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Trimble Catalyst Integrates with Radiodetection’s RD Map+

Precision Locators

WESTMINSTER, CO, Mar 22, 2024 – Trimble and Radiodetection announced a collaboration to improve the technology used in the utility measurement and mapping process. Through the integration of the Trimble Catalyst DA2 GNSS system and Radiodetection’s RD Map+ application and precision locator products, the software and hardware integration streamlines utility-locating workflows to provide high-accuracy measurement capabilities for the creation of underground utilities maps in a single field operation.

Simplified Utility Mapping with Survey-Grade Accuracy

Traditionally, field technicians manually mark their measurements onsite or rely on data entries to provide to office staff for map creation after a site visit. Data collected with the Trimble Catalyst DA2 GNSS system can now be simultaneously synced with Radiodetection RD Map+ and precision locators that find and mark buried utilities. By streamlining this connection, workers can efficiently and accurately digitize utility-line locations and reduce costly reporting errors.

“Accurate geolocation is critical to the operation and maintenance of underground utilities and public infrastructure,” said Stephanie Michaud, strategic marketing manager, Trimble Surveying & Mapping Field Solutions. “By adding survey-grade capabilities to existing utility workflows, this collaboration creates a connected solution that provides confidence and reliability during the data capture process.”

This integration advances utility measurement workflows by giving workers the capability to accurately represent the utility asset in a digital format. This streamlines the operation, maintenance and construction process whenever utilities are involved.

“We are excited to bring to the market this solution alongside Trimble as part of the Radiodetection ‘Map It Your Way’ initiative,” said Tom Turner, product management and marketing director, Radiodetection. “The Map It Your Way initiative is launching a range of solutions combining our latest digitally-enabled hardware with mobile applications to allow customers to accurately map underground utilities.”

Availability

Trimble Catalyst DA2 GNSS solutions are available through Trimble Geospatial Distribution Partners. For more information, visit https://geospatial.trimble.com/en/products/software/trimble-catalyst.

Trimble Catalyst GNSS solutions are also available through the Radiodetection Distributor Network alongside Radiodetection’s precision locators and RD Map+. For more information on RD Map+, visit https://www.radiodetection.com/en-us/products/rd-map-plus. For more information on Precision Locators, visit https://www.radiodetection.com/en-us/products/precision-cable-locator-range.

About Radiodetection

Radiodetection is a world leader in the manufacture of detection tools for locating buried critical infrastructure and utilities. Radiodetection provides best in class equipment and solutions, designed to prevent damage, manage assets and protect lives; with a globally recognized range of tools and digital equipment dating back to 1977.

For more information, visit www.radiodetection.com.

About Trimble

Dedicated to the world’s tomorrow, Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure, build, grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services, Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction, geospatial, agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work.

For more information about Trimble, visit www.trimble.com.

OpenSpace Introduces Revizto Integrations

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar 20, 2024 – OpenSpace, the global leader in reality capture and AI-powered analytics, announced the availability of new integrations for Revizto customers that bring together the most recent site data for clash detection, improving coordination between Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and field teams.

OpenSpace Revizto Integrations – Export BCF

  • Revizto API Integration: Teams can create a single source of truth for their projects by more seamlessly bringing in OpenSpace 360° video and images to Revizto through an OpenSpace Field Notes to Revizto Issues sync that maintains the BIM x,y, and z coordinates. Additionally, customers can keep their models or BIM files up to date with their sync to Autodesk Construction Cloud running in the background.
  • BCF Export: Teams can export multiple Field Notes to a BCF file and then import them as issues into Revizto. This feature removes double entry since all Field Notes associated data and 3D coordinates are now available directly in Revizto.

OpenSpace Revizto Integration – Field Notes in Revizto

Construction projects require tremendous coordination and these integrations will allow OpenSpace and Revizto customers to quickly solve problems by aligning design intent with what’s happening onsite—speeding up responses, approvals, and project schedules.

The BCF export is available now to OpenSpace BIM+ customers, and the Revizto API integration is expected to be available in Q2 2024. To see and learn more, stop by the OpenSpace booth #8 or attend the Revving Up Reality Capture session this week at Revizto’s Global User Conference, RevUP.

