Navigating Your Software Engineering Career with Tech Together Boston

LIZ MCQUEENEY | May 28, 2019 | 128 views

Tech Together Boston is Boston’s largest all-female and non-binary hackathon. The event aims to bring together and empower femme and non-binary individuals interested in tech by providing a welcoming, collaborative environment where they can thrive and explore careers in software engineering, product development, and design.

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Webb Yates Engineers

Webb Yates Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering practice comprising structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers. With offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Dubai, our project portfolio ranges from arts to aviation, prototyping to housing, and inflatables to loadbearing stone.

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EDM set to lead skills development in new £10 million digital engineering centre

Article | July 14, 2022

UWE Bristol will play a central role in a new £10 million digital engineering centre for the region. The Centre for Digital Engineering Technology & Innovation is a research, innovation and skills initiative created to develop and accelerate digital engineering across multiple industry sectors, to ultimately benefit future generations of engineers and engineering products, and to help tackle global challenges.

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ENGINEERING TECH

Service Tech Mobile Unveiled at AHR

Article | July 20, 2022

The recent AHR Expo 2020 was a showcase of the very latest - and coolest - technologies for service contractors. From cutting-edge air and water purification systems to virtual reality headsets to advanced sensors and alert systems to enhance safety, one thing is clear: service contractors today have a lot more tools at their disposal than they have in years past.

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The Future of Construction from a Leader in SLAM-Based Laser Scanning

Article | July 13, 2022

Since the early days of the personal computer the construction industry has been slow to adopt digital technology. As a result, increases in construction productivity have lagged virtually every other major industry, such as automotive and aircraft manufacturing. It’s true that every construction project is different, unlike automobiles and planes, but we can do more to improve the future of construction.

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Financial Engineering: How To Make SAP Shareholders Happy

Article | February 10, 2020

SAP is tweaking and twisting everything it can to make everybody happy. The efforts of Mucic, Morgan and Klein are remarkable. The three musketeers strike again: SAP co-CEOs Jennifer Morgan and Christian Klein as well as CFO Luka Mucic want to make everyone in the SAP community happy, and they want to make everyone happy all at once. To make that happen, they are moving large sums of money around – only through legal, albeit a little questionable, methods, primarily financial engineering.

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Webb Yates Engineers

Webb Yates Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering practice comprising structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers. With offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Dubai, our project portfolio ranges from arts to aviation, prototyping to housing, and inflatables to loadbearing stone.

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Graphisoft's Archicad Collaborate makes leading BIM technology more accessible through new subscription offering

Graphisoft | March 21, 2023

Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions developer for architecture and engineering, today introduced Archicad Collaborate. This subscription-based offer combines award-winning Archicad for architectural design with BIMcloud SaaS for fast, efficient, secure access to shared projects in real-time — all at an affordable price point. Unlike other BIM software providers that charge additional fees for cloud services, Archicad Collaborate lowers the barrier to entry by offering award-winning BIMcloud SaaS as part of the Archicad subscription price in the user-friendly online Graphisoft Store. "Customers demand powerful solutions that are easy to acquire, learn, and use," said Márton Kiss, Vice President of Product Success at Graphisoft. "Archicad Collaborate allows practices to acquire both Archicad and BIMcloud SaaS at a price even smaller firms can afford." Archicad Collaborate includes: Archicad— a robust design solution with a world-renowned user-friendly interface that makes it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. BIMcloud Software as a Service — users access their data via a secure cloud solution for fast, flexible, secure access to shared projects in real time. Exclusive data and collaboration services that maximize the value of the subscription, including access to Graphisoft Learn courses and training materials; emergency licenses and technical support; Redshift by Maxon, a high-end rendering tool; PARAM-O, a parametric object design tool; the Library Part Maker add-on for creating detailed Library objects; and Python API for customized and automated Archicad workflows. When asked about the benefits of using Archicad with BIMcloud SaaS, Peter Snellman, Partner and Design Director at Tillberg Design said, "Working on the same Archicad model from different countries, we have fewer problems." "With Archicad Collaborate, you can start your project on BIMcloud SaaS, a secure cloud platform built for sharing and collaborating with your team — without additional hardware investments or IT experience," Márton Kiss added. "Using Archicad's powerful and proven tools, you can design great buildings with your team and share them with customers and clients — anywhere in the world!" About Graphisoft Graphisoft® empowers teams to design great buildings through award-winning software solutions, learning programs, and professional services for the AEC industry. Our award-winning products and solutions support OPEN BIM for workflow transparency, longevity, and data accessibility for built assets. Archicad®, the architects' BIM software of choice, offers a complete end-to-end design and documentation workflow for architectural and integrated architectural and engineering practices of any size. BIMx®, the most popular mobile and web BIM app, extends the BIM experience to include all stakeholders in the building design, delivery, and operations lifecycle. BIMcloud®, the AEC industry's first and most advanced cloud-based team collaboration solution, makes real-time collaboration possible across the globe regardless of the size of the project and the speed or quality of the team members' network connection. DDScad solutions support users with intelligent Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design tools, integrated calculations, and comprehensive documentation of all building system disciplines. DDScad Architect & Construction is developed for architects, building contractors, and industrialized timber frame housing manufacturers in Scandinavian markets. Graphisoft is part of the Nemetschek Group. About Archicad Design projects of any size with Archicad's powerful built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Graphisoft's award-winning software solution supports OPEN BIM for workflow transparency, longevity, and data accessibility for built assets. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis, Archicad lets architects focus on what they do best: design great buildings. Discover Archicad. About BIMcloud SaaS BIMcloud Software as a Service enables real-time, secure teamwork between architects and other professionals in the cloud. With a BIMcloud SaaS subscription, users can access their dedicated BIMcloud hosted and managed by Graphisoft. No IT setup is required – simply launch the service to share Teamwork projects in the cloud.

