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Construction Technology

Artificial Reality Enhances Actual Construction Performance

Trimble and Aecom have partnered on the application of a virtual-reality headset that allows users to walk through holograms of engineering models prior to construction, saving both time and money

“Our digital world is growing exponentially but we interact with it in the same way we did 30 and 40 years ago—behind 2D screens,” Aviad Almagor Director of Trimble’s Mixed-Reality Program says. “With mixed reality, the digital content crosses the threshold into the real world. This process dramatically improves our ability to understand the relations between the physical and digital assets, it transforms the way we consume, interact and communicate information.”

The LEED Issue

Even with other green rating systems on the rise, LEED still seems to be dominating the sustainable construction industry

How Contractors Contribute to LEED on the Jobsite

Contractors have a huge role in contributing to the success (or failure) of LEED certified green building projects

In the entire scheme of a LEED project, contractors affect a relatively small percentage of the LEED credits. By knowing their impact on the project and how they contribute at each stage, contractors can become a valuable resource to the design team in the process of achieving LEED certification.

Green Industrial Facilities Gaining Popularity

The U.S. Green Building Council says that the market of green industrial buildings had grown by 375% in the four years leading up to 2013. These buildings mean opportunities for contractors, energy savings and more productive employees.

The Method Soap building in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood boasts impressive wind and solar energy sources and in 2014 became the first and only LEED Platinum certified manufacturing plant in its industry

Mobile Generator Powered by Trash Designed for Military

Aerojet Rocketdyne announced it has completed successful field testing of a small portable generator that can use ordinary surplus items to make electricity in remote locations for the military.

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Green Building is Key to Economic Growth

Conventional construction is falling by the wayside in major markets because "people are just realizing that green building makes sense," says Nathan Taft, director of acquisitions for Jonathan Rose Companies

[VIDEO] Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders Enable Up to 30% Fuel Savings

Liebherr XPower wheel loaders feature power-split drivetrain that enables operators to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%

[Video] Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders Enable Up to 30% Fuel Savings

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Technology Helps Clean Up Mess of a Parking Lot Project

Heartland Concrete Construction turned to the Trimble Business Center – HCE system to re-engineer a complex parking lot project.

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Mobile Mulchers

[VIDEO] Vermeer FT300 Forestry Tractor

The Vermeer FT300 forestry tractor with mulcher head helps contractors complete a variety of land clearing jobs.

[Video] Vermeer FT300 Forestry Tractor

Australia Planning Its First Exterior Solar-powered Residential Skyscraper

Skyscraper will feature a glass exterior wrapped in solar cells that will provide residents with "off-the-grid" power stored in Telsa-like batteries

The Sol Invictus tower has been designed to capture the sun's movement from east to west.

Brochure: Sany SY365C Hydraulic Excavator

The 79,860-lb. SY365C features a 275-hp Cummins QSL 9 Tier 4 Final engine with a highly engineered hydraulic system to match engine response.

Sany SY365C Hydraulic Excavator

Sany America Inc.

Features a 275-hp Cummins QSL 9 Tier 4 Final engine with a highly engineered hydraulic system to match engine response.

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