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Construction Technology
3 Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity and Safety
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
These technologies can help you gather data to make more informed decisions and improve productivity, safety and the bottom line.
July 17, 2018
Construction is one of the industries that is anticipated to see the largest drone spending this year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC).
Construction Safety
4 Ways Construction Safety Could Change In the Year Ahead
Integration of new technologies, changes in data collection, new training requirements and an increased focus on resiliency will all have an effect on the construction industry this year
July 6, 2018
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Concrete
Wm. Winkler Speeds Curb and Gutter Work and Site Positioning by 25%
100-year old concrete and civil construction contractor drives productivity on every job by performing stakeout and site measurements without surveyors, using 3D models and leveraging machine control on dozers and curb and gutter machines.
June 22, 2018
Using the Wirtgen curb and gutter machine with Trimble PCS900 paving control system and a SPS930 universal total station helped Wm. Winkler's team cut about two weeks off a two-month WDOT project.
Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Austin Materials Focuses on Paving Accuracy and Improved Safety on Airport Project
Contractor saves $6,000 on Georgetown Municipal Airport resurfacing project with minimal staking or grade checking using a 3D paving system
June 4, 2018
Austin Materials repaved the Georgetown Municipal airport runways laying down 8,200 tons of P401 of material in just seven paving shifts - meeting tolerances of +/- 1 millimeter
Plants
How Drones Improve Aggregate Management
Asphalt plants can benefit from investing in these tools to help measure stockpiles and more
May 30, 2018
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Business
3 Construction Industry Trends for 2018
MSI Data highlights three of the biggest trends construction contractors should prepare for this year to stay ahead of the competition
March 22, 2018
Excavators
Project Management
Pre-Plan Construction Projects To Improve Productivity & Profits
Construction Business Coaching
When crews hit the job with a well thought out plan, projects will start fast and finish under budget with less conflicts
March 21, 2018
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Contractor Uses 3D Grade Control to Prep Site for Large Canadian Auto Mall
Excavators and dozers equipped with 3D grade control ensure precise elevations on Dilawri Auto Mall project.
December 4, 2017
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Plants
Scotty's Asphalt Invests in Technology to Boost RAP/RAS Production
Vine Grove plant is latest addition to the Kentucky company's asphalt production evolution
December 4, 2017
Scotty's Spread
Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The Investment of Training
Making sure your workers are properly trained is an investment in them and in the future of your company.
October 2, 2017
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Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
[CASE STUDY] DroneDeploy Drones Improve Contractor's Site Planning, Design, Safety
DroneDeploy
Brasfield & Gorrie produces high-resolution site models and virtual reality walkthroughs using drone-generated 3D point clouds and BIM software
June 27, 2017
Brasfield & Gorrie produces high-resolution site models and virtual reality walk-throughs using drone-generated 3D point clouds and BIM software.
Portable Lighting
Select Light Towers for Site Prep Safety and Productivity
Understanding how to calculate the adequate number of light towers for a site prep application can help keep safety and productivity as top priorities.
June 19, 2017
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Equipment
Technology Ups Quality and Lowers Costs on Hilton High Rise
W.M. Jordan uses a combination of technologies to cut time, costs and risks on a high-rise project in downtown Norfolk, VA.
April 13, 2017
W.M. Jordan has used robotic total stations before, but this was the first time it used one for field work. It proved useful for a variety of surveying, layout and quality control tasks.
Construction Technology
Quarry Keeps Finding New Savings with Drone Data
‘It’s saving us money every single time we try something new. It’s one of those paradigm shifts, I guess you could say’
April 11, 2017
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Concrete Equipment & Products
The Van Wyks Concrete Construction Company
A family owned company moves to the next generation.
April 10, 2017
Pictured left to right is Chad Hellmer, project manager and Matt Van Wyk, owner of Van Wyks Concrete Construction Company.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Earthmover Builds Business through Recession with Satellite Grade Automation
GNSS-based 3D machine control automation helps New York's Woodstone Earth cut survey costs and eliminate on-site staking
March 29, 2017
If crews need to check an elevation, the operator can do so from the cab or by using a Topcon FC-500 data collector working off the HiPer II receiver.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Planning and Management Software for Concrete Contractors
Trimble Corporation decided to build onto their Tekla software to provide concrete contractors with easy-to-use software that plans for and manages all aspects of the forming and concrete placement process.
March 14, 2017
When contractors create 3D digital BIM images of their projects they can use them to estimate, plan, do layout work, design the forming system needed, manage, and cost account.
Business
Smooth Pavement, Joint Transitions Needed for Runway Paving
S.T. Wooten
S.T. Wooten uses new paving technologies & techniques to accomplish project goals
January 5, 2017
One two-inch-thick layer of HMA surface mix combined with HMA leveling of variable thicknesses was placed on this project, with a total of 55,110 tons of asphalt placed.
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