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WSB and Bentley Systems Launch Digital Construction Management Service

WSB | March 14, 2023

On March 13, 2023, Bentley Systems, a prominent provider of software for infrastructure engineering, disclosed a collaborative effort with WSB to boost the use of digital twins in the civil infrastructure industry. To enable the civil infrastructure sector to adopt digital workflows and leverage the potential of construction digital twins, WSB has launched a novel digital advisory service and construction management solution powered by Bentley's SYNCHRO. The company has also become the inaugural member of the Bentley Digital Integrator Program for construction, available to engineering and project delivery firms that meet the eligibility criteria. Bentley and WSB's initiative of digital construction management is changing the way infrastructure projects are carried out by combining cutting-edge technology with expert knowledge and creative solutions. Their initiative of digital construction management is changing the way infrastructure projects are carried out by combining cutting-edge technology with expert knowledge and creative solutions. The capacity to produce constructible models from existing 2D plan sets and connect project, document management, and contract to the future of design—a 3D/4D/5D constructible model—are some of the critical services. Through this program, they hope to provide constructors access to the most advanced model-based construction management solution. Carsten Gerke, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Bentley Systems, remarked, "Owners and construction firms realize that new digital workflows are needed to meet infrastructure demands. Applying these digital workflows successfully requires a deep understanding of technology, processes, and data." (Source – Business Wire) Jon Chiglo, Chief Operating Officer of WSB, added, "WSB is committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and secure solutions through the use of advanced technology. We believe the successful deployment of an operational 3D model drives transparency, maximizes return on investment, makes possible true lifecycle planning, and drives collaboration to connect and align all stakeholders." (Source – Business Wire) About WSB WSB is a design and consultancy firm that provides services in more than 25 complementary areas, specializing in engineering, environmental protection, urban planning, and building construction. Established in 1995 and based in Minneapolis (MN), WSB serves customers from across the country, operating through 15 offices. Its dedicated professionals monitor and improve people's interactions with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy, and the environment.

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Sensera Systems and Procore Announce Integration Advancement in Partnership

