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AUTODESK COLLABORATE TO STREAMLINE
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has
announced further cooperation with
Autodesk to offer streamlined communication
and collaboration by integrating the field
software Leica Captivate and iCON with
Autodesk BIM 360.
With the increasing complexity of construction
projects and massive amounts of information
generated, interoperability with various
information systems and industry standards
is a requirement for project success. The two
organisations are once again joining forces to
bring new efficiencies in building construction.
Professionals can now implement streamlined
workflows based on reliable, high-accuracy data
and workable 3D models.
“As a user of Leica iCON and of Autodesk BIM
360, BAM are excited to see the progress both
companies are making in further integrating their
solutions. We believe this new integration will not
only save us time in the field by making it easier
to ensure our site teams have access to the
latest information, but also within our workflows.
Transferring information directly between the
instrument and our BIM 360 environment is
another step to removing the silos of more
traditional workflows,” says Simon Tritschler,
technical deployment specialist at BAM Ireland.
Efficiency gains from working together.
Streamlining construction workflow helps to
optimise efficiency and increase transparency
both on the jobsite and in the office. By
connecting Autodesk BIM 360, a leading
construction management platform, with
Captivate and iCON field software, customers will
be able to create seamless workflows between
office and field.
This collaboration will allow the following
supported data flows:
• Connectivity to Autodesk BIM 360 for
Captivate and iCON
• Data exchange via cloud-based services
between office and field
• Straightforward data flow from point creation
in the design to construction layout on site to
validation back in the office
• DWG support for Captivate and iCON
“The construction industry uses various separate
systems, diverse software and standalone
applications to communicate and collaborate
on site and in the office. Many of those tools are
not interoperable, resulting in long working hours
spent on exchanging data between systems,”
said Bernd Moeller, Leica Geosystems business
director field software. “With our continued
working relationship with Autodesk, our aim is to
bring unsurpassed functionality and connectivity
to the market.”
BRINGING TOGETHER EXPERTISE
Since 2015, the beginning of this important
alliance between the two technology leaders in
the Architecture, Engineering and Construction
(AEC) market, customers have benefitted from
a broader range of integrated solutions. This
continued collaboration helps to implement more
connected and streamlined workflows of the
highest quality across applications.
“Leica Geosystems and Autodesk continue to
help address a big problem found on today’s
increasingly digital construction site, which is the
challenge of disconnected data and processes,”
said Josh Cheney, industry strategy manager
for Autodesk Construction Solutions. “Together,
Autodesk and Leica Geosystems enable our
shared customers to break down data silos
so they may have access to higher quality,
connected information on a single platform.”
LEICA GEOSYSTEMS – WHEN IT HAS TO
BE RIGHT
Revolutionising the world of measurement and
survey for nearly 200 years, Leica Geosystems,
part of Hexagon, creates complete solutions
for professionals across the planet. Known
for premium products and innovative solution
development, professionals in a diverse mix of
industries, such as aerospace and defence, safety
and security, construction, and manufacturing,
trust Leica Geosystems for all their geospatial
needs. With precise and accurate instruments,
sophisticated software, and trusted services,
Leica Geosystems delivers value every day to
those shaping the future of our world.
“Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software
and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to
work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality
across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure,
safety, and mobility applications.
“Our technologies are shaping urban and
production ecosystems to become increasingly
connected and autonomous — ensuring a
scalable, sustainable future.”
Hexagon has approximately 20,000 employees in
50 countries.
36 August 2019