About OpenSpace

OpenSpace, the global leader in reality capture and AI-powered analytics, empowers construction and real estate companies of every size to create an interactive 360° digital view of their built environment. Customers such as JLL, AECOM, and RG Construction have used OpenSpace to operate more efficiently and reduce risk, capturing more than 24 billion square feet of imagery from construction projects across tens of thousands of sites in more than 93 countries.

To learn more, visit www.openspace.ai.

Cupix, Revizto Integrate for Construction Project Management

SAN JOSE, CA, Mar 19, 2024 – Cupix, the creator of the revolutionary CupixWorks, a cloud-based, AI-powered 4D reality capture collaborative construction software, and Revizto, the industry-leading Integrated Collaboration Platform that streamlines and centralizes Building Information Management (BIM) coordination and communication, today announced the launch of a new integration. The new functionality sets a new bar for efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in the construction industry by leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of both platforms.

CupixWorks, renowned for its innovative use of 360 video to generate precise spatial as-built context in 3D, and Revizto, with its robust Issue Tracker and Clash Automation tools, will work in tandem to harness the full power of reality capture and BIM. This synergy ensures that construction projects stakeholders synchronize the design data to the most up-to-date as-built site context especially for pre-design or on-site BIM coordination purposes, fostering unparalleled collaboration across project teams.

Simon Bae, CEO of Cupix, commented on the integration, “By uniting CupixWorks with Revizto, we’re not just merging two leading technologies; we’re creating a streamlined solution that facilitates collaboration between on-site engineers and off-site BIM/VDC professionals. This integration signifies our commitment to driving progress and efficiency in the construction industry.”

Revizto’s centralized and federated BIM collaboration platform enables architects, engineers, project managers, MEP contractors, facility managers, and owners to access the most up-to-date, conflict-free design data at all stages of a project. By combining Cupix 3D visualization and frequent as-built updates, the combination empowers project teams to work more effectively, reducing the risk of errors and miscommunications that can lead to delays and increased costs.

Arman Gukasyan, founder and CEO of Revizto, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration with Cupix, stating, “This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission of ‘Building Better Together’ and is the next step in expanding our network of partners and integrations to advance the AECO industry. By merging Revizto’s Integrated Collaboration Platform with the advanced 4D reality capture capabilities of CupixWorks, we are presenting the industry with a powerful solution. With this, projects are not merely completed; they are perfected.”

Construction professionals worldwide are invited to explore the benefits of this integrated platform, which promises to revolutionize the way construction projects are managed from start to finish. With CupixWorks and Revizto, the future of construction project management is here, and it is brighter than ever.

About Cupix

Cupix is the trusted partner of choice for delivering the industry’s leading cloud based, AI-powered 4D as-built platform to builders and owners everywhere. Their cutting-edge digital twin technology, CupixWorks, helps AEC professionals optimize costs, collaborate remotely around the world, and increase visibility across projects.

For more information, visit www.cupix.com.

‍About Revizto

Revizto is the leading integrated collaboration platform used by professionals from across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) industry to streamline workflows and communication with all stakeholders in a unified environment throughout the project lifecycle. The Revizto platform is intuitive, adaptable, and fully functional from any device.

For more information, visit https://revizto.com/.

Object Management Group Celebrates 35th Anniversary

BOSTON, MA, Mar 19, 2024 – Object Management Group (OMG) announced its 35th anniversary. Throughout its history, OMG has led the way in shaping the technological landscape through the establishment and refinement of industry standards. Alongside this, the parent OMG organization continues to create new consortia with a proven organizational development approach, a fair governance model, and access to expertise from renowned figures in the technology industry.

“Thirty-five years ago, eleven multi-national corporations sat down to create an international, open membership, not-for-profit technology standards consortium: the Object Management Group,” said Bill Hoffman, CEO and Chairman of OMG. “Today, OMG standards are pervasive and used across diverse industries and applications from the International Space Station to a grocer’s point-of-sale terminal. And our OMG consortia are accomplishing technological breakthroughs across multiple technologies and industries.”

