Architecture, engineering and construction

Architecture, engineering and construction

Simplify project management through effective communication

As construction projects become more sophisticated, you need to work with increasingly complex information from multiple cross-functional teams. Virtual design and construction (VDC) makes efficient communication between disciplines essential. SMART business solutions can help by enabling you to share information and plans quickly and effectively.

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Choose complete collaboration solutions

Our interactive whiteboards and displays, software, services and support all work together, giving you the tools to share information and ideas in a visual and interactive way. In a SMART-equipped workspace, your resources are at your fingertips – whether you’re in a meeting room or a construction site office. You can open files, applications, websites or multimedia on a SMART Board interactive whiteboard or display. You can write notes in digital ink, save them into your files and share them instantly via e-mail. You can switch from writing notes to navigating applications with a simple touch – and all participants can see and contribute to the work in real time, regardless of location.



Applying SMART business solutions


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Design and construction

SMART business solutions support VDC. You can work with computer-aided design (CAD), building information modeling (BIM) and clash detection software on a large interactive surface. You can review and mark up virtually any files, from simple diagrams to more complex digital building models, making it easy to spot potential design conflicts and help clients visualize the finished project. You can also share screens instantly with remote participants, so everyone can see what’s happening in real time. SMART solutions enable efficient exchange of information and ideas – everyone can quickly see the impact of design decisions. Learn more about how SMART solutions can benefit design and construction.

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Field operations

SMART business solutions enable rapid exchange of digital information between remote locations, so you can take advantage of off-site expertise easily. On- and off-site staff can share screens instantly with a single touch. They can review and analyze models and plans and decide on next steps in real time. When you make off-site expertise available to personnel in other locations, you can reduce the margin for error and minimize delays and costs associated with travel. Learn more about how SMART solutions can benefit field operations.

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Training

With SMART business solutions, trainers can display and work with information on a large, interactive surface. By presenting course material and concepts visually, trainers can help keep participants engaged and focused on learning. Learn more about how SMART solutions can benefit training.



In-room meeting solutions

Room-to-room meeting solutions

Room-to-desktop meeting solutions

Manage your development processes more efficiently by bringing ideas together. SMART products make it easier to share information, interact with digital files, capture input and communicate decisions and results. Learn more.

Improve communication and collaboration between geographically dispersed teams. With SMART products, you can work with colleagues around the globe as if they were in the same room. Learn more.

Ensure everyone stays connected no matter where they work. SMART products give your business the flexibility to leverage your best resource – your people. Learn more.

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Room to room
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"Our collaboration in the big room is leading us to produce a much better coordinated design."
Atul Khanzode
Director of Virtual Building
DPR Construction

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Functional roles

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See how people in various functional roles can use SMART business solutions to bring value to their businesses – regardless of industry.

Collaboration scenarios

Room to room

See how your teams can collaborate on documents and projects in person or across distances.

In-room collaboration

Room-to-room collaboration

Room-to-desktop collaboration

SMART training

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Learn how to make the most of your SMART products – we offer on-site sessions, videos, manuals and more.

Services

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When you choose SMART business solutions, you get a range of services to support your implementation.