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AI can take construction risk intelligence to a higher, profit-protecting level

Risk hides in and between documents. Purpose-built AI finds it before it finds a way to the bottom line. The benefits apply to contract...
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New 3D-to-field workflow unifies design, layout and machine guidance for earthwork

Speed, efficiency and accuracy increase when earthwork contractors can easily create 3D models and use a single digital file for positi...
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Leveling the playing field: Expanded access to advanced technology for smaller contractors

Cloud hosting, subscriptions and simplified interfaces are democratizing technology, extending benefits once reserved for large, IT-sav...
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Scaling with AI: Trust bears the load

AI is a powerful force multiplier for construction, but because the industry leaves no margin for error, trust is the essential foundat...
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Data fragmentation: AI’s true ceiling

AI's true limitation isn't the technology, but data fragmentation. To unlock AI's potential, businesses must prioritize integrating dat...
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AI change management: empowering people first

AI adoption starts by empowering your team. By automating repetitive tasks, organizations elevate employees into higher-value decision-...
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Agentic AI: a foundation for physical industries

Just as electricity powers entire cities rather than lightbulbs alone, AI is evolving from simple chatbots into core infrastructure. Th...
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Embedded: The optimal approach to reality capture and construction progress monitoring

Reality capture capabilities are advancing rapidly. Embedding them natively within project management solutions eliminates the complexi...
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Solar construction’s new digital ground game

From the first site scan to the last pile driven and even throughout lifecycle management, increasingly essential solar projects are be...
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Transforming road maintenance with vehicle-mounted inspections, AI analysis and connected workflows

Roads and highways essential to modern life are deteriorating faster than they can be repaired. A powerful new pavement inspection and ...
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From the silver screen to the job site: OpenUSD is rewriting the rules of 3D collaboration

A standardization framework—born of necessity at Pixar—can help construction realize the potential of 3D visualization, simulation and ...
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Navigating the future of construction: key insights from contractor survey

Contractors say integration, data sharing and overcoming labor challenges are areas where technology initiatives can deliver big ROI be...
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Hardworking AI for hardworking people: solving real-world construction challenges and delivering revolutionary gains

Trimble's Mark Schwartz introduced Trimble AI at the Dimensions User Conference, highlighting capabilities already available and a visi...
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Doing it the JE Dunn way: transforming how technology is used to build better, faster and smarter

John Jacobs, CIO at one of the largest general contractors in North America, shares a vision of employees empowered by connected techno...
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How common data environments fuel real-time connectivity and collaboration

Valuable construction project data is available in multiple formats and increasing volumes. Learn why companies use a common data envir...
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Disaster recovery lies in preparation. Preparation relies on quality data.

For public agencies and private companies responsible for protecting communities and managing critical assets, from energy and transpor...
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Beyond venture capital: a unique approach to cultivate startups and connect ecosystems

Innovation can be found anywhere. It’s a simple message that continues to inspire Trimble to uncover, engage with, and, at times, inves...
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Early exposure, education and training: The blueprint to conquer construction’s workforce woes

Construction’s labor shortfall is a decades-old conundrum. Through early exposure, hands-on education and ongoing training, Trimble hel...