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Construction Technology
Mobile Robot Use Cases Grow in Construction as Technology Advances
Robots are becoming more commonplace in the off-road equipment market as sensor, GPS and other automation-enabling technologies continue to improve.
November 10, 2020
The small size and low power requirements of Septentrio's GNSS receiver are well suited to use on robots and other autonomous machines.
Plants
Haydon Materials Takes Aerial Control of Inventory Management with Drones
Kentucky-based hot mix producer and paving contractor finds great uses for drones around their quarry and asphalt plant in addition to slashing stockpile-measuring costs compared to third-party surveyors and getting more accurate data
November 2, 2020
Haydon Materials has four quarries, so surveying stockpiles is a big job that requires continual knowledge and awareness of foundation patterns and distribution processes. Using drones has helped the company save both time and money.
Business
Which Pandemic-initiated Construction Processes and Technologies are Built to Last?
Many of these processes will stick around long after we return to our so-called “normal” way of working. Here’s what to expect over the next several months and years.
September 19, 2020
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
10 Technologies Improving All Aspects of Construction
Emerging technologies are enabling operators to more precisely survey and plan the elements of a construction project, perform various construction tasks, and develop and maintain a vital database of construction fleet data.
September 1, 2020
Trimble Earthworks Grade Control version 2.0 features Horizontal Steering Control, which automatically controls the machine to follow any horizontal alignment.
Business
How Construction Businesses Can Maintain Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Command Alkon
Digital technologies are transforming construction business operations during the pandemic and increasing confidence in new business opportunities over the next 12 months.
August 17, 2020
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Construction Technology
Camera Technology Elevates Security, Safety and Jobsite Performance
Advances in technology make jobsite camera technology much more than a theft deterrent.
August 4, 2020
When selecting a jobsite solution, choose a cloud-based system that is easy to use, includes multi-site dashboards and is feature rich. This will ensure a higher level of user adoption, additional cameras can be added at any time and any software updates and new features are pushed to your system automatically.
Profit Matters
Technology Helps Asphalt Contractors Rethink How They Work
Integrating technology into an asphalt paving job can increase your productivity, efficiency and competitiveness
June 2, 2020
Advancements in GPS, telematics and automation have resulted in projects being built safer, faster, more efficient, with less cost and less risk.
Equipment
Electric-powered Machines Spark Excitement at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
Excitement was in the air at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 with hybrid and battery-powered models highlighted
March 23, 2020
The Case 580 EV backhoe-loader offers power and performance equivalent to the company’s other models while providing considerably lower daily operating costs and producing zero emissions.
Equipment
Demtech Demolishes Giant Gantry Crane from Illinois Olmsted Locks and Dam
National Demolition Association
Detailed safety plans and procedures were put in place to make sure the demolition went off without a hitch and safely for all involved.
March 10, 2020
Nda Mvi 8864 Moment Gantry
Construction Technology
3 Ways Autonomous Robotics Can Benefit Construction Pros
Trimble’s Aviad Almagor details how autonomous robotics can help contractors in the construction industry improve processes.
February 10, 2020
Photo by Max Langelott on Unsplash
Concrete
Florida Curb and Gutter Firm Solves Labor Issues with Stringless Solution
For Lenard Powell Inc., the move to Topcon's Millimeter GPS Paving System has resulted in a better product, improved production rates and a smaller workforce.
December 26, 2019
LPI added Topcon Positioning Systems' Millimeter GPS Paving System to its Power Curber 5700-C in 2018.
Compaction
Intelligent Compaction Still Key to Quality Asphalt Pavements
IC provides the technological means to ensure that compaction is performed consistently, thoroughly and accurately - and contractors should be using it to improve their results
December 3, 2019
The key benefit of intelligent compaction is greater control over the compaction results, which in turn provides better finished paved results.
Construction Technology
Concept-X Drives Doosan Toward Autonomous Construction Equipment Future
Doosan unveils advanced technologies that will enable autonomous solutions at its proving grounds in Boryeong City, Korea.
November 25, 2019
On November 20, Doosan revealed its autonomous construction site solution, Concept-X, with several prototype machines including a drone, wheel loader, excavator and articulated dump truck working together autonomously at the company’s proving grounds. Image by: Curt Bennink
Construction Technology
Robotic Dog Goes From Viral Video Fame to a Real Job on Construction Sites
Viral video star is finding real-world application walking large construction sites to collect 360-degree images for tracking job progress
November 19, 2019
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Graders, Scrapers
Contractor Meets 6-mile Road Challenge
Warman Excavating & Trenching Ltd. had to win over homeowners and meet completion deadline a full month earlier than the original plan.
September 27, 2019
For the project, Warman Excavating used its Komatsu D-65EX crawler dozer and a John Deere 329 compact track loader (SSL), both equipped with Topcon 3D-MC2 machine control, acquired from Brandt Tractor.
Construction Technology
How to Evaluate Third-Party Drone Services
United Rentals Inc.
When it comes to evaluating third-party drone services, contractors need to look at them as more than just equipment for rent.
September 25, 2019
Using drones for tasks, such as inspections and surveys, enables contractors to manage their businesses more effectively by helping them gain valuable situational awareness, and increase productivity and safety at the jobsite.
Lifting Equipment
Safe Planning of MCWP Installation
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
The safe planning of MCWP erection should start long before the machine is delivered on site. First, the correct definition of project and user needs is essential to specify the optimal piece of equipment needed to do the job.
August 12, 2019
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
End the Equipment Hoarding at Your Jobsites and Increase Its Payback
ClearPathGPS
Contractors are using GPS tracking to not only help them crack down on a practice that costs them a lot of money, but add to their bottom line
August 6, 2019
Kenney Construction uses ClearPathGPS to track engine hours, usage and equipment location.
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