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Construction Safety Technology
Eliminate the ‘3 Ds’ With Remote Control Equipment
Caterpillar - Cat
Remote control and autonomous machines may sound cool, but are they truly useful for contractors today? Take a look at the benefits this technology can offer in dull, dirty and dangerous applications.
September 14, 2023
Remote control equipment makes all the difference on dull, dirty and dangerous jobsites.
Construction Safety Technology
AI in Construction: Beyond Autonomous Machines
Caterpillar - Cat
Artificial intelligence is all around us – have you asked Siri or Alexa a question? Here’s how it is being used today to improve construction change orders, jobsite safety, equipment maintenance and reduce labor demand
December 29, 2021
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Top 5 Rental, Construction Industry Trends to Watch in 2021
BigRentz
As the industry becomes more competitive and the market shifts, harnessing these five construction trends will prove valuable for any rental or construction firm.
April 29, 2021
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Apps
[APP OF THE WEEK] Smartvid.io Platform and App Uses AI to Improve Construction Safety
Smartvid.io leverages its artificial intelligence engine "Vinnie" to gauge risks and detect hazards on the construction jobsite
June 18, 2019
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Construction Toolbox
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2018 - The LEGO Technic Volvo Concept Wheel Loader ZEUX Set
Get your chance to experiment with autonomous construction equipment in small scale with the new LEGO Technic set
December 10, 2018
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Apps
[APP] Create and Manage Residential Construction Estimates Using AI Technology and Estimator360
Estimator360
App uses patent-pending Instant Assemblies, Intelligent Ratios and Build Options to create fast estimates
October 23, 2018
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Construction Toolbox
A Time Machine for your Construction Jobsite?
A new artificial intelligence 3D capture tool aims to reduce the cost, time and pain it takes to build through more efficient capture and analysis of construction jobsites
August 2, 2018
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How Construction Workers Remain Physically Fit
A new study finds that construction workers actually have a ‘physical wisdom’ that allows them to work effectively, even in their old age
January 9, 2018
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Caterpillar Autonomous Haul Trucks Point To Construction’s Future
Caterpillar - Cat
Minestar Command intentionally pushes decision making to the computers onboard unmanned trucks to make their interactions on the site safer
September 18, 2017
Caterpillar's virtual demonstration of its Command system is essentially identical to a live demo of the autonomous mining system Cat shares with customers at its Tinaja Hills Training Center. Haul trucks are completely autonomous, and the D10 dozer is operated via remote control.
Construction Toolbox
Is Proprietary Project Management Software Best for Your Construction Business?
Choosing between free, open-source and proprietary construction project management software to make the best choice for your business
January 28, 2016
Overall, significantly more construction project managers who use proprietary software are satisfied with their product than their counterparts who use free and open-source products: 69 percent say they are “completely satisfied” with their proprietary software, while 31 percent are “mostly satisfied.”
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: SmartUse
Mark up, view, compare and share construction plans in real time with the SmartUse collaboration mobile app
May 19, 2015
View and compare all versions of construction project plans with the SmartUse mobile app.
Construction Toolbox
Why Contractors Should Budget More for Construction Software
Implementing construction software systems - and budgeting for them - is increasingly becoming critical for construction contractors to remain competitive in the industry
April 2, 2015
Half of respondents to a Software Advice construction software prospective buyers survey are still using the pen and paper method to perform basic processes such as bidding, estimating and more, but that method can also produce less accurate data and be more time consuming than construction software.
Construction Toolbox
Top 20 Most Popular Construction Management Software Solutions
If you're looking to see what construction management software solutions might be a good fit for your business this top 20 most popular list may be a good place to start
March 9, 2015
Capterra has put together a list of 20 of the most popular construction management software solutions based on customers, the number of individual users and social media stats.
Apps
App of the Week: SafetyNet
Predictive Solutions Corporation
SafetyNet employs advanced and predictive analytics on customers’ safety inspection and observation data and then communicates predictions about future risk in real time
March 3, 2015
The app helps construction contractors identify which projects, contractors, crews or even work tasks are most at risk of increased injuries.
Apps
App of the Week: Procore Construction Management Software
Procore Technologies, Inc.
Create, manage and share project data remotely using the Procore mobile app and your mobile devices
December 2, 2014
Mange drawings, documents, photos, RFIs, daily logs, submittals, punch lists, project contact directories, timecards and more with the Procore mobile app.
Project Management
New Tool Compares Construction Project Management Software
Website tool allows contractors to search for and compare hundreds of construction project management software solutions to find the one that's right for their businesses
August 29, 2013
Contractors can use this online tool to compare price, features and deployment model for hundreds of construction project management software products.
Construction Safety
Safety and Technology Combine to Prevent Injuries
SafetyNet software collects safety data to identify trends that can affect workers' safety
December 1, 2011