Construction Magazine July 2017 | Page 92

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technology , which works to support the its cloud based collaboration platform , Trimble Connect . Here , 3D models can be successfully hosted onto the web , alongside embedding Microsoft ’ s SketchUp Viewer , which further supports the visualisation of 3D models . “ These were the two first available commercialised products on HoloLens which were launched last year ,” adds Wallett .
Entering the market at the end of last year , Microsoft ’ s SketchUp Viewer became the first commercial HoloLens application to support professionals undertaking 3D modelling within a multitude of industries , with construction becoming a main area . Lorraine Bardeen , General Manager of Microsoft HoloLens and Windows Experiences explains that the application “ allows people to create improved collaboration and a better understanding of designs in real scale , empowering companies to be more innovative and efficient .”
With a number of quality software solutions , the company ’ s software , Tekla Structures , enables designers

“ WITH A COMBINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND VAST 3D REPOSITORY OF OBJECTS WHICH ARE BEING PLACED ON OUR TEKLA OR 3D WAREHOUSE CLOUDS FROM CUSTOMERS , PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS , THESE DOWNLOADABLE OBJECTS CAN EASILY BE PLACED INTO BIM MODELS ”

and architects to provide a detailed 3D model of any building by providing a model based workflow . Building Information Modelling software has also enabled increased collaboration with clients and improved coordination in projects through providing a visual with the HoloLens technology , resulting in increased engagement , reduced risk and further efficiencies . The company ’ s software has also provided room for personalisation within construction and design .
Tekla Structures further enables designers to automate or programme certain processes ,
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