Virtual Surveyor Improves Point Cloud Workflow to Fully Leverage Drone LiDAR Payloads
Contour lines at bare earth from Zenmuse L1 data AARSCHOT, Belgium – Virtual Surveyor has developed an enhanced point cloud workflow for Version 8.3 of its drone surveying software that allows users to take full advantage of the new LiDAR payloads like the DJI Zenmuse L1. LiDAR drone sensor systems enable users to capture survey-grade elevation data even in vegetated terrain. “The powerful DJI Zenmuse L1 system is especially receiving fast adoption by drone users in construction, engi...
MCI®-2020 Gel Delivers Robust Corrosion Protection to the Depth of Steel Reinforcement
Corrosion of metal reinforcement is one of the most serious threats to the durability of concrete structures. While many excellent technologies delay and mitigate the effects of corrosion on embedded reinforcement, there are fewer options when corrosion takes place deep inside concrete. Is such difficult-to-access corrosion beyond the reach of existing treatments? Cortec® Corporation answers that question with a resounding “no!” in the form of MCI®-2020 Gel, designed to penetrate to the heart of...
Aries Industries Introduces New Dual Reel for Sewer Mainline and Lateral Inspection
Compact, dual reel offers improved performance, maximization of truck space Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has introduced a new dual reel for the company’s sewer mainline and lateral evaluation system. Moving from a stacked to a combined configuration, the new reel occupies a slim footprint within Aries Industries inspection vehicles. Sliprings are now inside the shaft,...
BIMrx™ 3.0 Offers a More Intuitive UI and Powerful Modeling Features with Automation of Common Tasks through BIMrx Integration with Cloud Manager™
Nashua, NH - Global BIM and EAM consulting firm Microdesk, a leading provider of business and technology services for the design and construction industry, has released version 3.0 of the BIMrx™ software suite for BIM project lifecycle automation. Enhancements to each product include intuitive UI updates, expanded export options and cloud integrations. Version 3.0 of BIMrx™ further streamlines the tasks associated with Revit project setup, modeling and project management, allowing AEC profession...
Prospect by IrisVR Creates End-to-End Coordination for BIM Teams with New Immersive Issue Tracking Feature
Portland, OR – Today, VR/AR collaboration platforms IrisVR and The Wild announced their official support for immersive end-to-end issue tracking in IrisVR‘s flagship product, Prospect. This product update allows for a full-cycle coordination workflow for building teams working with 3D models such as Revit and Navisworks. This will be the product’s first release in 2021. The Wild acquired Prospect by IrisVR in February of 2021 and has been in deep development of this critical feature to ensure...
Spacewell Releases Opportunity Simulator for Offices
New analytical dashboard dynamically simulates space optimization scenarios and calculates space savings Supports CRE and workplace leaders to leverage the massive opportunity to optimize the office footprint and configuration (mix of workstations/collaboration spaces/concentration spaces) post-Covid Antwerp, August 23, 2021 – Spacewell, a global provider of building and workplace software and technology solutions, today launched its new Opportunity Simulator dashboard for the post-pandemi...
Simpson Strong-Tie Adds Three 2x Sizes for Field-Adjustable LSSR Rafter Hangers
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, now offers its versatile, patent-pending LSSR rafter hanger in 2x lumber sizes that can install with both miter-cut and square-cut joists for plated truss. The three new models — LSSR26Z, LSSR28Z and LSSR210Z — feature a ZMAX® finish for extra corrosion protection and respectively accommodate 2x6, 2x8 and 2x10 lumber. Like the original LSSR models, these new sizes are field-adj...
General Equipment Company Releases New Sizes of Aggressive-Style Earth Auger for Hand-Held Hole Diggers
OWATONNA, Minn. – General Equipment Company has added 10- and 12-inch-diameter (254 and 305 mm) sizes to its 2350 Bor-Max™ Series earth augers. These new sizes are designed for use with General Equipment Company’s two-man EPIC® Series hole diggers, plus competitive products utilizing 1-inch diameter auger drive connections. The Bor-Max Series earth augers feature an aggressive design, which combines cupped flighting with increased flighting pitch to produce cleaner holes with less spill back....
AEP Span Launches New Standing Seam Shingle-Like Cladding
Tacoma, Washington - AEP Span has expanded it's offering to include a traditional 22 gauge standing seam profile to achieve a shingle-like vertical cladding. Select Seam® Shingle Cladding gives architects the depth and beauty that only metal siding can deliver. Available in 12” and 16” wide panels, and in all standard colors.AEP Span is excited about this new architectural design option and look forward to working with the design community to create the latest in modern metal architecture. Learn...
AirData and UgCS New Integration
Today, SPH Engineering and AirData UAV have announced a new partnership to offer pilots a seamless and simple way to track and manage their fleets by automatically synchronizing flight data from SPH Engineering’s UgCS to AirData. "Thanks to the new AirData and UgCS integration, our pilots are able to focus on the task at hand knowing the flight logs are being seamlessly monitored and archived. With both AirData and UgCS offering unique capabilities and with a minimal learning curve for our pi...
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February Issue 2026
