BuildingPoint SA

04/05/2026

📢 𝐓𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is here!

The latest version of the industry-leading, model-based construction software brings improvements designed to help your team work faster, collaborate more effectively, and deliver information that can be trusted downstream.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 : 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞

Explore what’s new across the Tekla portfolio: https://support.tekla.com/tekla-2026 or Contact Us for more info: https://buildingpointsa.com/contact-us/

Trimble Africa

23/04/2026

NEW FREE COURSE ALERT!
The new SketchUp AI Render course is now live on Trimble Learn, and it’s a really practical walkthrough of how to actually use it, not just what it does.

You’ll get into:
• How AI Render fits into your design process (and how the credits system works)
• Writing prompts that actually give you usable outputs
• Using tools like Erase, Paint, and Sketch to refine results
• Controlling style and accuracy with key settings
• Saving and managing your generated visuals properly

It’s a solid starting point if you want to move beyond experimenting and start using AI renders with intention in your projects.

Access it here: https://bit.ly/4cJ3Isr

20/04/2026

The new SketchUp Pro Scan subscription is built for designers and professionals who work with real‑world site data.
SketchUp Pro Scan combines SketchUp Pro’s trusted 3D modelling and 2D documentation tools with point cloud capabilities, making it easier to turn scan data into accurate, workable models.

SketchUp Pro Scan enables you to:
- Import and work directly with point cloud data
- Move seamlessly from site surveys to 3D models and 2D documentation
- Maintain fast, intuitive modelling while improving project accuracy

Learn more about SketchUp Pro Scan and start modelling with confidence: https://bit.ly/3PZWE2H

17/04/2026

📢 Exciting Career Opportunities at BuildingPoint SA!

We’re growing our team and are currently looking for passionate professionals to join us in the following roles:
• Technical Specialist – Reality Capture
• Sales Consultant – Tekla Design Software

If you enjoy building trusted relationships and helping drive meaningful change in the industry, we’d love to hear from you!

🌐 Learn more and apply: https://buildingpointsa.com/career-opportunities/
✉️ or send your detailed CV directly to [email protected]

14/04/2026

Don't miss today's live session specifically geared towards workflows for interior designers, architects, and design professionals using SketchUp.

Webinar alert! Join SketchUp & Programa in-house experts live and explore how to supercharge your interior design workflows. Dive into how to:

- Work with 3D models in SketchUp for modeling iterations, detailing and visualization
- Leverage Programa for detailed FF&E and project management, specifications and scheduling
- Plus, the opportunity to ask questions in a live Q&A session

The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 14, at 11 am Eastern Time (EDT). Register at the link below.

https://bit.ly/48qGrK9

26/03/2026

New to SketchUp? The SketchUp for Beginners VILT course on Trimble Learn is now open!

This four‑session class covers the essential tools and workflows every new user needs, aligned with the SketchUp Certified Beginner User Exam. Great for anyone looking to build a strong, accurate 3D modelling foundation.
📍 Enroll here: https://bit.ly/4cnnSth

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The SketchUp for Beginners VILT Class is now open for enrollment on Trimble Learn’s SketchUp Campus!

SketchUp for Beginners is a four-session course that introduces designers to the core tools, workflows, and modeling concepts in SketchUp. Created for beginners, we'll help you build a strong foundation in 3D modeling while reinforcing best practices that support accuracy, efficiency, and clean model organization.

This class, led by Instructor Brandon McBrien, aligns with the learning standards established for beginner SketchUp users, and directly maps to the competencies assessed in the SketchUp Certified Beginner User Exam.

US-based Learners can enroll by following this link: https://bit.ly/4b0vRtS

Learners based outside of the United States can fill out this form: https://bit.ly/4cnnSth

25/03/2026

Proud to have participated in the City of Cape Town’s 𝐆𝐈𝐒 & 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, themed “Smart Data, Smarter Decisions: Building the Future Together.”

With over 70 stakeholders in attendance, the event created a valuable platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Geospatial sector - showcasing the latest in BIM, drone applications, AI-driven insights, digital twins, and GIS-enabled property management.

Events like this are key to advancing innovation and shaping the future of data-driven infrastructure development and maintenance.

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Innovation

25/03/2026

Proud to have participated in the City of Cape Town’s 𝐆𝐈𝐒 & 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, themed “Smart Data, Smarter Decisions: Building the Future Together.”

With over 70 stakeholders in attendance, the event created a valuable platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Geospatial sector - showcasing the latest in BIM, drone applications, AI-driven insights, digital twins, and GIS-enabled property management.

Events like this are key to advancing innovation and shaping the future of data-driven infrastructure development and maintenance.

NavVis | Xgrids Innovation

24/03/2026

The City of Cape Town recently hosted their 𝐆𝐈𝐒 & 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, bringing together public sector leaders, academia and industry stakeholders to shape the future of data-driven city management.

The event highlighting how Geospatial data is transforming city planning, infrastructure, and service delivery. From AI and digital twins to drone technology and BIM, the event showcases innovations driving smarter, data-led decisions.

With Cape Town set to host the upcoming 28th FIG Congress in May 2026, the city continues to position itself as a global leader in Geospatial innovation and forward-thinking urban development.

Read More: https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20kicks%20off%20GIS%20%20Surveys%20Tech%20Day%202026

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19/03/2026

Whether you're preparing client visuals, construction documentation, or wayfinding elements, clear 3D text can make all the difference.

Here are three practical methods to create real, model‑ready text—perfect for anyone in architecture, construction, or fabrication workflows.