Joe Zagorski

Joe Zagorski is a freelance writer for Equipment Today.

From the Author
Construction Safety Technology
Jobsite Enforcement of Situational Awareness Saves Lives
Learn more about object detection and visibility innovations and how they ensure everyone gets home safely.
John Deere's SmartDetect system combines cameras and machine learning to help operators improve situational awareness from inside the cab.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Lighten the Labor Shortage With Remote and Autonomous Equipment
As demand increases and labor options diminish, technology is paving the way for innovative contractors to grow, compete and prosper.
Remote equipment technologies enable humans and robots to work side-by-side productively and safely.
Surveying & Layout
From Drones to Robots: The Future of Site Surveying Is Now
Innovations abound in the practice of site surveying and layout, leading to new challenges and rewards for contractors who take the forward view.
Site surveying technology makes every job easier. It improves the accuracy, range, speed and efficiency of the work and frees your team to focus on building quality projects that turn a profit.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Automated Grade Control’s Steady Plow Toward Full Autonomy
The same construction equipment manufacturers who brought you automated grade control precision and efficiency anticipate full autonomy as the next leap forward.
Remote control is also used when performing grading operations under Stage 3 conditions. In this instance, the operator is not on board the vehicle but operating it from a separate location using a joystick or belly box.
Construction Safety Technology
What to Wear to Your Next Construction Project
How wearable technology supports field operations, reducing workplace accidents, improving equipment use and increasing worker productivity
The chips are programmed to report equipment usage and maintenance data, ensuring that no one puts on a damaged or defective article before going to the jobsite.
Dozers
4 Construction Tech Pros Share Insights on the Connected Jobsite
An insider’s guide: What it takes to equip and run a connected jobsite for operational improvement and efficiency
Detailed information becomes the norm, aiding in productivity planning, operator consistency and workforce improvement. Costs come down and profitability goes up.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine & Grade Control in Construction Surface Prep
How these technologies provide precision and finesse, even for novice operators responsible for moving earth and materials to exact design specifications.
A new operator can get onboard equipment with machine control and nail a plan to spec in a minimum number of passes.
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