DroneDeploy Launches Real-Time Mapping for Instant Aerial Data and Analysis
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…
Preview: ABC Carolinas Construction Conference in Charleston
ABC of the Carolinas will be holding their annual Carolinas Construction Conference, August 2-4 in Charleston, SC. The 2017 Conference features national speakers, panel discussions, vendor showcase networking events and recreational opportunities. “The Carolinas Construction Conference is the one and only conference in the Carolinas that brings the entire industry together,” said Doug Carlson, ABC…
Viewpoint Acquisition of Dexter + Chaney Heralds Major Advance in Digital Future for Construction
As a part of a comprehensive strategy to transform the construction industry through improved digital process in all phases of the project lifecycle, Viewpoint today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Dexter + Chaney, a market leader in cloud-based construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. The addition of Dexter + Chaney’s product…
QR Codes Help Construction Firms Verify Credentials
Construction firms that need to verify that workers are doing only jobs they’re trained for have a new solution with Credential Verification Service’s (CVS) new verification wristbands. Each silicone wristband is stamped with a unique QR code. When the durable wristband is scanned with a smartphone or a tablet, the employee’s updated training records are displayed on…
Katerra Ushers in New Era of Construction
Katerra, a technology company redefining the construction industry, today revealed details of its transformative end-to-end design and construction platform. Every building should not be a one-off prototype. Katerra’s approach to building more closely mirrors the scaled systems approaches of electronics and automobile manufacturing. The company’s model combines technology, design, material sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and construction…
Construction OS Launched by Procore
A new class of construction technology was introduced today by Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction. Procore Construction OS, a cohesive platform that connects people, applications, and devices to create a frictionless construction process. Construction OS is designed to serve users and improve the build process through a variety of…
SmartBid Announces Comprehensive Solution for Evaluating Subcontractor Risk
As competition heats up the construction software space, technology solutions provider, JBKnowledge, continues to develop products to provide new capabilities to help contractors streamline their preconstruction activities. “Since we first developed SmartBid in 2006, we’ve developed many custom solutions for large TPAs and insurance brokers around the world. We quickly realized we wanted to specialize in…
Technology Firms Collaborate on Smart Construction Helmet
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that it is collaborating with DAQRI to integrate the DAQRI Smart Helmet with Trimble’s mixed-reality application suite to enable outdoor and on-site support for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) and natural resources markets. The collaboration is part of Trimble’s Mixed-Reality Pilot Program. Live demonstrations of Trimble’s mixed-reality applications running…
Pavement Evaluation on Interstate 85 in South Carolina Performed Using High Speed GPR
Infrasense, Inc. recently completed a subsurface pavement structure investigation of 18 miles of Interstate 85 in South Carolina using high-speed ground penetrating radar (GPR). The highway pavement was surveyed in both driving directions to obtain continuous structure information for both bound and unbound material layers. Both the right travel lane and the right shoulder were…
