Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: BIM

Geov8 2015 Virtual Expo Announced by Colburn Strategic Partners for August 15, 2015

An Online Virtual Geoinnovation Event Showcasing New and Innovative Geospatial Technology 04/12/2015 – The Geov8 2015 Virtual Expo is an online virtual geoinnovation event showcasing new and innovative geospatial technologies. This event will be held by Colburn Strategic Partners, experts in geospatial technology integration. There will be industry leaders and specialists in geospatial tech presenting…

April 13, 2015
Bentley and Trimble Advance BIM through Construction Modeling

Announcements at the Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2014 and Trimble Dimensions 2014 Conferences Underscore Joint Undertakings and Benefits LONDON and LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2014—Bentley Systems and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), leading providers of BIM technology for engineers and contractors, have committed to leveraging construction modeling for the benefit of capital, industrial, and infrastructure project delivery.…

November 9, 2014
Focus on Blurred Lines

Surveyors and Various Geo-Groups are part of Something Bigger – Time to Look Around… Guest Post By: Gavin Schrock, PLS – Associate Editor Professional Surveyor Magazine Blurred Lines The notion that the lines are blurred between the many fields and disciplines driving the geospatial world was particularly evident at the March 2014 CONEXPO, drawing over…

April 1, 2014
NASA and Autodesk Collaborate on Sustainable Building Performance Monitoring

New Agreement to Advance Development of Technology to Monitor and Visualize Building Performance using Building Information Models

January 24, 2013
New Mexico Department of Transportation Selects Autodesk Software for Road and Highway Design Projects

New Mexico Department of Transportation Selects Autodesk Software for Road and Highway Design Projects New Mexico Latest State DOT in U.S. to Transition to Autodesk BIM for Infrastructure Solutions SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), the leader in cloud-based design and engineering software, announced that the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is the latest state DOT in the…

December 27, 2012
Leica 3D Disto Wins “Performance and Innovation” Award at EquipBaie Trade Fair

(Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 6 December 2012) – The Leica 3D Disto won the Performance and Innovation Award at the recent EquipBaie trade fair in Paris. This revolutionary tool is able to measure, scan or project to any location in a room independent from a room’s geometry or around a building in three dimensions while visualizing and documenting…

December 7, 2012
Autodesk Expands Educational Offerings with 2013 Design and Creation Suites

Autodesk Expands Educational Offerings with 2013 Design and Creation Suites SAN RAFAEL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced the company’s 2013 comprehensive offering of software, cloud services and curriculum for secondary, postsecondary and vocational educational institutions. The 2013 offering includes access to the latest design and creation software suites and curricula, including specific suites for education, which…

June 29, 2012
Eagle Point Software Corporation Announces 2013 Updates to Its AutoCAD Civil 3D Software Companion Solutions

Dubuque, Iowa – Eagle Point Software Corporation, an Autodesk AEC Industry Partner, announced the 2013 release of its AutoCAD Civil 3D companion solutions: Data Reduction, Designers’ Companion, and Surveyors’ Companion. These 2013 releases are designed to help civil engineering professionals deliver more innovative project solutions by enabling building information model (BIM) processes. “We are excited to announce the release…

May 25, 2012
Autodesk Agrees to Acquire Horizontal Systems

Autodesk Agrees to Acquire Horizontal Systems Acquisition Extends and Accelerates Autodesk Cloud-Based BIM (Building Information Modeling) Solutions for Collaboration, Data and Lifecycle Management Autodesk University 2011 SAN RAFAEL, Calif. & LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk University — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Horizontal Systems, a…

December 5, 2011
Autodesk Takes BIM to the Cloud at Autodesk University

Autodesk Takes BIM to the Cloud at Autodesk University Autodesk Showcases Project Collaboration, Data and Lifecycle Management to More Than 8,000 Autodesk University Attendees in Las Vegas Autodesk University 2011 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today brought the power of the cloud, mobile computing and its industry-defining Building Information Modeling (BIM) portfolio together at Autodesk University. The…

November 30, 2011
New Version of Topcon ScanMaster Software Improves Scanning Performance

