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SmartPM Continues Data Security Initiative With ISO 27001 Certification

SmartPM Technologies, Inc., a leader in construction schedule analytics, announced its attainment of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.

December 13, 2023

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

CAN bus, JBUS, and OBD: What To Know for Construction Fleet Management

The world of construction technology is filled with acronyms: IoT, MRO, ERP, ELD, RFID, BLE, and the list goes on. But three specific acronyms make a world of difference when figuring out the type of data that can be extracted from vehicles and equipment—OBD, JBUS, and CAN bus. Let’s walk through what makes them different and the benefits of using CAN.

December 10, 2023

ICC Supports 'Buildings Breakthrough'

International Code Council

Supported by 28 countries including the U.S. and China, Buildings Breakthrough was launched during COP28.

December 8, 2023

COP28 Buildings Breakthrough Supported by International Code Council Initiative

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Takeuchi Founder Inducted into AEM Hall of Fame

On November 30, 2023, Akio Takeuchi was inducted into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame during AEM’s Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

December 8, 2023

Overcapacity & Net-Zero Discussed At WCA 2024

World Cement Association

The WCA 2024 Conference provided a forum for open discussions, bringing industry leaders and stakeholders together to address the industry’s most pressing issues, share best practices, and recognize innovation.

November 14, 2023

Overcapacity & Net-Zero Discussed At WCA 2024

Work Starts On New Design For Florida Bridge

Superior Construction

Infrastructure contractor Superior Construction and WSP begin construction of Brooks Bridge, Florida, in $171 Million project.

November 9, 2023

Brooks Bridge Construction Begins In Florida

Lifting Equipment

IPAF Guidance: Keeping Holiday Decoration Install Safe

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is reminding those installing and removing seasonal decorations and lights with the technical guidance booklet for safety.

November 8, 2023

IPAF Safe Use of MEWPs in Public Areas

In Their Own Words: Customers Share What They Love About HCSS Support

You might have heard that HCSS offers great technical support. What you might not know is that without experiencing this support for yourself, calling it “great” is a huge understatement.

November 6, 2023

Data Management

SmartPM Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Demonstrating Continued Commitment to Data Security and Privacy

Renowned for its groundbreaking contributions to construction data analytics software, SmartPM Technologies, Inc. announces its attainment of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II compliance. This achievement propels SmartPM into an elite group of companies, distinguishing it from many contemporaries in the tech sector who have yet to secure these stringent data protection and privacy benchmarks.

October 31, 2023

Software Solutions

Sage Expands Construction Cloud Suite to Deliver Powerful Preconstruction and Project Management Solutions

Sage, the trusted software provider for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the construction industry, today announced the expansion of its construction cloud suite. With the launch of Sage Construction Management, Sage adds cloud preconstruction and project management capabilities to its industry-leading construction portfolio.

October 13, 2023

Portable Lighting

Make Worker Safety Part of the Equation in Schedule Compression

Let’s start off with a sobering reality. The construction industry’s concern for worker safety is often downplayed, despite being a crucial priority.

October 9, 2023

Electric Tools & Accessories

Ohio Ready Mix Has the Secret Ingredient to Increase Job Efficiency and Provide Better Customer Service

Now that consumers have so many channels and tools available to them right at their fingertips, they expect the same type of efficiency and transparency during the order status and fulfillment process. When dispatchers need to update their customers on their estimated delivery times, they often resort to calling drivers. Drivers get distracted, and it and can cause friction as it can feel like micromanagement.

September 26, 2023

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Wacker Neuson’s ST27 CTL named to Contractor’s Top 50 New Products!

Wacker Neuson’s ST27 features a 2-speed standard travel drive that offers an impressive 9.1 mph resulting in faster cycle times. Enhancing the driving experience is a standard auto-shifting, two-speed drive system that can be active or disabled based on the application. It automatically senses the operators need to shift. The auto feature engages in and out of the two speeds based on joystick input and eliminates the need for the operator to make manual shifts.

September 22, 2023

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Wirtgen | New W 150 F(i) Cold Milling Machine for High Performance in Narrow Spaces

The high-performance W 150 F(i) rounds out the upper end of the compact milling machines

September 20, 2023

Machine Control

Stringless Concrete Paving with the Wirtgen SP 25i and AutoPilot

German construction contractor “VSB infra” takes advantage of the benefits of AutoPilot 2.0 for the paving of a poured in-place concrete safety barrier.

September 20, 2023

We're Cloud to Be Here

What does the future of dispatch look like? A lot of data gets generated in your dispatch operations. But it’s not enough to run the systems and collect data if you aren’t using that data to your advantage. Your ultimate goal is to deliver the right amount of the right material to your customers on time, in specification, and make a profit while doing it. Using data to drive operational efficiency and deliver exceptional experiences to your customers can get you on the fast-track to an increase in cash flow.

September 20, 2023

Electric Tools & Accessories

UberEat’s Secret? Infuse Convenience into the Experience

The way people buy and sell goods has changed dramatically over the decades. With more and more businesses selling their products online, consumers are inclined to purchase this way. This trend is only going to continue as eCommerce becomes more prevalent and as the demographics of the population changes.

September 20, 2023

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Sunset Logistics Ticket Accounting

The Challenge Through the use of their trucking dispatch solution, Sunset Logistics is able to quote, bill, and dispatch their haulers. The solution delivers a paperless approach that makes it possible to collect twice as much data compared to older, paper-based methods.

September 20, 2023