographic information system (GIS) software. Today’s modern GIS is Web GIS. To provide a guide for users of geospatial technology online, Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has released Getting to Know …

Watson-Marlow launches AR app for Bredel Hose Pump maintenance

Watson-Marlow launches AR app for Bredel Hose Pump maintenance Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) has launched the Bredel hose pump augmented reality (AR) customer application (app), designed to reduce maintenance time with clear step-by-step visual guidance. The easy-to-use app is the second in a series of AR apps from WMFTS developed for post-sales support so …

How to develop and expand your construction business

How to develop and expand your construction business Are you looking to develop and expand your construction business? Growth is key to long-term success, but it can also be daunting and requires careful planning and strategy. In the current climate, businesses need to be very careful with any major changes that they make, especially when …

Procore teams up with AWS to bring Digital Twins to the Construction Industry

Procore teams up with AWS to bring Digital Twins to the Construction Industry Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage AWS IoT TwinMaker to extend the value of construction data into facility operations. The tools AWS IoT TwinMaker provides …

BlackSky partners with Esri for Dynamic Satellite Tasking for ArcGIS

BlackSky partners with Esri for Dynamic Satellite Tasking for ArcGIS BlackSky Technology and Esri have developed an integration that gives Esri’s global customer base access to BlackSky’s dynamic tasking services through ArcGIS Online. The companies have released a new cloud-based satellite tasking app called BlackSky Tasking. Designed for ArcGIS Online, the app allows Esri users …

Esri announces free Online Course on Geospatial Software for AEC Projects

Esri announces free Online Course on Geospatial Software for AEC Projects Recently, there has been strong demand for investment in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) projects with increased sustainability at the national, regional, and local levels. To help professionals working in these industries achieve their goals, Esri, the world leader in location intelligence technology, is …

Esri launches Indoor Positioning Navigation System

Esri launches Indoor Positioning Navigation System Smartphone navigation apps have given people a greater sense of personal freedom, allowing them to efficiently venture from one unfamiliar place to another, still knowing where they are. That sense of knowing can quickly fade once someone has arrived at an airport, corporate campus, or medical center complex. While …

TRL iROADS software upgrades Connectivity and Data Analysis capabilities

TRL iROADS software upgrades Connectivity and Data Analysis capabilities TRL Software’s Digital Asset Management Platform iROADS™ has been updated to work at a larger scale than previous iterations, allowing for more users, larger data volumes, faster performance, better connectivity, and real-time integration of sensor data such as live camera feeds or AI-generated object detection data. …

Incari releases Studio 2022.1 for better HMI development

Incari releases Studio 2022.1 for better HMI development The Berlin-based software company Incari has released the latest update for its application development platform Incari Studio. Incari Studio 2022.1 adds exciting new features and improvements to the existing software functionality. Incari Studio makes complex issues easy to master, helps to develop better HMIs, allows more freedom …

Volvo invests in software company Optibus for sustainable bus operations

Volvo invests in software company Optibus for sustainable bus operations Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invests in Optibus Ltd, that develops and provides optimization software for public transportation planning and management. The investment highlights the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable bus fleets and more efficient transportation operations. High quality, sustainable public transportation can be achieved …

Industrial Asset Management software market to reach $11 billion by 2026

Industrial Asset Management software market to reach $11 billion by 2026 A boom in global corporate spending on industrial asset management software (IAM) will take spending sharply higher — reaching $11 billion by 2026 — according to an exclusive survey from leading independent research and advisory firm Verdantix. The increase in spending on IAM software …

Veolia ANZ selects StaySafe App to help protect Lone Workers

Veolia ANZ selects StaySafe App to help protect Lone Workers Veolia’s Water Division, situated across Australia and New Zealand, now uses StaySafe technology to adhere to Section 48 of the NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017. StaySafe is a smartphone app and cloud based monitoring hub which gives visibility of an employees location whilst …

Wejo extends and expands relationship with Microsoft Maps

Wejo extends and expands relationship with Microsoft Maps Wejo Group, a global leader in cloud and software analytics for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced an expansion and extension of its existing collaboration with Microsoft Maps, which will significantly enhance the capabilities of Microsoft’s mapping products, in multiple territories across the world. An …

B2W increases estimating speed and accuracy with new API capabilities

B2W increases estimating speed and accuracy with new API capabilities B2W Software, a leading provider of software for heavy construction, has added API-powered features that automate data transfer to make estimating easier, faster and more accurate. A new B2W Estimate API (application programming interface) automates connectivity between B2W Software’s flagship estimating application and data sources …

Geo Connect Asia celebrates successful 2022 event

Geo Connect Asia celebrates successful 2022 event Geo Connect Asia, the second edition of Southeast Asia’s flagship geospatial and location intelligence technology trade event, came to a successful close after a fruitful two-day run at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore on 1st and 2nd June 2022. Organised by Montgomery Asia, GCA …

Volvo CE Remote Monitoring App supports Electric Transformation

Volvo CE Remote Monitoring App supports Electric Transformation Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is helping operators and fleet managers ensure their Volvo electric machines are always ready to work with an easy-to-use app called EMMA – helping them manage the charging process more efficiently and maximize uptime. EMMA (Electric Machine Management Application) enables customers to remotely …

Yotta acquired by Causeway Technologies

Yotta acquired by Causeway Technologies Construction technology provider Causeway Technologies has acquired Yotta, a global provider of connected asset management software and services, from AIM-listed Oxford Metrics plc. Yotta serves over 200 customers worldwide, providing software to assist in the management of more than 35 million physical assets and related services, including highways, street lighting …

SRL launches scalable software for Traffic Management Hire Industry

SRL launches scalable software for Traffic Management Hire Industry SRL Traffic Systems has become the only mobile ITS (intelligent transport system) hire supplier to provide local authorities with a scalable traffic management software platform. The platform enables the growing number of customers already using it to manage their permanent systems, not only to efficiently integrate …

New app forecasts Asphalt Pricing to lower financial risks

New app forecasts Asphalt Pricing to lower financial risks Liquid Asphalt must compete with other products that are refined from crude oil and energy prices are currently soaring due to inflation. Imagine bidding today’s cash price and the cost of the hedge instead of guessing at some future price. The solution is a new app …

Geo Connect Asia returns with more exhibitors, larger audience and eased restrictions

Geo Connect Asia returns with more exhibitors, larger audience and eased restrictions International events organiser Montgomery Asia announced today that Geo Connect Asia (GCA), the highly anticipated flagship geospatial and location intelligence industry trade show and conference for Southeast Asia, returns to the physical sphere this June to explore fast-developing solutions in the geospatial community. GCA …

Low-code Apps are evolving Construction Management

Low-code Apps are evolving Construction Management The construction industry has been notoriously slow to embrace digital transformation and modern technology, so with many contractor companies sticking to outdated, paper-heavy processes we asked Eli Greenberg, founder and CEO at EnM Contracting, and Subrah Iyar, CEO and co-founder at Moxo, to share their views on the future of the …

National Highways renews Pavement Decision Support Tool contract with Yotta

National Highways renews Pavement Decision Support Tool contract with Yotta Yotta, the leading global connected asset management and services provider, today announced that National Highways has renewed its contract with the company to implement a Pavement Decision Support Tool (P-DST). National Highways’ P-DST, referred to within the organisation as its Pavement Investment Tool (PIT), is …

Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology helping NASA to Map the Moon

Aeva 4D LiDAR Technology helping NASA to Map the Moon Aeva®, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that NASA’s Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack (KNaCK) Instrument project, a LiDAR-based mobile terrain-mapping and navigation system designed to support the next generation of lunar and planetary exploration, is using Aeva’s 4D LiDAR™ technology. …

Kyocera ultra-rugged 5G Smartphones feature Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie App

Kyocera ultra-rugged 5G Smartphones feature Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie App Kyocera, a leader in rugged mobile solutions, has entered into an agreement with Microsoft to integrate the Walkie Talkie application in Microsoft Teams on ultra-rugged 5G Android smartphones. Kyocera’s DuraForce Ultra 5G and DuraSport 5G, both available on the Verizon 5G network, feature a dedicated …

Esri StoryMaps brings sophisticated Mapping Technology to Storytelling

Esri StoryMaps brings sophisticated Mapping Technology to Storytelling Capturing and sharing life’s experiences today often requires multiple platforms and tools, which can result in disjointed storytelling. To serve creators’ needs to control their dynamic, interactive narratives in one place, Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today released StoryMaps, a powerful, personal storytelling tool. The product …

Esri UK annual GIS conference returns to QEII Centre in London

Esri UK annual GIS conference returns to QEII Centre in London Esri UK has announced the full programme for its upcoming annual conference and exhibition on 17 May 2022, including speakers from Arcadis, Jacobs, Argent Related, Centre for Digital Built Britain and National Highways. After two years as a virtual event, the conference returns this year to London’s QEII Centre, …

TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System

TRL Software to replace National Highways Pavement Management System National Highways has commissioned TRL Software to provide it with a new pavement asset management system, known as P-AMS. This will be configured upon the cloud-based product iROADS, which is a commercially available off-the-shelf tool designed for various infrastructure assets. It will replace National Highways’ existing …

Metso Outotec expands field service capabilities with new digital tools

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VINCI Highways acquires remaining shares in TollPlus Inc.

VINCI Highways acquires remaining shares in TollPlus Inc. VINCI Highways announces the acquisition of the 70% stake it did not already hold in TollPlus Inc, a software company that specializes in toll road back-office systems and mobility solutions. Holder since 2016 of a strategic stake of 30% in the capital of TollPlus, VINCI Highways has …

Enscape 3.3 release features Real-Time Visualization capabilities

Enscape 3.3 release features Real-Time Visualization capabilities Enscape, a leading provider of real-time visualization, 3D rendering, and virtual reality technology for the global AEC industry, today announced it has released Enscape 3.3. The past few years have challenged architects and designers to develop new ways of working and sharing their designs. Many of them have …

Kier invests in Procore Technologies to drive their Digital-First Ambitions

Kier invests in Procore Technologies to drive their Digital-First Ambitions Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced that Kier Group Plc, the major UK construction and infrastructure services company, has selected its enterprise-ready platform solution to enhance and standardise operations across its construction business and projects. This agreement will …

Point of Rental celebrates 40th Anniversary

Point of Rental celebrates 40th Anniversary For 40 years as of April 5, Point of Rental Software has provided software-based solutions to the problems rental companies face. Founded in 1982 as part of Overland Rentals, Point of Rental was built by three former NASA engineers who wanted to start their own small general rental business. …

GeoPlace 2022 Conference aims to Connect People with Places

GeoPlace 2022 Conference aims to Connect People with Places GeoPlace’s annual conference will take place on 10th and 11th May 2022, with the theme of ‘Connecting People to Places’. The event is online, reflecting appreciation shown in 2021 for opportunities to interact with speakers and peers, and to review a far wider range of extra …

Subsurface Utility Mapping Tools to map Subsurface Infrastructure

Subsurface Utility Mapping Tools to map Subsurface Infrastructure Subsurface utility mapping basically involves designing, assessing, and relocating utilities. It also involves the communication of utility mapping information to interested parties. The use of SUM has become more widespread across the globe in a bid to minimize the risk of damaging underground utilities that could lead …

ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online to enhance City Services in Yakima, Washington

ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online to enhance City Services in Yakima, Washington For years, staff at the City of Yakima have managed all the geographic data for the municipality and used imagery as a tool to support the city’s government, police, fire, transit, drinking water, refuse, and utility services. While it’s been integral for Yakima …

Mastt Construction Technology start-up raises $9.5m for overseas expansion

Mastt Construction Technology start-up raises $9.5m for overseas expansion Construction technology start-up Mastt has raised $9.5 million (AUD) less than 12 months after its seed round, as it aims to almost double its headcount and continue expansion abroad. The round was led by VC firm OIF Ventures, with participation from Assignar co-founder and CEO Sean McCreanor, …

