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Monday, November 8th, 2010

PCI Geomatics Appoints Dr. Alan Moses to its Board of Directors

PCI Geomatics, a world leading developer of geoimaging software and systems, has announced the appointment of Dr. Alan Moses, the son of Dr. Robert (Bob) Moses to the PCI Board of Directors. Alan has long been interested in the technology developed at PCI Geomatics; he and his father shared a common passion for advanced analysis

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Nokia reaffirms commitment to Symbian platform

Following an announcement by the board of the Symbian Foundation that it will be transitioning from its current operational activities to become a licensing operation only, Nokia today reaffirmed its commitment to the Symbian platform. Nokia plans to continue to invest its own resources in developing Symbian, the world’s most widely used smartphone platform, and

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Trimble Design Link Provides an Interoperable BIM Software Solution for Mechanical Contractors

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) introduced today its Trimble® Design Link, the latest software solution for mechanical contractors providing HVAC and sheet metal services. Design Link extends the functionality of designs created in AutoCAD® MEP used in the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) process by adding standards-driven detail. This detail facilitates the exchange of data between the

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Trimble Spearheads ‘BIM to Field’ Initiative

Trimble announced today it is spearheading a “BIM to Field” initiative that will focus on helping building owners, contractors, and engineers better understand the potential of solutions that allow the transfer of BIM data to field level systems for increased productivity and cost savings. The first step in the initiative is the launch of BIMtoField.com,

Monday, November 8th, 2010

European LiDAR Conference on Track for Sell Out

In just under three weeks the newly launched European LiDAR Mapping Forum opens its doors in The Hague, Netherlands to an expected 500+ delegates and over 50 exhibiting companies. The demand has been so great that the organizers have had to expand the exhibit area three times and it is now completely sold out.

Monday, November 8th, 2010

IBM Develops South Korea’s First Renewable Energy Management System

IBM announced its collaboration with POSCO ICT to develop South Korea’s first renewable energy management system for a smart grid. As part of South Korea’s national Smart Grid initiative to achieve the vision of “Low carbon, Green growth,” the intelligent renewable energy management system will be installed as a showcase at the Smart Grid Demonstration

Monday, November 8th, 2010

AECOM advances Building Information Modeling (BIM)

AECOM’s technical leadership has adopted the Building Information Modeling method as the global standard for technical delivery and is developing processes that will significantly increase its usage in delivering services to its clients. “BIM-based design and project implementation results in higher quality work, greater efficiency and lower costs to the client,” said Jim Walsh, AECOM chief

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Autodesk and Tekla Collaborate to Enable Better BIM Workflow

Tekla and Autodesk work together to enable better compatibility between Tekla and Autodesk’s respective building information modeling (BIM) software platforms. As a first step, the companies have collaborated to introduce new features that allow for the exchange of structural data between Revit and Tekla software. Read More

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Mapping Solutions Announces MapperD, the Next Generation of Demographic Reporting

Mapping Solutions, LLC is proud to announce its newest product, MapperD, a low cost demographic report generator for MapInfo Professional 9.5 or newer. Reports are sold on a per report basis.You only pay for reports you actually need and generate, and not for data you may never use. Read More

Monday, November 8th, 2010

New Technology Means Design Clients Have 3D

Technology is enabling architecture and interiors to be much better. Once you get into a space, it speaks to you in a different way than on drawings – even 3D drawings. So with computer-aided design you can invite your clients to look at images on a computer screen and create the feeling that they are actually walking