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Success Stories

Fourth-generation grading firm evolves with industry changes

The story of Steger Construction, Dyersville, Iowa, is one of generations. The family business, one of our 2013 Contractor of the Year finalists, began in 1948 with Herb and Fay Steger, grandfather and uncle of present owner, Jesse Steger. And now Jesse’s son, Paul, has joined the firm. As Paul — a University of […]

February 1, 2013

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LoJack and TomTom partner to provide fleet telematics

LoJack announced today that it has formed a partnership with TomTom to offer fleet telematics in the first quarter of this year. LoJack will begin marketing and installing TomTom products and services including its WEBFLEET fleet management service. Users will be able to stay on top of fuel use, routing and real-time traffic data with […]

January 24, 2013

Construction Equipment

Understanding GPS on the jobsite (Dimensions 2012)

On Tuesday during Trimble's Dimensions 2012 conference in Las Vegas, the company's Gary Chisolm led a crash course in understanding the basics of how GPS functions and important things to remember when setting up GPS equipment on the jobsite.

November 7, 2012

Trimble’s Gary Chisolm dishes on GPS

How come we can get trucks to Mars but not under low bridges on earth?

It’s surprising how little oversight there is in the use of GPS devices in a moving vehicle. Maybe you see that as a good, free-market, thing, or maybe worry about where it’s taking our driving future. New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer says GPS is possibly the cause of a lot of big trucks crashing […]

September 27, 2012

Navigation system for commercial drivers

Cobra Electronics announces the Cobra 8000 Pro HD, a state-of-the-art GPS navigation system packed with powerful, productivity-enhancing features and certified highest in route quality and reliability, ensuring professional drivers reach their destination safely and efficiently.

July 24, 2012

Construction Equipment

Raise the gas tax…or let big brother track your every move

Road construction, gas taxes, GPS, San Francisco

July 20, 2012

Penny wise, pound foolish.

How Google’s Project Glass glasses could foster the jobsite of the future

What could be really exciting is if a developer combines all of Project Glass' functionality into a complete job site management application.

July 3, 2012

LocataNet allows GPS-based construction applications to operate without a GPS signal

LocataNet allows GPS-based construction applications to operate without a GPS signal.

June 20, 2012

Vehicle Tracking

Gain peace-of-mind and a boost in profits when you find the right vehicle tracking service for your fleet.

June 1, 2012

TEST: Trimble acquires Google SketchUp 3D Modeling Platform

Trimble wireless solutions will acquire the popular SketchUp 3D modeling platform from Google in a deal expected to close in the second quarter of 2012.

May 16, 2012

GPS Pulse Antenna

Convert your electronic automotive speedometer into a GPS speedometer with this GPS Pulse Antenna. The antenna receives GPS satellite signals and outputs the information to 8,000 or 16,000 pulse signal to your existing speedometer. This antenna eliminates connections to the transmission or the need to calibrate to your vehicles tire size.

November 11, 2011

Leica collaborates with GISi

Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) and Leica Geosystems will be working together to extend GISi’s offerings for private and government GIS clients. ,Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) and Leica Geosystems will be working together to extend GISi’s offerings for private and government GIS clients. ,Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) and Leica Geosystems will be working together to extend GISi’s offerings for private and government GIS clients. ,Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) and Leica Geosystems will be working together to extend GISi’s offerings for private and government GIS clients. ,Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) and Leica Geosystems will be working together to extend GISi’s offerings for private and government GIS clients. ,Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) and Leica Geosystems will be working together to extend GISi’s offerings for private and government GIS clients. ,Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISi) and Leica Geosystems will be working together to extend GISi’s offerings for private and government GIS clients.

August 9, 2011

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