Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week.
Trimble and Liverpool FC Partner to Advance Innovation On and Beyond the Pitch
Staff Writer | GIM International
In a major move that bridges the worlds of geospatial technology and elite sports, Trimble has announced a multi-year global partnership with Liverpool Football Club. The collaboration will see Trimble’s design and construction technologies, including SketchUp, applied to modernize the club’s infrastructure, beginning with the redevelopment of the Liverpool FC Academy. Beyond the pitch, the partnership gives Trimble broad global visibility across Liverpool’s platforms, spotlighting the company’s mission to connect the physical and digital worlds through data-driven precision. The alliance underscores shared values of innovation, performance, and continuous improvement, principles that drive both successful engineering and championship football.
Reflections from the Women Surveyors Summit
Peta Cox | Spatial Source
In its sixth year, the Women Surveyors Summit drew 174 attendees to Las Vegas for two days of technical sessions, mentorship, and community building. The event highlighted how women across the surveying profession are driving progress through shared knowledge, open discussions on leadership and wellbeing, and a commitment to shaping a more inclusive future. From hands-on technical tours to inspiring intergenerational connections, this year’s Summit showcased the growing impact of women’s voices in the industry.
How interoperability can future-proof connected urban life
Staff Writer | Cities Today
A new whitepaper from the Cities Today Institute and Paradox Engineering highlights how open data models and shared standards are transforming fragmented urban systems into connected, resilient ecosystems. From lessons in Madrid and Santiago to scalable IoT frameworks, the report underscores that interoperability is not just technical - it’s a governance strategy, safeguarding public investment while enabling innovation across city infrastructure.
