[VIDEO] Volvo Bringing Electric Drive Trains to Compact Excavators, Loaders

Volvo has committed to produce and sell electro mobility by 2020 in its compact excavator line from EC15 to EC27 and compact wheel loaders the L20 to L27

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Five Predictions for an Unpredictable 2021

No one predicted the onset of COVID-19 and the degree to which the pandemic would impact construction. But in many ways, it catapulted us forward. Here’s what we predict for 2021.

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New USDOT Appointees from President Biden

The Biden-Harris administration has nominated a broad slate of appointees to take over crucial positions within the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Fraud Prevention in Construction is More Critical Than You Think

Hear about the prevalence of fraud in construction, the steps contractors can take to identify and mitigate risks and the role technology can play in prevention.

Safeguard is a wearable device that can fit into a hard hat, armband or pocket. Using machine learning, Safeguard can recognize the unique movement patterns of users completing different tasks and record exactly what is happening every second of the day.

Researchers Developing Hard Hat Device to Track Construction Workers' Movements

Mafic is partnering with the University of Southampton in England to develop wearable technology for hard hats for improved safety and faster progress on projects.

TraceAir, a construction site development platform, announced that it has completed a $3.5 million Series A investor funding round led by London-based XTX Ventures.

TraceAir Joins Growing List of Construction Tech Companies to Raise Funding

TraceAir, a construction site development acceleration platform, announced that it completed a $3.5 million Series A funding round led by London-based XTX Ventures, joined by an international pool of investors.

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announces Tech Talks Education Series

CONEXPO-CON/AGG Announces First-Ever Industry Technology Collaboration - Tech Talks Education Series Launches February 4th

RCP Construction White Rock Center Project Utilizes Everguard Sentri360 Platform

Everguard's Sentri360 platform is integrated in RCP Construction's White Rock Center Project to prevent workplace injuries and accidents by using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) to enhance safety protocols.

How to Implement Paperless Technology

Learn how to use a mobile platform to makes the business of moving raw materials in the construction industry more profitable, more efficient, more productive and more connected.

Topcon Point Manager is designed to automate point creation and easily import and export layout files to and from a robotic total station.

Topcon Point Manager Automates Point Creation and Easily Imports Layouts to Total Stations

Topcon Point Manager as a plug-in for Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit users to simplify BIM-to-field by allowing users to automatically create multiple points on BIM objects and 2D/3D drawings from within design software for better quality and lower cost

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Nialli Joins Lean Construction Institute as Vendor Partner

Nialli Inc. announces that it has joined the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) as a vendor partner. LCI's focus is on improving the construction and design industries through lean approaches to project design and delivery.

Commercial projects already deployed globally include the temporary EU building in Amsterdam.

Mass Customizable 3D-printed XL Architectural and Interior Products Platform Launched

First viable option for mass 3D printing reduces the cost of custom-made architectural products (up to entire buildings) by 50%, is up to 10 times faster, eliminates waste and reduces materials usage and CO2 emissions

The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing American Robotics to operate drones that can fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

FAA Gives First-Ever Approval to American Robotics for Automated Commercial Drones

The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing American Robotics to operate drones that can fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

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Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Part 1: Reimagining the Next Evolution

Scientists created a spray-applied barrier material to replace the SBR-based latex waterproofing Part one of the Vapor Intrusion Mitigation series.

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Construction Drone Use Accelerates Toward LiDAR Capabilities

DroneDeploy survey finds demand for aerial laser scanning highest of all industries among contractors; more than half of construction users plan use drones for more than aerial maps

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Doosan Bobcat Invests in Artificial Intelligence to Advance Radar Sensor Tech for Compact Equipment

The radar system developed by Ainstein collects object position data — such as range, azimuth, elevation and doppler information — to provide real-time alerts to operators.

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Vertigraph Enhances SiteWorx OS Version 10.0 Software

Vertigraph, Inc. released its enhanced SiteWorx OS Version 10.0 software, created for excavation contractors seeking an easy, affordable and accurate method to quickly estimate quantities and develop machine control models.

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John Deere Smart Connector and TractorPlus App

John Deere introduced the new Smart Connector and TractorPlus App for Compact Utility Tractors, providing easy access to a wide range of information, such as fuel level, service intervals and maintenance information.

Water Intelligence Technology Cuts Water Damage Risks & Costs in Construction

Cloud-based water intelligence technology can help contractors of all sizes mitigate water damage risks, and their costs, on construction projects.

BlackSky uses on-demand satellite tasking and rapid access to collect images and data of heavy construction and other types of projects.

Heavy Construction Process to be Measured by Space-based Machine Automated Recognition

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, announced a multi-year research effort called the Space-based Machine Automated Recognition Technique (SMART) program.

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What is Concrete Testing Software & How Can It Help?

Four ways concrete testing software - or a construction materials testing platform - can make the concrete testing process easier and more accurate for concrete contractors.

DJI will begin deploying its Mavic 2 for commercial use in the first quarter of 2021.

DJI Mavic 2 to Begin Commercial Deployments in First Quarter 2021

DJI’s latest commercial drone will begin deployments around the world this quarter as operators receive their new assets.

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Aclaimant Artificial Intelligence Improves Construction Safety and Risk Management

Aclaimant Insights models construction risk, enabling organizations to actively manage safety through artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.

Fermata Energy is partnering with The Alliance Center in downtown Denver to reduce the nonprofit's carbon footprint

Fermata Installs Vehicle-to-Building System at Denver Facility

Fermata Energy's V2B System will work with The Alliance Center’s electric vehicle (EV), using energy stored in a Nissan LEAF battery to charge the building's energy system during peak demand times.

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DT Research Delivers Military Standard 360 Convertible Laptops with Antimicrobial Enclosures

Each laptop has an antimicrobial enclosure to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the surface, as well as a 360° rotating display.

Most helmets and hard hats are designed to protect against linear impacts, which are direct jolts that travel in a straight line, typically from front to back. But more frequently, construction accident impacts occur with rotational motion.

Swedish Company MIPS Develops Safer Hard Hat

MIPS technology protects against brain injuries caused by rotational impact.

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IBUILT Names Gonzalo Gonzalez as New Chief Manufacturing Officer

iBUILT announced new Chief Manufacturing Officer Gonzalo Gonzalez, who will drive the manufacturing innovations in a product-based approach to constructing buildings, while nurturing and developing the on-site company culture.

Sinan Husic (left) and Robin Papp (right) study low-carbon footprint building materials at Carleton University in Canada.

Carleton Students Research Low-Carbon Concrete, Sustainable Building Materials

Carleton University students in Canada are continuing hand-on learning and researching building materials with a low carbon footprint.