Category Archives: BIM

SPAR 3D Expo and Conference 2019 Opens in One Week

Posted on May 14, 2019 by lidar

If you are interested in finding out about the latest developments in reality capture, BIM, AI, AR/VR and more than you need to attend SPAR 3D Expo and Conference. Included this year will be the Younger Geospatial Professional of the … Continue reading →

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Ship Building Is Making the Transition to 3D

Posted on May 9, 2019 by lidar

Ship building is being transformed from 2D paper to 3D digital models. Even decades-old aircraft carriers are being mapped onto digital models at Newport News Shipbuilding. From an article in Defense One. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — When the USS George … Continue reading →

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Skanska is Using 3D Laser Scanning to Inform and Connect

Posted on May 8, 2019 by lidar

Skanska, one of the world’s largest construction firms has intergrated 3D laser scanning into their core workflows and that of their subcontractors. This is from an article in The Architects Newspaper. The Swedish multinational construction and development company Skanska is … Continue reading →

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How to Select a Building Documentation Professional

Posted on May 3, 2019 by lidar

There are two important announcements from the USIBD this week. The first is the availability of a free white paper with advice on how to select a building documentation professional. The second is you need to register now to save … Continue reading →

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WeWork is Leveraging 3D BIM to Fuel Its Rapid Expansion

Posted on May 1, 2019 by lidar

Not familiar with WeWork? They are like ride sharing companies Uber or Lyft, but their game is sharing downtown office space. Co-founders Adam Neuman, who had started a baby clothes business and Miguel McKelvey an architect worked in the same … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame Cathedral was 3D Laser Scanned in 2005

Posted on April 16, 2019 by lidar

Andrew Tallon, a leader in the study of Gothic architecture began scanning the Notre Dame Cathedral in 2001. Although Professor Tallon has passed, that rich, 3D data has just taken on much greater importance as a result of the devastating … Continue reading →

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Direct Dimensions – A True Pioneer in 3D Laser Scanning

Posted on April 2, 2019 by lidar

I have been lucky to know Michael Raphael, the founder of Direct Dimensions and important innovator in the field of 3D laser scanning for the past ten plus years. His firm has one of the most diverse track records and … Continue reading →

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Younger Geospatial Professional Award at SPAR Today

Posted on April 1, 2019 by lidar

Well, the day we have been building up to for the past 6 months has finally arrived as we will be announcing the Younger Geospatial Professional of the Year award this morning. It has been a truly inspiring experience and … Continue reading →

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Colorado State Receives 3D Technology Gift from Trimble

Posted on March 28, 2019 by lidar

Trimble  announced today that it has awarded a significant in-kind gift to the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University (CSU) that will expand the University’s leadership in training and research for 3D building design, construction management, digital fabrication, civil … Continue reading →

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SPAR 3D 2019 and HxGN LIVE 2019 – Are you Attending?

Posted on March 26, 2019 by lidar

As I begin to review the submissions for the Younger Geospatial Professional of the Year Award, co-sponsored by SPAR 3D 2019 and Leica Geosystems, it reminded me that I need to make my travel plans. HxGN LIVE 2019 occurs a … Continue reading →

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