Technology

Image Ultra-portable, entry-level HP ZBook 14u G5 and HP ZBook 15u G5 are thin, light, big on security and certified for Skype

Image Acquisition will help Trimble expand its construction management solutions and extend its reach into the owner community

Image Web-based solution features a ‘unique’ algorithm that can detect changes between 3D models from different sources

Image HP launches VR toolkit for Unreal and offers VR workstations for a monthly fee

Image Addition of consumer-focused multi core CPU designed to attract price conscious users of design viz tools

Image New Working Group will support needs of product manufacturers and architects

Image One year on from his appointment as MD at Allplan, Richard Brotherton speaks to AEC Magazine on how AEC technology is evolving and the company’s plans for the future

Image SimScale uses cloud-based CFD software and servers to validate building designs

Image OS X application can be used to build, edit and export a ‘BIM database’ from 3D models

Image 44-inch DesignJet T1700 said to be World’s most secure large format workgroup printer

Image Jason Ruddle to help increase penetration of construction-focused project management and communications platform

Image Autonomous drones and robots capture site conditions, then deep learning algorithms recognise objects in real time.

Image Tom Wren of Plowman Craven discusses the company’s use of drone technology in surveying railway track and infrastructure

Image Cloud-based tool allows construction project progress to be visualised in virtual reality

Image Software allows Vectorworks models to be viewed at their actual size and in context with the real world

Image Free plug-in enables users to import Revit Families into ArchiCAD and exchange geometry between Revit and ArchiCAD

Image Enhancement to InfiPoints software supports virtual meetings in digital clone of plant and construction sites

Image New ‘deconstruct’ function introduces intelligent design details that follow changes in the core design

Image Link between BIM software and PDF-based collaboration tool to speed up processing of RFIs and RFCs

Image Stabiplan develops 3D CAD/CAE tool Stabicad and MEPcontent BIM library for accurate models with manufacturer-specific content