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3 Ways That Automation is Sustainable Construction

Using autonomous technology in construction can lead to resource, cost, and time needed for project reductions. This kind of technology can also reduce the skilled workers needed for repetitive tasks.

September 26, 2023

The idea that sustainable construction is a costly and impractical solution to ensure a return on a building is outdated and inaccurate.

Avoiding Demolition Hazards

Jobsite safety involves the OEMs, operators, contractors and everyone on the site.

September 25, 2023

High-reach excavators are often used on deconstruction sites of large industrial plants and city buildings.

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 8: Jobsite Security Part 2

Caterpillar - Cat

As construction industry equipment theft continues to be a problem, the latest technology can help prevent such theft and keep crews safe.

September 13, 2023

Surveying & Layout

Hexagon Launches BLK2FLY Indoor Flying Scanner

The BLK2FLY is designed for capturing smaller indoor spaces and structures such as arenas, warehouses, power plants, bridges, tunnels and tramways.

September 13, 2023

The BLK2FLY is designed for capturing smaller indoor spaces and structures such as arenas, warehouses, power plants, bridges, tunnels and tramways.

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

Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Leica BLKFLY Lidar UAV Gets Indoor Scanning Upgrade with BLK2FLY

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 7, 2023

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 7: Jobsite Security Part 1

Caterpillar - Cat

More than ever, construction contractors are concerned about jobsite access and crew safety through the use of cameras, radar and other technologies.

August 30, 2023

Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Creating a Heat Safety Plan for Construction Projects

Extreme heat can make construction sites hazardous, imposing health-related risks to workers. ISN director Duane Duhamel discusses why heat safety plans are critical for outdoor jobsites in this video.

August 25, 2023

Construction Safety Technology

How Tech Elevates Safety

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.

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.

Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NCDOT Awarded Waiver Opens Path for Construction Drone Inspections

The North Carolina Department of Transportation was recently awarded a waiver, enabling pilots to fly drones beyond their visual line of sight for inspecting construction projects.

August 21, 2023

Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Augmented Reality for Construction: XYZ Reality, Trimble and the Future

As photogrammetry and LIDAR tech pushes further into progress tracking and quality control, XYZ Reality prepares to transition from service provider to pure play hyper-accurate augmented reality tech vendor.

August 9, 2023

Detectable Warnings

2 Simple Technology Retrofits to Make Your Site Safer

Caterpillar - Cat

You don’t need to buy new equipment to take advantage of technology that improves site safety. Check out two affordable options you can add to your existing machines right now.

August 4, 2023

The obvious advantage of camera systems is a safer jobsite with less risk, equipment damage and downtime. The hidden benefit? Operators who work more confidently, efficiently and productively.

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 5: ‘Proactive’ Safety

Caterpillar - Cat

The importance of safety in the construction industry cannot be overstated. The jobsite safety talk is shifting away from being one of punishment to a discussion for everyone to participate in.

August 2, 2023

It's Hot Outside. Stay Cool on the Jobsite with These OSHA-approved Safety Tips

Guest post: Record-breaking temperatures can make working on construction sites unbearable, exposing workers to unwanted health risks. Beat extreme heat this summer with effective cooling methods and equipment.

July 31, 2023

Jobsite Equipment

Lighting Construction Jobsites in New Ways

Battery, solar and drone systems are changing how operators see the jobsite.

July 31, 2023

Solar-powered light towers produce zero emissions, are virtually noise-free and require minimal equipment maintenance.

Advancing Jobsite Safety with Machine Technology

Digging Deeper sits down with the experts at John Deere to discuss the ways they are using innovation to help keep construction workers out of harm's way.

July 31, 2023

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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