B2W Software launches Time Tracking App for employees

B2W Software launches Time Tracking App for employees B2W Software, a leading provider of software for heavy construction, has expanded its ONE Platform with a new mobile application for reporting labour hours, productivity, equipment utilization and other data for individual employees working independently. The B2W Employee App is an easy-to-use solution for recording this information …

Esri updates Land-Cover Maps with new global datasets

Esri updates Land-Cover Maps with new global datasets Governments and businesses across the world are pledging to adopt more sustainable and equitable practices. Many are also working to limit activities that contribute to climate change. To support these efforts, Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, in partnership with Impact Observatory and Microsoft, is releasing a globally …

VertiGIS acquires EDP in Sweden to expand GIS solutions into the Nordic Market

VertiGIS acquires EDP in Sweden to expand GIS solutions into the Nordic Market VertiGIS, a leading geographic information systems (GIS) solution provider and software developer, has completed the acquisition of 100% of EDP Consult AB, an established software and services provider based in Staffanstorp, Sweden. VertiGIS is backed by global, technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures, …

Terradepth launches Ocean Data-as-a-Service Platform to Map the Oceans

Terradepth launches Ocean Data-as-a-Service Platform to Map the Oceans Terradepth, the world’s end-to-end ocean data system, announced the launch of Absolute Ocean today. AO is the company’s new cloud-based, browser-accessible ocean data management platform. The platform offers the ability to simultaneously manage existing customer-owned datasets and access subscription-based Terradepth data. Absolute Ocean supports an array …

Sensor breakthrough paves way to mapping the world under the Earth’s surface

Sensor breakthrough paves way to mapping the world under the Earth’s surface An object hidden below ground has been located using quantum technology – a long-awaited milestone with profound implications for industry, human knowledge and national security. University of Birmingham researchers from the UK National Quantum Technology Hub in Sensors and Timing have reported their achievement …

EyeVi Technologies to rewrite the road maintenance playbook after $2m investment

EyeVi Technologies to rewrite the road maintenance playbook after $2m investment EyeVi Technologies, an AI-driven mapping technology start-up, has raised €1.8 million in a seed round led by ff Venture Capital, with the participation of RKKVC, Decacorn Capital, Iron Wolf Capital, Superangel, Spring Capital, Kaamos Group, and several Estonian business angels including Väino Kaldoja, the …

Point of Rental expands into Canada

Point of Rental expands into Canada Point of Rental is taking its relationship with its Canadian users to the next level: The company is establishing an official on-the-ground presence in Canada. Ben Sinclair, who joined Point of Rental in 2019 after more than a decade of experience working at his family’s rental store in Australia, …

Esri’s new book helps Public Safety Agencies get started with GIS Technology

Esri’s new book helps Public Safety Agencies get started with GIS Technology When a winter storm battered a major city in the southwestern US and left millions in the community without power or drinking water, emergency responders relied on geographic information system (GIS) technology to quickly locate those most in need and dispatch services. GIS …

Altium releases update to Altium Designer 22

Altium releases update to Altium Designer 22 At AltiumLive 2022 CONNECT, Altium announced the release of Altium Designer 22, which includes added features to help designers source component availability, enhanced capabilities that reduce manual design tasks, along with advanced real-time lifecycle management tools used in conjunction with Altium 365. Altium Designer customers who have active …

Brother introduces Mobile App for better Label Creation and Editing

Brother introduces Mobile App for better Label Creation and Editing Brother Mobile solutions, Inc. (BMS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother International Corporation and premier provider of mobile, desktop and industrial printing, labelling and safety signage solutions, today launches the new Brother Pro Label Tool, a mobile app that enables on-demand creation, editing and printing of …

Irish tech company CitySwift supporting data-driven Public Transport Strategy in New York

Irish tech company CitySwift supporting data-driven Public Transport Strategy in New York CitySwift, the Galway-based leader in data and machine learning for the public transport sector, is expanding its operations to North America in partnership with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), North America’s largest public transport operator. The Transit Tech Lab – a …

Ricardo RapidAir Software delivers faster Air Quality Mapping

Ricardo RapidAir Software delivers faster Air Quality Mapping RapidAir®, developed by the global air quality, energy and environment specialists, is the next generation dispersion modelling and policy support platform that enables users to test the impact of scenarios in minutes, supporting the identification of measures that will reduce traffic emissions and consequently improve public health. …

Culvert IoT launches SpaceTrace to improve Safety of Industrial Workplaces

Culvert IoT launches SpaceTrace to improve Safety of Industrial Workplaces Culvert IoT Corporation, a hardware skunkworks to many of Silicon Valley’s leading technology companies, today announced the launch of SpaceTrace, a turnkey solution to enable rapid development and deployment of location awareness solutions for Industry 4.0. Culvert IoT SpaceTrace is a family of products that …

Esri releases guides for Location Analytics and Improving Map Aesthetics

Esri releases guides for Location Analytics and Improving Map Aesthetics Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 It’s never been easier to get data, but for many organizations it is still challenging to make sense of all of it. Putting data on a map is a start. Mapping data in order to understand it, find patterns …

Blickfeld announces Smart 3D LiDAR with launch of Percept software

Blickfeld announces Smart 3D LiDAR with launch of Percept software At CES 2022, Blickfeld, the Munich-based start-up developing breakthrough high performance and mass-producible LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensing technology, today launched its groundbreaking perception software, Percept. Designed for Blickfeld’s Cube sensor range for industry use, Percept includes functions like movement-based detection and tracking of …

Avalanche Computing’s revolutionary Low-Code AI Tool launched at CES 2022

Avalanche Computing’s revolutionary Low-Code AI Tool launched at CES 2022 Taiwanese deep tech and hyper-scale computing developer Avalanche Computing is launching its revolutionary low-code artificial intelligence (AI) tool, hAIsten AI, on the global stage at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Avalanche Computing will be showcasing their latest technology at the TTA Pavilion at Booth 61423 …

Trimble expands Infrastructure Software Solutions with AgileAssets acquisition

Trimble expands Infrastructure Software Solutions with AgileAssets acquisition  Trimble has announced it has acquired AgileAssets, a provider of enterprise infrastructure asset management software to private organizations and government, including national road authorities and state-level transportation agencies in the United States. AgileAssets’ powerful Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) asset management solutions provide organizations with advanced analytics for real-time decision making …

XAIS and University of Nottingham developing intelligent Asset Management

XAIS and University of Nottingham developing intelligent Asset Management A new collaboration has been agreed between XAIS and the University of Nottingham to develop an intelligent decision support tool that will deliver a step change to existing highways asset management software – and is set to save millions of pounds. Public sector finances are under …

Esri and WorldPop delivering updated Demographic Data for Policy Makers

Esri and WorldPop delivering updated Demographic Data for Policy Makers The global population grew by almost two billion people during the last 20 years—nearly 30 percent. Such growth is not evenly distributed over time or across space: the extremes include Qatar growing by 400 percent and Lithuania losing 25 percent. And even within countries, the …

Seequent acquires Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech)

Seequent acquires Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech) Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Denver-based Advanced Resources and Risk Technology, LLC (AR2Tech), a developer of geostatistical software applications. The acquisition provides Seequent with state-of-the-art geostatistics algorithms, technology, and IP for complex geospatial problem solving, …

Orbital Insight now integrates with Esri ArcGIS Platform

Orbital Insight now integrates with Esri ArcGIS Platform Orbital Insight’s fusion of multi-sensor geospatial data and state-of-the-art algorithms has been helping customers address critical concerns for years—from determining the flow of container ship traffic amid unprecedented supply chain delays to visualizing dynamic intelligence and defence-related threats and anomalies across the globe. With the adoption of …

Ritchie Bros. new online tool provides access to millions of heavy equipment sales prices

Ritchie Bros. new online tool provides access to millions of heavy equipment sales prices A 20 ton excavator with 8,000 hours on the clock. The eight year old skidsteer loader you’re looking to sell. Or that truck tractor you’ll need to replace soon. How much would they sell for in today’s market? With productivity at …

Topcon technology brings race track back to life at Porsche’s new Experience Centre

Topcon technology brings race track back to life at Porsche’s new Experience Centre The Autodromo di Franciacorta is a race track in Castrezzato, Italy, which has hosted a variety of prestigious motorsport events throughout the years and most recently, the Porsche Festival in October 2021. In 2019, it was taken over by Porsche to become …

B2W Software hosting in-person User Conference February 6-8 2022 in California

B2W Software hosting in-person User Conference February 6-8 2022 in California B2W Software, a leading provider of software for heavy construction, today announced the agenda for Make Work Flow, the company’s 2022 User Conference. Following a highly successful online program in 2021, this 21st annual event will return to its traditional in-person format February 6-8 …

National Highways new digital system will help keep motorists better informed

National Highways new digital system will help keep motorists better informed National Highways is reaching for the skies with a new digital infrastructure that will help keep roads moving and give drivers round-the-clock real-time traffic information. New technology is being introduced into National Highways’ National Traffic Information Service (NTIS) which will make sure consistent and …

Epicor BisTrack streamlines operations with Geotab, Buildxact and Epicor ECM

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Trimble Civil Construction Field Software now available via Worldwide subscription

Trimble Civil Construction Field Software now available via Worldwide subscription Trimble announced today that its Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform software and Trimble Siteworks software are now available globally as a subscription service. Contractors now have the ability to implement and scale Trimble’s machine control and construction surveying solutions more easily and with no large …

Smartsheet announce partnership with McLaren Formula 1 Team

Smartsheet announce partnership with McLaren Formula 1 Team McLaren Racing and Smartsheet, the enterprise platform for dynamic work, today announced a new partnership that will see Smartsheet become an official technology partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team at the 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix. Smartsheet is a leading platform for dynamic work that aligns people …

OnRobot debuts WebLytics Software for collaborative applications

OnRobot debuts WebLytics Software for collaborative applications OnRobot has released its software debut with the launch of WebLytics, a unique production monitoring, device diagnostics, and data analytics solution designed to enhance productivity and minimize downtime. Capable of monitoring the performance of multiple collaborative applications simultaneously and in real-time, WebLytics gathers equipment data from both robots …

GIS and Digital Twins are Crucial Building Blocks for Renewing US Infrastructure

GIS and Digital Twins are Crucial Building Blocks for Renewing US Infrastructure The American Society of Civil Engineers gives America’s foundational systems an overall grade of C-. Geospatial technology and digital twins are crucial building blocks for renewing and upgrading the US infrastructure. It is no longer outside the realm of possibility to see through …

Construction in the US must invest in Digital to stay competitive

Construction in the US must invest in Digital to stay competitive Digital tools and access to reliable, timely, accurate data have the potential to transform the civil construction sector, but contractors and engineers in the United States currently lag behind other global markets in their use of these tools. Findings from a new study by Dodge …

Geotab Sustainability Report charts path to Net-Zero

Geotab Sustainability Report charts path to Net-Zero Acknowledging the pivotal role it plays as an enabler of low-carbon fleets and supporting infrastructure, Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced its commitments to helping fight climate change via its inaugural Geotab Sustainability Report. The report, which leverages 2019 as a baseline …

Innovation incubator Digital G and Esri China join forces on GIS AEC solutions

Innovation incubator Digital G and Esri China join forces on GIS AEC solutions Gammon Construction Limited announces a collaboration between their innovation incubator Digital G Limited and Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited to co-develop GIS-based solutions for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. These solutions will focus on combining BIM and GIS to support the …

Esri and National League of Cities aim to reduce digital divide with Broadband pilot

