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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.
Surveying & Layout
Leica Aibot Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
System combines new UAV technology with DJI aerial platform to complete flight missions in less time
July 19, 2018
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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.
Construction Technology
Topcon MAGNET 5 Software Suite
Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon's MAGNET 5 software suite includes upgrades to MAGNET Field, Office and Enterprise applications including new functionality that spans the suite
June 15, 2018
Topcon Magnet 2
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
Kespry Drone 2s Mine2
Site Layout
iM-50 Manual Total Station
Sokkia Corporation
Sokkia's iM-50 features a prism range up to 4,000 m and up to 500 m in reflectorless mode with a 1.5mm/2 ppm accuracy
May 22, 2018
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
AssetView Tracking System
DPL Telematics
AssetView Tracking System is a self-contained GPS solution that requires no external power
May 18, 2018
Dpl Asset View Image
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Teletrac Navman Delivers Integrated Driver Safety Analytics and Dashboard Camera Solution
Teletrac Navman
Combined GPS event replays and video footage gives complete view of events and incidents.
May 16, 2018
The Teletrac Navman DIRECTOR Event Viewer feature, paired with dashboard camera footage, can be used for a full view of unsafe driving events to coach drivers on driving behavior or acquit the driver of being at fault.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Report: Many Contractors Still Use Manual Data Collection Despite Shortcomings
Survey results find manual data collection on jobsites increases time needed to make decisions, hurts work quality and leaves firms facing unnecessary costs
May 3, 2018
Construction Manual Processes
Site Layout
GM-50 Manual Total Station
Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon's GM-50 manual total station features a beam designed to offer a rapid distance measurement of 0.9 seconds regardless of the target
April 20, 2018
Topcon Gm 50
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
Plan Target Freedigitalimages
Surveying & Layout
Topcon GM-100 Manual Total Station
Topcon Positioning Systems
Dual-axis compensation ensures stable measurements even on rough terrain by automatically correcting both horizontal and vertical angles
March 16, 2018
Topcon Gm 100 Field
Construction Technology
Unearth Oneplace Place-based Progress Documentation Software
Procore Technologies, Inc.
Progress documentation software for commercial and civil construction brings together real-time construction data through aerial and ground photography, site maps, blueprints and drone surveys
March 12, 2018
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Surveying & Layout
US Radar GP Rover for Underground Mapping
US Radar
Combines advanced triple-bandwidth GPR technology with precision global GPS connectivity to create subsurface maps in real time and accurate within 2 in.
February 20, 2018
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