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Dozers
[VIDEO] Cat Upgrades D6T Grade Control with Dual GPS
Moving GPS receivers from blade masts to the cab brings the productivity of automated graded control with improved accuracy, reliability and safety
November 19, 2014
Video: Cat Upgrades D6T Grade Control with Dual GPS
Compaction
Intelligent Compaction Moves Forward as FHWA Wraps Up Stiffness/Density Correlation Work
November 10, 2014
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Construction Technology
Laser Scanner Adds Precision to Construction of Rainwater Diversion Structure
Contractor used a Topcon robotic total station to set control points throughout a worksite as a basis for registering its 3D laser scanner point cloud data
November 10, 2014
The new wet weather reservoir and wet well is a large in-ground concrete structure that measures 215 by 165 by 30 ft. deep. The concrete walls are 2.5 to 3 ft. thick, and the base measures 4 ft. thick.
Attachments
Video: How Mulchers Save Money, Promote Sustainability
High-output skid steers with mulching heads save fuel, slash trucking costs and eliminate burn piles in selective land clearing
October 3, 2014
Video: How Mulchers Save Money, Promote Sustainability
Construction Technology
Get Your Motor Running
The National Corvette Museum makes a smooth move with mix design and 3D paving technology on its new recreational motorsport track.
August 19, 2014
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Utility Locators
Verifier G2 GPS-enabled Utility Locator
McLaughlin Mfg. Co.
August 19, 2014
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Attachments
Video: Bobcat Introduces GPS Grading Attachment
August 19, 2014
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Concrete Screeds
GPS Machine Control Curbs Costs on Huge Residential Subdivision
Contractor uses Topcon Millimeter GPS machine control on its Power Curber 5700-C curb and gutter machine, eliminating stringlines and saving time, labor and concrete waste
August 4, 2014
There was six miles of curbs throughout the development that TACC carved out and fine graded them with 3/4-inch stone as prep for the asphalt paver and placed the concrete curb and gutter using its Power Curber 5700-C with Topcon Millimeter GPS machine control.
Earthmoving
Volvo Equipment Used for Pinewood Studio Construction
Brent Scarbrough & Company Inc. used a fleet of Volvo equipment to site prep the new 288-acre Pinewood Studios film complex in Fayetteville, GA.
July 30, 2014
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Project Management
Video: Overview of the TurboSite Mobile App
Designed as the ultimate field and site survey app, TurboSite reinvents the way every architect, engineer and contractor will approach site visits and documentation
July 21, 2014
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How to Apply Positioning Technology to Earthmovers
Get an overview of the different types of GPS positioning technologies and their application to your earthmoving operations, and learn how to calculate the return on this investment.
July 19, 2014
Jobsite Equipment
GEOTERRA GTO mats
Presto Geosystems
July 17, 2014
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Construction Technology
Topcon Machine Control Technology Makes Site Grading a Breeze
Cozza Bros. Excavating used Caterpillar equipment with Topcon machine control technology to grade a new headquarters and warehouse site for a Canadian bulk food retailer
July 7, 2014
Cozza Bros. had to excavate the foundations for two structures being built on the 96,000-square-meter site as well as complete grading for the buildings’ landscaping and parking lots.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Video: How GPS Works for the Construction Industry
Topcon training manager Derek Madrid talks about how GPS works for the construction industry in a way that makes it more relatable to the average contractor
June 30, 2014
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Business Services
Take Advantage of Jobsite Signage
The jobsite is a vastly underutilized marketing opportunity for construction professionals -- you have immediate access to this venue and can benefit from its high visibility
June 2, 2014
Marketing efforts for a construction company boils down to awareness, and what better way to make new possible customers aware of your work than with jobsite signs.
Construction Technology
How to Get 3D Machine Grade Technology Without Breaking the Bank
K D Equipment Corp. proves smaller contractors can profit with the step up to 3D grade control for earthmoving machines
May 26, 2014
Once set up, the 3D system saves time on the job by eliminating staking and re-staking and saves on material costs by allowing accuracte cuts.
Construction Technology
Affordable Steps to Climb the Grade Control Ladder
May 26, 2014
The HT-30 haul truck system features a small, portable GPS-enabled control box that mounts into the truck cab. As the truck is loaded, data about the load is input, such as material type, driver, and quantity.
Surveying & Layout
DX-200 Total Station
Sokkia Corporation
May 14, 2014
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