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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
New Cat Automated Grade Controls Usher in More Efficient Excavators
Caterpillar’s Grade with Assist addition to Accugrade takes over boom and bucket control to reach target grades 30% faster than unaided excavators
November 12, 2015
Caterpillar estimates its new Grade With Assist feature, that automates bucket and stick functions to follow a preset grade without need for operator control, can help an excavator operator hit grade targets 45% faster than machines without digital assist.
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
November 2, 2015
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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
October 16, 2015
Construction Technology
Construction Equipment Makers Promise Drive Toward Earthmoving Automation
More electronically controlled hydraulics, engines and transmissions provide the platform to advance technology that helps loader operators get a full bucket and motor graders to go faster on grade
October 8, 2015
Having a digital jobsite with intelligent construction solutions takes away the guesswork that has existed in construction in the past and empowers contractors to move forward quickly and with confidence.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Break Me If You Can: 4 Rugged Computer Tablets Tested
ComputerWorld.com's review of four rugged tablets compares durability and cost, compares tablet cases and outlines durability standards
August 3, 2015
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Construction Technology
Grading Systems Offer Money Saving Options to Contractors
June 11, 2015
The grader attachment grades surfaces with precision and control while maximizing productivity. It features blades that move six different ways and a front bolster that oscillates 12 degrees to the right or left, allowing for grading on any surface.
Concrete Pavers
Stringless Paving Ensures Overlay Success on Important Nebraska Link
GOMACO GP-2400 paver with 3D guidance system slipforms a 5-in. concrete overlay on Darr Link Road near Cozad, NE.
May 15, 2015
Paulsen Inc., based out of Cozad, NE, brought in its new GOMACO two-track GP-2400 paver with Leica Geosystems 3D guidance system for the half-width overlay on Darr Link, an important road connecting Interstate 80 with Highway 30.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Nightly Deadlines No Match for Technology in Albany Runway Repaving Project
A new paver and paving control system help Rifenberg meet tough tolerances and a performance-based spec for roughness and rideability
May 4, 2015
The first four-week phase of the airport job resulted in the milling and removal of more than 9,600 tons of asphalt.
Construction Technology
Why is Laser Controlled Asphalt Paving Essential for Sports Surfaces?
The only way to consistently achieve the critical criteria of smoothness, planarity and density is through the proper use of laser technology
May 1, 2015
Proper smoothness is the most important criteria relating to the uniformity, and longevity, of the sports facility’s new synthetic surface thickness.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Grade Control Technology Saves Contractor One Month During Landfill Construction
John Deere and Komatsu crawler dozers equipped with Topcon 3D-MC2 GPS machine control helped contractor Summers-Taylor achieve mandated tight tolerances for construction of a new landfill cell
March 23, 2015
The 24-in. layer of leachate collection stone was the last layer, which was placed on top of 60-mm-thick High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) sheet.
Concrete Pavers
England Contracting Turns to 3D GPS to Eliminate Stringline on Traffic Islands
GOMACO GT-3600 plus Topcon 3D system allows 16 islands to be poured in one day.
February 5, 2015
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Bringing Drivers under Control with Telematics
This asphalt contractor uses its telematics system to curb speeding, idling and out-of-the-way driving
January 14, 2015
Michael Bloom is a director, marketing and product management at Navman Wireless (navmanwireless.com).
Excavators
Excavators Get Smart
Integrated grade control enhances excavator productivity and efficiency.
January 9, 2015
The Caterpillar system works by utilizing a series of sensors, including a sensor in the bucket cylinder, a rotary sensor at the boom to stick connection and a sensor at the base of the boom.
Excavators
Komatsu Digs In with Semi-Automatic "Intelligent" Excavator
Komatsu builds semi-automatic operation into its first "intelligent" hydraulic excavator.
November 18, 2014
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Construction Technology
Get Your Motor Running
The National Corvette Museum makes a smooth move with mix design and 3D paving technology on its new recreational motorsport track.
August 19, 2014
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Immediate Drop in Machine Costs Spurs Herzog Contracting to Greater Telematics Use
Measuring actual utilization with on-board-computer data reveals better utilization than the St. Joseph, Mo., contractor got with paper records from the field
June 26, 2014
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Construction Technology
How to Get 3D Machine Grade Technology Without Breaking the Bank
K D Equipment Corp. proves smaller contractors can profit with the step up to 3D grade control for earthmoving machines
May 26, 2014
Once set up, the 3D system saves time on the job by eliminating staking and re-staking and saves on material costs by allowing accuracte cuts.
Construction Technology
Affordable Steps to Climb the Grade Control Ladder
May 26, 2014
The HT-30 haul truck system features a small, portable GPS-enabled control box that mounts into the truck cab. As the truck is loaded, data about the load is input, such as material type, driver, and quantity.
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