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Surveying & Layout
Weather No Problem for GNSS on Bridge Replacement
Sokkia Corporation
Maine contractor gets all-weather performance from its Sokkia GCX3 GNSS receiver and an iX503 robotic total station on a bridge replacement project
July 16, 2019
CPM’s Taylor Light-Surek gathers data using the Sokkia GNSS solution.
Concrete
CFA Grand Project of the Year: A Lesson in Perseverance
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
Concrete Foundations Association announces its 2019 Grand Project of the Year.
June 25, 2019
The finished patio landscape wall with stone veneer sits at the edge of the water, sharing a stone and traditional footing for bearing.
Equipment Management
Tech Tools Allow Timely Project Oversight
Drone technology coupled with analytic software provides actionable information to help successfully manage projects.
June 20, 2019
Propeller’s processing machinery crunches thousands of drone images in hours and delivers the results as a cloud-based 3D model right to the user’s desktop or tablet.
Construction Technology
How GPS Tracking Increases Profitability Through Driver Accountability
Drivers that are held to a clear, unbiased standard perform better for the company – and themselves
May 30, 2019
Through GPS tracking, drivers can take more ownership for their jobs, have more clarity of tasks and results andcan self-correct.
Concrete
Crawler Crane Aids in Site Prep for Puerto Rico Luxury Residences
Densification chose Liebherr due to its modular design, which can be easily configured based on jobsite needs.
May 21, 2019
Liebherr Images Densification Hs8100 Pr Project
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How to Successfully Implement GPS Tracking at your Asphalt Company
Ramsey Asphalt invests in GPS fleet management technology to manage their employees and their evolving equipment fleet
May 17, 2019
“ClearPath has improved our business by allowing us to easily track our entire fleet of work trucks. The GPS integration has also helped save us time and money. Running reports on our entire fleet or specific vehicles has never been easier,' Shane Springer, Ramsey Asphalt.
Concrete
Technology is Integral to Concrete Paving
Millimeter GPS raises the bar.
April 23, 2019
Topcon Positioning Systems offers a 3D paving capability through its Millimeter GPS paver system. According to Topcon, the product is the world’s first GPS-based millimeter accurate control for pavers.
Backhoe Loaders
Digging Into Future Backhoe Innovations
April 11, 2019
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Concrete
Leveraging Technology
A Kentucky concrete slipforming contractor has moved in a big way into curb, gutter and parapet construction by utilizing the advanced technology available to him.
April 3, 2019
Using AutoPilot and in offset mode, Fox's SP 15i places curb and gutter in reconstructed parking lot of manufacturing plant.
Equipment Management
How GPS Rovers Improve Construction Project Management
Technology’s ability to accurately measure projects with unprecedented speed offers contractors new ways to monitor progress and maintain quality control
March 28, 2019
Trimble’s SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna can function as either a rover or base station. Rovers are common where machines are using GPS-assisted grade control, but their speed and accuracy in measuring site features makes them valuable even without grade automation on site.
Concrete
The Veteran’s Memorial of Mount Vernon, Iowa
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
An ode to the future, a gift for the past.
January 11, 2019
The completed Veteran’s Memorial contrasts the starkness of concrete and polished granite with the vitality of landscape in a solemn, reflective setting.
Construction Technology
3 Tips to Create a Strong Technology Foundation at Your Construction Company
The mere presence of technology on site does not guarantee a competitive advantage
December 6, 2018
By identifying the problems you hope to solve through technology, you can create a connected jobsite that improves safety, efficiency, and productivity for your firm.
Equipment
Sustainability is an Innovation Enabler In Construction
CASE and CNH are building sustainability into their machines with an eye on enabling use of today’s and tomorrow’s latest technology innovations
November 16, 2018
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Construction Technology
Five Technology Areas Shaping Construction's Future
Technology has permeated the construction industry, and these five areas are poised to tranform the future of the construction industry
November 1, 2018
Technologies such as GPS machine control with a 3D site plan can help a novice equipment operator.
Theft Prevention
Safeguard Your Assets: 6 Steps to Secure Your Jobsite
Construction brings many opportunities but it can also attract thieves and vandals. These six best practices can help you secure your jobsite.
October 1, 2018
365 Secure Jobsite
Paving
More Than Just Tracking Vehicles: GPS Can Drive Profit into Your Business
How analyzing real-time GPS data can help you to plan realistically, route efficiently, manage effectively and invoice accurately while expanding your profitable mobile service operations
October 1, 2018
An integrated GPS software can eliminate time and can provide additional information to help sweeping contractors run their business.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
3D System Increases Excavator Efficiency
Trimble Earthworks allows Landmark Construction’s excavators to semi-autonomously reach grade quickly and accurately.
September 14, 2018
Trimble 3D grade control systems allow the excavator operator to pretty much dig to grade without the constant assistance of a 3D-equipped dozer and operator.
Surveying & Layout
Which Construction Drone Should You Deploy?
Unmanned aerial vehicles continue raising standards for project knowledge, pressing on contractors the choice to either own the drone process or hire drone services
July 31, 2018
Flying a commercial drone capable of gathering data of survey-level accuracy has been automated to the point that flights can be launched and controlled from a smart phone. But some contractors may want data-analysis support from a drone service provider.
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