Procore | March 13, 2023

With the release of SiteCloud Embedded, Sensera Systems, a leader in all-in-one compact solar cameras and job site intelligence, recently announced a strengthened partnership with Procore Technologies, an industry-leading provider of construction management software. The enhanced integration makes Sensera's advanced suite of SiteCloud apps and capabilities accessible. SiteCloud Media Exporter, launched in 2018, was Sensera’s first partner integration with Procore. With SiteCloud Embedded, users will save a lot of resources and time. Procore users can now access Sensera's complete SiteCloud platform from their dashboard. This includes managing and configuring real-time cameras, their powerful SiteCloud Analytics suite, and live streaming. View, monitor, and share real-time site data to find actionable insights and make workflows easier. Carrie Hunter, Vice President Business Development of Sensera Systems stated, “We are thrilled with this latest integration advancement! This integration allows all of our Procore users to fully view their cameras (imagery and video) through the Procore dashboard. Now all your data is easily accessible in one place, so you can improve productivity, manage safety and mitigate risk with ease. This integration also includes SiteCloud Analytics which turns all your jobsite data into actionable insights, ultimately helping our customers execute with excellence!” (Source – CISION PRWeb) Kris Lengieza VP, Global Partnerships & Alliances remarked, "Another Procore Partner Win! Having full integration with Sensera Systems, allows Procore customers to see their project cameras from the Procore dashboard without having to navigate away; all your important data right at your fingertips! This connects your entire team on one platform and improves project execution exponentially!" (Source – CISION PRWeb) About Procore Procore, headquartered in Carpinteria (California) and having offices worldwide, is a company that makes software for managing construction projects. Their project platform connects the specialty contractor, general contractor and owner to solutions they've made for the construction industry. The App Marketplace on Procore has many partner solutions that work well with their platform. This lets construction professionals connect with what works best for them. By streamlining and mobilizing project communications and documentation, Procore helps firms make projects much more efficient and accountable. This real-time data and access to it reduces costls and delays, which increases profits ultimately.

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Graphisoft's Archicad Collaborate makes leading BIM technology more accessible through new subscription offering

Graphisoft | March 21, 2023

Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions developer for architecture and engineering, today introduced Archicad Collaborate. This subscription-based offer combines award-winning Archicad for architectural design with BIMcloud SaaS for fast, efficient, secure access to shared projects in real-time — all at an affordable price point. Unlike other BIM software providers that charge additional fees for cloud services, Archicad Collaborate lowers the barrier to entry by offering award-winning BIMcloud SaaS as part of the Archicad subscription price in the user-friendly online Graphisoft Store. "Customers demand powerful solutions that are easy to acquire, learn, and use," said Márton Kiss, Vice President of Product Success at Graphisoft. "Archicad Collaborate allows practices to acquire both Archicad and BIMcloud SaaS at a price even smaller firms can afford." Archicad Collaborate includes: Archicad— a robust design solution with a world-renowned user-friendly interface that makes it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. BIMcloud Software as a Service — users access their data via a secure cloud solution for fast, flexible, secure access to shared projects in real time. Exclusive data and collaboration services that maximize the value of the subscription, including access to Graphisoft Learn courses and training materials; emergency licenses and technical support; Redshift by Maxon, a high-end rendering tool; PARAM-O, a parametric object design tool; the Library Part Maker add-on for creating detailed Library objects; and Python API for customized and automated Archicad workflows. When asked about the benefits of using Archicad with BIMcloud SaaS, Peter Snellman, Partner and Design Director at Tillberg Design said, "Working on the same Archicad model from different countries, we have fewer problems." "With Archicad Collaborate, you can start your project on BIMcloud SaaS, a secure cloud platform built for sharing and collaborating with your team — without additional hardware investments or IT experience," Márton Kiss added. "Using Archicad's powerful and proven tools, you can design great buildings with your team and share them with customers and clients — anywhere in the world!" About Graphisoft Graphisoft® empowers teams to design great buildings through award-winning software solutions, learning programs, and professional services for the AEC industry. Our award-winning products and solutions support OPEN BIM for workflow transparency, longevity, and data accessibility for built assets. Archicad®, the architects' BIM software of choice, offers a complete end-to-end design and documentation workflow for architectural and integrated architectural and engineering practices of any size. BIMx®, the most popular mobile and web BIM app, extends the BIM experience to include all stakeholders in the building design, delivery, and operations lifecycle. BIMcloud®, the AEC industry's first and most advanced cloud-based team collaboration solution, makes real-time collaboration possible across the globe regardless of the size of the project and the speed or quality of the team members' network connection. DDScad solutions support users with intelligent Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design tools, integrated calculations, and comprehensive documentation of all building system disciplines. DDScad Architect & Construction is developed for architects, building contractors, and industrialized timber frame housing manufacturers in Scandinavian markets. Graphisoft is part of the Nemetschek Group. About Archicad Design projects of any size with Archicad's powerful built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Graphisoft's award-winning software solution supports OPEN BIM for workflow transparency, longevity, and data accessibility for built assets. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis, Archicad lets architects focus on what they do best: design great buildings. Discover Archicad. About BIMcloud SaaS BIMcloud Software as a Service enables real-time, secure teamwork between architects and other professionals in the cloud. With a BIMcloud SaaS subscription, users can access their dedicated BIMcloud hosted and managed by Graphisoft. No IT setup is required – simply launch the service to share Teamwork projects in the cloud.

