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Construction Technology

Taming Construction Chaos by Using 1 Platform

By integrating data and providing real-time analytics, these platforms empower fleet managers to make smarter, more informed decisions, ultimately leading to safer, more efficient, and more profitable operations.

August 2, 2024

By integrating all your data into one comprehensive system, you can streamline operations, make informed decisions, and identify and solve problems before they escalate.

Telematics Provider FleetWatcher Acquired by Align Technologies

The acquisition extends Align’s product offerings and will allow customers to leverage a single platform to track tools, small equipment, fleet, and materials.

August 1, 2024

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Lifting Equipment

Aerial Equipment Accident Report: Where Data & A Safety-centric Culture Meet

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

IPAF’s commitment to global accident reporting and safety remains as strong as ever.

July 25, 2024

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Construction Safety

Interior Protective Systems on Construction Sites

Cleanwrap Interior Protection Systems

What to know about interior protective systems and how they can help keep construction sites work-friendly and safe.

July 11, 2024

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Equipment Management

OEM or Aftermarket Telematics or Both?

The major advantages of any telematics system include reduced downtime, data insight, streamlined maintenance and improved safety.

July 3, 2024

Fleet managers have a few choices for obtaining telematics capabilities.

Construction Safety

How Drug Screening and Background Checks Reduce Workplace Injuries

Shield Screening

The efficacy of drug screening and background checks lies in their technical implementation and ability to foster a culture of safety within the construction industry.

July 3, 2024

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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Machine & Grade Control in Construction Surface Prep

How these technologies provide precision and finesse, even for novice operators responsible for moving earth and materials to exact design specifications.

July 1, 2024

A new operator can get onboard equipment with machine control and nail a plan to spec in a minimum number of passes.

Compact Track Loaders

Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters

Following a disaster in which flooding is an issue, contractors may need to change oils in the different compartments, such as axles and the transmission, if it was submerged.

June 27, 2024

TR is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Its primary scope in heavy equipment disaster response includes route clearance, debris management and sawyer support.

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.

Construction Technology

Sensors, Connectivity and AI: The Building Blocks to a Safer, More Productive Worksite

TE Connectivity

As we look to the future, we can expect to see AI-powered robots and automated machinery performing repetitive tasks on the jobsite, such as digging trenches, moving earth, or building brick walls with great precision.

May 16, 2024

Construction vehicles use sensors, including humidity, temperature, pressure, rain, fluid, and oil quality detection, to monitor external operating conditions and internal system performance.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Meeting the Challenges of Rural Construction

The essentials of connectivity – whether between people or between devices in an Internet of Things (IoT) solution – can be simpler and cheaper than you think.

May 14, 2024

If you manage assets that are mobile – and every construction company does – theft is too often a cost of doing business. It is also another part of your operations where location data can make a big difference.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

How to Boost Equipment Utilization Rates with Align Technologies

Guest post: Maximizing the use of equipment is top priority for businesses in the construction industry. In this article, Align Technologies provides tips on how to keep machines moving on the jobsite.

May 14, 2024

Construction Safety

Improving Jobsite Safety Requires New Ideas & Tech

Safety should always be the No. 1 priority in the construction industry. It's important to follow safety procedures every day.

May 14, 2024

Events like Construction Safety Week reminds us that at all times, safety is priority No. 1 for our industry, and that it’s our responsibility to follow, expand and enhance safety procedures every day.

Construction Technology

Maximize Telematics Data With Equipment Maintenance Programs

B2W Software Inc.

Powerful maintenance management software complements telematics by providing a centralized place to collect data from multiple sources and put it to work.

May 13, 2024

The obvious advantage of the maintenance application is that, regardless of where meter and location readings came from, they are all in one central place where they can be reconciled.

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.

Lifting Equipment

Lift Equipment Safety: Crushing Can Kill

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

IPAF's Global Safety Campaign for 2024 aims to raise awareness and reduce entrapment and crushing incidents involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)

May 1, 2024

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Fleet Maintenance

Diagnostic Tools Upgrade Preventive Maintenance

Equipment care can help revolutionize the construction industry.

April 29, 2024

A diagnostic tool provides comprehensive technical information for every make and model of construction equipment.

Construction Technology

What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

Littler Mendelson

When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.

April 12, 2024

Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), employers have a duty to monitor worksites and prevent hazardous conditions from developing. As it does with other major industry sectors, OSHA issues specific regulations targeting the safety risks unique to the construction sector.