Apps

B2W Software’s mobile app for B2W Inform has downloadable electronic forms for safety, inspections, training and operational processes along with operational data such as employee, job and equipment lists. Forms can then be completed offline and synched back to B2W Inform for routing, submission and reporting when a connection is established.

Products

CM Labs Simulations’ Wheel Loader Simulation Training Pack incorporates advanced soil simulation for realistic bucket/ground interactions to teach trainees advanced earthmoving techniques. The guided learning offers real-time feedback on crucial metrics such as distance from objects, traction and terrain height. The Grade Quality Sensor gives key metrics such as height, slope and standard deviation.

Software & In the Cloud

Sage ToolOps, powered by ToolWatch, is a next-generation, cloud-based platform that offers an automated solution for construction companies to track equipment, materials and supplies. ToolOps integrates with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate and Sage 100 Contractor.

RFP360 cloud-based RFP response management centralizes proposal content in a knowledge library. The platform features RFP import and export, AI-powered answer selection, real-time SME collaboration, task and workflow tools as well as content review and approval with change tracking. RFP360 also has integrated extensions that empower knowledge library access while working in Microsoft Office applications, Chrome and Firefox.

GCP Applied Technologies has a digital solution to optimize product selection for cement producers. GPS field staff can access a product selection portal for accurate product recommendations to cement producers. This digital solution uses a proprietary algorithm to identify the right cement additives to meet specific client needs, in real-time. The portal also helps increase fuel and energy savings, and improved cement sustainability footprint.

Hexagon Geosystems’ HxDR digital reality platform creates 3D city models, complete with environmental simulations. AEC users can license 3D city models from Hexagon’s growing 3.6 petabyte collection of cities, towns and landscapes or upload their own drone images or laser scans and HxDR will automatically generate 3D models from them.

REDLIST SaaS suite automates repetitive tasks, providing a platform for software and sensor integration, streamlined notifications and intuitive reporting. Contractors can oversee multiple construction jobs, assign site-specific permissions and see information in real time; track preventive maintenance; automatically generate work orders based on time, event or inspections; simplify work orders; track regulatory inspections, employee trainings and digital archive for audits; and build digital forms, take photos and gain insight into safety inspections.

Eagle Point Software has added content and training for Autodesk Construction Cloud™ solutions Assemble®, BuildingConnected® and PlanGrid®. Assemble is a model conditioning and quantity estimate tool, BuildingConnected is a bid-management solution and PlanGrid is a field collaboration software. ACC brings these leading solutions together to connect headquarters, office and field teams from project design through operations.

A1A Software has integrated 3D Lift Plan and iCraneTrax so users can save 3D Lift Plans to iCraneTrax job records and check crane availability. Features include the ability to attach 3D Lift Plan to a job record; run a crane search in iCraneTrax fleet records; save 3D Lift Plans with job data; and manage documentation. A1A Software’s iTeleTrax app for iCraneTrax users includes a fleet map overview of key service items, engine hour and maintenance notifications, DMI engine codes, fleet position for location tracking and a summary page.

Pype SmartPlans employs AI and machine learning to analyze project drawings and extract contract compliance items. With SmartPlans, users export product, equipment and finish schedules to expedite procurement logs and precon planning. SmartPlans compares captured requirements to millions of data points in its cloud, identifying and alerting users of potentially missing critical requirements.

Video & Cool Stuff

Trimble has enabled Scotland’s Edinburgh Napier University to establish a state-of-the-art Technology Lab for AEC. The lab will expand the university’s leadership in training and research in 3D building design, digital fabrication and the sustainable built environment. Through its Tools for Schools global program of over 80 sites worldwide, the company provides students with access to state-of-the art technology and equipment that is being used in the real world. Trimble opened Tech Labs at Texas A&M University and Colorado State University with more planned in early 2020.

Beep Autonomous Mobility Solutions delivers the next generation of services for passenger mobility to fleet operators in planned communities and low speed environments. Beep delivers turnkey solutions for operating driverless electric vehicles on private and public roads. Beep‘s NAVYA Autonom Shuttle is an effective, clean and intelligent mobility solution that guarantees autonomous transport for up to 15 people.

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