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AECOM, Bentley Systems Announce Strategic Partnership

November 4, 2015

AECOM and Bentley Systems announced a strategic partnership Nov. 2 at Bentley’s “Year in Infrastructure” conference in London.

New Heavy Lift Designs Emerge at Military Bases

An innovative approach to overhead crane design addresses engineering and construction dilemmas at two key helicopter hangars

Jennifer Seward

November 2, 2015

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Two recent projects for helicopter hangars on U.S. military bases, one in Colorado and one in Kentucky, offer examples of how out-of-the-box thinking about crane design can overcome some big construction obstacles.

New Smartphone App Makes First-Person Drone Flight Possible

Luke Abaffy

Tom Sawyer

November 2, 2015

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A new virtual-reality app gives users a drone’s-eye view for $9.99.

Component Design Moves Beyond Standard Prefab

Prefabrication is creating next-generation change in the fast, efficient delivery of complex buildings

Steve Jones

November 2, 2015

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Recent growth in the use of BIM and model-based processes has spawned an enormous increase in offsite and near-site prefabrication, a trend that could be transformative for the construction industry.

Stakeholders Push To Align 3D Standards for Transportation

Theresa Chong

October 30, 2015

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The Federal Geospatial Data Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, is working with industry to create a national spatial accuracy standard for the collection of 3D transportation assets.

Survey Tells How Firms Manage Investing in Cybersecurity

Luke Abaffy

October 30, 2015

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Survey interviews 40 CISO’s around the world to find out how they identify, prioritize and investment and the management of cybersecurity risks.

Caterpillar Misses Q3 Earnings

Tudor Van Hampton

October 30, 2015

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Still reeling from a drop in demand for commodities, Caterpillar Inc. missed Wall Street expectations on Oct 22, reporting third-quarter profit of only $368 million, including $101 million in restructuring costs.

Interoperability in Construction Technology and Why it Matters

October 14, 2015

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The number one complaint I hear from industry professionals is that they need software systems that work together—an end-to-end solution that is also fully mobile and user-friendly.

A GPS-Like Indoor Tracking System for Construction Is Primed for Market

Tom Sawyer

October 14, 2015

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Tags can be color coded to identify workers by trade, while protecting each individuals privacy. Motion data is captured for analysis.

Drone Operator Faces $1.9M Fine for Unauthorized Flights

Tom Sawyer

October 14, 2015

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The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $1.9-million fine against a Chicago-based drone operator for “endangering the safety of our airspace.