Esri and National League of Cities aim to reduce digital divide with Broadband pilot  While access to broadband is a necessity for communities to compete in the global economy and provide equal opportunity for residents, COVID-19 has increased awareness of gaps in service, particularly for rural areas and underserved populations. Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, …

Bentley Systems expands Education Program across the Globe

Bentley Systems expands Education Program across the Globe Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, as a commitment to expand access to its professional applications to education, today announced the global expansion of the Bentley Education program – offering seamless access to learning licenses of over 60 popular Bentley applications, at no cost, to …

Procore improves Construction Management with LaborChart acquisition

Procore improves Construction Management with LaborChart acquisition Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced it has acquired LaborChart, a leading provider of workforce management software for specialty contractors and self-performing general contractors. LaborChart deepens the office and field connection by empowering contractors to better schedule, manage, forecast, and communicate with …

Biffa champions cleaner diesel with Allison FuelSense 2.0 Software

Biffa champions cleaner diesel with Allison FuelSense 2.0 Software Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defence vehicles, will install FuelSense® 2.0 software to 493 Dennis Eagle and Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks operated by …

Esri mapping Solar Energy Hot Spots in partnership with The Ray

Esri mapping Solar Energy Hot Spots in partnership with The Ray Research published by the Webber Energy Group (WEG) at the University of Texas at Austin, and by The Ray, a non-profit studying technologies that can transform the transportation sector for a Vision Zero future, documented the efficiency and economic, societal, and environmental benefits of …

NBS publishes their annual digital construction survey

NBS publishes their annual digital construction survey NBS, the platform for connected construction information, has revealed its eleventh annual survey, now the Digital Construction Survey, previously the NBS BIM Survey. With over nine hundred respondents, this year’s report provides a more comprehensive picture of the sector’s digital transformation, along with BIM adoption levels, and day-to-day …

Geoffrey Robinson goes digital with PlanRadar cutting edge quality assurance

Geoffrey Robinson goes digital with PlanRadar cutting edge quality assurance PlanRadar has announced a new partnership with Geoffrey Robinson Ltd, one of the largest mechanical, electrical and construction building services contractors in the North East. From October 2021, Geoffrey Robinson will utilise PlanRadar across existing and new projects for quality assurance, snagging and document control …

Hexagon HxGN Content Program now includes England, Scotland and Wales

Hexagon HxGN Content Program now includes England, Scotland and Wales Hexagon’s Geosystems division announced today that the HxGN Content Program now offers aerial imagery of England, Scotland and Wales at up to 12.5 centimetre resolution through its partnership with Bluesky International Ltd. The addition of Bluesky’s data provides instant access to various datasets of Great …

Procore announces Groundbreaker 2021 awards winners

Procore announces Groundbreaker 2021 awards winners Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced the winners of the 2021 Groundbreaker Awards. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate the individuals, projects, and companies that impact and drive progress in the construction industry. “Behind every successful project, there are great people. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate how …

AxiBuild launches AssetTag for snagging, inspection and asset management

AxiBuild launches AssetTag for snagging, inspection and asset management AxiBuild has released the AssetTag app in the UK for Android, iOS, and Web, that uses cloud technology to make team collaboration incredibly effective and very responsive. AxiBuild synchronizes snagging between multiple devices in real-time, and thanks to the cloud, users will not lose data even …

Procore announces enhancements for added flexibility and insights for project teams

Procore announces enhancements for added flexibility and insights for project teams Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced platform enhancements that will deliver added flexibility and deeper insights for project teams. These innovations bring cross-platform insights with a new reports builder, and a new global workflow engine, which will improve …

Dodge Construction Network aims to be a catalyst for Modern Construction

Dodge Construction Network aims to be a catalyst for Modern Construction The launch of Dodge Construction Network, a new brand uniting Dodge Data & Analytics, The Blue Book Network, IMS and Sweets, was announced today. Following the recent merger of Dodge and Blue Book, the two 100-year-old market leaders today revealed their latest initiatives to …

Wejo Studio democratizes Big Data enabling access to Connected Vehicle Data

Wejo Studio democratizes Big Data enabling access to Connected Vehicle Data Wejo Limited, a global leader in connected vehicle data (CVD), has unveiled Wejo Studio, a web-based SaaS platform that analyzes data from millions of connected vehicles and translates billions of data points in near real-time into game-changing traffic and journey insights for all business …

Esri brings Spatial Context to AEC Operations with release of ArcGIS GeoBIM

Esri brings Spatial Context to AEC Operations with release of ArcGIS GeoBIM Global construction challenges, from affordable housing availability to infrastructure stress as a result of climate change, have increased in recent years. As a result, governments and commercial organizations will need to invest trillions of dollars in the next decade in mitigation and recovery …

New MapInfo Pro release powers decision-making with critical location-based context 

New MapInfo Pro release powers decision-making with critical location-based context Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced the launch of MapInfo Pro v2021 – the newest release of its popular Geographic Information System (GIS) product. MapInfo Pro v2021 enables customers to add location-based context to data and empowers confident business decisions grounded in …

Enscape plans Mac version and integration with TestFit as its first SDK partnership

Enscape plans Mac version and integration with TestFit as its first SDK partnership Enscape, a leading provider of 3D real-time rendering and virtual reality technology for the global AEC industry, announced this week at the company’s first user event: ENVISION 21, its plans to release Enscape for Mac, it’s first SDK partnership with TestFit Inc. …

Work Wallet wins International recognition for their construction software

Work Wallet wins International recognition for their construction software Derby-based digital innovator Work Wallet has won a prestigious global industry award for its market-leading health and safety management software. It’s modular, mobile-first platform was named Best Construction Health and Safety Management Software at the BUILD Construction and Engineering Awards 2021. The sixth annual awards recognised …

Point of Rental Elite software expands web-based interface

Point of Rental Elite software expands web-based interface Point of Rental’s multilingual and multi-currency Elite product continues to expand its Web-based interface to allow for writing contracts, building quotes, and managing contracts from a web browser. The biggest new feature, however, is Elite’s new way of handling custom workflows. That will allow Point of Rental …

Point of Rental creates Cloud Engineering Team to focus on scalability

Point of Rental creates Cloud Engineering Team to focus on scalability Point of Rental is expanding its focus on providing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud hosting by creating a cloud engineering division, headed by new Chief Architect of Cloud Engineering Collin Pike. “Business takes place in the cloud, even in the rental industry,” said Point …

Velodyne Lidar technology enabling TOPODRONE high-precision mapping

Velodyne Lidar technology enabling TOPODRONE high-precision mapping Velodyne Lidar, Inc., today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to TOPODRONE, which is based in Switzerland and develops affordable, high-precision solutions for aerial surveys. Using Velodyne lidar sensors has enabled TOPODRONE to bring high-precision mapping and 3D modelling to demanding environments including farms, forests, …

Procore acquiring Levelset to simplify Lien Management Workflows for Construction

Procore acquiring Levelset to simplify Lien Management Workflows for Construction Procore Technologies, a leading provider of construction management software, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Levelset. This acquisition will add lien rights management to the Procore platform, enabling Procore to manage complex compliance workflows and improve the payment process in construction. It also presents …

Digitalization demands drive Topnet Live GNSS network expansion

Digitalization demands drive Topnet Live GNSS network expansion Topcon Positioning Group announces an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support today’s work environments. The newly expanded global network now has more types of correction services and subscription options. This growth is a result of the increasing …

viAct integrates with Autodesk Forge and Autodesk Construction Cloud

viAct integrates with Autodesk Forge and Autodesk Construction Cloud viAct, one of the leading contech start-ups in Asia today announced its integration with Autodesk Forge® and Autodesk Construction Cloud ®. The integration with Autodesk Forge, a cloud-based developer platform, enables viAct to build a complete end-to-end Digital Twin + AI solution, allowing clients to view …

Geotab helps improve street-level transportation

Geotab helps improve street-level transportation Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced that its new Geotab Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) line of business has launched a transportation analytics platform capable of providing governments with actionable, real-world insights that can be used to improve their transportation networks. With access to one of …

Trimble launches Trimble Construction One™ Management Platform

Trimble launches Trimble Construction One™ Management Platform Today at the Collaborate Conference, Trimble introduced Trimble Construction One™, a connected, cloud-based construction management platform that drives speed, efficiency and accuracy at each phase of the construction project lifecycle. Using Trimble Construction One, contractors can leverage a purpose-built connected construction management platform that reveals the right information …

Digitalisation and the great digital overhaul

Digitalisation and the great digital overhaul Digitalisation has transformed every sector in recent years. The implementation of technologies like artificial intelligence and automation have streamlined processes, improved data accuracy, and allowed businesses in every industry to become more efficient. One sector that has been slow in its adoption of technology is logistics and haulage. In …

Billd and Procore to transform how Subcontractors secure funding and manage projects

Billd and Procore to transform how Subcontractors secure funding and manage projects Billd, a leading provider of material financing for commercial subcontractors, today announced a partnership with Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software. This partnership aims to transform the construction industry by offering contractors a comprehensive solution to secure critical project …

Lenovo announces Everything-as-a-Service global strategy

Lenovo announces Everything-as-a-Service global strategy Today, at its annual Tech World event, Lenovo announced an evolution in its consumption-based business model, introducing Lenovo TruScale, a new portfolio-spanning everything-as-a-service offering. This announcement is part of Lenovo’s continuing transformation for the next reality – a new era where consumers and business leaders need new solutions and technologies to face …

Tetra Tech awarded $49m Coastal Geospatial Contract by NOAA

Tetra Tech awarded $49m Coastal Geospatial Contract by NOAA Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded the Company a five-year, $49 million, multiple-award contract to support the Office for Coastal Management’s (OCM) Digital Coast program. Tetra Tech will provide NOAA’s Office …

The benefits of Fleet Management Tracking for Construction

The benefits of Fleet Management Tracking for Construction Running a construction business can be a real headache logistically, with multiple sites in operation, a fleet of company vehicles to track, and issues such as mechanical failure. Given that sites and vehicles may be in remote locations or out in hostile atmospheric conditions, you need a …

Mobile Mini launches innovative digital reporting system

Mobile Mini launches innovative digital reporting system Mobile Mini UK, one of the leading worldwide providers of portable accommodation and secure storage containers has launched a new QR code initiative as part of its ongoing evolution of digital incident reporting systems. The company has won multiple awards for their approach to health and safety in …

Ordnance Survey announces EV hackathon for coders and programmers to join

Ordnance Survey announces EV hackathon for coders and programmers to join The Ordnance Survey (OS) is inviting all developers, data scientists, designers and storytellers to participate in a two-day virtual hackathon on Wednesday 6 October and Thursday 7 October. One of the biggest challenges facing the world is sustainability and reaching carbon net zero, as proven by the latest Intergovernmental …

J2 Innovations release framework FIN Stack supervisory and control software

J2 Innovations release framework FIN Stack supervisory and control software Managing every aspect of building automation without complex or costly engineering effort has reached the next level with the introduction of FIN Stack, J2 Innovations’ ready-to-use software, in the UK and Ireland. Previously FIN Stack has only been available in the North American market via …

Point of Rental makes the Inc. 5000 List of America’s fastest-growing companies

Point of Rental makes the Inc. 5000 List of America’s fastest-growing companies Point of Rental Software was named to the 2021 Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The honour marks the fourth consecutive listing and sixth time the company has been listed since 2014. “This past year required some innovative solutions …

Samsung in-memory processing delivers power to a wider range of applications

Samsung in-memory processing delivers power to a wider range of applications Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today showcased its latest advancements with processing-in-memory (PIM) technology at Hot Chips 33 — a leading semiconductor conference where the most notable microprocessor and IC innovations are unveiled each year. Samsung’s revelations include the first …

Smart Mobility start-up Klymat seeks seed investors for its Mobility-as-a-Service platform

