I reviewed the product using a 32GB iPad 3. This is a big plus in the construction business where internet connectivity and cloud-aware personnel is not a given at all times. TurboSite requires you to store drawings on your iPad, and does not require you to access data from the cloud. Imagine going on a site inspection with your laptop, camera, compass, level, and other measuring tools – and then integrating all the inputs from them into one place to generate a meaningful report for the design team or management.
TurboSite intelligently merges these with IMSI/Design’s home-grown CAD technology to arrive at a well-integrated solution for AEC professionals. GPS positioning, accelerometer, gyroscope, 3G/GSM, and the two cameras are put to use. The creators of TurboSite cleverly exploit the multiple sensors available in iPads. But when I saw TurboSite running in an introductory Web demo, I realized I was seeing a technology workflow that was mature. Based on my previous experience, I expected to see yet another app offering red-lining or sticky notes on electronic drawings. Now, I must admit that when I was first asked to review this new tablet-based software, I was a little skeptical. The key element about this app is that it is not just software at work, but a unique solution that is made possible by merging several hardware and software technologies. TurboSite offers more than just views and notes. It changes the way AEC projects are managed, making site visits and field verification easy.
TurboSite from IMSI/Design is a tablet-based software app that is refreshingly new and innovative.
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