The torchbearer of OMG’s standards legacy is its Standards Development Organization (SDO), which maintains and owns the standards and ensures their relevance and applicability in an ever-evolving technological landscape. OMG’s well-known standards include Business Process Management+, Common Object Request Broker Architecture, Data-Distribution Service for Real-Time Systems, Financial Instrument Global Identifier, Systems Modeling Language, Unified Architecture Framework, Unified Modeling Language, and many others. (See our website.)

OMG founded the following consortia and communities:

  • 2010: Consortium for Software and Information Quality – develops standards to automate software quality measurement and promote secure, reliable, and trustworthy software.
  • 2014: Data Distribution Service Foundation – advancing the use of the Data Distribution Service specification in high-performance and distributed applications.
  • 2014: Industry IoT Consortium – now integrated into the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC), delivers transformative business value to industry, organizations, and society by accelerating the adoption of a trustworthy Internet of Things.
  • 2019: BPM+ Health – a community using open, standards-based notations that allow health organizations, professional societies, and vendors to document their care pathways and workflows.
  • 2020: Digital Twin Consortium – drives the awareness, adoption, interoperability, and development of digital twin technology.
  • 2021: Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance – helping accelerate the adoption of enterprise augmented reality (AR) by supporting the growth of a comprehensive ecosystem.
  • 2021: Responsible Computing – ensures IT organizations are responsible contributors and advocates for the planet’s sustainable development goals.
  • 2024: Managed Communities – collaborative platforms for networking, accessing tools, and staying current on industry trends.

“From technology standards to consortia, OMG remains dedicated to setting the gold standard for innovation, ensuring that our collective pursuit of excellence shapes a connected world that is secure, interoperable, and technologically advanced,” added Hoffman.

About OMG

When tech organizations, governments, and academia must solve discrete pieces of a technology puzzle or discuss matters of common interest, they often seek to join or form a consortium. Since 1989, Object Management Group (OMG) has created and nurtured a productive community with common technology interests and problems to resolve. OMG communities include Augmented Reality Enterprise Alliance (AREA), BPM+ Health, Consortium for Information and Software Quality (CISQ), Digital Twin Consortium (DTC), OMG Standards Development Organization (SDO), and Responsible Computing (RC). OMG is global, not-for-profit, and vendor-neutral.

Visit www.omg.org for more information.

Vectorworks to Rename A&A as Vectorworks Japan

COLUMBIA, MD, Mar 19, 2024 – Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce the establishment of a new corporate office in Japan to expand and support its growing customer base and strengthen its position as a leading provider of innovative design solutions worldwide.

The Nemetschek Group has acquired A&A Co., Ltd., the Japanese distributor of Vectorworks software since 1985, from its parent company, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. With the formation of the new office in Japan, Vectorworks aims to offer its products and services to a broader range of designers in multiple industries and specialties including productarchitecturelandscape and entertainment design. The Japan office will leverage the robust sales infrastructure, in-depth market knowledge, and dedicated technical support offered by A&A for nearly four decades to deliver an enhanced customer experience. The A&A business will be renamed Vectorworks Japan, Co., Ltd. as part of this transformation, which will be completed on May 1.

“Advancing our presence in Japan marks a significant milestone in our commitment to serving designers in East Asia and beyond,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “The A&A team has a rich history in the region and has been instrumental in delivering Vectorworks’ products while providing unparalleled support to our customers. With this committed and experienced team, I am confident in our ongoing success and growth in Japan.”

Furthermore, leveraging the expertise of A&A’s product team, this new alliance will ensure the delivery of superior-quality software releases across all versions of Vectorworks for all customers. A&A President Takashi Yokota will be joined by director of operations Takeshi Kimura and director of sales Moriaki Honma to oversee operations in the Japan office location.

“This acquisition is a strong move in driving our business forward in the Asia Pacific region as we continue to lead designers across the globe into the future of digitalization with intelligent software solutions,” said César Flores Rodríguez, chief division officer planning & design and digital twin of the Nemetschek Group. “This expansion reflects our commitment to sustained development and leadership in the AEC industry and lays the foundation for an advantageous growth strategy.”

