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Technology

Caterpillar B15 rugged smartphone tested with 35-foot high dive before being crushed by a 277D

Caterpillar today released the second in its series of Built For It videos which submit Cat machines to the ultimate tests. RELATED: Behind the B15: The design process of Caterpillar’s rugged smartphone Titled “Gravity,” the latest video focuses on the extreme durability of Caterpillar’s B15 Android smartphone. Released last year to a lot of positive […]

May 6, 2014

Business

Technology is still not a top priority for most construction firms, but improving economy could change that (INFOGRAPHIC)

A recent survey indicates that while technology is not a top priority for the majority of construction firms in North America, that may change as the economy and industry continue to rebound. Sage Construction & Real Estate’s new survey found that half of the 838 construction companies it surveyed in the U.S. and Canada spent […]

April 3, 2014

Construction Equipment

OEMs used ConExpo to preview what will be the most revolutionary decade in the history of heavy equipment and truck technology

As ConExpos go, the 2014 show was a welcome shot of enthusiasm for the construction industry. But it was a short quote from Doug Oberhelman, CEO of Caterpillar, that I think set the tone and the goals for the next decade in the heavy equipment business. Oberhelman was talking to the press about the completion […]

March 24, 2014

Business

FieldLens demos Google Glass for construction jobsite collaboration and reporting

At ConExpo this week, we chatted with FieldLens CEO and co-founder Doug Chambers who was kind enough to throw on a pair of the still-in-development and controversial Google Glass. FieldLens is an awesome mobile construction communication platform that allows construction companies to improve communication by making all kinds of project data available across smartphones, tablets […]

March 7, 2014

Telematics

With PowerSight, John Deere engines will now be offered with telematics

What do you do for an encore when TIer 4 Final is an established part of of the engine business? For John Deere Power Systems, the answer is telematics. Most big OEMs that make their own engines for their own equipment integrate engine and machine telematics. But what about the smaller machine manufacturers, the ones […]

March 6, 2014

Roadbuilding

DOT seeks innovative transportation tools

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking innovative tools that address challenges in transportation and improve the transportation system. The DOT is offering a challenge to innovators to create web-based tools, data visualizations and mobile apps or to find innovative uses of technology that access publicly-available federal or local DOT datasets. The contest features three […]

February 27, 2014

Technology

The Samsung Galaxy S5’s best new feature is that it’s both dust- and waterproof

Whether you love your iPhone or can’t imagine using a device with a small display, you have to admit that Samsung is taking things in the right direction with the new Galaxy S5 when it comes to durability. Signaling what could—and should—become the norm for phones, the Korean handset maker has made its flagship device […]

February 25, 2014

Technology

Contractors are spending more time with their smartphones: have increased app, social media and tablet use as well

While our 2014 Internet Use and Social Media Survey does not show the dramatic contrasts that our 2013 survey did, there are still bits of intriguing data in its numbers, especially when you look at the trend picture with three consecutive surveys on this subject. Much has stayed the same from last year’s survey. There’s […]

December 29, 2013

Roadbuilding

Seven states use technology, innovative solutions to combat extreme winter weather

It’s no secret that extreme winter weather can drive up costs, forcing state transportation departments to think creatively when looking for effective solutions within their budgets. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) President and Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Mike Hancock notes that some DOTs have found solutions to cut costs, […]

December 26, 2013

Technology

No. 5: Google Nexus 5

Phones from Google’s Nexus program have always had the advantage of being officially supported by the company. That means Google not only had a say in the design of the device (which no other Android devices but Motorola’s can say) but will also be pushing the latest updates for the Android operating system to those […]

November 6, 2013

Technology

No. 3: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Active makes rugged look good. The S4 active packs a quick 1.9 gigahertz, quad-core processor, but is a little behind on Android releases, running version 4.2 though an update is rumored to be coming soon to bring it to 4.3. Another nice touch? The Active’s touchscreen can be used with gloves which […]

November 6, 2013

Technology

No. 1: Apple iPhone 5S

Some of you might be wondering what the iPhone is doing at the top of our list. It’s not the cheapest, it doesn’t have a big screen and it’s definitely not the most durable smartphone on the market. However, the iPhone (and iPad) is still king when it comes to what app developers support most. […]

November 6, 2013