[VIDEO] GPS Grading Takes Griffin Contracting, Inc. to the Next Level

A Georgia contractor uses grade control technology and John Deere SmartGrade machines to achieve millimeter accuracy and reduce costs on grading projects.

January 6, 2020

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Where Does Surface Transportation Funding Stand?

With the latest coronavirus relief bill to the Senate, experts say infrastructure funding is the next item on the Congressional agenda

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What Workforce Challenges Are Ahead for Key Construction Industry Segments?

Where there is construction growth, there will be significant difficulties in meeting the demand for workers. Here is a look at what's ahead in 2021.

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How New PPP Rules Make Free Money Available to the Smallest Businesses and Sole Proprietors

Biden Admin. focus on small businesses assures that sole proprietors and businesses with fewer than 20 employees have a great shot at getting a first or second forgivable PPP loan

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Leica iXE3 3D Excavator Machine Control Offers Semi-automatic Functionality

Semi-automatic functionality provides automatic control of boom, bucket, tilt and tilt rotator bucket.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Three contractors teamed up to construct a practice track with modern machine control technology for professional motocross riders.

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.

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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.

The Topcon X-53x Automatic Excavator system has been a game changer for Tomahawk Construction on a project building 24 lakes in a home construction site.

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.

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.

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Topcon Machine Control Solution Advances

Advances include tilt rotation support for automatic excavation, bring-your-own device and mobile apps

Caterpillar offers a full range of remote-controlled and autonomous solutions under the its Cat Command suite of products.

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.

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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.

Unlike other mortar-based 3D printable products, the advanced concrete mix produced by QUIKRETE is formulated to include coarse aggregate specifically for use with CC Corp’s proprietary 3D printing system.

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

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ZIPLEVEL EZDepth

ZIPLEVEL EZDepth for excavators, backhoes, skid steers and other heavy equipment provides accurate operator readings without risks to a laser rod man.

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GPS Technology Can Improve Paving Operations

To keep track of the trucks, their maintenance and their productivity, Simon Contracting uses FleetWatcher Materials Management System

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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

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Level Best Precision Grader Blade

108-in.-wide blade adjusts in four directions and works with all makes of 2D and 3D guidance systems

With Hitachi Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon, the machine controls the boom and bucket as the operator handles the arm.

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

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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

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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.

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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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[VIDEO] Komatsu Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Automates Bulk Earthmoving

Komatsu claims the grade-automation system can save 60% more than previous systems by automatically cutting or/stripping from existing terrain like an experienced operator

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Samsara J1939 Cable Fleet Management Solution

The J1939 cable is a heavy equipment cable that connects yellow iron of all models to the cloud and tracks real-time GPS, engine performance and diagnostic data.

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Leica MC1 for Stringless Paving

With the all-in-one machine control platform MC1, Leica Geosystems delivers an intelligent and intuitive hardware and software combination supporting multiple machines for the heavy construction industry, including asphalt pavers