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Profit Matters
Simple to Complex: Know Your Excavator Grade Control Options
With many advantages, and quick payback, deciding to use grade control system on excavators is pretty much a no-brainer. The tougher choice is deciding which systems is the right fit for your operation.
Construction Technology
Small Site Contractors Cash in on Construction Tech
Construction Technology
Sensors, Connectivity and AI: The Building Blocks to a Safer, More Productive Worksite
Construction Technology
Meeting the Challenges of Rural Construction
Excavators
How Wheeled Excavators Come in Handy on the Jobsite
Construction Technology
Maximize Telematics Data With Equipment Maintenance Programs
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Construction Technology
What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace
When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.
Construction Technology
AI in Construction: What to Expect
Instead of wading through construction documents to determine appliance packages or contract obligations, workers can type the question into their cell phone and Chat GPT will provide the answer.
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Excavators
Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite
Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.
Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.
Expert Columns
Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.
Fleet Maintenance
3 Tactics to Boost Construction Fleet Performance
Telematics, IoT devices, and even AI integrations have the power to significantly improve construction fleet management when utilized effectively.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How 3D Milling and Advanced Data Capture Can Save You Serious Paving Headaches
At World of Asphalt 2024, Kevin Garcia (Trimble) discuss BIM, digital twins, and how the real way to fix your asphalt mat is what's underneath it.
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Snow Removal Equipment
Teleo, Storm Equipment Launch Remote, Autonomous Snow Plow
The autonomous machine is designed for mass snow clearing in large open areas such as parking lots.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Topcon Releases HiPer CR GNSS Receiver
The HiPer CR can be used in a variety of configurations, including as a network RTK rover, in base and rover setups and integrated hybrid use with a robotic total station.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Trimble Releases Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers
Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers runs on an Android operating system and enables operators to control cutting depth of the mill or cold planer, according to project design.
Construction Technology
Trackunit Releases TU700 IoT Device
TU700 will enable fleets to move towards 100% coverage offering global roaming, long-range Bluetooth support and Wi-Fi ready capabilities with new self-service CAN configuration.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Trimble Adds Mills and Cold Planers to Roadworks Paving Control
New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine Guidance & Control System Pays Dividends
When contractors like Rasch Construction implement a grade control system for their dozers, it helps them make fewer mistakes when grading.
Equipment
World of Concrete 2024 Trends & Conversations
Cordless tools, safety, solving small contractors’ problems and providing an entry into technology were some of the trends.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Spireon Releases Flex Battery Tracker for Unpowered Equipment
The solution can be used for various equipment on construction sites such as trailers, storage containers, vending machines and more.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Caterpillar Announces Technology Package Upgrades for Medium Dozers
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models.
Asphalt
Alternative Power, AI & Remote Control in Roadbuilding
The demand for quicker delivery and increased sustainability on projects has placed a heightened focus on the need for large-scale digital transformation in roadbuilding operations.
Mini Excavators
4 Money-making Ideas for Your Excavator
Start the new year on the right foot by prioritizing equipment use that will benefit your work and bottom line.
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Business
Link-Belt Experts Weigh in on the State of the Construction Industry
They look forward to a continued decrease of supply chain issues and increased use of technology to improve productivity and efficiency and help with the workforce shortage.
Business
CASE North America VP Discusses the State of the Construction Industry
Dolan says machine guidance, satellite positioning technology and electrification will be innovation areas in 2024.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Polymath Automates Bulldozers, Diverse Equipment Classes
Contractors can choose from multiple OEM and aftermarket machine control options for popular equipment types, but Polymath has a configurable tech for other equipment and now a standard bulldozer product.
Profit Matters
Topcon Aptix & the Progression Towards a Grade Control Data Standard
As the AEMP Telematics standard has paved the way for some equipment performance data to cross proprietary boundaries, the industry next grapples with topographical data for 3D machine control.
Fleet Maintenance
Tech Advances Productivity, Sustainability & Safety
Telematics and data management are more common and critical to operations on today’s jobsites.
Construction Technology
3 Challenges & 3 Benefits of Telematics
Systems must be efficient to navigate and more effective for contractors to proactively manage and maintain their fleets.
Construction Technology
Danfoss Launches A+ Software for Autonomous Machine Development
A+ software is offered in two tiers: A+ Essentials and A+ Advanced.
Profit Matters
See It and Believe It: The Value of a Grade Technology Demo
Uncomfortable with technology or just not sure how to get started? Schedule a grade control demonstration to make the transition easier.
Business
Dennis in the Dirt with Hammett Excavation: Technology Solves Labor Challenges
Dennis Howard of RDO Equipment shares his experience with Hammett Excavation's use of technology to help overcome labor shortages.
Construction Technology
Autodesk Event Focuses on AI, Interoperability
At Autodesk University, the company announced artificial intelligence (AI) features across multiple construction software products—but the real story may be interoperability.
Profit Matters
Grade Control: It’s Not Just for Earthworks Contractors Anymore
Smaller commercial and residential contractors involved in commercial and even civil construction projects are adopting grade control as a best practice, facilitated by technology.