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Profit Matters
Putting Technology to Work on a Mixed Fleet
Thanks to interoperability, you don’t have to invest in different machine control and guidance technology for every brand you own
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Factory-fit Machine Control Now Available for Case M-Series Dozers
Equipment
First Liebherr Excavator with Factory Fitted Leica Machine Control Delivered to UK Contractor
Dozers
Komatsu intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Available on D51i-24 and D61i-24 Dozers
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
GPS Tracking Enables Social Distancing, Fleet Management During Pandemic
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Leica-ready Machine Control Kit Available for Factory Fit on Doosan Excavator
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Business
Construction Careers Can Fill Women's Job Needs and Construction's Labor Gap
As the industry celebrates Women in Construction Week (March 7-13), it offers a chance to highlight a frequently overlooked resource that could help to plug at least some of industry's labor gaps.
Construction Technology
3 Reasons Construction Companies Need to Digitally Transform Now
As the pandemic continues to change the way businesses run, construction companies have begun to realize the importance of going digital.
Rental’s The Bottom Line
Point of Rental's What to Take (and Leave Behind) From 2020
Point of Rental shares lessons from 2020, what will continue (and change) in 2021, and about the technology available to help businesses tackle touchless processes, like renting via smart lockers.
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Leica iXE3 3D Excavator Machine Control Offers Semi-automatic Functionality
Semi-automatic functionality provides automatic control of boom, bucket, tilt and tilt rotator bucket.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
GT Series Robotic Total Stations
Topcon's GT Series total stations are part of a full workflow solution, including a new field computer, a full-version update to Topcon field and office software, as well as GNSS receivers.
Construction Technology
Trimble Platform as a Service Delivers Future-proof Access to Construction Technology
Offering gives contractors the ability to purchase select civil construction hardware and software solutions and continually upgrade to the latest innovations.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Bosch GCL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points
The Bosch GCL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points uses green-beam technology, which emits green lines and points up to four times brighter than standard red beams.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Bosch GLL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser
The Bosch GLL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser uses green-beam technology, which emits green lines up to four brighter than standard red beams.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine Control and Motocross Find Common Ground
Three contractors came together to demonstrate the use of machine control technology on a motocross DreamTraxx track in Florida.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
John Deere Announces Grade Control-ready Offering for L-Series Tractor Loaders
John Deere 210L and 210L EP models are now available with grade control-ready and grade indication factory options.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Automatic Excavator System Simplifies Complex Construction Projects
Automatic excavation keeps the operator on grade even when working on complex jobs, while saving time and reducing costs.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
John Deere Explains How Different Levels of Grade Control Boost Machine and Operator Productivity
Highlights the different levels of grade control technology available and their potential to improve jobsite productivity and build upon operator skills.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Topcon Machine Control Solution Advances
Advances include tilt rotation support for automatic excavation, bring-your-own device and mobile apps
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Remote and Autonomous Construction Equipment Technologies Increase Safety and Productivity
Remote control of construction equipment continues to gain acceptance as the technology continues to advance.
Concrete
3D-Printed Concrete Used in Offshore Wind Energy Infrastructure
Wind off the coasts of the U.S. could be used to generate more than double the combined electricity capacity of all the nation’s electric power plants, reports have suggested.
Concrete
Quikrete, Contour Crafting Develop 3D Printed Concrete Mix
The QUIKRETE Companies and the Contour Crafting Corporation (CC Corp) recently entered into a collaboration to develop proprietary concrete used in the automated construction of residential, commercial, industrial and government structures using Contour
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
ZIPLEVEL EZDepth
ZIPLEVEL EZDepth for excavators, backhoes, skid steers and other heavy equipment provides accurate operator readings without risks to a laser rod man.
Asphalt
GPS Technology Can Improve Paving Operations
To keep track of the trucks, their maintenance and their productivity, Simon Contracting uses FleetWatcher Materials Management System
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Trimble SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna
As a GNSS rover, the SPS986 compensates for movement and readings when the receiver is not level. As a base station, it automatically connects and transmit RTK corrections to rovers or machine control systems
Dozer & Blade Attachments
Level Best Precision Grader Blade
108-in.-wide blade adjusts in four directions and works with all makes of 2D and 3D guidance systems
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Hitachi Previews Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control
New excavator grade control technology developed in cooperation with Topcon allows an operator to set a grade and hold it
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Leica iCON Grade Solutions for Dozers and Motor Graders on MC1 Platform
iCON grade solutions for dozers and motor graders is now on the one-for-all MC1 software platform
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
John Deere Grade Management Path
Grade Management Path provides customers with the options and flexibility they need to add grade management to their business, whether they are looking at this technology for the first time or interested in upgrading to a premium solution.
Equipment
Tierra Vista+ Fleet Management Solution
Vista+ was conceived for the management of mixed fleets, intended for any after-market user in the construction field.
Equipment
[VIDEO] Komatsu Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Automates Bulk Earthmoving
Komatsu claims the grade-automation system can save 60% more than previous systems by automatically cutting or/stripping from existing terrain like an experienced operator
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Samsara J1939 Cable Fleet Management Solution
The J1939 cable is a heavy equipment cable that connects yellow iron of all models to the cloud and tracks real-time GPS, engine performance and diagnostic data.
Equipment
Leica MC1 for Stringless Paving
With the all-in-one machine control platform MC1, Leica Geosystems delivers an intelligent and intuitive hardware and software combination supporting multiple machines for the heavy construction industry, including asphalt pavers
Equipment
Simple Excavating Technology Doubles Productivity
Flexible grade-indicating system helps small excavating business stand out, and save money, in a competitive climate
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
LBX and Trimble Announce Precision Grade Upgrade Kits
LBX and Trimble Link-Belt Precision Grade —powered by Trimble Earthworks—upgrade kits for Link-Belt 160 X4, 245 X4 Spin Ace and 350 X4 hydraulic excavators.
Equipment
Topcon Brings Pro Racer to CONEXPO to Talk about How Technology is Improving Asphalt Paving
Formula 3 driver James Roe Jr. will speak daily about his experience with tracks before and after being paved with Topcon SmoothRide
Equipment
Sergeant & Sons Adapt Family Excavating Business to the Future with Grade-check Tech
iDig grade-indicating technology with simple setup and swapping between machines speeds septic installations and reassigns grade checkers to more productive work
Equipment
[VIDEO] New Komatsu Proactive Dozing Control Coming to CONEXPO
Komatsu automatic dozer control constantly gathers information about existing site conditions to provide more-detailed support to operators that reflects the current condition of the working grade
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Libra Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution