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Equipment Management
8 Elements of ADCM & the Future of Technology on the Jobsite
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Site prep best practices: what works today, what contractors need to let go of and where the industry should be headed.
September 27, 2023
Contractors require real-time data to make informed decisions, ensure profitability and prevent costly overruns.
Surveying & Layout
Leica BLK2FLY Indoor UAV
New capabilities, already tested in the field by early adopters, give BLKFLY users powerful tools for indoor lidar scanning to support progress tracking, quality control, as-built capture prior to industrial refits and more.
September 8, 2023
Leica BLK2FLY
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Grade Control Tech Update
Caterpillar - Cat
A quick overview of how grade control, already indispensable to heavy and civil contractors, is evolving for additional use cases and construction disciplines.
August 28, 2023
Caterpillar was an early pioneer of grade control with products like Grade with Assist, which automates the bucket and stick to continuously optimize the blade position, helping operators hit grade 45% faster.
Construction Safety Technology
How Tech Elevates Safety
Hexagon
Technology transformations improve safe operations on construction sites.
August 25, 2023
One solution to combat the blind-spot risk is using a real-time awareness and alert system. This combines a sensor tag worn by personnel on the ground which communicates with receivers installed in all the machines and vehicles onsite.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Teletrac Navman Goes Beyond the Dashcam
How Teletrac Navman sits as the market for GPS-enabled fleet management and telematics splinters into subcategories from slap and track to OTR solutions to true enterprise asset management for construction equipment.
August 23, 2023
Teletrack Navman's new an AI-enabled, dual-camera device that adds value to video imagery by tightly integrating with other data flows in Teletrac’s TN360 fleet management software
Equipment
Aerial Lifts: Elevating Safely With Stability
New ANSI regulations and technology make scissor lifts and boom lifts even safer.
August 23, 2023
Sensors actively monitor the machine’s platform load and sound an alarm as well as interrupt normal operations if it is overloaded.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Live from Advancing Construction Technology
Contractors are researching AR supplier as a competitor folds and Topcon rolls out its Aptix integration platform.
August 22, 2023
vSite CEO Alec Pestov demonstrates his augmented reality solution using a Microsoft Hololens headset.
Construction Technology
How Satellite Connectivity on Construction Jobsites Improves Project Coordination
Globalstar
In the construction business, safety, timing and security are essential to delivering projects successfully and satellite connectivity can help you accomplish that.
August 1, 2023
Many construction companies and equipment vendors still rely on phone calls and written logs to track equipment transported to and from jobsites as well as its actual use.
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
Construction Technology
6 Reasons Why Managing Edge IT is Critical for Construction Companies
RF Code
Effective IT asset management plays a critical role in the success of construction companies, especially as more assets are deployed in unmanned, remote sites.
July 21, 2023
Technology needs to be managed and monitored for obvious reasons such as equipment usage, condition, and location.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
4 Machine Control Trends
Caterpillar - Cat
Offroad equipment technology is evolving to enable fewer operators with less skill to do more either on site or from a remote, centralized location by automating with a higher degree of accuracy.
July 20, 2023
The Command console is a lightweight, portable console supported by a shoulder harness. Offering line-of-sight machine control from up to 437 yds. away, it is suited for temporary or emergency remote operation with no on-site communications infrastructure required.
Theft Prevention
Tech for Construction Theft Protection
Caterpillar - Cat
From GPS tracking and fixed and equipment-mounted cameras to cybersecurity approaches to back office tech for white collar theft, criminals may soon find contractors a harder target.
June 19, 2023
Dash cams add value to GPS for theft prevention by offering a more powerful deterrent since clear images are available of perpetrators stealing of vandalizing equipment.
Construction Technology
8 Reasons to Improve Construction Jobsite Connectivity
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)
Jobsite connectivity is essential for construction firms to ensure efficient project management, collaboration, and safety, ultimately leading to successful project completion within time and budget constraints.
June 6, 2023
Jobsite connectivity helps track equipment usage and performance, enabling preventative maintenance and repair to reduce downtime and associated costs.
Construction Technology
What to Know About IoT Sensors for Long-Term Monitoring of Buildings and Infrastructure
AOMS Technologies
Construction contractors and owners are committed to ensuring their structures meet rigorous safety standards and all zoning requirements, but few consider implementing long-term technology to extend the lifetime of their assets.
May 24, 2023
What To Know About Sensors for Long-Term Monitoring of Buildings and Infrastructure
Construction Technology
Talking Telematics Tech
Telematics providers give insight into how rental companies can implement telematics into their fleets.
May 9, 2023
Arvada Rent-Alls was more than relieved to find out its forklift had been recovered and was waiting to be picked up at the rental shop of an industry friend.
Construction Technology
Forma: A Construction AI Reality Check
After stripping away apocalyptic predictions about AI and hype around ChatGPT, the many artificial intelligence products coming to market for construction are practical tools, not existential threats.
May 8, 2023
Autodesk Forma-Revit Integration
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How to Properly Grade, Maintain Equipment
Not only is proper grading on construction jobsites crucial to a job’s long-term success, but improper grading can have significant ramifications on a job’s timelines and costs.
April 20, 2023
Not only is proper grading on construction jobsites crucial to a project's long-term success, but improper grading can have significant ramifications on a job’s timelines and costs.
Construction Technology
The Construction Software X Factor You Must Consider in 2023 and Beyond
Moves by HCSS, Trackunit, Trimble, Procore and others are showing that when it comes to construction software, life is better with friends.
March 31, 2023
What we see happening at scale is construction software vendors coming to terms with the importance of APIs, and to the idea of yielding the right of way to others who can best complete a customer solution.
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