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Site Layout
Topcon ES-60 Total Station
Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon's ES-60 total station is designed to provide an entry-level total station with a fast and powerful EDM
January 24, 2017
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Concrete Screeds
[VIDEO] Satellite-controlled GPS screed machine from Ligchine International
Gary Ligman from Ligchine International talks about their Satellite-controlled GPS screed machine and the new 3D system with robotic control that can operate indoors or outdoors
January 18, 2017
[VIDEO] Satellite-controlled GPS screed machine from Ligchine International Corporation
Landscaping Attachments
[VIDEO] Caterpillar AccuGrade Box Blade and product enhancements improve operator experience
Kevin Coleman from Caterpillar talks about a new tool that is designed to operate both manually and automatically with the use of Laser or GPS grading systems
January 17, 2017
[VIDEO] Caterpillar AccuGrade™ Box Blade and product enhancements improve operator experience
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.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Allen Introduces the New HDX760 Hydra-Drive Extreme Riding Trowel
Allen Engineering Corporation
The HDX760 is a state-of-the-art, hydraulically controlled ride-on power trowel that incorporates “Intelli-Power” to ensure peak performance, component safety and extended life.
December 13, 2016
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Material Processing & Debris Handling
Maximize the Return on Mobile Mulchers
Proper selection and maintenance of mobile mulching equipment can keep land clearing and site prep projects on track.
December 13, 2016
A dedicated mulcher tractor is more likely to have a rugged design with the required safety features built specifically for forestry applications.
Decorative Concrete
Decorative Concrete for the Las Vegas Arena
The plaza of the new Las Vegas Arena (T Mobile Arena) owned by MGM Resorts, Las Vegas, Nevada has 149,472 square feet of decorative concrete pavement, 3,425 contact square feet of walls.
December 6, 2016
The new 149,472 square foot plaza for the Las Vegas Arena consists of random integral pastel color shapes meant to compliment the desert surrounding area that Las Vegas is built on. There are no right angles in panel shapes so the decorative concrete contractor, T.B. Penick, decided to hire a surveying company to set points for panel corners to facilitate forming operations.
Construction Technology
Trimble Designs New Construction Technology for Small Site and Utility Contractors
Trimble introduced today office software, site positioning and machine control solutions designed for site and utility contractors and owner/operators. These solutions offer small to mid-sized contractors a reliable, flexible and affordable option.
November 7, 2016
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Construction Technology
Topcon's New Delta Solutions Offers Deformation Monitoring System for Construction
The system uses the Topcon MS AXII total station combined with Topcon Delta Watch software designed to monitor, manage and evaluate monitoring data as well as optionally trigger alarms
October 11, 2016
Construction Technology
Full-Depth HMA Project Uses Cutting Edge Innovations
The Iowa DOT and L.L. Pelling utilize infrared temperature monitoring, GPS roller mapping, and E-ticketing on the Highway 100 extension project
October 5, 2016
In order to help improve fatigue cracking resistance in the lower lift, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) was not used in its mix design.
Construction Safety
OSHA Cites NJ Contractor with 13 Safety Violations Totaling $292K in Penalties
OSHA issued three willful, four repeat and six serious safety citations for lack of fall protection and other "preventable hazards"
October 5, 2016
Earthmoving
Caterpillar Demonstrates Command Remote Dozer Control for its D11 Dozer
Caterpillar - Cat
Caterpillar demonstrates its remote operator console for dozers prior to MINExpo opening
September 29, 2016
The Command Remote Operator Station allows the operator to be removed from the operating environment.
Attachments
Site Prep Laser Grading from Laser Force LLC
Laser Force LLC
The Grade Pride Laser Controlled Skid Steer Box is extremely versatile.
September 22, 2016
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Construction Technology
Sokkia iX Robotic Total Stations Now Compatible with Autodesk BIM 360 Layout App
'Now operators taking advantage of the iX series’ smoothest and most accurate prism tracking ability can also layout or QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) with the BIM 360 Layout app'
September 14, 2016
Paving
Measure of Success
The use of 3D paving helps Park Construction meet demanding NFL specs at Vikings’ new stadium
September 13, 2016
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Technology Helps Clean Up Mess of a Parking Lot Project
Heartland Concrete Construction turned to the Trimble Business Center – HCE system to re-engineer a complex parking lot project.
September 6, 2016
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Construction Technology
iX Series Total Station
Sokkia Corporation
Sokkia's iX Series total stations feature ultrasonic technology for smooth, accurate prism-tracking
August 31, 2016
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
No Doubt About It—Grade Technology Can Help You Make More Money
Caterpillar - Cat
Some grading technologies guide operators to grade visually showing them where to cut and fill, and some control the blade or bucket automatically; here’s where each type works best
August 18, 2016
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