Construction Technology

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Faro Trek Integrates Automated 3D Laser Scanning with Boston Dynamics Spot Mobile Robot
August 5, 2020
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3D Scanning and BIM Software Offer Rapid Repair Opportunities
July 16, 2020
No matter your situation, look today to move your next vice president to a greater level of responsibility and accountability. The effort will benefit both the new vice president and just about everyone else with whom they come into contact!
The Making of a Leader: The Construction Vice President
February 27, 2017
When selecting a jobsite solution, choose a cloud-based system that is easy to use, includes multi-site dashboards and is feature rich. This will ensure a higher level of user adoption, additional cameras can be added at any time and any software updates and new features are pushed to your system automatically.
Camera Technology Elevates Security, Safety and Jobsite Performance
August 4, 2020
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Chaney Enterprises Uses Zello App to Enhance Driver Safety & Compliance
August 3, 2020
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Volvo Construction's James Bretz Discuss How Telematics Increase Uptime
July 30, 2020
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Latest Coronavirus Relief Package Excludes Funding for State DOTs
State departments of transportation across the country need an “immediate infusion” of at least $37 billion to prevent disruptions to planned transportation projects and keep workers employed but the Senate HEALS Act excludes funding for infrastructure
August 3, 2020
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Construction Project Cancellations Sweeping the Nation as Coronavirus Intensifies Funding Shortfalls
Fourteen states and 19 local authorities have delayed or canceled road, transit and airport projects worth $8.58 billion, according to a report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
July 27, 2020
Caterpillar makes pilot controls with pattern changer available even on its entry-level machines. This makes it easier for operators to switch back and forth between excavator and backhoe operation.
Tips to Simplify Backhoe-loader Selection
With more features and options to sort through than ever, backhoe-loader manufacturers offer advice to help you determine which model will best meet your needs.
December 13, 2016
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Hilti Unveils EXO-01 Wearable Exoskeleton
Human augmentation device is designed to help contractors tackle health and safety issues associated with repetitive stress and labor shortage challenges on jobsites.
July 28, 2020
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How Successful Construction Organizations Manage Their Critical Assets and Complex Projects
A recent IFS-IDC industry study explains where enterprise software investments deliver the biggest ROI today.
July 24, 2020
DE Storage has mini storage units (such as shown) throughout Delaware and is now branching into Pennsylvania.
Soil Search App Leads to $30,000 Savings on Mini Storage Site Development
Rather than pay for specified material, DE Storage used Soil Connect and found the soil it needed for free.
July 23, 2020
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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.
July 23, 2020
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CASE Releases Next-generation SiteWatch Telematics Platform
Telematics platform now includes an all-new dashboard, more intuitive navigation and new overview sections that spotlight critical information.
July 22, 2020
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James Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Discusses How Telematics Increase Uptime
The role of telematics continues to evolve as the technology progresses and the dealer will play a more important role in the future.
July 21, 2020
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James Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Discusses How Telematics Increase Uptime
The role of telematics continues to evolve as the technology progresses and the dealer will play a more important role in the future.
July 21, 2020
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TruckIt CEO Shares E-ticketing’s Added Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
E-ticketing can take the place of paper-based systems for managing material delivery and logistics, enhancing driver safety during COVID-19 in the process.
July 21, 2020
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Safe Site Check In Technology Keeps 67 Construction Sites Open While Curbing Spread of COVID-19
Premier Structures and Peacock Construction rely on touchless app for employee and job site health, safety, compliance, and cost savings
July 20, 2020
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Hensel Phelps Implements the Raken App Company-Wide to Improve Field Efficiency
Contractor’s testing measured nearly 100% employee compliance with Raken’s platform and dramatically increased reporting speed
July 20, 2020
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Roadbotics President Ben Schmidt Discusses How to Better Manage Road Assets with Technology
New road monitoring system helps cities and municipalities save time and money on their pavement maintenance programs.
