[VIDEO] Topcon Excavator Control System Maximizes Operator Efficiency, Productivity

Excavator system allows operators to know where the bucket is in relation to where the operator wants it to be

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Topcon Modular 3D Machine Control Excavation System Boosts Productivity

This Week's 10 Hottest Construction Stories: New Rules Open PPP Payoff to the Smallest Businesses

Why the most-read construction stories include how to troubleshoot concrete cracks, 9-day continuous concrete pour slipforming grain silos, where surface transportation funding stands, six factors when adding drones to your construction business

Construction News Tracker: Arctic Blast from Texas to Maine Drives Fuel Prices Skyward

All construction material prices increased during January for the first time since 2018, NAHB measured a 14.5% increase in new home construction permits in 2020, PCA forecasts 2021 regional cement consumption to be led by a 3% increase in the South

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Point of Rental's What to Take (and Leave Behind) From 2020

Point of Rental shares lessons from 2020, what will continue (and change) in 2021, and about the technology available to help businesses tackle touchless processes, like renting via smart lockers.

Seebo, which produces AI process based software to predict losses in manufacturing, has attracted investor funding.

Cement Software Company Announces $24 Million Funding Round

Seebo, which produces AI process based software to predict losses in manufacturing, has attracted investor funding.

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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.

While largely foreign to most contractors in the early stages of the pandemic, platforms such as Zoom soon enabled companies to maintain critical face-to-face interactions.

Will Construction’s High-Tech Embrace Continue Post-pandemic?

Construction has seen a surging acceptance of various forms of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. But will it continue once the crisis is over?

D&G Machinery launched the first 5G+ 'Industrial Internet' asphalt mixing plant in China which will allow for remote operation of the plant from over 500 miles away.

Asphalt Plants Enter 5G Connectivity Realm

D&G Machinery launched the first 5G+ "Industrial Internet" asphalt mixing plant in China which will allow for remote operation of the plant from over 500 miles away.

How Photo-based Inspections Can Enable More Successful Public Infrastructure Projects

Learn how photo-based inspection technology can be used on public infrastructure projects to capture project data, encourage greater collaboration, resolve problem areas – and ultimately ensure successful, on-time project completion.

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Next-Gen Epson AR Smart Glasses Improve Field of View, Resolution, Comfort

Augmented-reality glasses use Si-OLED technology to expand field of view with full HD 1080p display resolution, high contrast in addition to improved connectivity and adjustability of fit

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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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A Surefire Plan to Nail Your Next Technology Implementation

Workforce-management technology that simplifies field data collection improves the profitability of decisions made from the data with an investment of methodical implementation planning

FCP readers were most interested in reading about HeroWear's exosuit in February 2021.

February's Most Read Construction Tech Stories

There was no end to contech news in February 2021. Read about what's happening in construction with drones, apps, 3D printing and more.

The more than 710,000-sq.-ft. “innovation zone” at the Customer Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, will include a secure track for full-electric, automated and teleoperated machines with charging infrastructures and 5G connectivity, a control and training room building, a spectator stand and training area for the Volvo Co-Pilot assist functions.

Volvo CE Shows Commitment to Customers and Technology with Investments in Research and Training

Volvo Construction Equipment is building a test and demonstration area for electric autonomous transport solutions in Sweden, plus announces a $4.3 million training center in the U.S.

Learning on the job is not only costly but potentially dangerous to personnel, equipment and the site itself. With virtual training, mistakes are not harmful, but simply part of a learning process.

Never a Better Time for Virtual Training

Virtual training, often with simulators, has enabled working construction workers, as well as those preparing to enter the field, to continue growing their skills without worrying about social distancing and masks to guard against spreading COVID-19.

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Louisiana Department of Transportation Sees Productivity Jump 28% with Photo-based Inspection Technology

The agency’s integration of technology also supported 1.1 million cubic yards of efficient debris cleanup following Hurricane Laura .

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GradeIt! Addition to TraceAir Platform Will Help Grading Contractors Cut Costs by 10%

TraceAir's Maria Khokhlova shares insight on the company’s core platform for accelerating construction site development using drone-captured data, as well as demos a new feature in development that could substantially reduce grading costs.

In December, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new rules are scheduled to go into effect for drone operation. Those rules apply to flying at night, operations over people and remote identification (RID) of drones.

Drone Pros Clarify New FAA Rules

Drone experts at Kansas State Polytechnic hosted a drone webinar on Feb. 25, clarifying upcoming rule changes.

From data collection and mapping to safety and environmental monitoring, today’s drones fly all types of missions on the jobsite.

5 Ways Drones Bring Value on Construction and Engineering Projects

If your engineering, construction or architectural firm is evaluating drone adoption or expansion, here are some of the top value factors to consider.

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Thornton Tomasetti, TestFit Partner on Data-Sharing Software

Structural engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti and software developer TestFit created an API that merges a design platform with a structural engineering tool.

RE2 Robotics Transitions Autonomous Technology From Military to Construction Applications

This "add-on" autonomous equipment technology, currently being tested in military applications, offers opportunities to enhance safety and efficiency on construction sites, as well as help address the operator skills gap.

Contractors need to digitize the communication and workflow between the office and field with technology to create a fluid line of communication and information among the team.

Six Technologies, Tools & Workflows Giving Contractors an Edge in 2021

With BIM and IoT now commonplace, construction companies need to bolster themselves with proven solutions to help ensure projects are completed correctly, on time, and on budget.

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Theo Build Announces New Construction Payment Management System Coming Soon

Theo Build announced that the official launch of its new construction payment management software is expected to be in early Spring of 2021, featuring automated invoicing and compliance processes.

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Autodesk Build Project and Field Management Solution

Provides construction teams with a single solution for project management, quality, safety, cost and closeout by connecting data, workflows and teams in one highly-configurable environment.

Computer vision technology helps track job site data and progress.

How Digitization, AI Provide Control on Construction Sites

BIM enables control room-type management of projects through 3D modeling, artificial intelligence and scheduling.

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TRUCE Software Contextual Mobile Device Management Platform

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union recently unveiled the façade of its new branch, which incorporated 3D printed materials.

3D Printed Building Façade Reportedly First Ever

A credit union in Tennesse partnered with Branch Technology to create the first-ever 3D printed building façade.

The machine delivered to Brad-Pave is a generation 8 R 934 crawler excavator with Leica 3D passive system, which will be updated with a semi-automatic system featuring an automatic inclination/rotation function.

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.