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WSB and Bentley Systems Launch Digital Construction Management Service

WSB | March 14, 2023

On March 13, 2023, Bentley Systems, a prominent provider of software for infrastructure engineering, disclosed a collaborative effort with WSB to boost the use of digital twins in the civil infrastructure industry. To enable the civil infrastructure sector to adopt digital workflows and leverage the potential of construction digital twins, WSB has launched a novel digital advisory service and construction management solution powered by Bentley's SYNCHRO. The company has also become the inaugural member of the Bentley Digital Integrator Program for construction, available to engineering and project delivery firms that meet the eligibility criteria. Bentley and WSB's initiative of digital construction management is changing the way infrastructure projects are carried out by combining cutting-edge technology with expert knowledge and creative solutions. Their initiative of digital construction management is changing the way infrastructure projects are carried out by combining cutting-edge technology with expert knowledge and creative solutions. The capacity to produce constructible models from existing 2D plan sets and connect project, document management, and contract to the future of design—a 3D/4D/5D constructible model—are some of the critical services. Through this program, they hope to provide constructors access to the most advanced model-based construction management solution. Carsten Gerke, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Bentley Systems, remarked, "Owners and construction firms realize that new digital workflows are needed to meet infrastructure demands. Applying these digital workflows successfully requires a deep understanding of technology, processes, and data." (Source – Business Wire) Jon Chiglo, Chief Operating Officer of WSB, added, "WSB is committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and secure solutions through the use of advanced technology. We believe the successful deployment of an operational 3D model drives transparency, maximizes return on investment, makes possible true lifecycle planning, and drives collaboration to connect and align all stakeholders." (Source – Business Wire) About WSB WSB is a design and consultancy firm that provides services in more than 25 complementary areas, specializing in engineering, environmental protection, urban planning, and building construction. Established in 1995 and based in Minneapolis (MN), WSB serves customers from across the country, operating through 15 offices. Its dedicated professionals monitor and improve people's interactions with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy, and the environment.

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Sensera Systems and Procore Announce Integration Advancement in Partnership

Procore | March 13, 2023

With the release of SiteCloud Embedded, Sensera Systems, a leader in all-in-one compact solar cameras and job site intelligence, recently announced a strengthened partnership with Procore Technologies, an industry-leading provider of construction management software. The enhanced integration makes Sensera's advanced suite of SiteCloud apps and capabilities accessible. SiteCloud Media Exporter, launched in 2018, was Sensera’s first partner integration with Procore. With SiteCloud Embedded, users will save a lot of resources and time. Procore users can now access Sensera's complete SiteCloud platform from their dashboard. This includes managing and configuring real-time cameras, their powerful SiteCloud Analytics suite, and live streaming. View, monitor, and share real-time site data to find actionable insights and make workflows easier. Carrie Hunter, Vice President Business Development of Sensera Systems stated, “We are thrilled with this latest integration advancement! This integration allows all of our Procore users to fully view their cameras (imagery and video) through the Procore dashboard. Now all your data is easily accessible in one place, so you can improve productivity, manage safety and mitigate risk with ease. This integration also includes SiteCloud Analytics which turns all your jobsite data into actionable insights, ultimately helping our customers execute with excellence!” (Source – CISION PRWeb) Kris Lengieza VP, Global Partnerships & Alliances remarked, "Another Procore Partner Win! Having full integration with Sensera Systems, allows Procore customers to see their project cameras from the Procore dashboard without having to navigate away; all your important data right at your fingertips! This connects your entire team on one platform and improves project execution exponentially!" (Source – CISION PRWeb) About Procore Procore, headquartered in Carpinteria (California) and having offices worldwide, is a company that makes software for managing construction projects. Their project platform connects the specialty contractor, general contractor and owner to solutions they've made for the construction industry. The App Marketplace on Procore has many partner solutions that work well with their platform. This lets construction professionals connect with what works best for them. By streamlining and mobilizing project communications and documentation, Procore helps firms make projects much more efficient and accountable. This real-time data and access to it reduces costls and delays, which increases profits ultimately.

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