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Equipment Management
Telematics Provide Insight into Construction Fleet Life-cycle Costs
Carefully tracking construction equipment utilization, maintenance cost and fuel usage is made much easier with telematics systems.
December 3, 2019
Volvo has a suite of Assist solutions (Dig Assist, Load Assist, Haul Assist and Compact Assist) that give operators real-time data and other insights that allow them to improve productivity. Haul Assist, in particular, is helpful in monitoring the productivity part of the TCO equation.
Rental
United Rentals Shares Its Four Pillars of Construction Site Productivity
United Rentals shares how equipment, data, safety and expertise are the pillars of productivity on construction sites.
November 12, 2019
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Concrete Technology
Finding the Equipment Management Sweet Spot
New software platforms help contractors automate and streamline data capture to make better decisions about their equipment fleet.
October 25, 2019
New software applications can be integrated into existing construction ERP platforms to automate and streamline data capture and analysis.
Construction News
[AUDIO FILE] Dodge Chief Economist Reports on 5% Decrease in September Construction Starts
Dodge Construction Network
Richard Branch, Chief Economist for Dodge Data & Analytics, comments on new construction starts for September 2019
October 17, 2019
Equipment Management
How to Establish Innovation R&D in a Construction Company
Trade innovation intimidation for enthusiasm with a well thought out technology research, testing and implementation effort.
October 10, 2019
Telematics is one innovation more construction companies are pursuing, often under the leadership of the equipment manager. Pictured is Komatsu’s new WA900-8 Wheel Loader equipped with the company’s Komtrax Plus telematics system that provides immediate remote diagnostics of machine health and performance.
Construction Technology
Why You Should Use BIM for Road Building Projects
Efficiency, effectiveness and issue avoidance are all benefits to using building information modeling for the design and construction of roadways
October 9, 2019
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Command Alkon Announces Steve Jones of Dodge Data & Analytics as Keynote Speaker at ELEVATE Conference
Jones is a visionary in the field and brings an extensive track record of progressive leadership across many industry initiatives to the conference.
October 8, 2019
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Construction Technology
How to Evaluate Third-Party Drone Services
United Rentals Inc.
When it comes to evaluating third-party drone services, contractors need to look at them as more than just equipment for rent.
September 25, 2019
Using drones for tasks, such as inspections and surveys, enables contractors to manage their businesses more effectively by helping them gain valuable situational awareness, and increase productivity and safety at the jobsite.
Project Management
5 Myths About BIM Technology
Don’t let these common myths be a barrier to the benefits BIM technology can offer on your construction projects
September 16, 2019
JE Dunn Construction, along with SERA Architects, used BIM software and digital collaboration tools used on the Collaborative Life Sciences Building (CLSB) in Portland, OR.
Rental Business Services
Prevent, Predict and Prescribe with Today’s Software Solutions for Maintenance
Today’s management software programs make it easier than ever before to be proactive about fleet maintenance, provided you have the know-how and manpower to take advantage of the technology.
September 12, 2019
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Apps
[APP] Track and Record Asset Activity with Nektar
Nektar
Nektar uses QR or 2D identification tags and smartphone GIS mapping technology to track and record asset activity
August 27, 2019
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Industrial Forklifts
4 Keys to Unlocking Value from Forklift Connectivity
Forklift connectivity and fleet management uses technology that is proven to deliver insight into truck utilization, compliance, safety, performance and productivity.
August 26, 2019
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Fleet News
New Tools Can Help Fleet Managers Understand Maintenance & Repair Costs
Understanding the evolution of maintenance and repair issues and costs continue to be on top of the level of importance in the transportation industry.
August 22, 2019
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Construction News
[PODCAST] Strong Volume of Public Works Lifts Total Construction to Third Straight Gain
Dodge Construction Network
Robert A. Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics, summarizes July 2019 construction starts data
August 22, 2019
Project Management
Can Blockchain Improve Construction Project Management?
Some contractors are experimenting with ways blockchain technology can improve project management efficiency, transparency and profitably
August 15, 2019
Blockchain technology could provide contractors a more transparent project management process.
Apps
[APP] Streamline Construction Processes with Traqspera
Traqspera is a cloud-based management system for employee, training and project management; asset and tool tracking; safety; timesheets and billing
July 30, 2019
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Construction News
[AUDIO] Dodge Data & Analytics June 2019 Construction Starts
Dodge Construction Network
Listen to commentary from Robert Murray, Chief Economist, Dodge Data & Analytics, on the June 2019 Construction starts data
July 26, 2019
Construction Technology
Sage/Procore Integration Upgrades Contractor’s Construction and Accounting
Sage North America
Two-way communication between accounting and project management software gives finance and project teams real-time data to fix problems before costs spin out of control
July 9, 2019
Tricorp Group re-roofed the California State Capitol building, replaced mechanical roof units, and finished interior renovation.
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