July 20, 2020
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Top 10 Stories Contractors Read This Week
Presidential candidates’ infrastructure plans duke it out with advice on staying cool on projects, precast innovation, overcoming COVID-19 risk on site, time lapse video of Raiders Allegiant Stadium and more
July 17, 2020
Chaney Enterprises provides ready-mix concrete, sand, gravel, stone, blended soils and related construction supplies to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Construction Materials Supplier Uses Communications Technology to Deliver on Driver Safety
Technology enables Chaney Enterprises to comply with hands-free communication requirements while maximizing driver safety on the road.
July 16, 2020
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World First: Kamp C 3D Prints a Two-Story House in One Piece
A small house like this can be printed in less than two days, with 60% less material, time, and budget
July 15, 2020
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Avatar Connect AR Solution for Advanced, Easy-to-Use, Real-Time Virtual Workforce Collaboration
Team members can share real-time views of environments with remote users in multiple locations and annotate in 3D to draw on objects to provide guidance for getting jobs done right
July 16, 2020
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Technology Enhances Driver Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
Here’s a look at some of the vehicle-related technology that construction companies can use to keep workers safe behind the wheel during, and after, the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 16, 2020
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TRUX Launches Robust Contactless Ticketing Solution for Dump Truck Industry
Dump-truck logistics platform developing new, DOT-ready standard to combat challenges with physical ticketing
July 14, 2020
Lytx customer Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical has seen significant reductions in risky behaviors by raising driver awareness of the prevalence and risk of distracted habits.
Data Shows Lytx AI Captures Significantly More Driver Distraction
Technology enabled fleets and empowered drivers to identify and correct significantly more risk, both inside and outside of the vehicle.
July 14, 2020
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Stellar Telematics for Service Trucks
Consists of Fleet View for fleet managers and E-Link Mobile for operators
July 11, 2020
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Viewpoint Service Tech
App expands and streamlines service contractor workflows between field and office via smartphones
July 11, 2020
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Trackunit Manager and Iris Technology Solution Enhancements
July 11, 2020
With 1 million connected assets globally, Berg Insight ranks Caterpillar among the leading construction equipment OEMs in terms of the number of construction equipment telematics systems deployed worldwide.
Construction Equipment OEM Telematics to Reach 6.9 Million Units Globally by 2024
The global installed base of active construction equipment OEM telematics systems already reached nearly 3.4 million units in 2019, according to a research project by Berg Insights.
July 10, 2020
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TennaMINI Plug-In GPS Tracker
Model wired directly into a construction asset to read machine data in addition to location information
July 10, 2020
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EarthCam's New GigapixelCam X2 Jobsite Camera
Construction professionals will enjoy an ideal balance of 4K picture quality, ease of use and affordability.
July 10, 2020
When working in the Oracle Primavera P6 Resource Assignments window, you can use the Resource Usage Spreadsheet to display resource usage over time, display spreadsheet fields for budgeted / planned and actual / remaining values and use the Layout Options bar, View menu on the Menu bar, or the Layout toolbar to customize resource assignment layouts.
Technology Improves Communication and Product Management on Two Ontario Construction Projects
Mobile internet and tablets put all the information to manage a construction project at a project manager’s fingertips, and allow them to communicate changes instantly
July 9, 2020
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[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] Emerging Technologies and Trends in Trucks, Trucking and the Supply Chain
July 9, 2020
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Skanska Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Project Team is First to Implement Contact Tracing Tech in LA
A Proximity Trace activates an audible and visual alert if anyone on the jobsite is within six feet of each other.
July 8, 2020
Using Procore, when there is a change on the job site, creating a request for information is easy and the system automatically contacts all relevant parties for timely resolution.
Cloud-Based Project Management Software Thinks Like a Contractor
Procore project management system speeds Vicano’s communication and collaboration with owners and field people to resolve change orders in hours
July 8, 2019
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RedTeam Launches New Financial Features to Benefit the Construction Industry Following After COVID-19
New technology includes full sage 100 integration, updated TeamPlayer app and enhanced financial management tools.
July 8, 2020
Machines are already becoming fully electric in 2020. In the coming decades, more of them will become autonomous and communication between machines will increase.
Construction's Future Holds Dramatic Changes and Technology Innovations
According to futurists, construction will see major changes and technology advancements over the next 20 to 40 years.
July 8, 2020