Trimble Donates Construction Technology to Florida University Lab

“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.”