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Digging Deeper
What & Why Behind BIM Technologies
This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features Mike Hernandez, the technical director for the American Society of Concrete Contractors, speaking about BIM and VDC technologies, how they’ve changed, and some items you might want to know about.
Project Management
eSUB Integrates with QuickBooks Online
Construction Technology
EarthCam Integrates with Esri ArcGIS Online
Project Management
HCSS-Miter Partnership Launches Integration with HCSS HeavyJob Software
Construction Technology
Avvir Launches New Tech Products for Construction Pros
Construction Technology
Hilti Offers BIM-driven Integrated Project Solutions for Construction
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
What Does the Powerfleet/MiX Telematics Merger Mean for Construction?
Two telematics and GPS equipment tracking companies combine as the market GPS-enabled equipment IoT rewards scale.
Personnel Management
The AI Advantage: It's Time To Explore & Adopt Generative AI
One of the areas that has seen the greatest AI-powered innovation has been construction scheduling. Here's how self-performing concrete contractors can benefit.
Profit Matters
4 Machine Control Trends
Offroad equipment technology is evolving to enable fewer operators with less skill to do more either on site or from a remote, centralized location by automating with a higher degree of accuracy.
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Asphalt
Software for Pavement Contractors
Emerging software products from Pittbos and PavementSoft are aimed at the unique workflow of asphalt contractors help to bid, win, and complete more work.
Project Management
Construction Scheduling AI from Slate
A new construction AI product from Slate pulls construction insights out of the project schedule, joining SmartPM and others.
Personnel Management
ADP Introduces Workforce Now for Construction
Built within ADP Workforce Now, an all-in-one HCM solution, this specialized software provides construction firms with the tools needed to run payroll, manage HR and recruit and develop workers.
Project Management
Volvo Trucks Releases Volvo Connect Fleet Management Portal
The new portal, Volvo Connect, provides a digital suite of services, analytics and reports that deliver fleets a range of truck data, including fuel consumption, idle time, vehicle speed, seat belt information and location information.
Apps
Quickbase Augments Construction Software No-Code Development with AI
AI brings contextual smarts to Quickbase users developing software applications for construction—plus an update on other recent developments with the platform.
Business
Emergence of Co-equipment Management in Construction
The CE market is already evolving, and as digitization continues to sweep the industry and change ‘the way things are done’, those who take action now can ensure their business is poised for long-term success.
Construction Technology
New Construction Project Management Product from Sage
Sage Construction Management initially extends Sage Intacct for Construction and is available standalone, providing an project management or construction ERP option for small to middle market contractors.
Project Management
6 Tips to Improve Large-Scale Crew Management in Construction
Proper crew management plays a significant role in optimizing work efficiency, reducing costs and time overruns, and maximizing productivity.
Sustainability
3 Ways That Automation is Sustainable Construction
Using autonomous technology in construction can lead to resource, cost, and time needed for project reductions. This kind of technology can also reduce the skilled workers needed for repetitive tasks.
Business
Leave RFIs in the Dust and Promote Sustainability
Requests for information are cluttering the workplace and making it difficult for companies to run a smooth, timely, and cost-efficient business. Digitizing the construction system may be the way to go.
Construction Technology
SmartEquip Launches e-Commerce Store 2.0 Platform
The new SmartEquip e-Commerce Store 2.0 platform can help dealers, fleet owners and authorized distributors set up a branded, digital parts shop.
Project Management
Point of Rental Adds Item Options to Elite Product
The item options feature from Point of Rental enables unique option types and related options to be tailored to a company’s fleet.
Project Management
Using BIM to Identify Construction Errors
Using BIM in construction can catch construction errors and lower project costs by exposing inconsistencies early. BIM's capacity to take data and extend its use by giving it significance to other industries can be beneficial to construction contractors.
Project Management
SMARTBUILD-Microsoft Collaboration Enables Project Management Software Solutions
Combining SMARTBUILD’s project management solutions with Microsoft Office applications represents new capabilities for the architecture engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
Construction Technology
Topcon Launches Aptix for Heavy Civil Construction
A differentiating feature of Aptix is its ability to automate the distribution of constructible models and scheduled task changes.
Equipment
Construction Technology Becomes a Focus of Federal Infrastructure Funding
Biden-Harris administration to fund digital tech that saves time and money.
Construction Technology
NAPA and XBE Launch AI Powered Tool For Asphalt Professionals
At the NAPA mid-year event in Kandas City, MO, the brand new resource for asphalt contractors was revealed to organization members, with the explicit goal of changing the way asphalt pros access and apply data.
Project Management
How Scheduling Programs Can Improve Construction Profitability
Construction firms that choose not to schedule their jobs set themselves up for avoidable problems. By contrast, those that schedule every job are better able to bid, plan, manage, and execute well on a consistent basis.
Construction Technology
RedTeam Rolls Out Automatic Drawing Hyperlinks
Automatic hyperlinking functionality enables all project team members using drawings to access all information linked to project drawings, including other drawings, page links and related external web pages, from the office or jobsite.
Construction Technology
ToolWatch Unveils Construction EHS Management Solution
The addition of EHS expands the ToolWatch construction operations platform to integrate safety and compliance with other jobsite workflows and data.
Construction Technology
What Can ChatGPT AI Do For Asphalt Contractors?
The rise of "A.I." to the level of household name means everyone has an opinion, but true expertise is harder to come by. What can these algorithms do for the likes of our industry? Can they help you answer your asphalt or business questions?
Project Management
Technology Opens Pavement Management, and Savings, to Businesses of Any Size
Businesses of any size with the challenge of efficiently maintaining parking surfaces can now leverage digital technology and artificial intelligence to collect the data needed to develop a pavement management plan.
Project Management
B2W Software Adds Alert and Notification Features
The new features let contractors communicate automatically and in real time across the office, field and shop to support resource scheduling, field performance tracking and equipment maintenance workflows.
Construction News
Highlights from the Celebration of Construction 2023
Clips and high points from around the National Mall as editor Brandon Noel stops and talks to some of the top brands and manufacturers in the industry about the first ever gathering of the construction industry in the nation's capitol.
Project Management
PlanRadar Unveils Document Management System
The Document Management feature has been specifically designed in response to calls from existing PlanRadar subscribers for a way to collate and manage data between in-field and back-office teams.
Construction Technology
SmartPM Technologies Introduces Executive Dashboard
The Executive Dashboard supports the functionality of SmartPM by providing overall project insights for a company’s entire portfolio of ongoing projects.
Project Management
FieldBin Adds New Features to FSM Software
The new features include GPS stamping, inventory management for multiple locations and increased customer messaging capabilities via email and text confirmations, “on my way” notifications, technician reminders and live chat support for 24/7 assistance.
Profit Matters
Site Evaluations: How Any Size Site Can Profit
No operation is too small to benefit from a professional site consultation. Take a look at what a typical job-site evaluation entails and how you could benefit.
Construction Technology
Kojo Introduces Automated Invoice Matching
Kojo’s Invoice Matching instantaneously flags errors such as incorrect quantities and prices entered by vendors by automating the three-way matching process, comparing the vendor invoice to the purchase order and then to proof of delivery.
Construction Technology
Who is Using Autonomous Reality Capture on Jobsites and Why it Matters
As reality capture technology is more commonly used on construction jobsites, by firms of all sizes and workers at all skill levels, decision makers are constantly evaluating the upside of the investment.