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Technology

A New Year’s Suggestion: Resolve to master some aspect of construction technology

This time of year people are thinking about starting a diet and exercise program, understandably. But instead of self-improvement, what about making a resolution to improve your business or your craft? If  you are in the construction business and looking for an edge, there is no better time to start than now and no better […]

January 9, 2020

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Komatsu to debut latest Smart Construction at ConExpo 2020

Located in the North Hall booth N10825,  Komatsu America will demonstrate the solutions connections it has with its dealers and customers, and how those solutions leverage digitalization to control costs and timelines at ConExpo 2020. Included in this display will be the introduction of the latest version of Smart Construction, the  company’s suite of digital […]

January 6, 2020

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Smaller than deck of cards, new Encore asset tracker designed to hide from thieves

PasstimeHD has unveiled its new asset tracking device, the Encore GPS tag, which is self-powered and requires no wiring. It’s also 25 percent smaller than a deck of cards and can be placed on construction equipment attachments, such as buckets, forks and hydraulic hammers, as well as on trailers, containers and large tools. It also […]

December 31, 2019

Business

Contractors optimistic about 2020, predicting growth in all major project types, AGC says

As contractors approach the new year, optimism abounds for 2020’s construction outlook conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. Any major worries economists may have about the broader economy or specific segments don’t appear to be affecting the construction industry, according to the newly released AGC survey. In survey responses from about 1,000 member […]

December 27, 2019

Robotics

Spot the robot ‘dog’ could one day scan jobsites, do layouts and maintain machines if Trimble, Hilti, Boston Dynamics collaboration succeeds

People and dogs have enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships since the dawn of time. And now there’s a new breed of dog that’s eager to help you on your construction sites. His name is Spot and he’s a Boston Dynamics robot. In this collaboration, Boston Dynamics engineered the carrier vehicle, while Trimble and Hilti provide a […]

December 16, 2019

Technology

Survey: Contractors grossly underutilizing telematics systems, leaving money on the table; time constraints, lack of understanding to blame

Monitoring your fleet with telematics tools is one of the best tools you can use—unless you don’t use it. And, as it turns out, most contractors aren’t doing much—or all that they could—with the technology. That’s one of the key findings in a survey recently completed by Teletrac Navman. Even though 90 percent of the […]

November 25, 2019

Business

My Epiroc system tracks fleets by mobile device, computer

Epiroc has developed a new system and app for tracking equipment fleets via computer and mobile devices. The company says the My Epiroc digital system improves fleet efficiency, with a focus on increasing uptime for mining and infrastructure operations. The system tracks fleet status in the production process, providing alerts and updates, and highlights items […]

November 18, 2019

Telematics

Bobcat launches Owner Portal website for quick remote machine monitoring

With Bobcat’s Machine IQ wireless communication system generating heaps of useful data on machines in the field, the company has launched a new online dashboard for viewing it all. Located at my.bobcat.com, the Bobcat Owner Portal website gives machine owners and fleet managers easy and quick access to machine location, operating hours, fuel level and […]

October 3, 2019

Machine control

Bobcat unveils iPhone/iPad remote control, bringing drone-like operation to skid steers, CTLs

Quick two-person jobs can be handled by a single operator, and operators can avoid repeated trips in and out of the cab.

September 20, 2019

Construction Equipment

John Deere updates JDLink machine management system

John Deere Construction & Forestry is adding new capabilities to its JDLink platform, designed to improve the user experience. These include: Updates to the Notification Center, accessible via JDLink,  include email alerts when a machine diagnostic trouble code occurs or there’s an upcoming scheduled maintenance interval. Users can set up which alerts they want to […]

September 20, 2019

Technology

Command Alkon’s Connex platform designed to improve jobsite material delivery

Command Alkon’s new Connex Platform connects contractors, project owners and jobsite inspectors with construction-material suppliers and haulers to increase productivity, improve material-supply logistics and reduce paperwork. The system allows material producers to track in real time the plant inventory, material sales and tonnage in transit. Plant crews can see live truck movements and load progression. […]

September 17, 2019

Autonomous

Daimler, Torc Robotics to begin testing autonomous Class 8 trucks on public roads

Daimler Truck North America, makers of the Freightliner and Western Star brands of heavy trucks, says its Torc Robotics team is ready to move development and testing of autonomous trucks to public roads in Virginia. Developed by Torc, part of Daimler’s new Autonomous Technology Group, the trucks are equipped with autonomous driving technology that meets […]

September 11, 2019