Search | For Construction Pros

Section: Equipment > Equipment Technology > Telematics

Concrete Materials

Preparing the Fleet for Green Cement

There can be drawbacks when incorporating green cement into your business model. Price and availability are barriers, but it can also have a steep learning curve in practical use.

January 24, 2025

Like many newer green building materials, price can pose a barrier for entry.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Teletrac Navman adds Indoor Tracking Asset Trackers

Teletrac Navman

Teletrac Navman's updates to Asset Trackers now allow indoor tracking for real-time location data.

January 18, 2025

Small Powered Asset Hi Res

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Leveraging Equipment Telematics to Meet Jobsite Sustainability Goals

United Rentals Inc.

Six ways data can effectively reduce jobsite emissions, fossil fuel consumption and waste.

January 17, 2025

United Rentals Mobile App

Equipment Management

Defining ‘Five Stars’ in the Construction Industry

RDO Equipment Co.

Five Star Civil Construction’s managing partners build a construction legacy through fleet management software, rental equipment and relationships

January 14, 2025

Despite the numerous challenges with starting a new contracting business in recent years, Five Star Civil managing partners have grown their team, skills and revenue by carving out site clearing and grading, plus utility installation, as their “bread and butter.”

Project Management

AlignOps: Driving Results for Contractors

How AlignOps is revolutionizing construction operations with cutting-edge innovations

January 3, 2025

Tenna Expands Network of Integrations for Better Connectivity

Through OEM and equipment rental integrations with Tenna, contractors can better manage their mixed fleet assets directly within Tenna’s platform, consolidating data from all connected systems.

December 20, 2024

Pickup Trucks & Vans

Ram, Ford Talk New Pickup Truck Tech

Inside the powertrain options and technology trends making today’s trucks essential to your fleet.

December 12, 2024

Ram's heavy-duty trucks are recognized for their towing and payload capacity and can add versatility to construction fleets.

Heavy Equipment's Digital Transformation

Siemens Digital Industries Software

The demand for smart, sustainable heavy equipment is rising and the need for innovation and efficiency has companies turning to electrification, automation and digital transformation.

November 29, 2024

Digitalization and the digital twin ensures that product development starts integrated and stays integrated, and it connects product design to manufacturing and service lifecycles. Courtesy: Siemens

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Heavy Equipment Industry's Need to Update Pricing Strategies Amid Cooling Inflation

Ducker Carlisle

OEMs in the heavy equipment industry face significant challenges in setting pricing strategies due to factors like fluctuating input costs, supply chain issues, and evolving customer expectations amid cooling inflation.

November 26, 2024

Navigating the complexities of getting better pricing including understanding product value-drivers, as well as competitive and market insights can be time-consuming and daunting.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

8 Ways to Increase Safety Around Heavy Equipment

Sentry Insurance

Construction sites, especially those involving heavy equipment, carry significant safety risks. Mistakes or overlooked protocols can lead to accidents that harm workers and derail projects.

November 11, 2024

If an excavator arm reaches too far into an area adjacent to a power source, it could lead to injury or death for the operator as well as those nearby.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Proactive Maintenance Benefits of Telematics

While some construction companies may have maintenance software and others may have telematics solutions, the key is finding the right fit for your needs, no matter where you are on your journey.

October 24, 2024

Telematics aims to track the location of assets and understand how they are being used.

How Heavy Equipment Cab Redesigns Improve Safety, Uptime

The addition of comfort and safety features to work carried out in the elements not only provides a positive environment for operators, but also increases contractor productivity and profitability.

October 18, 2024

CASE Construction Equipment recently announced new models and upgrades to empower construction and utility crews facing labor shortages and constrained jobsites in an effort to allow teams to accomplish more with less amidst growing demands from booming infrastructure investments.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Connected Fleet Management Plays Big Role in Construction Industry’s Future

Panasonic Connect

Construction businesses, contractors, and fleet managers are using AI, IoT, and machine learning as part of connected fleet management systems to modernize their operations and boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

October 11, 2024

It’s easy to see how connected fleet management solutions would appeal to front office management, but they also streamline the day-to-day tasks of front-line workers who are in the field, on the road, or in the maintenance bay.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

How to Boost Operator Retention in the Construction Industry

Fleet management platforms can be an effective tool to combat operator turnover and improve fleet performance, facilitating communication between management and operators in the field.

October 8, 2024

Boosting Operator Retention in the Construction Industry

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

4 Key Metrics for Fleet Monitoring

Monitoring key performance metrics enables fleet managers to make informed decisions about vehicle use, maintenance and replacement.

September 26, 2024

Detailed inspection and service history data can help indicate if an asset is likely to encounter recurring problems.

Construction Safety

Improved Fleet Operations Positively Impact Operator Retention

A commitment to safety goes a long way in demonstrating respect for your operators and creating a positive work environment.

August 30, 2024

Subcontractors are heavily used in the construction industry and can often become a point of contention due to a lack of communication and transparency around jobs and hours.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Align Technologies Acquires FleetWatcher

Align Technologies (formerly known as ToolWatch)

Align and FleetWatcher have complementary customer profiles and share a mission of optimizing construction operations.

August 27, 2024

Align Fleet Watcher Graphic2

Fleet Maintenance

Senzit Releases Senzit Pro Predictive Maintenance Tool for Fleet Management

Senzit Pro is designed to provide a diagnostics solution for fleet managers and owner operators, allowing them to track the health of their entire fleet.

August 20, 2024

Senzit Pro is designed to provide a diagnostics solution for fleet managers and owner operators, allowing them to track the health of their entire fleet.