August 2017

Equipment Today August 2017
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CDOT is initiating a pilot program in live work zones to test the safety benefits of autonomous impact protection vehicles in road maintenance.
Construction Safety
First U.S. Test of Autonomous IPVs in Live Work Zones

Excavators are all tool carriers no matter the size. That means advanced auxiliary control technology makes economic sense in certain size classes, but will do well on other sizes later.
Excavators
In-cab Controls Boost Attachment Productivity
The Volvo I-Shift and Mack mDrive automated mechanical transmissions feature Rolling Start. It allows drivers to shift the transmission into drive without pressing the truck’s service brakes, eliminating the possibility of creating a bump in the paving surface, which is a critical benefit for customers with paving applications.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Don’t Get Burned When Spec’ing Asphalt Trucks
The Volvo I-Shift and Mack mDrive automated mechanical transmissions feature Rolling Start. It allows drivers to shift the transmission into drive without pressing the truck’s service brakes, eliminating the possibility of creating a bump in the paving surface, which is a critical benefit for customers with paving applications.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Don’t Get Burned When Spec’ing Asphalt Trucks
FieldProject enables mobile activity documentation including daily logs, pictures, video, task notes, custom forms and signatures.
Apps
[APP] Manage All Aspects of a Construction Project with FieldProject
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Apps
[APP] Manage All Aspects of a Construction Project with FieldProject
FieldProject offers contractors the ability to review and manage multiple aspects of each job all from the convenience of any web-enabled device
August 1, 2017
FieldProject enables mobile activity documentation including daily logs, pictures, video, task notes, custom forms and signatures.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How Project Data in the Cloud Makes Three Contractors Leaner and Meaner
Cloud-based systems give contractors and their stakeholders robust computing power and project data accessible from most connected computers without major cap-ex investment
July 21, 2017
Web-connected tablets and other mobile devices on construction project sites can access cloud software and data, facilitating real-time data gathering and collaboration among all project stakeholders. Accelerating decisions and preventing errors improves project speed and accuracy.
Construction Technology
New Smartphone Attachment Measures Asphalt Mix Temperature
A new smartphone attachment can map asphalt temperatures instantaneously
May 1, 2017
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Home
Driverless Cars are 5 Years Away. Are You Ready to Upgrade Smart Roads?
Contractors should start positioning themselves to install road upgrades like fiber optics, cameras and connected signaling devices
March 6, 2017
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Equipment
Maine’s I-395 Gets a Rut-Resistant Reconstruction
The Lane Construction Corp. overcomes numerous challenges to complete the project safely and on time.
February 9, 2017
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Concrete Pavers
First Tight Radius GOMACO Commander III At Work on Challenging Canadian Parking Lot
The first tight radius GOMACO Commander III is at work slipforming curb and gutter in the London, Ontario, Canada, area
January 17, 2017
Piccoli’s new Commander III features rotary-sensored slew drives and GOMACO Remote Diagnostics (GRD) for machine monitoring and software changes or upgrades.
Home
3D Milling Benefits
These systems can help improve smoothness and yield on any project
January 11, 2017
The popularity of 3D milling is increasing here in the U.S.
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