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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.
July 1, 2024
A new operator can get onboard equipment with machine control and nail a plan to spec in a minimum number of passes.
Surveying & Layout
Why Reality Capture is the Lynchpin for the Jobsite of Tomorrow
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Construction executives have long debated the jobsite of the future built on autonomy and the increased use of technology, and with every day that passes, it’s becoming more than a theoretical concept: it’s now a business necessity.
June 27, 2024
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Achieving Precision Location in Construction
Point One Navigation
While firms have several choices for correcting GNSS signals, RTK sets the standard for cost-efficient precision.
June 12, 2024
RTK technology is changing the game for precision surveying applications in construction.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How AI, Automation, and Tech Are Shaping Asphalt Industry
The machines that we use to pave, mill, and compact are getting smarter at an increasingly fast pace. Data capture and telematics give us all the pieces of the puzzle. How long before a system can put them all together better than human operators?
June 2, 2024
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Site Layout
How Robotic Total Stations Can Help Elevate The Layout Process
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
A primer on robotic total stations.
May 30, 2024
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
RDO Equipment Finalizes Acquisition of Rocky Mountain Transit & Laser
RDO Equipment Co.
The acquisition positions RDO to best serve the evolving needs of construction customers in the Mountain region.
May 30, 2024
At these locations, customers will have access to solutions from leading manufacturers like Topcon, a provider of positioning technology serving a wide variety of industries and applications.
Construction Technology
Sensors, Connectivity and AI: The Building Blocks to a Safer, More Productive Worksite
TE Connectivity
As we look to the future, we can expect to see AI-powered robots and automated machinery performing repetitive tasks on the jobsite, such as digging trenches, moving earth, or building brick walls with great precision.
May 16, 2024
Construction vehicles use sensors, including humidity, temperature, pressure, rain, fluid, and oil quality detection, to monitor external operating conditions and internal system performance.
Construction Technology
Small Site Contractors Cash in on Construction Tech
Trimble Inc.
With the growing number of options for small site contractors to invest in technology, the decision about where to begin can be another significant hurdle.
May 15, 2024
Multiple options and price points make it easy for owner-operators, small site contractors and construction companies of all sizes to take advantage of the benefits of technology.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Meeting the Challenges of Rural Construction
Globalstar
The essentials of connectivity – whether between people or between devices in an Internet of Things (IoT) solution – can be simpler and cheaper than you think.
May 14, 2024
If you manage assets that are mobile – and every construction company does – theft is too often a cost of doing business. It is also another part of your operations where location data can make a big difference.
Excavators
How Wheeled Excavators Come in Handy on the Jobsite
Wheeled excavators tout a number of benefits, from simplified transport, decreased maintenance and can be used in a variety of applications, from digging and craning to vegetation management.
May 14, 2024
The versatility of wheeled excavators include boom and undercarriage offerings and operating on finished surfaces with minimum risk of damage.
Construction Technology
Maximize Telematics Data With Equipment Maintenance Programs
B2W Software Inc.
Powerful maintenance management software complements telematics by providing a centralized place to collect data from multiple sources and put it to work.
May 13, 2024
The obvious advantage of the maintenance application is that, regardless of where meter and location readings came from, they are all in one central place where they can be reconciled.
Excavators
Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite
Wacker Neuson America Corporation
Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.
May 7, 2024
Compact wheeled excavators within the 6-ton to 13-ton range have emerged as a critical segment within the construction machinery market.
Construction Technology
Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Products 2024
The best list of new, innovative, and industry shaping products for the road building industry.
May 6, 2024
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Next-Gen, AI Powered Tools Launched By Command Alkon For Producers
Command Alkon
With the release of Command Cloud the ready mix, aggregates, and asphalt systems are all unified under a single platform, bringing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to material suppliers.
May 3, 2024
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Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.
May 3, 2024
Leica Geosystems’ GNSS Machine Control technology offers possibilities to enhance safety for construction workers and pedestrians around busy work sites and to protect existing and newly built infrastructure through automatic height, depth, and slew hydraulic control for excavators.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.
May 2, 2024
The Hyundai HT100V CTL working in a gravel-hauling application.
Expert Columns
Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform
Kojo
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.
May 2, 2024
Using modern estimating programs, workers can easily use historical scope and cost data to create more accurate estimates.
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.
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