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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Doosan and Trimble Announce Factory-installed Machine Control Solution for Excavators
Doosan will offer the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Excavators as an optional factory-installed machine control solution for the North American market.
Dozers
3D Design Data Can Be Programmed Directly into Komatsu's New D39i-24 Dozer
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators
Construction Technology
John Deere Advances Smart Technology Commitment with Precision Construction
Excavators
John Deere SmartGrade 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
John Deere to Roll Out Slope Control as Factory Option for K-Series Dozers
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Economics
US Housing Starts Bounce Back, But the Housing Shortage Continues to Grow
May construction growth counteracts starts rates that have drifted down from early-year highs, but detailed annual analysis of housing data shows frenzied pandemic home building disregarding first-time-buyer and low-income housing needs
Labor & Workforce Development
What Does Workforce Management Mean for the Construction Industry?
Here's a look at what construction workforce management is and how it can help your construction company succeed.
Construction Update
The Week’s Hottest 10 Construction Stories: Husqvarna Battery Cut-Off Saw Matches Gasoline Power
Why the most-read construction stories include OSHA’s new COVID-19 standard, lumber prices falling, Astec rebrand explained, 2021 Top Asphalt Businesses, outcome of the first Davis-Bacon Senate vote in 10 years, 2021 Top Paving Contractors
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Excavators
John Deere Launches SmartGrade Grade Control for Excavators
The John Deere 210G LC and 350G LC Excavators are now available with the factory-installed and calibrated SmartGrade technology with 2D and 3D grade control options.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Construction Equipment Machine Control Transforms Jobsite Intelligence
As machine control technology continues to evolve, real-time data and automation will transform the jobsite.
Profit Matters
4 Technologies Made to Enhance Construction Productivity and Safety
No company can afford to increase productivity without working ‘smarter.’ Here are four machine technologies that can help boost your productivity AND safety performance.
Profit Matters
Putting Technology to Work on a Mixed Fleet
Caterpillar says you don’t have to invest in different machine control and guidance technology for every brand you own, thanks to interoperability
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Factory-fit Machine Control Now Available for Case M-Series Dozers
Available on CASE 750M through 2050M dozers, factory-fit machine control simplifies ordering and acquisition and streamlines installation.
Equipment
First Liebherr Excavator with Factory Fitted Leica Machine Control Delivered to UK Contractor
A Liebherr R 934 crawler excavator equipped with the Leica 3D semi-automatic 3D machine control was delivered to civil construction firm Brad-Pave.
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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.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
GPS Tracking Enables Social Distancing, Fleet Management During Pandemic
Real-time vehicle tracking allows immediate response and adjustment to emergencies and changing demands.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Leica-ready Machine Control Kit Available for Factory Fit on Doosan Excavator
Leica-ready machine control kit is available for factory fitting of the DX255LC-5 excavator via Doosan Smart Solutions.
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.
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