Sunnyvale, Calif. and Fort Collins, Colo \u2014 Trimble awarded a significant in-kind gift to the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University (CSU) that will expand the University\u2019s leadership in training and research for 3D building design, construction management, digital fabrication, civil infrastructure, geomatics and the sustainable built environment. This gift will enable CSU to integrate across its curricula Trimble solutions that are rapidly transforming how building and living environments are designed and constructed.<\/p>\n
Trimble\u2019s broad portfolio of building construction solutions support the Constructible Process, Trimble\u2019s innovative approach for enabling digital transformation of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) workflows. This process empowers disparate teams across the construction lifecycle with actionable data to improve productivity and reduce waste.<\/p>\n
The gift will be recognized as \u201cTechnologies by Trimble\u201d throughout the Department of Construction Management. The department\u2019s labs will include Trimble laser scanning, Trimble Field Link and Rapid Positioning Systems, UAS and surveying systems, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers. Trimble\u2019s software packages will include RealWorks scanning software, Trimble Business Center, Vico Office Suite, Tekla Structures, Sefaira Architecture and its popular 3D modeling software SketchUp Pro, along with MEP software such as AutoBid SheetMetal and Mechanical, Sysque and AccuBid Electrical estimating packages.<\/p>\n
Potential applications of these technologies include scanning historic and other buildings to ensure their preservation as well as planning future renovations; designing and 3D printing of architectural building models; surveying and layout; and improving construction estimating and scheduling to reduce costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking with Trimble represents the culmination of a fruitful, multi-year collaboration between CSU\u2019s Department of Construction Management and Trimble,\u201d said Jon Elliott, Assistant Department Head and Undergraduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Construction Management. \u201cThrough numerous pieces of Trimble hardware and software applications, students gain important exposure to cutting edge technologies in surveying, virtual design and construction (VDC)-based estimating, site logistics, 3D modeling, building energy performance analysis, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and so on. Beyond the applications, Trimble\u2019s dedicated employees provide outstanding educational opportunities through software demonstration and training. Through this exciting collaboration, Trimble is making significant contributions to our goal of preparing construction management students for a technologically advanced and dynamic construction industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCollaborating with CSU\u2019s Department of Construction Management has been exciting. Trimble\u2019s portfolio is highly relevant for students at the university,\u201d said Roz Buick, Trimble vice president. \u201cIt will be rewarding to see the next generation of architecture, engineering, construction and building operations professionals experience the breadth and depth of our construction lifecycle solutions. We also look forward to supporting and learning from these new professionals as they experience and apply our solutions to real-world applications in their curricula.\u201d<\/p>\n
The gift was made to CSU\u2019s Construction Management Program in the College of Health and Human Sciences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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