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Five Causes of Construction Rework and How to Avoid Them

Fieldwire

Material and Equipment Defects. Equipment defects might include mechanical or electrical components that do not perform properly after installation, or construction equipment that malfunctions and damages work previously completed. Fabrication Issues. In some cases, these situations also create safety issues.

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How (and why) Trimble created the world’s most detailed record EVER of an ancient Roman landmark

BD+C

In reality, it’s the most detailed point cloud model of the historic Library of Celsus, ever. Created with laser scanners that capture 500,000 points per second, this model offers rich, actionable data that could never be captured in a photo. If a picture is worth a million words, a point cloud model is worth exponentially more.

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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There's a significant learning curve when it comes to using prefab for construction, and you need to ensure that you equip your teams with the right tools to get the most out of prefabrication. Allied BIM Allied BIM enables firms to assemble, spool, and fabricate remotely, saving teams time, money, and reducing material waste.

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Topcon Acquires ClearEdge3D

Construction Equipment

ClearEdge3D’s EdgeWise software speeds as-built modeling workflows by utilizing automated feature extraction algorithms and other patented technologies.

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

Prior to and during construction, every piece of equipment, material types, and even details such as the exact color of paint need to be reviewed and approved via submittals. These pieces of equipment often require close coordination to ensure that they receive the correct power, fuel, water and structural support.

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What to Expect at Autodesk University 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Our schedule includes: Tuesday, November 13th 12:00-12:30 – XYZ Reality : Beyond Blueprints: Engineering Grade Augmented Reality in Action 12:30-1:00 – Toric : Automating Data Pipelines with Toric: Seamless Integration of Multiple Data Sources 1:00-1:30 – EarthCam : See the Future of Construction with EarthCam AI & EarthCam 3D 1:30-2:00 – OpenSpace (..)

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