Building the Future: Trimble Dimensions 2024 Brings Groundbreaking Tech to Life

New, next, now: Opening keynote highlights Trimble’s push for innovation

The opening keynote, led by CEO Rob Painter and Trimble product leaders, including Chris Peppler, Stephanie Michaud, Sumele Adelana and Lawrence Smith, kicked off with a bold vision for the future—driven by connectivity, collaboration and cutting-edge technology.

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The session made it clear that to thrive in the future, customers need innovative solutions that seamlessly connect people, data, workflows and entire project ecosystems—transforming not just the way that we work but also the way the world works.

During the keynote, speakers unveiled exciting new Trimble technologies to help Viewpoint customers do just that, including:

• AI-powered upgrades for ProjectSight: Trimble’s project management software for construction contractors just got smarter with AI-driven automation that boosts efficiency and accuracy. The new AI-driven drawing import feature automates reading and extracting critical drawing information, simplifying visualization and boosting accuracy. This capability reduces manual input, allowing professionals to focus on high-value tasks while enhancing project efficiency.
• Enhanced Trimble App Xchange & Trimble Marketplace: Trimble has unveiled significant enhancements to its App Xchange and introduced the Trimble Marketplace, extending connectivity across construction workflows. These tools empower contractors and developers to create or discover integrations that seamlessly link Trimble and third-party software, automating data flow and boosting efficiency. With over 100 integrations available, users can customize their project management, workforce and financial workflows, simplifying complex tasks and improving productivity.
• A new FREE version of Trimble ProjectSight: A free version of Trimble ProjectSight is now available, bringing advanced construction project management to everyone. ProjectSight provides a centralized, real-time solution for managing and sharing project information, including documents and drawings, RFIs, submittals, punchlists, and photos. ProjectSight connects contractors, architects, engineers and project owners to help them save time, work more accurately and efficiently, and minimize risk. Now, anyone can create an account and experience ProjectSight today!

These game-changing updates highlight Trimble’s relentless drive to innovate and help customers stay ahead of the curve.

Innovation up close: Offsite experiences bring tech to life

The Offsite Expo is what makes Dimensions truly stand out, happening only once every two years. Attendees ventured into the field to experience Trimble tech firsthand, testing it in real-world scenarios and exploring simulated projects for construction, surveying and more.

Set on a 15-acre site, the expo offered real-time demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to get up close with Trimble technology. Daily offsite events allowed field workers to try out new tools themselves. While Viewpoint products focus primarily on back-office solutions, many field technologies seamlessly connect to Viewpoint Vista, Spectrum and ProjectSight, ensuring real-time connectivity between the field and office, including Trimble’s Reality Capture.

Spotlight series: Industry experts discuss big ideas and practical solutions

From mainstage spotlights to interactive classrooms, labs and demos, attendees had access to over 800 sessions covering a wide range of topics.

On Wednesday, Trimble's thought leadership and innovative spirit took center stage, with panels featuring Trimble leaders, partners and industry experts tackling major challenges and opportunities.

Key topics included:

• Workforce development with actionable recruitment and retention strategies to bridge the talent gap
• Post-pandemic supply chain risk and mitigation strategies for securing materials amid global challenges
• The transformative role of AI in AEC with advice on thoughtful implementation
• Asset management integration to streamline operations, improve decision-making and reduce risk for infrastructure owners.

Visionary ideas take center stage: The startup competition pitch day

Did you know Trimble has a venture capital arm? That's right—Trimble Ventures invests in groundbreaking companies that are reshaping industries and driving innovation. With a focus on strategic capital, Trimble Ventures accelerates startup growth that aligns with Trimble's platforms to amplify our customers' missions.

This year, Trimble took things to the next level by partnering with the construction industry's largest startup competition to host Pitch Day at the Dimensions conference. The 2024 Construction Startup Competition finalists presented their innovative solutions to a panel of top industry leaders, vying for cash prizes and a chance to scale their startups. Seventeen visionary startups competed for up to $35,000 in cash prizes, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. While all competing companies were impressive, three standouts took home the top honors, including Sodex Innovations claiming the top spot, Raise Robotics claiming second place and Trunk Tools coming in third.

A huge thank you to all participants, judges, sponsors, and supporters who made this event a success, including AWS, Canvas, Caterpillar Inc., Cemex Ventures, Chaos, Dysruptek, Ferrovial, Hilti Venture, HP, Leonard, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, NVIDIA, SoftServe, Zacua Ventures and Trimble Ventures.

Tech, tips and tail-wagging fun: Highlights from the expo hall

The expo hall was the hub for idea-sharing and building strong connections. Peers, pros and partners came together to showcase cutting-edge industrial tech and share expert tips to elevate business. Over 100 partners demonstrated how their solutions, alongside Trimble's, can unlock new levels of success with hands-on product demos and interactive sponsor showcases. Attendees also enjoyed unique experiences like the Dimensions dog park, where Connect Pawsitively brought furry friends for playtime, and the "Have a Ball in the Expo Hall" opening reception with a lively mix of food, fun and innovation.

We couldn't have done it without you!

From those who worked behind the scenes to bring our vision to life to our amazing sponsors, customers, partners, attendees and team—all those who helped make this year's Dimensions conference truly unforgettable, THANK YOU!

We couldn’t have done it without you, and we look forward to working together again to make the 2025 Dimensions Conference even more successful.

Watch the 2024 Dimensions Recap Video