VisualLive A recent business merger shows the growing trend of technology use in the construction industry. Unity, which produces a platform for creating and operating real-time 3D content has purchased VisualLive, a technology company for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sectors. VisualLive produces software that allows contractors to map out BIM and CAD drawings on the construction site. VisualLive’s technology complements Unity Reflect, a platform that connects people, project stages and data across the digital building lifecycle. This acquisition expands Unity's strategic growth in the AEC industry. “Unity’s real-time 3D platform transforms every stage of the AEC lifecycle. With Unity Reflect, AEC professionals can unlock building information modeling (BIM) data through immersive real-time experiences,” says Julien Faure, general manager of verticals, Unity. “Adding VisualLive to our portfolio better allows us to connect the field with the design office, bringing BIM data via augmented and mixed reality to drive better quality assurance and project tracking. This will fundamentally change how design reviews, construction planning, field inspections and facilities management are conducted.”