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How 3D Guidance, Machine Control May Effect Future of Building Construction
Unicontrol
Traditionally machine control has been reserved for larger machine segments and bigger companies due to cost and complexity – but the current challenges in the industry are faced by all.
August 24, 2022
Operators can upload the working files into a 3D guidance machine control product to aid with accurate positioning, grading depth and angle, and much more. The additional 3D information eliminates the need to wait on surveyors to mark the site—another cost saving for contractors.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Construction Robotics Automation and Robotics Roundup
We are still likely decades away from broad use of autonomous construction equipment or androids notching out people on projects, but more tech companies are delivering sophisticated automation for field-based production.
August 23, 2022
SRI International has developed technology for commercialization that enables remote operation of excavators using simple, intuitive hand gestures.
Dozers
The New Automatons: Dozer Technology Advances Allow for Jobsite and Labor Customization
Increased automation technologies of dozers improve machine and operator productivity and efficiencies. This helpful case study guide eases dozer purchase decision-making.
August 18, 2022
The Liebherr Generation 8 crawler dozers feature hydrostatic drive, offering complete speed adjustability and hydraulic responsiveness.
Construction Technology
On-Time & Under Budget: Optimize Project Success With BIM & Field Technologies
Trimble Inc.
A closer look at how contractors are using advanced 3D models, 3D scanning, and mixed or augmented reality on the modern (and tomorrow's) construction jobsite.
August 11, 2022
Optimize Construction With BIM and Field Technologies
Skid Steers
Smart Tech Makes Skid Steers Safer
Built Robotics
Eccentric, rapid movement makes skid steers dangerous, but emerging technologies can prevent most accidents while paving the way to autonomous operation.
July 19, 2022
Eccentric, rapid movement makes skid steers dangerous, but emerging technologies can prevent most accidents while paving the way to autonomous operation.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
A Story of How Grade Control Technology Makes It Rain for a Small Contractor
Caterpillar - Cat
Here’s how Jon Ballmann turned a 5th Grade fascination with heavy equipment into a 20+ year construction business, and how he has kept it growing since graduating from high school.
May 18, 2022
Jon and Julie Ballmann welcome another growth tool to Ballmann Earthworks.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Robot Replaces Chalk Line Layout
How a Roomba-style robot that prints a project layout onto a construction surface could compress construction timelines across the industry.
May 16, 2022
Dusty Robotics In Use
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Startups Driving Construction Equipment Automation
Sodex, Built Robotics and Unicontrol are among a growing number of insurgencies angling for a share of the growing market for excavator automation and guidance.
May 9, 2022
Unicontrol Chief Commercial Officer Ehsanullah Ekhlas said the company is offering a software-centric approach that makes using excavators, wheel loaders and backhoes more intuitive.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
3D Asphalt Paving Could See Rapid Adoption
Economic, regulatory and labor conditions favor automation, and progressive contractors need to go the extra mile to compete
April 20, 2022
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Top Post of 2022: Using Ground Penetrating Radar to Increase Construction Efficiency
Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI)
Giving construction crews ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems helps enhance the safety and efficiency of the jobsite.
April 13, 2022
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
New Grade Control Launched a Family Electrical Contractor into a Data-Center Mega Project
BIM facilitates prefabrication and grade-control systems simplify excavation and installation of prefab elements creating a quantum leap in efficiency and quality control to set the standard for future data-center work.
March 16, 2022
The GC on the huge Dekalb Data Center project sometimes relies on Aldridge's Trimble Earthworks-equipped excavators to check other subs' work.
Construction Technology
Towards Completely Autonomous Construction Equipment
Where Trimble Has Been and Where it Gould go Next in the Journey Towards Autonomous Construction Equipment
February 2, 2022
Trimble's launch of automated steering for soil compactors is just one more step towards fully autonomous construction equipment.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Construction Managers Guide to Seamless Projects: 4 Ways to Automate Site Processes
Deputy
Workflow tools and site automation are making the inefficiency of wallets stuffed with receipts and hand-written purchase orders obsolete. From permitting to punch lists, some of a construction manager's best automation tools are in this guide.
January 13, 2022
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
5 Ways to Monitor Multi-Location Construction Projects
Deputy
Tools you can use to track the costs and progress of widespread, complex projects in a way that doesn’t add distraction load to site supervisors and workers
December 28, 2021
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Construction Technology
3 Ways Technology Can Overcome Construction Challenges and Where to Start
RDO Equipment Co.
There are compelling reasons to look to technology to address ongoing challenges and ensure both short- and long-term gains.
December 6, 2021
The real payback of a technology investment comes in production increases. For example, an automatic excavator system has been shown to deliver a 30% increase in production.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How AI Boosts Warfel’s Safety and COVID Protocol Without Extra People or Data
Artificial intelligence from Smartvid.io integrated with Procore recognizes safety risks in progress-monitoring photos and builds a database that confirms COVID compliance and measures the policies that will make the biggest difference in job-site safety
November 11, 2021
A high-level Warfel Construction dashboard of the Smartvid.io's AI analysis of photos for safety risks rates the safety of the contractor's projects in the table at upper right (project names obscured).
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine Control Streamlines Earthmoving Operations
Sharpen your competitive edge by utilizing machine control to increase productivity, slash operating costs, reduce labor and eliminate staking.
November 1, 2021
MacMor Construction was one of the first contractors to take delivery of a Case factory fit dozer earlier this year. The goal with adding machine control was to be more competitive with production on jobs.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Procore’s New In-Line Financial Tools Upgrade Kitchell’s Forecasting Certainty
Shifting from spreadsheets to tools built in to the general contractor’s project management software improves inputs, transparency and consistency of forecasts, improving communications with clients and freeing up funds to invest in R&D.
October 13, 2021
Kitchell's modeling with safety data has proven that artificial intelligence can predict risk with an accuracy that the company will also apply to construction-project financial performance.
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