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Machine control

Trimble intros Groundworks machine control for optimizing drilling, piling jobs

Trimble has introduced a new machine control system for drilling and piling work that provides centimeter-level accuracy and stakeless navigation. Scott Crozier, general manager for Trimble’s Civil Engineering and Construction Division, says the system “reduces rework and decreases the need for personnel working near the machine during operation.” The system has a large touchscreen with […]

March 11, 2019

Construction Equipment

Trimble updates its AR hard hat with Microsoft HoloLens 2: Layer-able, hand-manipulated 3D hologram designs right before your eyes

Trimble teams up with Microsoft’s HoloLens Customization Program to create a device that shows 3D holographic information. More information on Equipment World.

March 1, 2019

Technology

Tenna software, apps track assets, enable equipment inspections

Tenna announces the development of a new program that allows contractors to know where all their equipment, trucks and tools are. More here on Equipment World.

February 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

HaulHub material-hauling software eschews vehicle trackers for a phone app

The HaulHub Analytics software will rate drivers, letting contractors, fleet managers and dispatchers know which drivers are the most productive. More here.

February 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

In roadbuilding and bridge inspections, drones cut time, costs and safety risks

Drones have become an integral tool for saving time and money, as well as for reporting progress on construction projects. Learn more on Equipment World.

February 19, 2019

Safety

Cat unveils its first virtual-reality trainer, simulating worker’s first day on road paving crew

Cat has developed common scenarios that could possibly occur on a rural four-lane highway paving operation. Check it out here on Equipment World!

February 18, 2019

Construction Equipment

Smith tapped to head new Subsite/HammerHead leadership at Charles Machine Works

Charles Machine Works veteran has been named by the company to lead a new joint leadership team. Get the details on the new appointment here on Equipment World.

February 11, 2019

Technology

Survey shows broad participation in construction technology offerings

The report covers the industry as a whole and offers a comprehensive sample of about 3,000 construction contractors, technology preferences and opinions.

February 8, 2019

Maintenance

Robotics will bring about a new breed of heavy equipment technician

The future for heavy equipment technicians is interesting to look into considering how heavy equipment is adopting more and more technology. Read more here.

January 16, 2019

Robotics

Spot the robot dog gets a job in construction

Boston Dynamics will be releasing SpotMini commercial model robots in the second half of 2019. Take a look at how Spot inspects construction sites here.

January 10, 2019

Business

Contractors optimistic about 2019, despite labor shortage, trade war

Despite labor shortages and a trade war with China, contractors are optimistic about increasing hires and maintaining workloads in 2019. Click to learn more.

January 7, 2019

Telematics

There will be 4.9M construction machines with OEM telematics by 2022, report says

Could construction equipment OEM telematics systems reach an estimated 4.9 million units by 2022? Berg Insight believes it will. Learn more on Equipment World.

January 1, 2019