Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for rendering a three dimensional animation of a past event. A request is received, at a processor, for re-creation of a past event associated with a job site. Input data is accessed, at the processor, regarding the past even associated with the job site wherein the input data pertains to past movements and lifts of at least one lifting device associated with the job site. A three dimensional (3D) animation is generated, at the processor, of the past event involving the past movements of the at least one lifting device. The 3D animation is displayed, on a display, depicting the past event wherein the displaying comprises playback controls for controlling the displaying.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for rendering a job site in a three dimensional simulation. A stream of input data is received at a processor about a job site wherein the data pertains to movements and lifts of at least one lifting device associated with the job site and at least one partially constructed building associated with the job site. A three dimensional (3D) simulation is generated, at the processor, of the at least one lifting device and the at least one partially constructed building. The 3D simulation is updated in real time, at the processor, to simulate movements of the at least one lifting and the at least one partially constructed building. The 3D simulation is sent from the processor to a display.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for determining a working arm point angle of the crane. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver antenna is disposed on a point along a boom assembly of the crane configured to pivot about a pivot point. A location of the pivot point is received. A working arm of the crane is rotated about the pivot point to point in a current direction. A current location of the GNSS receiver antenna is determined. A current working arm pointing angle relative to a reference direction for the current direction of the working arm is determined based on the current location of the GNSS receiver antenna and the location of the pivot point.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for job productivity coordination. A three dimensional (3D) simulation of a job site is generated at a processor, comprising a first lifting device wherein the 3D simulation simulates movements of the first lifting device, wherein the 3D simulation is based on input data from sensors associated with the job site. The 3D simulation and a lift plan for the first lifting device are displayed to a decision maker via at least one display. A change to the lift plan is received at the processor from the decision maker based on the 3D simulation. The change in the lift plan is sent to a lifting device operator associated with the first lifting device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for rendering a job site in a three dimensional simulation. A stream of input data is received at a processor about a job site wherein the data pertains to movements and lifts of at least one lifting device associated with the job site and at least one partially constructed building associated with the job site. A three dimensional (3D) simulation is generated, at the processor, of the at least one lifting device and the at least one partially constructed building. The 3D simulation is updated in real time, at the processor, to simulate movements of the at least one lifting and the at least one partially constructed building. The 3D simulation is sent from the processor to a display.

Abstract: A method for updating a building information model with crane operations data is disclosed. The method includes: accessing data associated with operations of a crane, wherein the data relates to an object being moved by the crane; based on accessed data, generating timeline information, wherein the timeline information relates to the operations of the crane, the operations associated with a construction project; and automatically sending generated timeline information to the building information model.

Abstract: A method for providing guidance to a crane operator is described and includes: accessing identification information for a set of objects to be moved at a worksite and by a crane; accessing inventory information associated with the worksite, wherein the inventory information includes a location of the inventory at the worksite; accessing routing information associated with the worksite, wherein the routing information includes a set of routes available for movement of the inventory, wherein the inventory includes the set of objects; based on the identification information, the inventory information and the routing information, generating a lift plan for the set of objects, wherein the lift plan comprises a target destination and a target route for the set of objects; and generating a 3-D simulation of the lift plan, wherein the 3-D simulation comprises a set of indicators providing an enhanced guidance for a movement of the set of objects.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for rendering a three dimensional animation of a past event. A request is received, at a processor, for re-creation of a past event associated with a job site. Input data is accessed, at the processor, regarding the past even associated with the job site wherein the input data pertains to past movements and lifts of at least one lifting device associated with the job site. A three dimensional (3D) animation is generated, at the processor, of the past event involving the past movements of the at least one lifting device. The 3D animation is displayed, on a display, depicting the past event wherein the displaying comprises playback controls for controlling the displaying.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for identifying and locating an object in an environment. Identification data for an object is received from an identity sensor, the data received at a central computer system. Location data is received from a lifting device at the central computer system. Load data is received at the central computer system that the object has been loaded onto the lifting device. A location of the object is tracked based on the identification data, the location data, and the load data for the object at the central computer system.

Abstract: A method for method for simulating a lift plan including: accessing a set of crane capability parameters for a crane at a worksite; accessing data relating to a set of factors, if any, occurring external to the crane, wherein the set of factors affects an operation of the crane at the worksite; based on the set of crane capability parameters, the data relating to the set of factors, if any, occurring external to the crane and affecting the operation of the crane and a movement plan for moving a set of objects at the worksite, generating a lift plan for the set of objects at the worksite; and generating a 3-D simulation of the lift plan.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for calibrating a crane for crane geometry. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver antenna is disposed on a point along a boom assembly of the crane, the crane configured to pivot about a pivot point. A working arm of the crane is rotated about the pivot point to at least three different positions. Three locations are determined in a geo-referenced coordinate system of the at least three different positions. A location of the pivot point is determined based on the three locations.

Abstract: A method for reporting as-built data of a project is disclosed. In one embodiment, an object for installation is automatically identified by a handheld device associated with an installer and at least one attribute of a task performed by the installer is recorded at the handheld device. The attribute of the at least one task is reported via a wireless communication link to an information management system. The at least one attribute of the task is used to update a record of a project stored at the information management system.