Smart Mobility start-up Klymat seeks seed investors for its Mobility-as-a-Service platform Klymat, a travel and transportation technology start-up, is seeking seed-stage investors for its Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) digital platform. The company’s first round of private equity fundraising will accelerate the development of its intelligent mobility service, offering private and public organisations a previously unavailable employee travel …

Avoid the Headache of Construction Delays with Good Project Management

Avoid the Headache of Construction Delays with Good Project Management When compared with other industries, construction has been slow to adopt digital technology. However, contractors and clients alike should consider deploying construction project management software to improve efficiency and prevent construction delays. Here, we discuss the four main causes of construction delays, as well as the …

E8IGHT accelerates Smart Cities with NDX Pro Digital Twin technology

E8IGHT accelerates Smart Cities with NDX Pro Digital Twin technology E8IGHT, a Korean simulation software company, has developed a simulation-based digital twin platform NDX Pro. The company is providing it to the major cities embarking on their journey towards digital transformation and smart cities. The digital twin is a key innovative technology of the Fourth …

Canadian Shaw Group celebrates 160 years as they prepare for the future with Procore

Canadian Shaw Group celebrates 160 years as they prepare for the future with Procore Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced that The Shaw Group Ltd. is using the Procore platform to improve communication on its construction projects and implement real-time monitoring of safety on jobsites. The Shaw Group is …

Evolution Mining mitigates unplanned downtime with Aspen Technology software

Evolution Mining mitigates unplanned downtime with Aspen Technology software Aspen Technology, Inc., a global leader in asset optimization software, today announced that a leading Australian gold miner, Evolution Mining has deployed Aspen Mtell software at the company’s Mungari Gold Operations, Western Australia, to help mitigate unplanned downtime and provide information to support productivity improvements. Greg …

UK’s leading driver safety software heads for Australia

UK’s leading driver safety software heads for Australia Praiso is a cloud-based platform that combines evidence-based machine learning and its unique algorithms to tailor continuous digital driver and educational content. Managing a large fleet presents challenges on many fronts, and Praiso helps reduce accident rates and fuel spend, lowers insurance premiums, and dramatically improves driver …

Cortical.io launches Contract Intelligence 4.5 document processing software

Cortical.io launches Contract Intelligence 4.5 document processing software Cortical.io today announced the release of Contract Intelligence 4.5, an artificial intelligence software that automatically and accurately searches, extracts, classifies and compares key information from agreements, contracts, and other unstructured documents like policies and financial reports. Contract Intelligence uses Natural Language Understanding (NLU) to analyse relevant information …

Haskell partners with IPSUM for ProPlanner scheduling and planning software

Haskell partners with IPSUM for ProPlanner scheduling and planning software Dysruptek, the Haskell’s corporate venture capital arm, invests in IPSUM a construction tech start-up originally from Latin America, now based in the US, who has been recognized by BuiltWorlds in their Top 50 List from 2021 and a few years ago, CB Insights named as …

GeoSLAM launches new Underground Mining technology solutions

GeoSLAM launches new Underground Mining technology solutions Global geospatial mapping specialist, GeoSLAM, has expanded its mining offering, building on its world-leading reputation in the sector to provide advanced underground mining solutions. The news follows the unveiling of its automated processing platform, GeoSLAM Connect, which provides users with the flexibility to process their data to their …

Esri helps Matanuska manage 10,000 square mile broadband network in Alaska

Esri helps Matanuska manage 10,000 square mile broadband network in Alaska When a broadband network stretches across a 10,000-square-mile area that includes the rugged, rural terrain of Alaska, it can be a challenge to manage. Expanding that network further requires quickly burying as much cable as possible during warmer construction months, saving harsh winters for …

utiliVisor collaborative approach helps New Valley Hospital save over $1m

utiliVisor collaborative approach helps New Valley Hospital save over $1m utiliVisor, a leader in utility submetering and plant optimization, announces that their collaboration with The New Valley Hospital has helped the hospital save more than $1.025 million. utiliVisor was initially brought in to help evaluate bids from service contractors during construction. Joseph Lorino, PE, LEED …

Reconstruct expands AI-powered Visual Command Center in Asia

Reconstruct expands AI-powered Visual Command Center in Asia Reconstruct, the leader in AI-powered remote quality control and progress monitoring software, announces that NTT DOCOMO Ventures, the investment arm of NTT DOCOMO, and Asia Pacific Land joined its $17.3 million Series B funding round. These investments underline Reconstruct’s commitment to deliver its leading platform for remote …

QuoteToMe raises $2.5m in construction-focused Venture Funding

QuoteToMe raises $2.5m in construction-focused Venture Funding QuoteToMe, which is digitizing the construction industry’s procurement and financial processes, today announced it has funded a fully subscribed VC investment round of $2.5 million (CAD). The company reports funding commitments even beyond the $2.5 million and confidently expects to announce additional fund-raising successes. This $2.5 million round …

Building a better future with an Environmental, Social and Governance approach

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Esri’s new book teaches Geographic Concepts through a South American Adventure

Esri’s new book teaches Geographic Concepts through a South American Adventure Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of The Locators: Adventure in South America. Written by three members of the Esri staff, The Locators follows two kids, Lucy and Oliver, and their pet, Moe the Parrot, as they solve problems in the …

Esri releases new predictive Global Land Cover Map for 2050

Esri releases new predictive Global Land Cover Map for 2050 Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced it is releasing a new high-resolution, 2050 global land cover map as part of the company’s Living Atlas. Built in partnership with Clark Labs and using European Space Agency (ESA) 2010 and 2018 climate change initiative (CCI) satellite imagery, …

Procore ERP Connector Platform provides real-time insight for Construction Projects

Procore ERP Connector Platform provides real-time insight for Construction Projects Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced the availability of its global ERP Connector platform, along with four new Procore-built accounting integrations. Now companies can obtain real-time insight into the financial health of their construction projects through centralized, accurate data …

Trimble MX50 vehicle LiDAR enables data capture for Road Agencies

Trimble MX50 vehicle LiDAR enables data capture for Road Agencies Trimble has introduced the Trimble® MX50 mobile mapping system for asset management and mapping — a new addition to its established mobile mapping portfolio. This vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR system is a mid-range option for first-time mobile mapping users and experienced providers to expand their equipment …

Esri Federal Geospatial Data now available to anyone online

Esri Federal Geospatial Data now available to anyone online Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that in collaboration with federal agencies, it is opening up access to dozens of high-priority, high-demand national data layers, referred to by government users as National Geospatial Data Assets (NGDA). This development is critical for decision-making in …

Zutec and Westfield celebrate their 10 year technology partnership

Zutec and Westfield celebrate their 10 year technology partnership Construction software platform, Zutec, has been tasked with helping global commercial real estate company, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, to build the largest shopping mall in Europe In 2008, the world faced one of the greatest economic crises in modern history. Many businesses suffered, and the high street appeared to …

GAP Group digitalises depot operations with Spartan PHALANX mobile solution

GAP Group digitalises depot operations with Spartan PHALANX mobile solution GAP Group, the largest independent hire company in the UK, announced today a partnership with Spartan Solutions Ltd to digitise operations across all ten of its divisions using Spartan’s PHALANX mobile solution for equipment hire operations. This will make all processes throughout GAP’s 146 depots …

Graphisoft releases Archicad 25 for greater and more detailed design

Graphisoft releases Archicad 25 for greater and more detailed design Latest enhancements respond to user feedback with significant design, visualization, documentation, and collaboration improvements to Archicad, BIMx, and BIMcloud, making Archicad 25 the most user-driven version to date. Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solution developer for architecture, today announced the release of …

Bentley Systems’ Seequent acquires Aarhus GeoSoftware

Bentley Systems’ Seequent acquires Aarhus GeoSoftware Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Danish company Aarhus GeoSoftware, a developer of geophysical software. The acquisition extends Seequent’s solutions for operational ground water management, and for sustainability projects involving exploration, contaminants, and infrastructure resilience. Aarhus GeoSoftware, a spinoff …

Esri ArcGIS Field Maps on iPhone and iPad improve mobile worker efficiency

Esri ArcGIS Field Maps on iPhone and iPad improve mobile worker efficiency Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today shared increased momentum with ArcGIS Field Maps, helping businesses transform how mobile workers perform duties through field operations software optimized for iOS and iPadOS. Esri has been working with users in utility, transportation, public safety, …

KeepTruckin raises $190m for fleet management technology

KeepTruckin raises $190m for fleet management technology KeepTruckin, the leader in fleet management technology, today announced that it has raised $190 million in new funding from G2 Venture Partners, Index Ventures, Greenoaks, IVP, Scale Venture Partners, funds managed by BlackRock, and several other leading investors. The round values KeepTruckin at over $2 billion. The new …

Teledyne CARIS partners with Seabed 2030 and the UK Hydrographic Office

Teledyne CARIS partners with Seabed 2030 and the UK Hydrographic Office The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has entered a technical cooperation agreement with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), a world-leading centre for hydrography specializing in marine geospatial data, and Teledyne CARIS, the leading developer of marine mapping software and a business of Teledyne Technologies …

Red Bull X-Alps Competition Live Tracking App uses Esri ArcGIS Platform

Red Bull X-Alps Competition Live Tracking App uses Esri ArcGIS Platform Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced today that zooom productions, a marketing agency specializing in sports and lifestyle brands, is among the latest to select ArcGIS Platform, Esri’s new platform as a service (PaaS). The agency has chosen ArcGIS Platform to provide …

Esri releases new Global Land Cover Map

Esri releases new Global Land Cover Map Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced it is releasing for the first time ever a new high-resolution, 2020 global land cover map as part of the company’s Living Atlas. The map was built using European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, and developed using a …

Lafarge Canada keeps Concrete Trucks safe with digital Driver Vehicle Inspection

Lafarge Canada keeps Concrete Trucks safe with digital Driver Vehicle Inspection Driven to deliver innovative and creative solutions for employees and customers, Lafarge Canada is using tablets to help keep roads safer and operations running efficiently across Western Canada. Lafarge Canada has introduced a digital DVIR, or Driver Vehicle Inspection Report, that will have positive …

Septentrio and XenomatiX partner for accurate LiDAR 3D mapping solutions

Septentrio and XenomatiX partner for accurate LiDAR 3D mapping solutions Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS/INS positioning solutions, and XenomatiX, provider of true-solid-state-LiDAR technology for autonomous applications and road management solutions,  are starting a partnership enabling high-quality Lidar solutions. XenomatiX will be using the compact and robust GNSS/INS receiver from Septentrio, AsteRx SBi3 Pro+, to provide millimetre …

XAIS solution transforms Rochdale contractor quality management

XAIS solution transforms Rochdale contractor quality management Poor defect repairs can damage reputations, undermine teamwork and ultimately reduce the life of important highway assets so XAIS worked with Rochdale Borough Council to create a quantitative mobile solution that improves inspections and enhances contractor relationships. Rochdale Borough Council’s highways maintenance is delivered through a highways maintenance …

GSSI looks at using Ground Penetrating Radar for Cemetery Mapping

GSSI looks at using Ground Penetrating Radar for Cemetery Mapping Across the United States, a large amount of forgotten burials of unmarked and lost graves exist. Geophysical techniques, including ground penetrating radar (GPR), are needed to non-destructively locate these burials in cemeteries and other locations. Cemetery mapping using GPR is gaining in popularity. Two-dimensional (2D) …

B2W Software demonstrated new ONE Platform capabilities at World of Concrete

B2W Software demonstrated new ONE Platform capabilities at World of Concrete B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy civil construction management software demonstrated their new capabilities for its ONE Platform for estimating and operations at World of Concrete. The new feature enhancements are a result of the company’s largest annual investment in product development to …

B2W Estimating and Operations Software now available to College Construction Programs

