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Equipment Safety

Creating a Cocoon of Safety at Off-Road Work Sites with Radar Motion Detection

Technology can improve everyone’s safety with greater situational awareness.

March 13, 2023

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Protecting the Lifeblood of Off-Road Fleets with an Effective Filtration System

Geotab and Donaldson Filter Minder™ Connect provide fleets with a world-class filtration system and the ability to monitor and manage that system from a single dashboard.

March 13, 2023

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Less Downtime with Damage Detection Insights for Off-Road Fleets

Combine the world’s first AI-powered damage detection solution — designed specifically for the off-road market — with Geotab telematics and create a seamless damage detection experience.

March 13, 2023

Data Management

3 LESSONS BASEBALL CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT PROJECT CONTROLS

I had the pleasure of attending and exhibiting at the first-ever Project Controls Expo in the United States last October. While I was sitting in the expo area at the Washington Nationals Stadium, on a stage with a panel of esteemed industry professionals, I was asked to provide a definition of “project controls.”

March 7, 2023

Software Solutions

SmartPM Technologies Receives Start-Up Investment From Two Construction Industry Leaders

Michael Pink, CEO of SmartPM Technologies, a leading construction-project analytics provider, announced that the company has received significant financial investments from two high-profile companies in the construction sector.

March 7, 2023

Electric Equipment

Caterpillar Announces CONEXPO Plans

The company’s 70,000-square-foot outdoor demonstration arena will anchor the massive display known as Operator Stadium located in the expo’s Festival Lot.

March 6, 2023

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Merlo eWorker, Productivity & Sustainability

eWorker, Merlo’s first fully electric telehandler has arrived in the USA! This new engineering concept aims to reduce environmental impact, ultimately changing the way people and materials are handled.

March 1, 2023

Data Management

SmartPM Technologies Adds Automated Narrative Reporting To Industry-Leading Construction Analytics Platform

One-of-a-Kind Feature Automatically Generates Critical Project Information in Text Format; Gives Busy Executives Quick, Accurate, Easy-to-Read Picture of Total Project Health

February 22, 2023

For EV Trucks, Is Bigger Better?

As the electric vehicle is becoming more popular, the EV truck and SUV have followed suit - but does this larger EV size counter the environmental benefits of the EV? New York Times took note.

February 20, 2023

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Merlo Roto 50.30 S-Plus Delivers Height, Capacity, and Efficiency

Delivering the latest in material handling technology for performance, use versatility, and operator efficiency is the Merlo Rotos R50.30 S-Plus.

February 1, 2023

Demanding Conditions Need Merlo's P120.10HM

Offering excellent telescopic performance without limits, Merlo’s P120.10HM consistently delivers high productivity as it quickly handles large quantities of material.

February 1, 2023

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Every Industry Needs a Heavy-Duty Telehandler. Heavy Industry Needs the Merlo TF65.9!

Merlo’s TF65.9 is especially designed for heavy handling, where performance in terms of lifting capacity, combined with engine power, make all the difference. Its maximum lift of 29’ easily handles 9,900 lbs. Its 5’ reach can carry 4,400 lbs. without flex

February 1, 2023

Robotics & Automation

Trimble and HP Collaborate to Explore the Use of Robotic Technology for Autonomous Indoor Construction Layout

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and HP are collaborating on the integration of Trimble's latest robotic total station with HP's new SitePrint robotic layout solution. The solution focuses on transforming the layout process for indoor construction projects.

February 1, 2023

Software Solutions

Trimble Construction Cloud Powered by Microsoft Azure Launches at Trimble Dimensions+ Conference

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the launch of Trimble Construction Cloud powered by Microsoft Azure, an industry cloud to streamline construction projects. Trimble Construction Cloud was developed as part of Trimble's collaboration with Microsoft to advance technology adoption and accelerate the digital transformation of the construction, agriculture and transportation industries.

February 1, 2023

Software Solutions

Trimble Announces 2022 Viewpoint Construction Award Winners

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the winners of the annual Trimble Viewpoint Construction Awards, which honor the technological achievements of North American contractors as exhibited through the growth and improvements of their projects, people and processes over the past year.

February 1, 2023

Material Processing & Debris Handling

New products from Wacker Neuson premieres to premiere at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Wacker Neuson is inviting attendees of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 to visit Booth W43501 to preview a variety of new products being introduced by the equipment manufacturer.

January 31, 2023

Researchers Crack the Recipe of Roman Concrete Mix

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Where once pozzolanic material like volcanic ash was the key, turns out the secret to the durability of Roman concrete was quicklime and hot mixing.

January 9, 2023

Hot Mixing and Lime Key to Roman Concrete Durability

Wirtgen Updates F-Series Compact Milling Machine Cabins

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

At the start of 2022 the Wirtgen group relaunched its compact milling machine line with a completely redesigned generation. Now they set their sights on major improvements to operator ergonomics with the new "comfort cabin".

December 1, 2022

The cabin protects the operator against environmental influences and provides a workplace designed and constructed according to the latest ergonomic principles.