New Version of Topcon ScanMaster Software Improves Scanning Performance LIVERMORE, Calif. – Thursday, October 27, 2011 Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a new version of software used with Topcon’s GLS series of laser scanners – ScanMaster v2.5. The new version was designed to improve existing features, add new functions, and broaden applications for scanning. “We’ve…

October 30, 2011
ClearEdge3D Wins Prestigious National Science Foundation Grant for Automated Feature Extraction Research

Funding will greatly improve the company’s feature extraction technology; goal is to virtually eliminate manual modeling of facilities, buildings and entire cities Herndon, Virginia — September 21, 2011 — ClearEdge3D today announced that it has won a research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further develop its technology in the rapidly evolving field of…

September 24, 2011
Autodesk and Kelar Pacific Present Building Information Modeling (BIM) Business Best Practices at Executive Dinner in September

Leaders in BIM Software and Implementation Show Construction Decision Makers How to Use BIM as a Business Driver SAN DIEGO, Calif., September 6, 2011 Kelar Pacific, an Autodesk Gold Partner and Design and Consulting firm, will host an educational seminar, The Business of BIM Executive Dinner, for construction executives and decision makers interested in the Building Information…

September 9, 2011
Plowman Craven Extends its 3D Laser Scanning Capability with the New HDS7000 Terrestrial Laser Scanning System from Leica Geosystems

6 September 2011 (Milton Keynes, UK 6 September 2011) – Already a proven leader in innovation, Plowman Craven has now procured one of the UK’s first Leica HDS7000 ultra high speed scanner to ensure the best combination of speed and accuracy for its measurement survey solutions. With scanning speeds of up to one million points per…

September 6, 2011
MAPPS Launches State Chapter in Colorado

Denver, CO, August 31, 2011 – A state chapter of MAPPS, the association of private sector geospatial firms, was announced today at the GIS in the Rockies conference in Denver, CO. Speaking at the conference, MAPPS Executive Director John Palatiello and Gary Outlaw, Merrick & Company (Aurora, CO), the first President of CO-MAPPS, said the…

September 4, 2011
Eagle Point Software Corporation Announces 2012 Updates to Its AutoCAD Civil 3D Companion Solutions

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Eagle Point Software Corporation announced the 2012 release of its AutoCAD Civil 3D software companion solutions: Data Reduction, Designers’ Companion, Surveyors’ Companion and Pinnacle Series Task Navigator. These 2012 releases are designed to help civil engineering professionals deliver more innovative project solutions by enabling building information modeling (BIM) processes. “We are excited to announce the release…

May 19, 2011
Trimble Joins buildingSMART Alliance to Support Industry-Wide BIM Standards Initiatives

Alliance Develops New BIM Standards and Policies for the Building Construction Industry SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 21, 2011—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that it has joined the buildingSMART alliance™ to help develop industry standards to streamline the collection and use of construction data in support of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Trimble will join a small group of…

April 22, 2011
Trimble Introduces New Field Layout Software Suite that includes Trimble Field Link for MEP and Structures Trades

Software Suite Incorporates the Trimble Tablet and New User Interface Featuring Integrated 3D Model Viewing and Job Reporting Capabilities as well as Unique Modules for Each Contractor Type SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2011 — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today its new field layout software suite that includes Trimble® Field Link for MEP and Trimble Field Link…

January 14, 2011
Eagle Point Software Corporation to Offer Compatible Solutions to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Software

DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 20, 2010 – Eagle Point Software Corporation today announced it will offer compatible solutions to Autodesk’s AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 software for the building design, infrastructure, and construction industries. “We are excited to be able to quickly support the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 release in our portfolio of add-on products that include Pinnacle…

April 21, 2010
Professional Land Surveyor News: NVIDIA Quadro Lets AutoCAD 2011 Designers Achieve Maximum Productivity

Professional Land Surveyor News: NVIDIA Quadro Lets AutoCAD 2011 Designers Achieve Maximum Productivity. NVIDIA has announced improved workflows for AutoCAD 2011 designers using NVIDIA® Quadro® certified graphics processing units (GPUs). NVIDIA promises visual accuracy, fast 3D performance and high reliability with their Quadro professional graphics solutions. About NVIDIA and Autodesk NVIDIA first shook up the computer graphics…

April 9, 2010