B2W Estimating and Operations Software now available to College Construction Programs B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy construction management software, is extending its B2W College Program for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. Colleges and universities that contact B2W by July 30, 2021 are eligible to install the company’s software free of charge. …

Procore announces enhanced Preconstruction solution at Procore Innovation Summit

Procore announces enhanced Preconstruction solution at Procore Innovation Summit Procore Technologies a leading provider of construction management software, announced an enhanced Preconstruction solution at today’s Procore Innovation Summit. This solution connects people, designs, and data across preconstruction and the course of construction on Procore’s platform, with analytics tools to support the entire process. According to …

Timber specialist Adera adopts Procore Construction Management Platform

Timber specialist Adera adopts Procore Construction Management Platform Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, today announced that Adera Development Corporation, a pioneer in sustainable mass timber construction, has chosen Procore as its construction management platform. Founded in 1969, Vancouver-based Adera has built a reputation in wood frame residential construction. SmartWood™, its proprietary …

Velodyne Lidar Puck sensor selected for Seabed Mobile Mapping System

Velodyne Lidar Puck sensor selected for Seabed Mobile Mapping System Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced Seabed B.V., which specializes in high quality equipment for offshore surveying and dredging, has selected Puck™ sensors for its lidar mobile mapping system. The Seabed system is a turnkey mobile lidar solution for hydrographic surveys that can support sustainable planning …

Sitetracker beta Contractor Portal allows external workers and contractors to collaborate

Sitetracker beta Contractor Portal allows external workers and contractors to collaborate Sitetracker, the global standard for deploying, operating, and servicing critical infrastructure technology, announces that the Sitetracker Contractor Portal is now available in beta. The Sitetracker Contractor Portal is the most efficient and cost-effective way for organizations to delegate and assign work to its contractors …

Zutec QA and defect management software to streamline Thames Tideway Tunnel project

Zutec QA and defect management software to streamline Thames Tideway Tunnel project Construction technology company Zutec Holding AB, has announced that it will supply the BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty (BMB) joint venture with digital quality assurance solutions for the West section of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. Currently being built under the River …

Esri ArcGIS Platform chosen by Relive Outdoor Activity SaaS App

Esri ArcGIS Platform chosen by Relive Outdoor Activity SaaS App Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, announced today that Relive, a company which developed an app that chronicles outdoor adventures and journeys by letting users relive those moments, is among the latest to shift to ArcGIS Platform, Esri’s new platform as a service (PaaS). …

Quartz featuring Concrete Deck Analysis platform at World of Concrete 2021

Quartz featuring Concrete Deck Analysis platform at World of Concrete 2021 Quartz, a construction technology company leveraging advanced perception systems to see and understand everything on a construction site, will exhibit at World of Concrete 2021, June 7-10, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Quartz is an integrated hardware and software platform that uses 4K …

Traffic Management System market forecast to surpass $25 Billion by 2026

Traffic Management System market forecast to surpass $25 Billion by 2026 A Global Market Insights report foresees: “The Traffic Management System Market, which was valued US$20 billion in 2019, will surpass a US$25 billion by 2026, with an annual growth rate of 5% over 2020 to 2026.” The global traffic management system market is projected …

Chamber of Geophysical Engineers of Turkey signs GIS training agreement with ESRI

Chamber of Geophysical Engineers of Turkey signs GIS training agreement with ESRI Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced an agreement with the Chamber of Geophysical Engineers of Turkey (CGET), whereby the chamber’s members will be entitled to special discounts on training for Esri’s ArcGIS software. Now, all geophysical engineers registered in the …

Esri partnering with International Community on GIS for Sustainable Development Goals

Esri partnering with International Community on GIS for Sustainable Development Goals Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced its contribution to an open, community-driven partnership working to accelerate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Governments, international organizations, foundations, universities, and civil society groups are joining the initiative to offer resources …

Strada GroundApp helps with construction project calculations

Strada GroundApp helps with construction project calculations GroundApp is a one-stop solution supporting a broad range of site calculations and quantity estimations in construction projects. For on-site usage, it acts as a perfect replacement for expensive tools like AutoCAD. It is aimed at site engineers, foremen, buyers, site supervisors, builders, and quantity surveyors. The app …

Latest Topcon Construction and Survey Software delivers compatibility and connectivity

Latest Topcon Construction and Survey Software delivers compatibility and connectivity Topcon Positioning Group announces the newest release of its suite of software for construction and survey professionals. MAGNET 7 is designed to utilize the strength that cloud-based connectivity can play in streamlining workflows through GNSS receivers, total stations, and other positioning tools and instruments, and …

Doosan launches DoosanCONNECT telematics mobile app

Doosan launches DoosanCONNECT telematics mobile app Doosan has launched a new mobile app for Apple and Android devices for its successful DoosanCONNECT™ TMS2.0 fleet and asset management system, now covering over 80,000 of the company’s excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks (ADTs) worldwide. As well as the standard functionality offered by the DoosanCONNECT system, …

Bentley Systems acquires dynamic mobility simulation leader INRO Software

Bentley Systems acquires dynamic mobility simulation leader INRO Software Bentley Systems the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of INRO Software, a global leader in multimodal transportation planning, traffic simulation, and mobility visualization software. The acquisition expands Bentley’s capabilities in the important growth area of mobility digital twins, just as countries including the …

Symology, the highways asset management specialist wins Esri global partner award

Symology, the highways asset management specialist wins Esri global partner award Esri UK partner Symology has been recognised in the global Esri Partner Network awards, for its achievements using cloud-based GIS, by winning an ArcGIS Adoption Award. The awards took place during the virtual annual Esri Partner Conference and showcased the innovative work of 26 …

New SmartControl app accelerates in-fleeting and testing

New SmartControl app accelerates in-fleeting and testing Starting today, the new SmartControl in-fleeting app makes it easier to add new vehicles to an existing or new shared mobility fleet. The app can be used to quickly install and configure telematics units in all vehicle models, from bikes and kick scooters to mopeds, scooters and cars. …

Velodyne Lidar partners with AGM Systems for air and mobile mapping technology

Velodyne Lidar partners with AGM Systems for air and mobile mapping technology Velodyne Lidar, Inc., today announced a multi-year agreement with AGM Systems LLC, which provides state-of-the-art hardware and software technology for the collection, processing and analysis of air and mobile mapping data. AGM Systems will utilize Velodyne’s Ultra Puck lidar sensor in their new …

i.safe MOBILE partners with Evora IT Solutions on global technology solutions

i.safe MOBILE partners with Evora IT Solutions on global technology solutions i.safe MOBILE, one of the world’s most innovative developers of mobile communication devices for use in hazardous areas, and Evora IT Solutions, global consulting and software solution provider focused on maintenance and customer service based on best practices and cutting-edge technologies from SAP, ServiceNow …

Terradepth trials Underwater Autonomous Submarine to map the oceans

Terradepth trials Underwater Autonomous Submarine to map the oceans Terradepth, a disruptor in maritime data collection and use, has announced the successful completion of its Phase 1 trials. The test was executed at Lake Travis in Travis County, Texas. The Phase 1 test results conclusively demonstrate that the company’s unmanned submersible could collect and process …

Esri’s new book introduces Water and Power Utilities to GIS Spatial Analytics

Esri’s new book introduces Water and Power Utilities to GIS Spatial Analytics Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Delivering Water and Power: GIS for Utilities. More and more, modern utilities are applying technology like sensors and data visualization tools to their operations. Using a geographic information system (GIS), utilities can give …

Innovyze and Técnicas de Ingeniería y Software bringing Smart Water to Madrid

Innovyze and Técnicas de Ingeniería y Software bringing Smart Water to Madrid Innovyze, the global leader in water software solutions, and their partners Técnicas de Ingeniería y Software, have announced a powerful solution to upgrade water infrastructure for Canal Isabel ll of Madrid, Spain. Commissioned to supply water from the River Lozoya, among other sources, …

Point of Rental and Vertex partner to simplify end-to-end tax management

Point of Rental and Vertex partner to simplify end-to-end tax management Point of Rental Software announced its partnership with Vertex, Inc., a global provider of tax technology solutions. Its Point of Rental Elite dashboard now integrates with Vertex® Cloud Indirect Tax®, a powerful SaaS tax solution that automates the end-to-end indirect tax process. As a …

Quartz launches Concrete Deck Analysis software for pre-pour element verification

Quartz launches Concrete Deck Analysis software for pre-pour element verification Quartz Systems, a construction technology company leveraging advanced perception systems to track and understand everything on a construction site, launched Concrete Deck Analysis, a product that lets teams quickly and easily confirm placed deck elements and identify missing or misplaced elements before a concrete pour. …

Mercury invests in Verity enterprise software for construction verification in Ireland

Mercury invests in Verity enterprise software for construction verification in Ireland Mercury, a leading European contractor headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, has purchased an enterprise licence for construction verification software, Verity, through Topcon Positioning Ireland. The purchase represents a significant enterprise deal for Verity software in Europe, according to Adam Box, business development manager for building …

Bentley Systems acquires E7 Civil Construction Software in Australia

Bentley Systems acquires E7 Civil Construction Software in Australia Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of E7 Pty Ltd, a Brisbane, Australia-based leader in field-based construction delivery software for heavy civil construction. The acquisition adds capabilities to Bentley’s comprehensive project delivery solution that helps civil contractors meet the schedule and …

Global Shop Solutions celebrates 45 years in the manufacturing software business

Global Shop Solutions celebrates 45 years in the manufacturing software business Global Shop Solutions, a leading developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Founded in 1976 by Dick Alexander, the family-owned business has grown from a small software developer to a global enterprise with five separate divisions in …

New Occupational Safety App detects impairment from all causes

New Occupational Safety App detects impairment from all causes Impairment Science, Inc. (ISI) has announced the release of Druid Enterprise, a new tool to help industry test whether employees are unimpaired and therefore fit for duty. This enterprise-scale application embeds the Druid impairment app in a cloud-based management portal for business managers to monitor and …

Cargo stream launches Europe’s first container booking app

Cargo stream launches Europe’s first container booking app Cargo stream has today launched Europe’s first container booking app in the UK and Europe. Cargo stream app enables cargo forwarders and carriers to book shipping containers via a smart device or computer for land transportation. The app has been in development by Cargo stream since May …

HAUC(UK) app puts roads and street works safety in your pocket

HAUC(UK) app puts roads and street works safety in your pocket The Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee HAUC(UK) has launched a new app to facilitate safety and improve productivity across the UK road and streetworks industry. As well as being part of a broader plan to make street works more efficient, the app boasts an …

SEAT consolidates software development centre and launches a mobility platform

SEAT consolidates software development centre and launches a mobility platform Through its SEAT:CODE software development centre, in 2020 the company demonstrated its ability to continue innovating in mobility despite the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic. For the first time, in addition to hardware, the carmaker has developed software with the help of SEAT:CODE, which …

Iteris unveils VantageCare for Smart Mobility Infrastructures

Iteris unveils VantageCare for Smart Mobility Infrastructures Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, has announced that it has launched VantageCare™, a new managed service for smart mobility infrastructures operated by state and local transportation agencies. VantageCare is a software-enabled smart mobility infrastructure managed service that utilizes process virtualization to continuously and proactively …

GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics

GHH InSiTE Data Analytics Software delivers Rock Logistics Just start up the engine and go was yesterday: Increasingly, mining and tunnel projects, as well as large construction sites, are also being managed digitally. The latest solution for this is the “GHH inSiTE” digital analytics software from GHH, which can be used on any equipment regardless …

Strada Imaging launches Pavo Android App for manual road inspection surveys

Strada Imaging launches Pavo Android App for manual road inspection surveys Pavo is an Android app developed to ease the process of manual data collection in visual surveys of roads. In the UK, these surveys are known as detailed visual inspection (DVI), whereas in the US these are known as foot-on-ground (FOG) condition surveys. Manual road …

