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How BIM boosted efficiency, collaboration in San Francisco mega project

Construction Dive

Designers, engineers and contractors behind the two-million square-foot Oceanwide Center used 3D modeling software to execute complex design details within an efficient timeline.

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New app said to automate code compliance

BD+C

A San Francisco startup has developed a software plug-in that scans 3D models created with building information modeling (BIM) data and alerts architects about potential code issues.

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Caterpillar Venture Capital Invests in Alight Mining Solutions

Construction Equipment

a San Francisco-based SaaS (software as a service) technology company that develops industry-specific solutions for financial forecasting and scenario analysis. The unique software has modules that are designed specifically for different industries, with mining and mortgage banking as the first two target industries.

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Update: Judge Approves VW Emissions Settlement

Construction Equipment

District Court in San Francisco approved Volkswagen's record-setting $14.7 This settlement comes about a year after Volkswagen admitted that it rigged 11 million vehicles worldwide with software to dodge emissions standards. Judge Charles Breyer of the U.S. An estimated 475,000 Volkswagen owners in the U.S.

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Roto-Rooter selects Voxer Business for push-to-talk needs

Contractor Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO – Voxer, a pioneer in push-to-talk (PTT) and multimedia messaging, has been chosen by Roto-Rooter to connect desk and field workers and enable instantaneous communication. Smartphones Software' Largest plumbing, drain service in U.S. deploys communication tool to connect field employees and dispatchers.

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

Pro Builder

San Francisco, Calif.) is developing software to make design and planning of electrification retrofits significantly faster and easier for homeowners and contractors. Hydronic Shell Technologies Hydronic Shell Technologies (Long Island City, N.Y.) QuitCarbon QuitCarbon Inc.

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Digital Dryshack: Pricing Policy for our Upcoming Estimating Database Tools: All for $0

Cassell Construction Estimating

While driving down to the Bay Area for the ENR Future Tech conference in San Francisco, Rob & I took the opportunity to discuss several aspects of our business, and the industry in general. We give away the software for free, and support it for hire. Consulting Custom Software' Our value is in our Industry expertise.