Category Archives: Construction/BIM

Category Archives: Construction, BIM (Building Information Modeling), Geodesign, CAD (Computer Aided Design), 3D Technology & More.

xyHt Magazine July/August 2025

Read the July/August 2025 xyHt digital edition. Table of Contents LiDAR for Cattle Farming – Airborne lidar is helping ranchers map rangeland, monitor vegetation and plan water resources.  Partnering for Geospatial Impact (Sponsored Content) – NV5 Geospatial’s integrated lidar, imagery and AI approach is driving smarter decisions across industries.  Having a Ball Doing Layout -One...

Having a Ball Doing Layout

A new solution for construction layout, interior finishing, MEP, and templating, incorporates so many clever innovations that it is almost like a whole new class of instrument. Tools and solutions for construction layout, stakeout, interior finishing, and templating have evolved substantially since the days of legacy analog, pencil, tape, and paper plans. Presently, there is...

Hardwired to Build

This cybernetics engineer is laying the groundwork for robust automated systems that will help us construct our future spaces. Her spider-crane robots are already showing how it’s done. Dr. Anja Lauer is on a mission to help the construction industry build better. As the founder of the Department of Construction Robotics at the University of...

Open for Business

A newly approved international standard may just be the key to help speed up the construction sector’s digital transformation–starting by making BIM data format accessible.

Sea Life in Seattle

Laser scanning helped the city create an aquarium great for wildlife and visitors Seattle, Washington, renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and breathtaking natural landscapes, is set to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its skyline: the Seattle Aquarium. Spearheaded by Turner Construction, recognized for its expertise in large-scale projects, this endeavor promises to redefine the...