United Utilities app wins innovation award for smoothing out road reinstatement

United Utilities app wins innovation award for smoothing out road reinstatement Regional water firm, United Utilities, has created an app to perfect its system of laying asphalt after it has dug up a road to carry out repairs. Its new patented air void app was recently singled out for praise by Streetworks UK, which awarded …

FARO launches WebShare Software Enterprise for private server or cloud storage

FARO launches WebShare Software Enterprise for private server or cloud storage FARO Technologies, a global leader for 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics, has announced the release of its new WebShare Software Enterprise offering. An extension of the widely-used FARO Webshare platform, the Enterprise feature allows data to be stored …

Esri launches ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app

Esri launches ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced the launch of the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app. An all-in-one app that uses data-driven maps to help mobile workers collect and edit data, find information, plus report their real-time locations. ArcGIS Field Maps will solve many workflow challenges …

Ritchie Bros. acquires Rouse Services to expand data and service offerings

Ritchie Bros. acquires Rouse Services to expand data and service offerings Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and Rouse Services have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire Rouse Services for approximately $275 million. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among other conditions, the expiration …

Blue IoT and Yotta partner to deliver Asset Management Services worldwide  

Blue IoT and Yotta partner to deliver Asset Management Services worldwide Australia-based IoT smart cities integration services firm, Blue IoT has signed a collaborative partnership agreement with UK-based asset management software provider, Yotta. The partnership will allow the two organisations to work together to offer customers infrastructure asset management – connecting everything from waste bins …

Enevo and Yotta partner to help UK councils optimise waste management resources 

Enevo and Yotta partner to help UK councils optimise waste management resources Smart waste technology company, Enevo has signed a partnership agreement with asset management provider, Yotta. The two companies will work together to provide joint waste management software and IoT solutions to local authorities, initially in the UK, and later internationally, to help councils …

AfroChampions and Esri join forces to encourage GIS across Africa

AfroChampions and Esri join forces to encourage GIS across Africa Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced a joint initiative with AfroChampions, a Pan-African non-profit that aims to promote policies that foster private-public collaboration for Africa’s economic transformation. The goal of the initiative is to engage leaders in business, governments, the African Union, …

one.network launches Traffic Management Platform in US

one.network launches Traffic Management Platform in US one.network, a leading software company specializing in traffic disruption and mapping technologies, announced today that it is launching in the US. The revolutionary traffic management platform is already in use by over 95% of road agencies in the United Kingdom, as well as most major utility companies, road contractors, …

Sir Robert McAlpine revealing Underground Highway Assets with MGISS Technology 

Sir Robert McAlpine revealing Underground Highway Assets with MGISS Technology The latest surveying technology from Mobile GIS Services (MGISS) is helping Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) transform the management of both underground and over ground highway and utility assets. The pioneering work being undertaken on the A19 trunk road will improve operational efficiency and overall safety …

Leading property consultancy launches DCW Insights app for project identification

Leading property consultancy launches DCW Insights app for project identification Dean Ward, Managing Director of the DCW Group has launched DCW Insights, an innovative and automated project identification app. With a built-in due diligence checker and a comprehensive suite of wider management and information services, this platform promises to transform project timescales and productivity. Investment …

Esri releases Guidebook for Advanced Python Scripting in ArcGIS Pro

Esri releases Guidebook for Advanced Python Scripting in ArcGIS Pro Esri, a leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of a new book, Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro by Dr. Paul A. Zandbergen. Most GIS jobs today require at least some experience in programming, and Python is often at the top of the …

Esri acquires nFrames to enhance 3D Surface Imaging Technology

Esri acquires nFrames to enhance 3D Surface Imaging Technology Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced the acquisition of nFrames, a technology company that develops SURETM, an industry-leading imagery and lidar 3D surface reconstruction software. This will enable the fusion of imagery with 3D GIS, allowing nFrames and Esri users to seamlessly capture …

Esri and UN launch storytelling competition to spread awareness of sustainable development

Esri and UN launch storytelling competition to spread awareness of sustainable development Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) have launched the 2020 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition for the Sustainable Development Goals. The SDSN is a leading nongovernmental organization (NGO) working to mobilize global scientific and …

Yotta starts Recruitment Drive after winning 16 new contracts

Yotta starts Recruitment Drive after winning 16 new contracts Connected asset management software and services provider Yotta has achieved significant business growth over the past few months, securing 16 new contract wins and increasing their overall headcount by 10 percent. The projects have been secured across a range of service areas, including highways, street lighting …

Iteris unveils their next-generation of Traveler Information Services Solution

Iteris unveils their next-generation of Traveler Information Services Solution Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the deployment of ClearRoute™, the company’s next-generation traveler information services solution. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), which has now deployed ClearRoute, will provide the traveling public who rely on the state’s 511 traveler …

GeoSLAM ZEB Go launches a new era for mobile simultaneous localization and mapping

GeoSLAM ZEB Go launches a new era for mobile simultaneous localization and mapping There’s a smarter way to map and understand spaces, and it’s called the ZEB Go. The latest member of the ZEB family has arrived, bringing lower cost simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) to even more people. In a familiar shell, but with …

Archelios Pro Silver PV software can manage projects up to 100kWp

Archelios Pro Silver PV software can manage projects up to 100kWp Trace Software International is excited to announce the launch of the newest editions of archelios™ Pro. The software is an excellent tool for the feasibility and bankability study, simulation, 3D design, and sizing of any photovoltaic project. As the solar market becomes more and more complex and challenging, the company has …

Velodyne Lidar combined with Kaarta Cloud produces stunning 3D Maps

Velodyne Lidar combined with Kaarta Cloud produces stunning 3D Maps Velodyne Lidar today announced Kaarta Cloud® exclusively supports Velodyne’s lidar sensors. Kaarta’s new cloud-based application is a platform to process, store, and share 3D spaces. Paired with high quality lidar to capture the environment in 3D, the data is uploaded into Kaarta Cloud to quickly …

Red Hat becomes a leader in Infrastructure Automation Platforms Evaluation

Red Hat becomes a leader in Infrastructure Automation Platforms Evaluation Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform has been named a Leader by Forrester Research in The Forrester Wave™: Infrastructure Automation Platforms, Q3 2020. Red Hat was evaluated for The Forrester Wave™ based …

Latest generation of YellowScan Mapping Systems rely on Velodyne Lidar Sensors

Latest generation of YellowScan Mapping Systems rely on Velodyne Lidar Sensors Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced two new generation YellowScan mobile mapping systems that use Velodyne’s lidar sensors to help achieve the high precision and accuracy needed in aerial 3D mapping. Velodyne’s powerful lidar sensors generate real-time georeferenced point cloud data that allows YellowScan systems …

Siemens equipping 600 global locations with its Comfy workplace experience app

Siemens equipping 600 global locations with its Comfy workplace experience app Siemens is deploying its workplace experience solution Comfy across its global offices, targeting approximately 600 company locations, by October this year. This supports a safe return to the workplace for employees during the pandemic and lays the foundation for more agile and future-oriented working. …

Leica Geosystems BLK247 wins Security Industry Association Best New Product Award

Leica Geosystems BLK247 wins Security Industry Association Best New Product Award Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced its 3D surveillance product, the Leica BLK247, won the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2020 Best New Product Award. The BLK247 was demonstrated as part of SIA’s annual New Product Showcase Awards competition held at this year’s virtual ISC …

Ordnance Survey protecting the world beneath our feet

Ordnance Survey protecting the world beneath our feet Accidental strikes on the myriad of underground pipes and cables in the UK cost the economy £1.2 billion a year. Workers who strike gas pipes and electric cables by mistake put themselves and others in danger of death or serious injury. But with no below ground base …

Esri and Facebook collaborate on the release of OpenStreetMap Datasets

Esri and Facebook collaborate on the release of OpenStreetMap Datasets Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced a partnership with Facebook to release new OpenStreetMap (OSM)-ready datasets for use in building the map. Esri’s ArcGIS Hub, already a valuable source of geodata, and ArcGIS Online now include these datasets from the Esri user …

Esri announces GIS awards for innovation and global contribution

Esri announces GIS awards for innovation and global contribution Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the recipients of the prestigious President’s Award, Making a Difference Award, and Enterprise GIS Award. The announcement came during the 40th Esri User Conference, which this year switched to a completely virtual format. “This year’s awardees demonstrate …

ProStar joins Trimble GIS Partner Program to define the next generation of Utility Mapping

ProStar joins Trimble GIS Partner Program to define the next generation of Utility Mapping Trimble has announced that ProStar has joined Trimble’s GIS Business Partner Program. As part of the program, ProStar has implemented the Trimble® Precision SDK (Software Developer Kit) to integrate high-accuracy positioning capability in its PointMan® mobile application running on smartphones and tablets …

South African SkyJacks and Point of Rental join forces

South African SkyJacks and Point of Rental join forces SkyJacks, South Africa’s premier suspended access and aerial work platforms provider, has implemented Point of Rental’s Syrinx software in all their branches as of 1 July. “When we look at businesses who will benefit most from our software, we’re looking for partners,” said Kelly Hoffman, Point …

CompanyCam secures $6m investment for Construction App

CompanyCam secures $6m investment for Construction App CompanyCam, the Lincoln-based documentation and communication app for contractors, has secured a $6M Series A funding round led by Blueprint Equity, a growth equity fund based in San Diego, CA. When asked for a quote about the funding, Founder and CEO of CompanyCam, Luke Hansen replied only by …

Global drone rescue map tracks DJI drone-assisted rescues

Global drone rescue map tracks DJI drone-assisted rescues DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today launched an online reference to track events around the world when a drone helped rescue someone from peril. The Drone Rescue Map shows how more than 400 people around the world have been helped by …

Sandvik Rock Tools delivers support with My Rock Tools Analyze App

Sandvik Rock Tools delivers support with My Rock Tools Analyze App Sandvik Rock Tools is now launching an entirely new digital solution: My Rock Tools – Analyze. It is a mobile application designed to help customers improve their rock tool performance through analyzing failure and discard reasons. Digitalization is one of the most significant developments …

SPARK Pro software chosen for JTEKT safety-critical Electric Power Steering System

SPARK Pro software chosen for JTEKT safety-critical Electric Power Steering System AdaCore today announced that JTEKT, an international automotive electric power steering system manufacturing company headquartered in Japan, has adopted AdaCore’s SPARK Pro toolsuite and the GNAT Pro Common Code Generator (CCG) to aid in the development of safety-critical power steering system software. Taking advantage …

NTT DATA awarded $17.5m US Department of Homeland Security contract

NTT DATA awarded $17.5m US Department of Homeland Security contract NTT DATA Services Federal Government, a public sector subsidiary of NTT DATA Services, today announced it has been competitively awarded a five-year $17.5 million task order under its GSA Alliant 2 contract by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It will provide a …

FARO launches Gage 3D portable co-ordinate measurement machine

FARO launches Gage 3D portable co-ordinate measurement machine FARO Technologies, a global leader for 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions for 3D Metrology, AEC, and Public Safety Analytics, today announced the release of its most affordable and accurate 3D portable co-ordinate measurement machine (CMM): The FARO Gage. Ideal for small and medium-sized businesses performing high-accuracy …

Esri UK’s map of pavement widths helps local authorities with social distancing plans

Esri UK’s map of pavement widths helps local authorities with social distancing plans Spatial analysis by Esri UK has found that most pavements around the country are less than 3 metres wide, making it difficult for pedestrians to remain 2 metres apart and follow government guidelines for social distancing. Using measurements from Ordnance Survey, Esri UK has created a …

