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Avoiding Struck-By Incidents, Hosted by CPWR
As a part of the second annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents, the Center for Construction Research and Training conducts a Struck-By Webinar series to spread awareness on how to prevent accidents — best practices included.
Equipment
K-Tec and Soil Connect Partner to Promote Efficient Earthmoving
Surveying & Layout
How Drone-based Site Intelligence Maximizes a Contractor's Grading Efficiency and Profits
Construction Technology
Tenna Allows Contractors to Optimize and Share Equipment Data Through Procore Integration
Safety Equipment - Other
Heavy Lifting Isn't the Only Reason Behind Construction's Expensive Back Pain Problem
Construction Technology
No Internet? No Problem. There's an App for That.
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Rental
The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats for Rental Business Owners
There has never been a better time to make sure that your rental business’ data and cybersecurity practices are up-to-date and running efficiently. The first step is learning about the threats like phishing, insider threats, and more.
Asphalt
The Ultimate Guide to Asphalt Pavement Compaction
A detailed how-to guide full of steps and recommendations to achieve successful asphalt pavement compaction and avoid failure.
Business
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: OSHA Enforcement Changes Coming Soon
Most-read construction stories include inflation and a tough transition to the post-COVID construction economy, Ford F-150 technology increases towing and hauling safety, benefits of hauling asphalt in live-bottom trailers, Top 5 industry trends to watch
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Concrete Pavers
GNSS: The Game-Changing Tech for Colo.-based Slipform Paving Contractor
Using GPS technology, Alpine Civil Contractors found significant savings in one of the most important parts of the job: time.
Worksite Equipment
ToolWatch, DeWalt Launch Updated Software Integration
ToolWatch's technology integration with DeWalt Tool Connect is now available to all ToolWatch customers.
Groundbreakers
Beat Heat Stress with Worker Monitoring Devices and Mobile Software
Heidi Lehmann of Kenzen talks about how her company’s body monitoring devices and technology keep construction workers safe on the job site.
Digging Deeper
Barton Malow Uses Tool Tracking Technology to Manage Logistics and Tool Performance
Learn about benefits Barton Malow has gained by implementing tool tracking technology to not only manage hand tool inventory and logistics on projects, but also capture data on tool performance and use.
Sweepers
High-Tech Street Sweepers Designed to Increase Life of Roadways, Improve Sustainability
Dulevo street sweepers work to eliminate curb and gutter debris, clear stormwater drainage pathways and help increase the longevity of roadways
Construction Technology
HCSS Offers Drone Flight Planner App with HCSS Aerial
Captures high-resolution images of construction job sites, analyzes job progress, calculates earthwork volumes, performs safety inspections and more.
Sponsored
John Deere's new E-II Series ADTs are built for the long haul
See the improvements first-hand in a video walkaround highlighting the new features that enhance the customers' overall experience
Fleet Maintenance
Donaldson Filter Minder Connect Monitors Fuel Filters and Engine Oil Condition
Connected engine technology provides performance data to inform optimum fuel filter and oil maintenance decisions.
Construction Technology
Volvo CE Adds Entry-Level Package for Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction System
Entry-level Compact Assist Start helps customers take the first step into Intelligent Compaction.
Communications Equipment
Motorola Solutions MOTOTRB Ion Smart Radio
Smart radio provides full Android interface, broadband data capabilities and an open application ecosystem.
Personal Protection Equipment
ISOtunes PRO Aware Hearing Protection
PRO Aware provides crystal-clear natural sound with continuous connection to your Bluetooth-enabled devices while ensuring all-day hearing protection.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators
Hitachi grade management technology is available on the ZX210-6, ZX210LC-6 and ZX350LC-6 excavators in the US and Canada.
Construction Technology
OpenSpace's Construction Image Tech Startup Receives $55 Million Investment
Using advanced technologies like computer vision and 3D modeling, OpenSpace’s AI system automatically maps images to project plans with no manual corrections or location pinning necessary.
Construction Technology
April's Top Construction Technology Stories
Technology adoption has been top of mind in April. Here are the top 10 construction technology stories published this month.
Infrastructure
AgileMapper from Roadbotics Helps Document Infrastructure Assets
AgileMapper snaps, tags and maps assets with the speed and power of artificial intelligence. Tasks like asset inventories and inspections, monitoring sidewalks and tracking multiple projects can now be streamlined and simplified
Communications Equipment
Mesh Communication Offers A New Way to Connect the Construction Worksite
Comparing radios vs. new communication headsets, such as those using proprietary Mesh Intercom protocol, and the implications for worker safety and productivity.
Rental
Top 5 Rental, Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2021
As the industry becomes more competitive and the market shifts, harnessing these five construction trends will prove valuable for any rental or construction firm.
Construction Technology
Fulcrum App Adds Digital Access to Reference Documents
The mobile workforce automation platform can deliver reference documents, such as safety data sheets, standard operating procedures, and process manuals, to field workers as attachments to their Fulcrum mobile apps.
Sponsored
John Deere's new E-II Series ADTs are built for the long haul
See the improvements first-hand in a video walkaround highlighting the new features that enhance the customers' overall experience
Construction Technology
Volvo Group Invests in Designwerk Technologies AG to Complement Electromobility Capabilities
Volvo Group will acquire 60% of Designwerk, which develops and sells electromobility products and engineering services within electromobility ecosystems.
Project Management
Artificial Intelligence Provides Power to Improve Scheduling and Reduce Risks
Learn the benefits, and power, behind the use of InEight Schedule’s artificial intelligence to help generate project schedules, manage scheduling risks and provide feedback on scheduling efficiency.
Profit Matters
The Contractors Best Friend Podcast Season 5 Episode 4: The Impact of Electric Machines – Part 2
Part two of the discussion focuses on the maintenance aspect of electric construction equipment.
Technology & Services
Ground Penetrating Radar Saves Historic Church Renovations Time & Money
Architects on the renovation of a 280-year-old New Hampshire church utilize the non-destructive investigation technique to save time and money in the construction of the church's expansion.
Construction Technology
Cojali Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Technological Development
Cojali, a Spanish multinational company dedicated to the development of technological solutions for machinery and commercial vehicles, celebrates its 30th anniversary — pledging to continue supplying solutions and service to vehicle manufacturers.
Business
Overcoming Construction Logistics and Access Challenges Amid a Pandemic
Access restrictions on jobsites during the COVID-19 pandemic have required construction managers to find innovative solutions to move projects forward without incurring additional risks or delays.
TennaTALK
How Proper Fleet Telematics Installations Make a Difference on Site
Tips to quickly install fleet telematics so you can get back to your work without delay.
Concrete
Electrified Cement Created Through MIT-CNRS Partnership
Researchers developed cement that conducts electricity and generates heat to make concrete more sustainable and create new uses for the material, including radiant indoor floor heating.
Construction Technology
Subcontractor App Connects Paperwork, Communication
TargetDocs, a Maryland-based technology startup, received entrepreneurial startup funds for its subcontractor app.
Construction Technology
OpenBuilt Platform Designed to Securely Connect Fragmented Supply Chains
New cross-industry collaboration joins forces to create OpenBuilt, based on Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Cloud to help build faster and more cost-effectively, while helping to control risk.
Construction Technology
Aurigo Software and Autodesk Enable Design Collaboration for Capital Planners and Construction Managers
