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[VIDEO] Trimble Earthworks Grade Control on Android Platform Boosts Productivity

Jeff Drake explains how next generation machine control automatically repositions excavator boom and levels bucket for efficient operation, Android platform allows display and app flexibility

Mar 17, 2017

Jeff Drake explains how next generation machine control automatically repositions excavator boom and levels bucket for efficient operation, and its Android platform allows display and app flexibility.

EOS sensor device mounted on industrial equipment with orange machinery visible in background

EQSS Introduces UpWatch Secondary Guarding System

September 29, 2026

Construction site with white dump truck and yellow excavator on dirt ground

Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions

September 26, 2026

Silhouetted person viewing white commercial truck parked beneath highway overpass in industrial setting

Volvo Trucks Expands Over-the-Air Software Updates

September 24, 2026

Volvo excavator operating on construction site with worker in safety gear

The Human Side of Grade Control and How It Addresses the Labor Shortage

September 23, 2026

Construction Safety Technology

EQSS Introduces UpWatch Secondary Guarding System

Equipment Safety Systems Pty Ltd (EQSS)

The LiDAR-based system is designed for low-level access and PAV platforms, detecting potential crush and entrapment hazards across mixed equipment fleets.

EOS sensor device mounted on industrial equipment with orange machinery visible in background

Sponsored Content

Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas

With LANDCROS Connect you can monitor the location of your mixed branded fleet while also viewing usage and maintenance alerts in one convenient app.

Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions

A Linxup survey found 77% of commercial fleet professionals believe safety technology benefits outweigh privacy concerns, with many citing protection and accident prevention.

Construction site with white dump truck and yellow excavator on dirt ground

Truck Accessories

Volvo Trucks Expands Over-the-Air Software Updates

Volvo Trucks North America

The software allows drivers to start software updates and leave the truck while updates run, helping fleets keep vehicles current without a dealership visit.

Silhouetted person viewing white commercial truck parked beneath highway overpass in industrial setting

The Human Side of Grade Control and How It Addresses the Labor Shortage

Volvo Construction Equipment

By turning the cab into a high-tech office, contractors can attract a new generation of digital natives who are more comfortable with a tablet than a shovel. And for the veterans, it offers a way to extend their careers by reducing the mental and physical toll.

Volvo excavator operating on construction site with worker in safety gear

Contractors’ Top 50

Equipment Today Announces 2026 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award Winners

This year’s winning products aim to assist contractors in exceeding their goals by increasing productivity and improving project outcomes.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Construction's Data Problem Is Really a Progress Insight Problem

Construction teams collect more jobsite data than ever, yet many still struggle to measure project progress, identify schedule risks and act before delays affect performance.

Digital data dashboard with analytics charts, numerical metrics, and blue-green interface elements displaying business intelligence information

Concrete Drills

DEWALT Launches Autonomous Concrete Drilling Robot for Data Center Construction

The new DALE robot is designed to automate downward concrete drilling, helping contractors improve drilling speed, accuracy and jobsite productivity.

DeWalt ToughSystem mobile work station with yellow tower, black storage modules, and wheeled base

Equipment Technology

Mack Trucks Adds Unattended Over-the-Air Software Updates

Mack Trucks Inc.

This new feature allows eligible truck software updates to finish after drivers park and lock the vehicle, reducing downtime and service interruptions.

Truck driver in cab with software update dialog displaying stay and start up or lock and start up options

Coaching & Consulting

AI and Automation Help Contractors Navigate Industry Disruption

Summit Funding Group

Labor shortages, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are accelerating the adoption of AI, automation and flexible equipment financing in construction.

Construction team reviewing blueprints with yellow hard hat and measuring tools on desk

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Contractors Turn to AI to Manage Data Center Construction

With data center spending surging, AI-driven workflow automation is helping contractors improve efficiency, reduce errors and keep projects on schedule and budget.

Large-scale industrial construction site with steel framework, cranes, and heavy machinery under clear blue sky

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Outdoor Measurement Technology Is Transforming Construction Workflows

Construction professionals need more than accurate measurements. Modern laser distance meters are increasingly designed to improve visibility, simplify documentation, and support the entire measurement workflow.

Construction worker in hard hat and yellow safety vest holding surveying equipment on job site

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

From Stakes to Satellites: The Evolution of Machine Control

Leica Geosystems, Inc.

Explore the evolution of machine control and its transformation from a basic GPS-guided grading tool with limited capabilities and frequent challenges into a jobsite-wide intelligence platform.

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