Why is Human Induced Vibration so important to engineers

Why is Human Induced Vibration so important to engineers An extremely important consideration for engineers when creating structures is human induced vibration i.e. vibrations caused by human footfall. Although this might cause many of us to think of collapsing buildings and unstable bridges, the impact of human induced vibration is actually a lot less dramatic, …

Esri offering Free Mapping Software to Women in GIS

Esri offering Free Mapping Software to Women in GIS Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that it will be making its software available to Women in GIS (WiGIS). The company is offering WiGIS members a free, one-year, home-use subscription to ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro. Esri seeks to foster a diverse and …

User-friendly Intelligent Construction Data Analysis with Veta 6 release

User-friendly Intelligent Construction Data Analysis with Veta 6 release Veta, developed by The Transtec Group, is a free map-based intelligent construction data management software tool that enables contractors and highway agencies to analyze and report data collected from intelligent compaction (IC) rollers and paver‐mounted thermal profilers (PMTP)/infrared (IR) scanners or cameras. Veta 6 is the …

Van der Meijden and Yotta partner to address needs of Dutch waste industry

Van der Meijden and Yotta partner to address needs of Dutch waste industry Netherlands-based, IT and services consultancy, Van der Meijden (VDM-Management and advice) has announced it has signed a partnership agreement with asset management provider, Yotta. Under the terms of the agreement, VDM-Management and advice will offer Yotta’s next generation connected asset management software …

How Council Highways departments can break down data silos for digital transformation

How Council Highways departments can break down data silos for digital transformation Local authorities put in a great deal of investment and planning time every year in maintaining and developing the nation’s highways and surrounding infrastructure. There is much to be gained from coordinating activities to address the goal of keeping infrastructure assets in optimum …

VolvoCE adds Five new apps to expand Load Assist on-board information system

VolvoCE adds Five new apps to expand Load Assist on-board information system Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) Load Assist is the umbrella term for a series of machine control applications that are designed specifically for Volvo CE wheel loaders. These ‘apps’ operate via Volvo Co-Pilot – the award-winning in-cab interface with a 10-inch high-resolution touch …

COVID-19 brings out the best in manufacturers

COVID-19 brings out the best in manufacturers Dusty Alexander, CEO & President of Global Shop Solutions ERP/MRP Software takes a look at the current situation: “We’re in a different kind of war against the COVID-19 virus. And much like World War II, we entered this war woefully undersupplied, lacking the tools required to diagnose and …

MAJOR App delivers expert tools and information for Quarry screen media

MAJOR App delivers expert tools and information for Quarry screen media MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, launches a new smartphone app to give customers up-to-date information and access to advanced digital tools. Called The MAJOR App, the tool is available for mining and aggregates producers and MAJOR dealers, with customizations …

EKO software app helping transport and logistics employees work safely and efficiently

EKO software app helping transport and logistics employees work safely and efficiently As cases of COVID-19 continue to soar, the pressure on logistics and transport businesses providing vital frontline delivery and collection services, along with the guidance surrounding social distancing, shows no signs of letting up.  As a result, more and more of these organisations are …

bbits and Yotta partner to improve citizen engagement and connected asset management

bbits and Yotta partner to improve citizen engagement and connected asset management Mobile app and cloud services provider, bbits has announced it is working in partnership with asset management provider, Yotta. The new agreement will enable UK authorities using the two companies’ software to achieve enhanced engagement with their citizens by allowing the public to …

Point of Rental Software makes Electronic Signature App free for crisis hit companies

Point of Rental Software makes Electronic Signature App free for crisis hit companies Point of Rental Software is making its electronic signature product, Rental eSign, available for free for 90 days for any hire or rental business that needs it, regardless of what software they use. The setup fee is also being waived and no …

Mendix app speeds up Parking Registration for 2.5m visitors to Rotterdam

Mendix app speeds up Parking Registration for 2.5m visitors to Rotterdam Mendix, a Siemens business and the global leader in enterprise low-code, today announced that the Municipality of Rotterdam has built the first native mobile app to enable its residents to easily register the license plates of the cars of people who come to visit. …

MIT AI uses hidden earthquake vibrations to accurately map geologic structures

MIT AI uses hidden earthquake vibrations to accurately map geologic structures Over the last century, scientists have developed methods to map the structures within the Earth’s crust, in order to identify resources such as oil reserves, geothermal sources, and, more recently, reservoirs where excess carbon dioxide could potentially be sequestered. They do so by tracking …

Contech delivering benefits for the Construction Industry

Contech delivering benefits for the Construction Industry ConTech, or technology created specifically for the construction industry, is a burgeoning sector that has the potential to benefit every stage of the building process. Augmented reality (AR) and innovative integrated information tools improve accuracy and efficiency from initial planning to final completion. Marketing strategies are also evolving, …

8 ways Fleet Management Software is improving productivity

8 ways Fleet Management Software is improving productivity When managing commercial fleets, service managers are saddled with important tasks such as ensuring driver safety, staying abreast of auto checks, handling operations and monitoring driver performance. The difficulty of this role increases significantly as the fleet grows larger. Without the use of advanced technology, fleets are …

MIT and QCRI study artificial intelligence models to enrich digital maps

MIT and QCRI study artificial intelligence models to enrich digital maps An artificial intelligence model invented by researchers at MIT and Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) that uses satellite imagery to tag road features in digital maps could help improve GPS navigation. Showing drivers more details about their routes can often help them navigate in …

VolvoCE to roll out new map feature for Haul Assist at ConExpo

VolvoCE to roll out new map feature for Haul Assist at ConExpo VolvoCE (Volvo Construction Equipment) is rolling out a new Map feature on the Haul Assist application at CONEXPO that will allow operators to monitor hauler traffic around a jobsite and proactively adjust their driving according to traffic conditions. This update improves productivity and …

B2W Inform App in Construction Equipment Magazine’s Top 100 New Products of 2019

B2W Inform App in Construction Equipment Magazine’s Top 100 New Products of 2019 B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy construction management software, announced that its new mobile app for B2W Inform was chosen as one of the Top 100 New Products of 2019 by editors of Construction Equipment magazine. The award-winning B2W app allows …

Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance

Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance Yotta has won a major contract with Northumberland County Council for the delivery and implementation of Yotta’s flagship connected asset management platform, Alloy. The council plans to use Alloy for the management of its highways infrastructure, enabling it to inspect and maintain its whole network …

Point of Rental establishes South African HQ and expands team

Point of Rental establishes South African HQ and expands team Point of Rental is expanding in South Africa with a new home and team members at Waterfall in the heart of Midrand, South Africa. Kelly Hoffman, Point of Rental’s Business Manager for the African continent, and the Africa team, will provide assistance to hire companies …

MobileWorxs introduces 3D measuring software for pothole inspection

MobileWorxs introduces 3D measuring software for pothole inspection MobileWorxs, a UK-based enterprise mobility specialist, has partnered with Swansea-based GPC Systems to implement their 3D pothole software solution designed to identify and measure the depth of potholes for the highways and road maintenance markets. According to MobileWorxs’ Managing Director, Andrew Cahill, traditional methods of measuring potholes …

Control and software automation specialist QSI Group expanding with Actemium rebrand

Control and software automation specialist QSI Group expanding with Actemium rebrand QSI Group, part of VINCI Energies UK & RoI since 2017, has been rebranded as Actemium Automation Teesside as it joins the wider Actemium network of Business Units in its mission to boost industrial performance. Since the acquisition of Teesside-based QSI Group by VINCI …

BigChange is afoot at GAP Hire Solutions

BigChange is afoot at GAP Hire Solutions Following the announcement last year that GAP Hire Solutions had transformed its business with a BigChange to mobile operations, GAP has now completed the BigChange roll-out across the business. Over 500 GAP vehicles have been fitted with the system and over 600 staff have been trained on best …

Predina focusing on predicting crash risk using smart technology

Predina focusing on predicting crash risk using smart technology London based Predina is a new company focusing on predicting and reducing the risk of crashes using smart technology. Predina has built a smart SATNAV and risk report that learns from historical crashes and a complex mix of “contextual” variables – external factors such as road …

Hounslow Highways improves customer experience with new FixMyStreet reporting App

Hounslow Highways improves customer experience with new FixMyStreet reporting App Ringway Hounslow Highways has launched an innovative new customer-focused reporting service with FixMyStreet. The new system, which went live today, allows people to report incidents and defects on the network in Hounslow more efficiently than ever before. With an access portal on the Hounslow Highways …

Vehicle Vision delivers a revolution to Heavy Equipment customer service

Vehicle Vision delivers a revolution to Heavy Equipment customer service Vehicle Vision, the developers behind the pioneering Audi Cam service for Audi UK, are bringing their innovative personalised video apps and software to the Heavy Equipment sector. The use of video in car dealerships has revolutionised the automotive franchised marketplace – in the industry’s quest …

Industry experts launch pioneering compliance management platform

Industry experts launch pioneering compliance management platform Fleet operators are hailing the impact of ground-breaking software that’s set to revolutionise the compliance management of commercial drivers and vehicles in the UK. The state-of-the-art system, based on the latest internet and mobile technology, has been launched by the team of experts at Convey Technology led by …

The role of parking tech in the future of transport

The role of parking tech in the future of transport Rob Brown is the co-founder of parking app Kerb and a keynote speaker and ‘future of parking’ commentator focused on the #futureoftransport and how technology can help improve urban mobility, and make our future cities smarter. Rob co-founded Kerb, a global parking app which allows …

Tenneco Prime 3D Simulation software cut engine cylinder development time by 70 percent

Tenneco Prime 3D Simulation software cut engine cylinder development time by 70 percent At the 2019 IAA Frankfurt, Tenneco Powertrain division is presenting their award-winning PRiME 3D® simulation software which has been shown to cut development time for engine cylinder components by up to 70 percent. An industry first, the software tool enables the generation …

Enoba workflow monitoring solutions are help construction sites stay on schedule

Enoba workflow monitoring solutions are help construction sites stay on schedule Many construction sites are not able to finish their projects on time and staying within budget and on schedule is extremely challenging. Poor site supervision and poor site conditions are among the most common causes of delay. Enoba Smart Construction, an EIT Digital-supported innovation activity …

Plantworx 2019 has its very own Smartphone App

Plantworx 2019 has its very own Smartphone App Plantworx 2019 is just a week away! The show has over 450 exhibitors and the big build-up has begun for the 4th biennial Construction show (11th – 13th June, East of |England Arena Peterborough). New for 2019 is the Plantworx App, which is the ideal tool to …

Leica mobile-device app creates complete ecosystem with smallest imaging laser scanner

Leica mobile-device app creates complete ecosystem with smallest imaging laser scanner Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the Leica Cyclone FIELD 360 laser scanning mobile-device app now works in conjunction with the Leica BLK360 imaging laser scanner to create a laser scanning ecosystem where captured data is streamlined for registration and publication. With the …

ABB new digital application optimises dry bulk material handling for stockyard operations

ABB new digital application optimises dry bulk material handling for stockyard operations New ABB Ability Stockyard Management System enables fully integrated collaborative operation by connecting all available information and process data to optimize bulk material handling terminals and stockyards of coal-fired power plants, steel plants or mines. Offering sophisticated material tracking and quality management, the …

New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites

New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy have announced the launch of their new Working with Wildlife mobile app to identify protected species, which is now available as a free download from the App Store for Apple devices and from the Google Play Store …

Shell and MachineMax launch digital service for customers to maximise profitability

Shell and MachineMax launch digital service for customers to maximise profitability Shell and MachineMax have launched a new digital service that will help construction and mining companies to maximise the profitability of their off-highway fleets using smart sensors and next-generation analytics. Together the two companies plan to tackle a multibillion pound industry problem characterised by …

