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Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the launch of Trimble PULSE® Remote Expert, an augmented reality (AR) tool that improves the productivity of field service technicians by connecting them with support experts via video, audio and spatial annotations in real-time. The AR tool provides remotely-located users with a shared, live view using the camera on a smart phone….
FMI Corporation, a provider of management consulting and investment banking services to engineering and construction, infrastructure and the built environment, is pleased to announce the release of its latest research report “Big Data = Big Questions for the Engineering and Construction (E&C) Industry.” In this white paper, the authors discuss some of the most challenging…
Internet of Things is not a futuristic concept. Many homeowners boast of their homes as smart homes with appliances and devices connected to the internet. While many do not view the construction industry as technologically advanced, the IoT in construction is not as far off as we think. It is something that is achievable for…
Acquisition of BIManywhere’s visual building information model (BIM) collaboration platform provides added depth to Procore’s industry leading construction management software platform Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction, today announced the acquisition of BIManywhere, a visual BIM collaboration platform for construction and facilities management. Based in Oakland, CA, BIManywhere was co-founded…
The Annual ConTech Survey takes an average of 15 minutes for a reason; there is no other survey that covers construction technology adoption more voraciously. Over the past seven years, JBKnowledge has carved out a space in the construction industry by transforming their annual survey results into a reputable, comprehensive resource – The Annual ConTech…
Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction, today announced the acquisition of BIManywhere, a visual BIM collaboration platform for construction and facilities management. Based in Oakland, CA, BIManywhere was co-founded in 2012 by Peter Wu and Winson Chu. Through an optimized mobile app and web application, the BIManywhere platform offers an…
Fortive Corporation (“Fortive”) (NYSE: FTV) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Warburg Pincus to acquire Greenville, SC-based Gordian, a privately-held, leading provider of construction cost data, software and service. The acquisition will be subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and will be financed with available cash. Since pioneering the…
PlanGrid, a leading construction productivity software, today announced the development of several new product innovations aimed at advancing productivity in the construction industry. When these products are released, field teams will be able to collaborate more effectively and communicate better than ever before with improved access to information, and corporate offices will have powerful and…
DroneDeploy, a leading drone mapping software platform in the world, today announced the release of Live Map — a first-of-its-kind feature that allows any drone operator to create real-time maps in the field with their iOS device. Users plan a flight, take off, and see maps render on-screen during flight — without the need for…
JB Knowledge, a leader in construction technology, recently released its 2017 Construction Technology Report. The report cites how over 3,600 construction companies are utilizing technology in their business. Key Highlights from the Survey IT Spending Despite a noticeable uptick in those allocating more than 1% of their annual sales volume to IT, construction continues to budget the…
