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" 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 to 15, 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 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 to 15, 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, Compaction and Paving 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 Connected Site solutions create an intelligent "live" link between the office and heavy equipment. Learn how you can significantly increase productivity, stream line 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, Compaction and 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 to 15, so be sure to sign up with the eScheduler*.
Track 4 - Paving Control Systems for Heavy and Highway Contractors
This session will focus on how Trimble technologies can increase productivity and accuracy in various paving applications. It is targeted at asphalt paving contractor decision makers, project managers, foremen, supervisors, grade checkers and site engineers.
- An explanation of Trimble 2D paving solutions through a combination of presentations and interactive feedback.
- Customer stories from contractors who have applied Trimble paving solutions on asphalt paving projects.
- Job site experience stories 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 to 15, 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 Connected Site solutions from Trimble 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 to 15, 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 a 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 to 15, so be sure to sign up with the eScheduler*.
Track 8 - Concrete, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 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, or the layout of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, 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 hands-on 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, as well as mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Hands on sessions will be held at in the Partner Pavilion at the Mirage, and are limited to 15, 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 on the job site. It will include a combination of presentations and interactive feedback presentations 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.
*eScheduler will become available approximately 2 months prior to Dimensions 09
