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FleetWatcher to Use Paver Data to Track Work Zones, Improve Safety

The system uses data from pavers to navigation apps to identify work zones.

June 11, 2024

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Construction Safety Technology

How PPE Suppliers Can Keep Up in a Rapidly Changing Construction Industry

The two major trends of safety awareness and technology adoption work together to drive a coming huge shift in the construction industry.

June 7, 2024

Fleet Maintenance

Using 1 Fleet Platform in Construction

The notion that fleets could ever achieve their safety and efficiency goals, let alone attain the satisfaction that comes with a genuine culture of safety, without embracing a next-gen solution, is baffling.

May 29, 2024

Every day on the construction site is a dance with data from various technologies to help solve those challenges, including telematics, dashcams, maintenance management, digital inspections, ELD, fuel cards—the list goes on.

Fleet Maintenance

AI's Role in Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance

AI can be trained to analyze and detect video imagery that would indicate a fault or safety hazard.

May 28, 2024

Already, computer vision is being used in both the oil and gas and the maritime sectors to monitor and detect corrosion, informing timely manual inspections and preventative maintenance, whilst multi-camera equipped autonomous robots monitor operations in factories and warehouses.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Volvo CE Offers More Services with New Stake in Software Company

Volvo Construction Equipment

VizaLogix offers products that are different from and, in some cases, complementary to Volvo services.

May 9, 2024

Supporting mixed fleets and mixed data connections uniquely defines the VizaLogix product approach and market differentiation.

Safety Equipment - Other

Freightliner Adds Backup Alerts to Plus Series Trucks

Freightliner Trucks - Daimler Truck North America

Available as a factory-installed safety option, the passive system includes a 7-inch integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor to meet the needs of hard-working drivers across a multitude of applications.

May 7, 2024

The Backup Alert System includes a touchscreen display, backup camera and a reverse proximity sensor.

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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Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform

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.

Jobsite Due Diligence Can Prevent Costly Delays

Good building sites remain on the market. But many of those sites must be made good with early planning and intervention.

April 15, 2024

When a prospective site can be made suitable for building by extending utilities (such as water, electricity or gas lines) or infrastructure (such as paving or rail services), funding may be available to offset these costs.

Construction Safety

Crane Safety Report Reveals Dangers and Best Practices

National Safety Council

As the crane industry continues to navigate major safety challenges, NSC and the NCCCO Foundation plan to continue to provide additional resources to educate crane operators, inspectors, and employers about potential workplace hazards.

April 4, 2024

While cranes play a vital role in the transportation, construction, and agriculture industries, among others, operating this type of equipment can be especially dangerous if proper protocol is not followed.

Brigade Electronics to Share VR Tech at World of Asphalt

Brigade Electronics Inc.

Brigade will be giving attendees the chance to experience the newest edition of Backeye 360AI using virtual reality (VR).

March 15, 2024

This VR experience is a new way to showcase Brigade’s Backeye 360.

Construction Safety

4 Steps to Building a Construction Safety Program

Sentry Insurance

Your safety plan—and the culture of safety you cultivate with your team—is your first line of defense to help prevent incidents and protect your bottom line.

March 14, 2024

The first question OSHA will ask when they visit a jobsite is, “where’s your safety plan?” Is it easily accessible to your workers and do they have the resources they need to conduct their jobs safely?

Construction Technology

6 Steps to AI Adoption in Construction

ChasmBridge Business Management Firm

By implementing AI in areas that don't require extensive data infrastructure, businesses can lay the foundation for a more innovative and resilient future.

March 6, 2024

AI can play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain processes even without a fully developed data strategy.

Construction Technology

Benefits of Simulation-Based Training for the Construction Industry

Tenstar Simulation

Simulation-based training isn´t the sole solution to the challenges faced by the construction sector, but it is undoubtedly a tool with several advantages that help us bridge the gap.

March 1, 2024

Tsurumi to Spotlight Pumps and Portables at ARA 2024

Tsurumi America Inc.

Tsurumi will spotlight its portable product line designed to endure the challenges of day-to-day rental applications.

February 15, 2024

Show attendees can benefit from special pricing on the Briggs and Stratton engine paired with Tsurumi’s reliable pump-end.

Mack Trucks Discloses World of Concrete 2024 Booth Lineup

Mack Trucks Inc.

The lineup showcases Mack vocational offerings, providing customers with heavy-duty or medium-duty vehicles.

January 22, 2024

Mack Trucks today announced it would spotlight its Mack Granite, Mack MD7, and Mack TerraPro concrete pumper models at World of Concrete 2024, Jan. 23-25, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is the 50th year of the World of Concrete show.

B2W Software to Display New Technology at World of Concrete

B2W Software Inc.

Recent B2W developments include a new dashboard, new purchasing options, alerts and notifications, and more.

January 16, 2024

The B2W Platform connects construction workflows in the office, field, and shop.

Construction Safety

Making the Case for Battery-Powered Equipment

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

Not only are there added safety benefits to making the switch to battery-powered equipment, but there are also productivity enhancements to consider.

December 19, 2023

A battery-powered trowel produces zero emissions, reducing the risk of CO exposure and keeps the project progressing without the need to set up a ventilation system.

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