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BOSTON  — Newforma  affirms its position as a leader in project information management software with an enhanced version of Newforma Konekt, the first truly collaborative cloud-hosted ecosystem for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry.  Newforma Konekt, a comprehensive system for managing all project information, including contractual change approvals, empowers teams to track and document every change clearly and efficiently, while ensuring that all relevant stakeholders have access to the same information. By offering a central platform for communication and documentation, Newforma Konekt reduces the risk of disputes and keeps the project on track, making it easier to handle changes efficiently and effectively. Newforma Konekt’s Contract Change Management system provides a centralized log where all changes and their associated documentation are stored and accessible to stakeholders. This consolidated view ...

Develon and Leica Geosystems develop tailor-made 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X Heerbrugg, Switzerland –  Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, today announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X ‘Smart’ crawler excavator.  The Develon DX225LC-7X excavator features Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology and an integrated 2D machine guidance and machine control system as standard equipment. In order to enhance this efficiency to a greater extent, Develon is now offering the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit, specifically engineered to integrate seamlessly with the Develon 2D sensors and calibrations on the DX225LC-7X. “We are excited to unite in a pioneering collaboration with Leica Geosystems, introducing a seamless experience to obtain a 3D machine guidance solution for our DX225LC-7X Smart excavator,” said Stephane Dieu, Excavators Product Manager for Develon in Eu...

Mining, construction and infrastructure industries to benefit from real-time data analysis, and time and cost savings WESTMINSTER, Colo. & BARCELONA, Spain – Trimble Ⓡ  (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Worldsensing announced today the introduction of a solution for long term 3D ground and structural movement monitoring that will combine Trimble 4D Control (T4D) monitoring software with the new Trimble GNSS Meter, powered by Worldsensing. Designed for the mining, construction and infrastructure industries, this solution helps minimize the risks associated with land and structure instability by enabling faster and more cost-effective deployment for a greater range of project types. This announcement was made on the eve of INTERGEO in Stuttgart, Germany and MINExpo in Las Vegas. The new monitoring solution will connect a GNSS Meter, powered by Worldsensing, with Trimble T4D monitoring software to automatically transform data into actionable insights. The GNSS Meter is a sensor featuring rea...

Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution designed to enable customers to harness the transformative power of accurate data in interior finishing and digital templating. The solution includes application-tailored software paired with the Leica iCON iCS20 and iCS50 sensors. Leica iCON trades prioritizes ease of use and precision from start to finish. The workflow is customized for carpenters, kitchen and stair builders, metal workers, stonemasons and glaziers and covers the entire measurement and templating process in interior construction and finishing, both in 2D and 3D. Combining the Leica iCON trades solution with the groundbreaking Leica vPen enables measuring of contours and geometries of all levels of complexity — from kitchen counters and cabinets to sloping walls, narrow and difficult-to-reach spaces and hidden points. Thanks to 6 degrees of freedom (6DoF) technology, to this date exclusive...

Events honored the HNTB-program-managed electrification project SAN JOSE, Calif. – HNTB joins Caltrain in celebrating the completion of the Caltrain Electrification Project , marking a transformative leap toward modernized, sustainable public transportation along the San Francisco Peninsula corridor. To mark the occasion, Caltrain held celebratory events last weekend in every city along the corridor in addition to other events hosted by local cities and other transportation agencies.   “Completing the Caltrain Electrification Project marks a pivotal moment for the entire San Francisco Peninsula community as we move toward a more sustainable and efficient future,” stated Pranaya Shrestha, PE, HNTB senior program manager. “We’re honored to have partnered with Caltrain on this project and to celebrate this important milestone. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering innovative solutions that significantly improve public transportation and reduce environm...

by Mary Scott Nabers Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which may or may not happen. Illinois is set to embark on a groundbreaking and historic initiative with the establishment of a new quantum computing facility on the former U.S. Steel South Works site. This unique project, which includes the construction of a cryogenic facility that will house the world’s first industrial-use quantum computer, is estimated to cost $9 billion and is backed by a diverse group of supporters, including the state of Illinois, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and Chicago’s housing, Cook County and economic development organization. It will deliver a newly created car...

By SHANE D. BOONE, Ph.D., Chair of ASNT Research Council Infrastructure Committee For generations, bridges have served to link communities across the country. They carry hundreds of millions of people over rivers, railroads, and valleys to their work, school, home, and other important destinations.  In addition, the US transportation infrastructure, particularly highways and associated bridges, carry the goods and services needed for our society to properly function. Bridges are a critical part of the nation’s infrastructure, worthy of our attention and preservation efforts. Approximately 2.7% of the bridges in the United States have been classified as fracture critical as they have nonredundant elements that are susceptible to an increased risk of failure. This threat highlights an urgent need to inspect and preserve older bridges and associated infrastructure.  Specifically, nonredundant and associated fracture critical bridges may be susceptible to sudden collapse due to ...