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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
31% of Contractors Forecast Rising BIM Use this Year
With global Building Information Modeling (BIM) business growing 17% per year, nearly a third of constructors will ramp up increased use
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Sustainable Snippets
4 Steps to Avoid the Risks and Reap the Rewards of Sustainable Construction
While there can be greater risks attributed to sustainable construction projects, there's also huge opportunities for contractors who hold experience with this growing market trend. Opportunities that equaled $145 billion in 2015 alone.
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Personal Protection Equipment
New Wearable Technology Protects Workers from Being Struck by Equipment
SiteZone Proximity Warning System uses RFID transponders workers can wear to warn operators when people on the ground are too close for safety
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Communications Equipment
STEEL Bluetooth Headset Optimized for Trade Workers
Jabra / GN Netcom
Jabra bills STEEL as its 'toughest headset yet;' featuring a hard casing that is dust, water and shock resistant to US military standards
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Construction Technology
Cat S40 Smartphone Withstands 5-ft. 9-in. Drops on Concrete
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Rugged Android device has a super-bright display for full-sun use, and exceeds Mil-Spec 810G: it's water, dust and shock proof
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
The Family Office: An Alternative Capital Solution
Contractors who need growth capital or want to see their company prosper after succession may be able to find like-minded investors in private equity firms backed by family wealth
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Contractor’s 5-Step Guide for Getting Started with BIM
Building information modeling implementation trainer offers contractors advice on easing your entire company into BIM before a project demands compliance
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
How to Optimize Telematics with a Maintenance Management Program
Maintenance management software is delivering powerful opportunities to use telematics data to optimize maintenance operations.
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Construction Safety
Engineers Get $650K Grant to Improve Construction Equipment Safety
Part of the research will look at how to integrate a camera, sensors, virtual models of the construction site and an intelligent reasoning mechanism to effectively guide crane operators
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Project Management
Topcon Offers Falcon 8 Drones for Data Collection
Topcon Positioning Systems
Two unmanned aerial system drones are suited either for mapping or modeling projects up to 85 acres that require high-resolution imaging or inspections
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Business
FAA Proposes Record $1.9 Million Fine for Unauthorized Drone Flights
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
How Kokosing Uses Telematics to Improve Operator Skill and Safety
Tying ignition switches to a card reader that identifies everyone who tries to operate one of the contractor’s machines helps improve operators
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