The competition promotes innovation in AI and technology development to solve common problems and advance the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry
WESTMINSTER, Colo., December 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced the SketchUp winners® 0-60 Challenge, an initiative by Trimble SketchUp And Trimble Ventures to encourage innovation and discover the next big idea that will change the way architects, designers and project managers work. The 0-60 Challenge invited entrepreneurs, young startups and developers to use SketchUp to create transformative technology solutions that solve common industry problems.
Nine finalists, selected from over 100 applicants, were given the opportunity to work with leading subject matter experts, innovators and technologists from the global Trimble network to turn their ideas into reality. After a three-month development process, the The finalists presented their solutions for a live audience at 3D Basecamp at Dimensions, Trimble's annual user conference. To find out more visit: https://3dbasecamp.sketchup.com/en/SketchUp-0-60-Challenge-2024.
“The ideas and solutions generated through the SketchUp 0-60 Challenge are nothing short of transformative,” he said Christopher CroninVP & GM, Architecture, Design and Education at Trimble SketchUp. “We created the challenge to inspire creative problem-solving, encourage collaboration and networking, and help turn ideas into solutions that have a real impact on AEC workflows. Together with a talented third-party developer community, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and how integrating AI opens up new levels of efficiency, interoperability and creative exploration for the SketchUp community.”
The winners of the SketchUp 0-60 Challenge are:
First place: Scaff Plan has developed an extension that allows temporary contractors – builders of temporary structures necessary for the safe, efficient and durable construction of a project – to create detailed drawings and documentation for scaffolding, formwork, shoring and support projects in SketchUp . The solution solves the complex challenges faced by temporary construction companies by optimizing material usage and enabling precise delivery planning to reduce waste and delays. It also facilitates accurate on-site installation, compliance with strict regulatory requirements, and thorough identification and mitigation of safety risks.
Second place: To optimize the workflow between design and construction documentation between SketchUp and Revit®, SchemeThe new integration addresses the need for greater interoperability between both solutions. The integration provides designers, developers, builders and owners a seamless way to leverage SketchUp's early design capabilities to more quickly develop Building Information Models (BIM) for project delivery. This process reduces data loss and minimizes the need for remodeling, allowing users to work more efficiently and safely.
Third place: A plug-in from Space AI speeds up the process of creating high-quality interior renderings by automatically populating 3D spaces with the appropriate environment. The solution accelerates the time-consuming process of filling and rendering stylized 3D spaces, enabling interior designers to win more work, reduce costs and unleash creativity.
Amazon Web Services Scaled Thought Award: Extracting precise data from designs and manually labeling components is laborious and error-prone, often resulting in incomplete or inaccurate data. Scene Intelligence, a SketchUp plugin created by Placesuses state-of-the-art AI models to classify components in SketchUp according to the IFC 4 standard at the push of a button. Scene Intelligence makes it easy to filter and view critical items like furniture and structural components and create an accurate bill of materials in minutes instead of hours.
The jury selected the winners based on three product categories and six different criteria to measure the effectiveness of the proposals. First, second and third place winners received cash prizes and Loci received technical expertise in three free workshops led by Solution Architects at Amazon Web Services.
The innovation doesn’t stop there – expect more from Trimble & SketchUp’s ongoing collaboration with the winners. All features are available to download and try in SketchUp Expansion camp Today.
About Trimble AECO
Trimble supports stakeholders through planning, design, construction and the entire asset lifecycle. The company's innovative and connected solution ecosystem improves coordination and collaboration between teams, phases and processes. By automating work and transforming workflows, Trimble enables teams to deliver with confidence, every time. Further information can be found at: construction.trimble.com.
About Trimble
Trimble is changing the way people move, build and live. Core technologies in positioning, modeling and data analysis connect the digital and physical worlds to improve our customers' productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), please visit: www.trimble.com.
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