TRACK 1: Data Prep and Management for the Heavy and Highway/Earthmoving Contractor
Design data is fundamental to a heavy and highway/earthmoving
construction project. With the adoption of positioning technology data
preparation, management and tracking for the construction jobsite
lifecycle is critical. This track explores both the challenges that data can
present on construction projects and provides application-focused training
for construction professionals responsible for design data. The track
will include advanced training on Trimble construction office software
solutions along with presentations from leading experts and "Ask the
Expert" sessions so that you can position your organization for success
today and tomorrow.
The "Ask the Expert" sessions will provide you with the opportunity to
meet with a Trimble expert, ask questions that you have, review data
sets that are causing you problems or see a demonstration on how to do
something that you have never worked out for yourself. "Ask the Expert"
sessions are held in the Partner Pavilion theater area, and are limited so be
sure to sign up with the eScheduler.
TRACK 2: Site Positioning Systems for Contractors involved in Heavy and Highway/Earthmoving Projects
Trimble Site Positioning Systems provide the heavy and highway
contractor with the ability to track, report, validate and control workflows
from receipt of initial designs to project completion. This track is aimed
at the foreman, supervisor, grade checker, and site engineer. It provides
an in-depth look at how site positioning technology can improve
control validation, measurement, stakeout, quality control and progress
monitoring throughout the lifecycle of the construction project. The
track will also cover how the Trimble Connected Site™ solutions improve
the workflow between the office and field—positioning you for success,
today and tomorrow. It will include a combination of presentations,
interactive feedback and hands-on sessions that demonstrate how
to reduce downtime and resolve issues on site as they arise—without
office assistance.
Hands-on sessions will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the
different solutions from very high accuracy solutions for grade checking,
site measurements and volumes as well as location-based solutions
designed specifically for the supervisor. Sessions will be held at a new
offsite demo area, and are limited so be sure to sign up with
the eScheduler.
TRACK 3: Grade Control Systems for Construction Technology Managers involved in Heavy and Highway/Earthmoving Projects
Gain a deeper understanding of how you can optimize your
productivity with the broadest range of Grade and Compaction Control
Systems. Aimed at the go-to in-house professional responsible for
implementation of this leading technology, this track explores the
integration of data management and machine operations throughout the
construction life cycle. The track will also look at how Trimble Connected
Site solutions create an intelligent "live" link between the office and heavy
equipment. Learn how you can significantly increase productivity,
streamline operations and reduce costs—positioning your organization
for success. It will include a range of highly informative presentations and
live demonstrations for learning and sharing information with your
industry peers.
Live demonstrations will provide you with an in-depth look at Grade and
Compaction Control Systems, and the opportunity to learn about the
different technologies for a breadth of machines and applications. Sessions
will be held at a new offsite demo area, and are limited so be sure to sign
up with the eScheduler.
TRACK 4: Paving Control Systems for Asphalt Paving Contractors
Trimble Paving Control Systems provide asphalt paving contractors
with the ability to significantly increase their productivity while at the
same time ensuring tight levels of accuracy and pavement smoothness.
Targeted at asphalt paving decision makers, project managers, foremen
and supervisors, this track provides an update on paving solutions from
Trimble. Topics include an explanation of Trimble 2D paving solutions
through a combination of presentations and customer stories from
contractors who have applied Trimble paving solutions on asphalt paving
projects. It will also include job site experiences from a customized
installation of 3D technology on road milling machines.
Live demonstrations will provide you with an in-depth look at Trimble
Paving Control Solutions and the opportunity to learn about the different
technologies for a breadth of machines and applications. Sessions will be
held at a new offsite demo area, and are limited so be sure to sign up with
the eScheduler.
TRACK 5: Leveraging Connected Site Solutions for Heavy and Highway/Earthmoving Projects
Contractors are in the midst of dramatic change—and it is saving them
time and money. Significant numbers have realized the productivity
benefits and accuracy improvements of using laser, total station, or
GPS technology for site positioning and grade control. This track looks
at how the powerful portfolio of Trimble Connected Site solutions
further improves the workflow to give contractors the next competitive
advantage—positioning you for success today and tomorrow. Connected
Site solutions utilize communication and internet technology to facilitate
real-time data flow, machine diagnostics and troubleshooting in a
collaborative environment where information can be effectively shared
between sites, regional offices, head office, clients, engineers and others.
The track will include a range of highly informative presentations and live
demonstrations that review how to set up the systems, the functionality
that they provide and the benefits that they deliver including the
elimination of costly delays, unnecessary travel time and associated
fuel costs.
Live demonstrations are held in the Partner Pavilion theater area, and are
limited so be sure to sign up with the eScheduler.
TRACK 6: The Business Side of Adopting Positioning Technology for Construction
Explore the latest technologies available and the impact on your business
of integrating positioning technology into your construction operations.
This track is aimed at contractors looking for a broad overview of the
technologies available, what those technologies can do for their business,
and how they can effectively adopt and integrate positioning technologies
within their organizations for success today and tomorrow. Sessions will
cover topics including the operational benefits of adopting positioning
technologies, an overview of available technologies, how to structure your organization, return on investment, and more.
TRACK 7: Site Prep Solutions for the General Contractor
Learn how you can get mega productivity from your mini machines! This
track provides a hands-on look at laser-based machine control systems
for compact equipment typically used for site prep on commercial,
industrial and residential construction projects. It will include hands-on
and interactive feedback sessions that look at how site prep contractors
can use this technology to position their organizations for success through
improved productivity and accuracy as well as reduce downtime, material
usage and fuel costs.
Sessions will be held at in the outdoor demo area at the Mirage, and are
limited so be sure to sign up with the eScheduler.
TRACK 8: Layout on the Building Construction Site
Gain an understanding of the portfolio of construction positioning
solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of general, concrete
and interior contractors. This track will demonstrate how leveraging
this powerful technology allows contractors to take control of their
commercial, industrial and residential construction projects. Aimed at
contractors involved in the layout of foundations, the track demonstrates
how you can take digital design data into the field to improve the accuracy
and productivity of your layout—no mater how complex the design. It will
include a combination of presentations, interactive feedback and handson
sessions that explore how you can position your organization
for success.
Hands-on sessions provide an opportunity for you to use Trimble layout
solutions for foundations. Hands on sessions will be held at in the Partner
Pavilion at the Mirage, and are limited so be sure to sign up with the
eScheduler.
TRACK 9: Leveraging Building Information Models
With the advent of the Building Information Model (BIM), the building
construction process is undergoing significant change—more complex
designs, higher accuracy requirements and tighter construction
schedules. This track explores how you can leverage BIM to increase
productivity, simplify the layout of mechanical, electrical and plumbing
systems and ensure you are meeting accuracy tolerances. The track will
cover office software solutions that work with BIMs as well as provide
a review of construction total stations and field software for layout of
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on the jobsite. It will include
a combination of presentations and interactive feedback sessions from
both Trimble and leading industry partners, so that you can position your
organization for success today and tomorrow.
TRACK 10: Construction Operations and Asset Management
Construction today is challenged with coordinating equipment on multiple
jobsites. Knowing where your assets are and what they are doing is the key
to efficiency. Trimble's construction asset management solutions can help
you proficiently manage your entire fleet of machine, mobile and portable
assets. Examples include automatically recording hours of use for project
billing and preventative maintenance, tracking fuel consumption for cost
savings, monitoring after-hours activity and location for theft recovery and
quantifying asset utilization for better decision making when estimating
future projects.
