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Caterpillar studying how drones can enhance heavy equipment production

Caterpillar is continuing the emphasis it has placed on predictive machine analytics in the last year with a collaboration that will explore how drones can assist in the collection of that data and more jobsite insights. The company recently announced a marketing agreement with French drone data analytics startup Redbird that will focus on how unmanned […]

January 7, 2016

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Trailer’s GPS signal leads to recovery of $500k worth of stolen heavy equipment in South Carolina

When we talk about installing GPS tracking onto heavy equipment, we’re usually talking about the big stuff: dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes and the like. But even lower-priority items like trailers make a good case for being GPS-tracked, especially when considering this story. According to a release from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina, […]

January 5, 2016

Technology

Mujjo makes premium gloves with touchscreen capabilities

Yeah it’s cold outside­—­and isn’t it loads of fun to have to wrestle your gloves off just to answer your phone. These Mujjo gloves are designed to keep your digits from freezing yet still allow you to use the touchscreens on your phone or tablet without having to remove the glove. The Mujjo Leather Touchscreen […]

December 24, 2015

Technology

The future has arrived: 5D Robotics has developed autonomous heavy equipment tech for United Rentals with a distinct human element

It’s happening again. A technology that got a lukewarm reception in the consumer markets is in the first stages of creating a revolution the heavy equipment sector. The first time this happened it was the Internet of Things (IoT). Four years ago, when told IoT technology could enable consumers to adjust their home thermostat from […]

December 23, 2015

Technology

Collect equipment data easily and accurately on smartphones with Mobile Equipchat

Mobile Equipchat is an equipment data­tracking app recently launched by OEM Data Delivery. Available on Android devices and soon to be released for Apple products, it allows users to capture equipment data remotely through simple templates. With the app you can take equipment photos, capture signatures and stamp GPS locations. The templates give you lists […]

December 23, 2015

Roadbuilding

Iowa Department of Transportation begins using new EAM software

The Iowa Department of Transportation has begun to use AssetWorks integrated enterprise asset management software and fleet management solutions. According to a press release, IDOT will be using the new AssetWorks software to manage its fleet facilities and warehouse inventory operations. IDOT decided to use AssetWorks EAM software after an evaluation process of several solutions to replace […]

December 23, 2015

Technology

Industrial analytics firm, Caterpillar partner Uptake named “Hottest Startup of 2015” by Forbes

Even Forbes admits it’s a bit surprised to find Uptake, an analytics firm whose customers are entirely based in industrial markets, at the top of its “Hottest Startups of 2015” list, besting tech darling Slack and consumer-facing companies such as Porch, PicsArt, Casper and even ride-sharing service Uber. The publication even wrote an article explaining the […]

December 22, 2015

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10th Day of Construction Gifts: Blade Nano QX drone for beginners to (crash and) learn with

If you’ve spent any time at all reading this site, you’re likely aware that drones are by far and away the fastest growing technology on construction sites around the country. We’ve seen one contractor increase efficiency by working these unmanned aircraft into just about every aspect of its workflow and now we have a clear picture […]

December 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

USDOT offers online course on connected vehicle technology basics

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering a free online course that covers the basics of connected vehicle technology. The course is aimed at transportation planners, managers and engineers at the state and local agencies. The course, a collaborative effort through USDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office and the Consortium of ITS Education […]

December 17, 2015

Technology

FAA to require online drone registration starting Dec. 21

Following the advice of recently disclosed findings by an agency task force, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced the official drone registration process for recreational and hobbyist pilots. Apart from businesses being required to file for an exemption for commercial use, all drones between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds, including any payloads such as cameras, intended for […]

December 15, 2015

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6th Day of Construction Gifts: UE ROLL waterproof Bluetooth speaker is perfect for the jobsite

In the past, bringing tunes along to the jobsite without worrying about finding a plug or destroying the stereo with dust, water and other materials, meant lugging around a giant rugged boom box that probably best functioned as an FM radio. But thanks to the advent of the Bluetooth speaker, you can now easily throw […]

December 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT to test drone for inspections under bridges

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) is testing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, to inspect the underside of the northbound Gold Star Memorial Bridge in New London on Dec. 15. “This is an important step for our agency—the testing of a new technology with the potential to improve results, efficiencies, and safety for the […]

December 10, 2015