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Technology

The 5 Best Smartphones for Construction [2018 Edition]

All of the major phone manufacturers have introduced their latest and greatest to the market, which means it’s that time of year again to roundup what I see as the best smartphones those in the construction industry can buy. This year’s list is the strongest roundup of devices we’ve seen to date, so let’s dig […]

December 8, 2017

Technology

REVIEW: Cat S41 improves on a great rugged phone form factor

In the nearly five years since Caterpillar entered the smartphone market with its first Android rugged phone, the B15, the company’s phones have entered a state of refinement. No device to date better illustrates that than the new Cat S41. Cat announced this phone back in September and sent the device along to me for […]

December 6, 2017

Technology

Enhanced Google Maps backgrounds part of Carlson’s 2018 Precision 3D Topo updates

Enhanced visual Google Maps photographic background, point cloud loading and editing and polyline best fit alignment are some of the upgrades in Carlson Software’s just-released Precision 3D Topo 2018. Other 2018 features include automated Google surface creation, 3D Model editing and an improved DXF import/export for surfaces, polylines and points. The product gives users the […]

December 5, 2017

Technology

Jobsite connectivity goes project-wide with DeWalt’s Project Wifi

Usually, the only place that has decent wireless on a job is the trailer. So if you want to update building models, or even just get email if you’re far enough out in the boonies, it requires a walk that eats up time. Not to mention that the Internet demands of the job — from […]

December 4, 2017

Class 7-8

The Nikola Zero is a 550-hp electric UTV informing development of the company’s semi truck

Nikola Motor Company (NMC) has positioned itself to rival electric auto-maker Tesla for the crown of trucking’s King of Alternative Power, but much like Elon Musk and his various side businesses, Nikola founder Trevor Milton has also diversified his team’s talents. Next year, NMC will debut its Nikola Zero utility vehicle (UTV), targeting military applications […]

November 29, 2017

Dealers

Topcon expands Solutions Store concept to Pacific Northwest

Topcon has expanded its Solutions Store concept to two more locations, in Portland, Oregon, and Kent, Washington. PPI Group, a 90-year-old architectural, engineering and construction firm, will become the latest positioning distributor, under the name PPI Group, Topcon Solutions Store. PPI will run both Pacific Northwest stores. That gives Topcon’s stores 13 North American locations, […]

November 29, 2017

Safety & Compliance

LAST CHANCE ELD: The mandate is less than a month away. Are you prepared?

On December 18, the federal government will require drivers of a broad selection of construction, vocational and on-highway trucks to record their drive times on electronic logging devices (ELDs). Are you prepared for the mandate?

November 24, 2017

Technology

Trump looks to ease commercial drone regulations

The Trump administration has begun implementing a trial program to figure out how to integrate drones into national airspace with less regulatory burden on operators while providing regulatory certainty to local governments and drone operators. The program is being implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation and calls on local governments and communities as well […]

October 30, 2017

Technology

Computer vision, machine learning, cloud computing will create entirely new construction ecosystems

Imagine a time in the very near future when your hand-held concrete drill contains the entire layout of a job in its CPU and guides you to exactly where the holes need to be drilled. You never have to measure or use a chalk line or set the depth of the drill. It knows where […]

October 25, 2017

Safety & Compliance

ELD-compliant TomTom Bridge Hub connects any device with telematics and navigation

If you’re looking for a truck telematics system that links maps, traffic reports and navigation with business applications, the new TomTom Bridge Hub allows you to connect with any smartphone, tablet or HDMI device to create enhanced mobility solutions. With a CAN Bus interface and 4G/LTE connectivity you can link your driver to the back […]

October 19, 2017

Roadbuilding

Volvo calls real-time Compact Assist ‘a game-changer’ for soil compaction

Volvo Construction Equipment is expanding its Co-Pilot intelligent compaction interface with a new real-time guidance feature for soil compaction. Volvo product manager Bill Laing says the new Compact Assist for Soil is a “game-changer for soil compaction.” “It takes all the guesswork out of soil compaction, allowing operators at any experience level to save […]

October 17, 2017

Technology

Trimble plans new building at Colo. campus for 1,100 workers

Trimble has begun expanding its campus in Westminster, Colorado, with a second building that will hold 1,100 workers, the company says. The Colorado campus will hold the largest concentration of Trimble employees and continue to serve as the company’s central business hub for agricultural, construction and geospatial markets. Its headquarters will remain in Sunnyvale, California. […]

October 13, 2017