[VIDEO] Caterpillar's Attachment Locator Improves Maintenance Through Tool Monitoring

The device monitors performance of work tool attachments using a Bluetooth signal. It monitors both the location of the work tools and the hours they've been used.

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Ozinga mixer trucks support Rieth-Riley Construction building an underground, 2.5 megawatt hydroelectric facility in South Bend, IN.

How One Chicago Concrete Company Plans to Pass the Family Business to its 5th Generation

Chicago-based concrete contractor, Ozinga, have recently introduced its fifth generation of family into its concrete business. Running a business is one thing, but keeping a family business in the family holds its own special set of challenges.

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Construction Digitization: Understanding the Impact on Profitability

Studies show that if construction companies invest in digitization while also continuing to embrace new materials and advanced automation, they could see a 50-60 percent increase in their overall productivity

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NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.

Merger Forms End-to-End Platform for Fleet Management, Field Services and Video Telematics Software

Accel-KKR has acquired fleet management software provider GPS Insight and merged the company with InSight Mobile Data and Rhino Fleet Tracking to form an end-to-end software platform.

The ZTR M7 enables IoT technology on a wide range of equipment across the construction industry, pulling rich machine insights from any location across the globe.

How Telematics Solutions are Aiding Equipment Rental

Here's a list of some of the latest telematics products and solutions from companies around the industry, as well as in-depth insights into how telematics can help rental business owners.

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ToolWatch, DeWalt Launch Updated Software Integration

ToolWatch's technology integration with DeWalt Tool Connect is now available to all ToolWatch customers.

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.

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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.

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NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.

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Construction Equipment is Making Critical Connections on the Jobsite

Advances in data transmission capabilities and machine electronics are providing access to vast amounts of information on construction equipment – and laying the foundation for predictive analytics and machine autonomy.

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John Deere Advances Smart Technology Commitment with Precision Construction

Precision Construction delivers a suite of solutions focused on addressing customer pain points on the jobsite.

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Telematics Platforms Enable 90% of Fleet Owners to Focus More on the Bottom Line

Ninety percent of survey respondents say connected vehicle and asset operations platforms allow them to focus time on other tasks to improve the company’s bottom line and 80% have seen increased ROI.

HCSS Telematics helps Loenbro make more informed decisions about its equipment fleet and equipment needs on projects.

Telematics Technology Enables Equipment Management Efficiency and Accurate Job Costs

Loenbro is using HCSS Telematics to track equipment utilization, manage preventive maintenance and more accurately assign costs to its projects.

By fine tuning the data into workable amounts, aerial equipment fleet managers can easily use telematics to enhance their daily operations.

Telematics-based Fleet Management Is the New Normal for Aerial Equipment

By fine tuning the data into workable amounts, aerial equipment fleet managers can easily use telematics to enhance their daily operations.

TennaTALKS with ForConstructionPros

Tenna talks with ForConstructionPros and industry insiders in this TennaTALK podcast mini-series to inform the construction industry about business systems and tech trends built for construction companies owning and operating an equipment fleet.

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Trackunit Kin Asset Tracker

Enables all on-site machines and equipment to be tagged and connected, tracked and managed using a single, easy to use application.

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Teletrac Navman Launches AI-Based Real-Time, Predictive Telematics Platform

Solution is powered by artificial intelligence and delivers telematics functionalities in real time, providing simplified, smart, predictive and actionable insights.

The average worker on a jobsite spends 10% of every working day searching for tools and attachments. That’s an issue when you are on a time critical job and a certain function or process requires you to be there with the right tool.

Asset Tracking Prevents Lost and Stolen Construction Tools and Attachments

Increase productivity by eliminating the 10% of every working day the average working spends searching for tools and attachments.

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Genie Access Manager for Lift Connect Telematics

New Access Manager retrofits to Genie Lift Connect telematics solutions, allowing rental companies the option to remotely manage access to their fleet

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Six Factors to Consider When Adding Drones to Your Construction Business

Tech experts hash out the top considerations for construction companies wanting to add unmanned aerial vehicles to their business plan.

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Ritchie Bros. Cloud-Based Inventory Management System

Ritchie Bros. designs a cloud-based Inventory Management System (IMS) to track usage, condition, deployment and remarketing of fleet equipment.

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Consolidated and Focused Equipment Fleet Management

Fleet management software allows contractors to successfully consolidate and focus fleet management efforts.

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Five Predictions for an Unpredictable 2021

No one predicted the onset of COVID-19 and the degree to which the pandemic would impact construction. But in many ways, it catapulted us forward. Here’s what we predict for 2021.

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John Deere Smart Connector and TractorPlus App

John Deere introduced the new Smart Connector and TractorPlus App for Compact Utility Tractors, providing easy access to a wide range of information, such as fuel level, service intervals and maintenance information.

TennaTALKS with ForConstructionPros

Tenna talks with ForConstructionPros and industry insiders in this TennaTALK podcast mini-series to inform the construction industry about business systems and tech trends built for construction companies owning and operating an equipment fleet.