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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
3D Modeling Improves Accuracy and Efficiency on Award-Winning Construction Project
Tekla software is helping BDS Vircon avoid issues with rebar fabrication while also creating a microcosm of an asset from design to ownership
October 7, 2019
A 3D model of showing Slab-on-Grade on The Fifth Parking Garage project in Des Moines, Iowa. BDS Vircon is using Trimble's Tekla Building Information Modeling system to build the structure, and the contractor has been awarded a Tekla Building Information Modeling (BIM) award in the cast-in-place category.
Pavement Preservation & Maintenance
Complex Highway Loop Benefits from a Calculated Risk
Sherwood Construction is utilizing dual GPS machine control to ensure its trimmer-reclaimer meets accuracy requirements on the Tulsa Interdispersal Loop project.
January 28, 2011
The Terex CMI TR-4503 trimmer-reclaimer is equipped with a Trimble GCS900 grade control system with two Smart GNSS antennas and a CB430 control box installed in the machine control station.
Loaders
Payload Management Systems Improve Operator Accuracy
Payload management systems give operators real-time information on every bucket’s load, helping them improve operation over time.
May 3, 2019
Load Assist gives operators real-time information on every bucket’s load within +/- 1 percent accuracy, with information displayed on a 10-in. touchscreen Volvo Co-Pilot display.
Construction Technology
Improve Labor Tracking Accuracy with Mobile Management Solutions
New mobile technologies and software allow construction companies the ability to manage employee and labor hours and transmit the information to the office and accounting programs from the jobsite.
June 23, 2011
Construction companies can use special handheld devices, smart phones, laptops and tablets to manage and track labor hours in the field and then send the information directly to the office in real time.
Asphalt
Asphalt Paving Technology Helps Achieve Accuracy
Lane Construction uses 3D system to complete the western segment of the Raleigh Outer Loop
September 27, 2012
Since the project is fairly complex with Y-lines, frontage roads, and numerous exits and on-ramps, SPS930 Universal Total Stations are used to more-accurately measure position, cross slope, and heading of the screed to automatically handle the transitions, super-elevated curves, and frequently changing cross slopes.
Construction Technology
Trimble Debuts Worldwide Technology Outlet Strategy With SMS Equipment, Inc.
Trimble Inc.
As the first Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment, Inc. will sell Trimble's equipment technologies directly to customers across the globe. Trimble Technology Outlets are a new part of Trimble’s evolving civil construction distribution strategy.
March 12, 2025
As a Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to SMS Equipment customers using dozers, excavators, compactors and compact machines from trusted brands like Komatsu, BOMAG and Takeuchi.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Fleet Tracking Enables Pinpoint Asphalt Load Accuracy
FleetWatcher
A family owned paving company in South Dakota showcases the benefits to accurate fleet tracking, digital e-ticketing and up-to-minute data.
February 4, 2023
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Unicontrol to Integrate 3D Tech With Level Best Equipment
Level Best
By integrating Unicontrol's 3D machine control system with Level Best's precision grading equipment, this partnership aims to raise standards in machinery efficiency and usability.
April 22, 2024
Unicontrol and Level Best, united in their commitment to driving innovation and efficiency in the construction industry, aim to push the boundaries of construction technology, setting new benchmarks for excellence as the industry becomes increasingly receptive to these advancements.
Asphalt Test Equipment
Astec Reveals IntelliPac Moisture System for Asphalt Producers
Astec Industries Inc.
Astec shows off more of what it plans to bring to the show, this time for asphalt plants and producers.
March 15, 2024
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Business
CNH Industrial to Buy Satellite Tech Company Hemisphere GNSS
CNH Industrial N.V.
As construction equipment becomes smarter and more autonomous, it's no surprise that construction equipment maker CNH Industrial is acquiring satellite-tech company Hemisphere GNSS.
March 30, 2023
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Site Layout
Topcon Expands Network Across US
Topcon Positioning Systems
Topnet Live network coverage increased by 30% in the U.S.
February 4, 2025
The expansion delivers sophisticated network corrections that streamline operational workflows across multiple market segments.
Business
HD Hyundai Earns CES Innovation Awards
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
HD Hyundai XiteSolution is the first construction equipment manufacturer to use fusion technology to supplement a machine’s cameras and radars.
November 29, 2023
HD Hyundai XiteSolution features Smart Collision Mitigation with Sensor Fusion, which is a system that prevents the risk of job site accidents by automatically stopping the machine when detecting people or objects within a certain range of the excavator.
Equipment
Will Off-Site Prefabrication See a Renaissance in U.S. Construction Industry?
ZELUS
Left with few options and tremendous unpredictability during the pandemic, builders started to turn to off-site construction. Now, many believe it's here to stay.
June 22, 2021
Off Site 4
Technology & Services
Increase Productivity With Mobile QC for Concrete
Mobile quality control technology for concrete contractors can help avoid extra expenses and wasted time. Real-time mobile data ensures quick and accurate information about the testing process.
September 15, 2023
Increase Productivity With Mobile QC for Concrete
Forms
Why Contractors are Bringing Formwork Detailing In-House
Trimble Inc.
Contractors can avoid delays, minimize risks, improve productivity, and reduce construction costs by taking some or all of their formwork detailing and planning in-house.
July 7, 2021
Why Concrete Contractors are Bringing Formwork Detailing In-House
Concrete
5 Trends in Commerical Concrete Construction
From robotics and integrated technologies, to sustainable solutions, trends in commercial and infrastructure concrete construction.
February 10, 2023
5 Trends Commercial Concrete Construction
Construction Technology
Real-time Visual Data Capture Plus Artificial Intelligence Improves Construction Processes
AI can analyze image data captured on job sites by drones and other sources and deliver insights in real time, which enables you to improve processes while there's time to save money and course-correct before mistakes get buried
June 23, 2021
Talon helps field teams capture and collaborate on field service information; enable that field data to be converted into actionable data; and deliver more efficient workflows..
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Advances in Machine Control
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc.
Advancements in machine control are bringing improved safety and efficiency to work truck operations.
July 28, 2023
From the ability to remotely customize cab settings and control attachments to improved diagnostic capabilities and troubleshooting, the benefits of control systems are revolutionizing the construction industry
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