New Mobile App gives Surveyors a Speedy Experience

New Mobile App gives Surveyors a Speedy Experience Speedy Hire, the UK’s leading provider of tools and equipment hire and services, has launched a new mobile app for customers as an extension of its digital strategy. The app makes it easier for surveyors to do business with Speedy by enabling them to complete a full …

Boschung salt measuring device SOBO 3+ comes with new reporting app

Boschung salt measuring device SOBO 3+ comes with new reporting app Besides showing the r-weather multi-sensor, Boschung exhibits at the Pollutec tradeshow in Lyon another new product: the SOBO 3+. The SOBO 3+ is a mobile measuring device that works without external energy and determines within a few seconds the residual salt content (in g/m2) …

HERE and INRIX partner to Move Mobility Forward

HERE and INRIX partner to Move Mobility Forward INRIX, the world leader in connected car services and mobility analytics, and HERE Technologies, a global leader in mapping and location services, today announced a partnership to deliver industry-leading services and products. INRIX will leverage map content from HERE in more than 50 countries, with the specific …

New Cat SmartPhone App delivers simplified, streamlined equipment data to mobile devices

New Cat SmartPhone App delivers simplified, streamlined equipment data to mobile devices Caterpillar launches the industry’s first mobile app designed to allow customers who spend their time in a truck, at the job site and on-the-go to take advantage of equipment telematics data. The new Cat® App delivers simplified, streamlined data directly to mobile devices, …

New app from SANRAL puts South African’s ahead of the flow

New app from SANRAL puts South African’s ahead of the flow Commuters on the go now have access to the new SANRAL App that enables them to check and top-up the balances on their electronic toll accounts in real time. This app helps to make travelling on the SANRAL road network easier and more comfortable …

ITM Monitoring announces updates to Calyx Online Monitoring Software

ITM Monitoring announces updates to Calyx Online Monitoring Software ITM Monitoring a leader in the design and installation of bespoke geotechnical, structural and environmental monitoring systems, has released a new version of its data visualisation platform, Calyx™ Online Monitoring Software (OMS). The updated version provides additional functionality and flexibility, improving user experience within the feature-rich …

Parsons iNET Software integral to USA Northwest Corridor reversible express lanes

Parsons iNET Software integral to USA Northwest Corridor reversible express lanes The Metro-Atlanta Northwest Corridor’s reversible express lanes, made possible with Parsons iNet Software were officially opened to the public in a dedication ceremony that was held in September. Parsons was the lead designer for the Northwest Corridor project, which included the design and construction …

New VMS Sign app delivers greater speed and flexibility

New VMS Sign app delivers greater speed and flexibility Traffic managers are now able to control their variable message signs (VMS) with greater flexibility and speed, with a new app from VMS manufacturer and creator of intelligent transport system (ITS) products and integrated solutions, Bartco UK, and its sister company MVIS. BartcoLiveTM enables users of …

Tarmac boosts highways productivity with cutting-edge logistics software

Tarmac boosts highways productivity with cutting-edge logistics software Tarmac, the UK’s leading highways services and sustainable construction solutions business, has become this first in the UK to adopt a cutting-edge planning and real-time software technology to optimise road construction logistics and boost productivity. Developed by consulting and process optimisation company Volz Consulting GmbH, the BPO …

Trace Software exhibiting for a second year at Intersolar Europe

Trace Software exhibiting for a second year at Intersolar Europe For its second consecutive year, Trace Software International confirms it will be an exhibitor at Intersolar Europe, taking place 20th – 22nd of June at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich, Germany – Stand B3-575. With a unique know-how and more than 30 years …

Moonshadow Mobile partners with INRIX to deliver Travel Pattern Analytics Platform

Moonshadow Mobile partners with INRIX to deliver Travel Pattern Analytics Platform Moonshadow Mobile, Inc. announced a partnership with INRIX, the world leader in transportation analytics and connected car services, to incorporate INRIX Trips Reports into Moonshadow’s DB4IoT platform. The solution offers transportation agencies an intuitive, cloud-based origin-destination analytics platform for understanding the trips consumers and …

Calculator App for dump trucks and construction puts everyday math in your pocket

Calculator App for dump trucks and construction puts everyday math in your pocket This morning, MyLogic, Inc., announced the launch of Dump Truck Math, a mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices. Dump Truck Math was designed with estimators, foremen, and truck owners in mind and includes a variety of calculations to help …

Metso updates Expertune PlantTriage software with advanced analysis and cybersecurity

Metso updates Expertune PlantTriage software with advanced analysis and cybersecurity Metso has announced a new version of its Metso Expertune PlantTriage control loop monitoring software. The newest version further improves process plant operational efficiency, reduces cybersecurity risks, and helps to improve profitability. This version provides a clearer view of PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) tuning benefits via a …

ELE launches new geotechnical testing software

ELE launches new geotechnical testing software ELE International has launched a new version of its dedicated software for soils testing to BS, ASTM and AASTHO standards. Designed specifically for geotechnical laboratories, the new DS 7.3 software contains a range of advanced features including compatibility with Microsoft Windows 10, Office 2016 and 365. Providing the ability …

The Here and There of Dirt

The Here and There of Dirt Providing dirt contractors with critical cut and fill quantities for their projects In the early 2000s, Jim Hammond did something historic in his life. He decides to shift his highway and heavy civil construction career to begin working for the toughest boss he’s ever known… himself. Hammond launched Hammond …

Trimble announces new Surveying solutions

Trimble announces new Surveying solutions Trimble has launched the Trimble® TSC7 Controller, a new field solution for land and civil construction surveyors. The TSC7, combined with specialized software, defines the next generation of data collection and computing for mobile workers. The Trimble TSC7 brings powerful enhancements to the field and was designed based on customer …

Construction Simulator 2 celebrates first anniversary

Construction Simulator 2 celebrates first anniversary In order to fittingly celebrate the first anniversary of the successful Construction Simulator 2 for iPhone and iPad as well as smartphones and tablets using Android™, astragon Entertainment GmbH und weltenbauer. The games of the Construction Simulator franchise offer players a unique opportunity to become true construction heroes and …

Trace Software will be showcasing their engineering software at NAPEC in Algeria

Trace Software will be showcasing their engineering software at NAPEC in Algeria Trace Software International, the innovative company committed to the development of software solutions for the engineering industry since 1987, is thrilled to announce that will exhibit at the 8th North Africa Petroleum Exhibition & Conference – NAPEC – at the Oran Convention Centre …

MIT research into seismic imaging could map the interior structures of the Earth

MIT research into seismic imaging could map the interior structures of the Earth When an earthquake strikes, nearby seismometers pick up its vibrations in the form of seismic waves. In addition to revealing the epicenter of a quake, seismic waves can give scientists a way to map the interior structures of the Earth using seismic …

Trimble acquires e-Builder to expand its Construction Management Solutions

Trimble acquires e-Builder to expand its Construction Management Solutions Trimble has announced the acquisition of privately-held e-Builder, a leading SaaS-based construction program management solution for capital program owners and program management firms. e-Builder extends Trimble’s ability to accelerate industry transformation by providing an integrated project delivery solution for owners, program managers and contractors across the …

MATOS CONNECT, the digital assistant for trucks and machines rental companies

MATOS CONNECT, the digital assistant for trucks and machines rental companies MATOS is a young company founded in Nantes, France, who recently won the prestigious Intermat Start-up Innovation Award with their innovative MATOS CONNECT software. The company aims to become the first digital assistant for trucks and machinery rental companies with their innovative software tool to bring …

Maintaining machinery is clear and simple with the Trackunit smartphone app

Maintaining machinery is clear and simple with the Trackunit smartphone app Trackunit, a leader in the design, development and deployment of fleet management systems, has introduced an advanced version of its Trackunit On smartphone app, enabling equipment rental companies and fleet owners to stay right on top of machine and operator health. The new Trackunit …

Citilabs unveils Streetlytics to create platform of total population movement

Citilabs unveils Streetlytics to create platform of total population movement Location Data can tell you where the sampled people are coming from and going to, when they are traveling and where they live and work. But Location Data by itself cannot answer the questions of ‘how many’ and ‘how did they get there’. That’s because …

ODI welcomes new Geospatial Commission and measures to open up land data in UK

ODI welcomes new Geospatial Commission and measures to open up land data in UK The Open Data Institute has called for open land data for a long time, both in the UK and abroad. By opening up mapping data – previously only accessible to large companies who could afford it – the UK government will enable …

ALE Heavylift revolutionises route surveying with new technology

ALE Heavylift revolutionises route surveying with new technology ALE has launched its new route surveying technology tool, which is set to revolutionise the way route surveys are carried out in the heavylifting industry. ALE designed the Route Survey Tool as a computerised system that automatically logs accurate route descriptions on digital maps. Critical sections of …

Cars, Trucks and Construction Equipment will soon tell you what they need

Cars, Trucks and Construction Equipment will soon tell you what they need MIT team develops software that can tell if tires need air, spark plugs are bad, or air filter needs replacing. Imagine glancing at your smartphone, and telling if your vehicle’s left front tire needs air, its air filter should be replaced next week, …

Monitor concrete temperature and maturity wirelessly with COMMAND Center for iOS App

Monitor concrete temperature and maturity wirelessly with COMMAND Center for iOS App Pavement engineering firm The Transtec Group released a wireless option for the COMMAND Center concrete temperature and maturity system. Builders, subcontractors, suppliers, testing firms, owners and owner agencies, engineers, and architects can now measure and log concrete temperature history, calculate maturity, and evaluate …

Pre-construction planning software helps build Winery Visitor Centre

Pre-construction planning software helps build Winery Visitor Centre In the world of fine wine there was a time long ago when those with sophisticated palettes would harrumph and turn up their nose at the thought of sipping an American-produced wine. It was harshly referred to as drinking swill. It was thought that the climate, growing …

Siemens upgrades their hosted traffic management platform

Siemens upgrades their hosted traffic management platform Siemens, a global leader in traffic management technology, has announced major upgrades to the latest hosted application modules for Stratos, the company’s cloudbased strategic traffic management solution. According to David Pregon, Senior Product Manager (Systems), with the latest updates to Strategy Manager, Traffic Signals and Journey Time modules, …

8 Free Geographic Information System (GIS) Readers

8 Free Geographic Information System (GIS) Readers The construction industry has been using Geographic information Systems for many years and in many countries is mandatory on Government projects. GIS are basically data about a project’s location, combined with and including features such as buildings, roads, railways, population density, height and flooding data. Geographic Information can …

Construction Simulator 2 free update brings new jobs for construction heroes!

Construction Simulator 2 free update brings new jobs for construction heroes! Following on from our article on the Release of Construction Simulator 2 in March, the Company that brought us this fantastic Simulator have just released a free update that adds Urban Development: Culture & Commerce. The update Urban Development: Culture & Commerce expands the gameplay of Construction …

Trimble Earthworks delivers next generation grade control for excavators

Trimble Earthworks delivers next generation grade control for excavators and dozers Trimble Earthworks is transforming machine control with the industry’s first integrated 3D aftermarket excavator automatics capability. In addition, a new dozer configuration moves the receivers from the blade to the roof of the cab. Re-engineered from the ground up, Trimble’s innovative, next generation grade …

Caterpillar Ventures invests in busybusy job software technology

Caterpillar Ventures invests in busybusy™ job software technology Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has announced a strategic investment in busybusy™, a software development firm that helps customers optimize operations, specifically addressing real-time tracking of jobsite labour costs. The unique software application developed by busybusy helps drive efficiencies and productivity on customers’ …

Roadbounce App measures road roughness and driving comfort – on the go!

Roadbounce App measures road roughness and driving comfort – on the go! Road roughness and unevenness play an important role in the quality of driving experience, vehicle fuel consumption, and is a major indicator of problems in the roadway that have developed or are about to develop. To provide an effective system to measure road …