Construction Magazine September 2018 | Page 34

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34 headset and actually check it out . They also talk about the additional power of compute and the speed of rendering : ‘ We ’ re used to hitting render and then going off for lunch , but now with the power of Compute , it can almost be done in real time ’. So , you can give the client so many more options about what they ’ re considering for their building . With the power of the cloud and the ability to really quickly render images and knock up super compact design , you change the direction of sunlight through the windows or make big changes in real time . This will prove a massive benefit for design and construction work .”

“ We really will see benefits to how buildings are created with construction teams wearing headsets on site so they can visualise what they ’ re achieving ”

— Ben Highfield , Surface Product Manager , Microsoft
SEPTEMBER 2018