Trimble Donates Construction Technology to Florida University Lab

By: Trimble

Trimble has donated a selection of construction software and hardware technologies to Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) new Trimble Technology Lab at its Tallahassee campus. The technology will help “revolutionize the learning experience for students in architecture and construction engineering,” the university says.

The new lab includes a range of Trimble’s geospatial and construction solutions such as the Trimble Ri robotic total station and XR10 HoloLens hardhat as well as software solutions including RealWorks scanning software, Trimble Business Center Infrastructure Construction edition, Tekla Structures, Tekla Structural Designer, Trimble Connect AR interactive collaboration software, and the company's 3D modeling solution, SketchUp.

“Trimble’s generous support will equip our students and faculty with technology, while setting a historic precedent,” said Andrew Chin, Assoc. AIA, dean, FAMU’s School of Architecture & Engineering Technology, in a statement. “We are honored by a gift that demonstrates a commitment to cultivating a diverse and technologically proficient generation of architects and engineers.”

In addition to the donation of software and hardware technologies from Trimble, the Trimble Foundation Fund—Trimble’s philanthropic donor-advised fund—provided a grant to support the renovation and refurbishment of classroom spaces to house the new labs. FAMU is the first institution to be a recipient of a grant from Trimble Foundation Fund in connection with the establishment of a Trimble Technology Lab.

“Establishing our first technology lab at an HBCU underscores our commitment to fostering a more diverse and inclusive construction workforce,” said Amy Northcutt, director of education and outreach at Trimble, in a statement. “By partnering with Florida A&M University and providing a grant from the Trimble Foundation to support facility renovations, we aim to create a more equitable environment in the industry.”