In addition to its headquarters in the United States and offices in Newbury, England, Sydney, Australia and Vancouver, Canada, Vectorworks has a network of over 30 distributors worldwide. Its software solutions are available in 11 languages, equipping designers with exceptional tools to explore their imagination and design without limits.

“After many years of close collaboration with our partners in the United States, it is an honor to officially join the Vectorworks team in this new capacity,” said A&A President Takashi Yokota. “The Japanese market holds great potential, and now directly operating as part of Vectorworks, we will provide even greater service to designers seeking software solutions tailored to their specific requirements. We are excited to work together to provide the best possible service and will continue pursuing true partnership with our customers.”

The Vectorworks Japan office is located in Tokyo, Japan. More information about Vectorworks can be found at vectorworks.net.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we’ve become the preeminent software built to manage the entire design process. Globally, more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada, Australia and Japan, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group.

For more information, visit vectorworks.net.

Trimble Announces TX-RAMP Certification

WESTMINSTER, CO, Mar 15, 2024  – Trimble announced two of its cloud software solutions that support asset lifecycle management have received a Level 2 Certification based on the security requirements of the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP). The two Trimble solutions are e-Builder Enterprise – Commercial, a digital project delivery software for owners of capital improvement programs, and certain capabilities within AgileAssets, an enterprise asset management software for organizations that manage and maintain complex infrastructure networks. The two specific capabilities within AgileAssets that earned TX-RAMP certification are pavement management and maintenance management.

As part of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), the TX-RAMP program addresses the security of commercial cloud computing products and services that process data for Texas state agencies. Identifying and deploying TX-RAMP-compliant technologies helps state government officials manage risk in a cloud-based environment.

TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification is the higher of two designated levels of compliance with Texas-state cybersecurity standards for cloud technologies that process, store or transmit data that is deemed confidential and a source of moderate or high impact information.

Trimble’s e-Builder solution provides public and private organizations with a secure construction project management software that supports the digital delivery of projects within a capital improvement program (CIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). With approximately $51 million available in federal grants over the next three years for US state departments of transportation (DOTs) to adopt and use advanced digital construction management systems (ADCMS), the demand for such software solutions that meet state-approved security standards is especially high.

Trimble’s AgileAssets solution empowers DOT and other agencies to optimally manage and maintain roads and other infrastructure assets. Asset managers use the solution’s predictive data analytics to make informed decisions about how best to use available funds to preserve and maintain the infrastructure network for safety, affordability and asset longevity.

“Empowering infrastructure owners and capital program managers with digital solutions that help deliver construction projects on time and on budget — and maintain those assets efficiently for decades — is part of Trimble’s comprehensive strategy to transform the way the world works,” said Shelly Nooner, vice president, Innovation and Platform for Trimble’s Owner and Public Sector. “With e-Builder and AgileAssets, our customers can have confidence in solutions that not only help safeguard critical data, but also help improve productivity, cost-effectiveness and sustainability by digitizing and streamlining workflows across the entire asset lifecycle.”

The e-Builder construction management system enables organizations to digitally track fund allocation, view real-time project status updates, implement cost controls, manage documents efficiently and have confidence in stringent data security for their capital improvement programs.

The AgileAssets enterprise asset management system empowers government agencies, toll authorities and others to plan, operate and proactively maintain transportation infrastructure — from budgeting and fund allocation to scheduling inspections and work activities, maintaining regulatory compliance and reporting on performance and outcomes.

Together, e-Builder and AgileAssets help organizations reduce the total cost of ownership of infrastructure assets by maximizing efficiency and reducing risk across the complete asset lifecycle — from planning, design and construction through operation and maintenance. To learn more about these Trimble solutions, visit assetlifecycle.trimble.com.

About Trimble

Dedicated to the world’s tomorrow, Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure, build, grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services, Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction, geospatial, agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work.

For more information about Trimble, visit www.trimble.com.