Video: Bobcat Depth Control Improves Digging and Grade Accuracy

Bobcat's depth control enhances the accuracy of reaching and sustaining a desired grade and remove additional labor requirements

February 3, 2015

Video: Bobcat Introduces New Depth Control for 3- to 5-ton Excavators

The construction industry already is adopting AI to fundamentally change and speed up the building process.

AI in Construction: What to Expect

Instead of wading through construction documents to determine appliance packages or contract obligations, workers can type the question into their cell phone and Chat GPT will provide the answer.

AI can play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain processes even without a fully developed data strategy.

6 Steps to AI Adoption in Construction

By implementing AI in areas that don't require extensive data infrastructure, businesses can lay the foundation for a more innovative and resilient future.

Dynamic insights, gained using predictive models powered by AI, can help employees to make data-informed decisions which typically lead to enhanced project outcomes.

Construction AI Strengths & Weaknesses

The construction industry stands at the precipice of a transformative era fueled by artificial intelligence and ever-increasing pressure to build utilities, transport, energy, and housing to meet the needs of a growing population.

The Spokane area has been witnessing a surge in infrastructure projects, healthcare facilities, and both commercial and residential building initiatives.

Topcon Expands Retail Territory

The store will not only cater to the needs of new customers but will also bolster existing local Topcon dealers with comprehensive parts, service, and product training support.

The Hyundai HT100V CTL working in a gravel-hauling application.

Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges

Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.

Using modern estimating programs, workers can easily use historical scope and cost data to create more accurate estimates.

Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform

The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.

Under the leadership of Andringa, Vermeer introduced the first HDD for testing in 1991.

Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.

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Promote Generator Safety with Proper Grounding and Bonding

When renting generators, it's important to know OSHA requirements for jobsites. There are two specifications: dealing with grounding the generator and bonding the neutral to the frame.

HVO can be used interchangeably with petroleum diesel.

Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel

HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This solution enables operators to activate and deactivate generators from a different location, as well as receive real-time alerts related to performance and utilization.

Fleet Intelligence Remote Generator Monitoring and Control

This solution enables operators to activate and deactivate generators from a different location, as well as receive real-time alerts related to performance and utilization.

A diagnostic tool provides comprehensive technical information for every make and model of construction equipment.

Diagnostic Tools Upgrade Preventive Maintenance

Equipment care can help revolutionize the construction industry.

For general contractors especially, the foreseeable future will focus on the digitization of processes and workflows, which will propel firms to increase their use of collaboration and management software.

The 4 Cs of Successful Construction Projects

The 4Cs are a roadmap for how to approach communal work, while IT and project information management are the avenues by which this work is coordinated.

Connected Hydration consists of a flexible wearable patch, a mobile application and a cloud engine.

Epicore Biosystems Releases Connected Hydration Wearable

Connected Hydration consists of a flexible wearable patch, a mobile application and a cloud engine.

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Hidden Costs of Worksite Parking

Re-evaluating crew transportation logistics through the lens of shuttle services is not just an operational decision, it's a strategic investment in the future of construction project management.

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Autodesk to Improve Collaboration, Cloud Tools

The interoperability agreement with Nemetschek Group will allow the two companies to improve upon existing data exchanges and open new data-centric workflows that span disciplines and industries.

Shortly after its origin, the Cary-Lift product line was acquired by Pettibone, and it remains a popular solution for pipe, pole, and log handling to this day.

Pettibone Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Cary-Lift

Pettibone announced that it is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Cary-Lift.

Bluebeam’s latest release (Revu 21.1.0) delivers AI-powered functionality, search preference features and access to learning materials.

Bluebeam Adds Auto Align to Revu 21 Construction Software

Bluebeam’s latest release (Revu 21.1.0) delivers AI-powered functionality, search preference features and access to learning materials.

Terry Harris began his career in the concrete industry in 1979 and has more than four decades of experience with ready mixed concrete, precast, masonry, and admixtures.

Concrete Industry Veteran Earns Leadership Award

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association established the Shydlowski-Turner Materials Leadership Award to honor an individual who, as a materials supplier to the ready mixed concrete industry, exemplifies leadership, commitment, and support for industry.

While managing rental costs is crucial, contractors must also consider the quality of the equipment. Downtime due to equipment failure can be costly, impacting project timelines and overall efficiency.

Navigating Construction Equipment Rental Costs

A balanced focus on price, duration, and quality -- supported by strong supplier relationships -- is key to achieving efficient and cost-effective equipment rental management.

Unicontrol and Level Best, united in their commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the construction industry, aim to push the boundaries of construction technology, setting new benchmarks for excellence as the industry becomes increasingly receptive to these advancements.

Unicontrol to Integrate 3D Tech With Level Best Equipment

By integrating Unicontrol's 3D machine control system with Level Best's precision grading equipment, this partnership aims to raise standards in machinery efficiency and usability.

The electric-powered excavator can be charged rapidly using the PowerTree.

DEUTZ Highlights Eco-friendly Parts, Software

The company will showcase the TCD 3.9 engine in the sub-4 liter category along with an electric excavator, powered by DEUTZ Electric System, and the DEUTZ PowerTree mobile rapid charging system at INTERMAT.

The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.

Preconstruction Support, Training Vital

The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.

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The Top 25 Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Products 2024

After a few years hiatus, the Top 25 Pavement Maintenance Products is back and will be better than ever!

The new feature is designed to help operators solve challenges, hone their skills, understand equipment control and refine manual dexterity while navigating through equipment malfunctions or distractions.

CM Labs Adds Dynamic Fault Injection to Intellia Instructor

The new feature is designed to help operators solve challenges, hone their skills, understand equipment control and refine manual dexterity while navigating through equipment malfunctions or distractions.

To address various challenges with surveying, Point One is releasing automatic assignment of datums and base stations.

Point One Navigation Releases Precision Platform for Surveyors

To address various challenges with surveying, Point One is releasing automatic assignment of datums and base stations.

While generative AI has seized the popular imagination, parametric AI is more practical because it enables a preconstruction professional to quickly change various parameters of a project to yield predictive analytics about cost.

3 Ways Parametric AI Will Change Commercial Preconstruction

While generative AI has seized the popular imagination, parametric AI is more practical because it enables a preconstruction professional to quickly change various parameters of a project.

Canadian-based tech company Mercator AI has announced it is expanding into the U.S., starting with Texas.

Construction AI Tool Expands to US

Mercator AI, the AI-powered business development tool for commercial general contractors, announced its expansion into Texas.