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Roadbuilding

5 Best Smartphones for the Jobsite

As smartphones become increasingly popular, they are also becoming a necessary part of many jobs. Transportation construction work is no exception. With many manufacturers creating apps for the jobsite — including Komatsu’s app that lets Komtrax customers view critical machine information from their smartphone, OSHA’s app that calculates heat risk, Holcim’s weatherAPP that will help […]

December 24, 2013

Pickups

App Designers Win Ford's OpenXC Contest

Ford contest results in fuel-saving smartphone software so drivers can maximize fuel-economy

October 22, 2013

Roadbuilding

L.A. Metro launches crime-reporting app

Los Angeles County transit officials yesterday unveiled a new app that allows commuters on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) trains and buses to report crimes, according to the the Los Angeles Times. The L.A. Metro Transit Watch app, much like an app MARTA released in April, lets commuters directly call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

June 27, 2013

Pickups

Smartphone App Measures Belt Wear

Gates’ PIC Gauge smartphone app lets you check/diagnose serpentine belt wear

February 21, 2013

Technology

The iPhone 5 blueprint

This is the blueprint for Apple's new iPhone 5 and it breaks down each element of the device's unique industrial design. It's meant for manufacturers of iPhone accessories so they can design their cases, cables and connectors accordingly.

September 17, 2012

Construction Equipment

PlanGrid blueprint app launches on iPhone with Box.net integration

PlanGrid has released an app for the iPhone that provides the same functionality as its popular iPad app for viewing and annotating blueprints on the jobsite.

September 13, 2012

Workforce

Trimble’s Juno T41 is a rugged smartphone designed for the jobsite

For those looking to implement smartphones into the day-to-day operations of their jobsite but are worried about the fragile nature of those devices, Trimble stepped forward Wednesday with a solution.

August 15, 2012

Technology

Miller Electric Mfg. launches mobile-friendly site for viewing manuals

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has launched a new mobile-friendly website that allows its customers to search for an view Miller owner’s manuals directly from the Web

June 26, 2012

Workforce

Construction apps evolving into essential tools

If you’ve seen the June issue of Equipment World, you might have noticed I included some of the latest construction apps in Reporter, our news section. These apps were just a few of the newest offerings out there; I wish we had the room to run more. Even if you don’t see articles about them, […]

June 19, 2012

Business

Autodesk aims to boost cloud and mobile computing on construction job sites with Vela Systems acquisition

Autodesk recently announced its acquisition of Vela Systems a provider of cloud-based field management software for the construction industry.

June 18, 2012

Technology

ADM launches mobile website

Asphalt Drum Mixers (ADM) has introduced a mobile version of its website to allow for smartphone compatibility. The mobile website contains all the content from the original site, but is formatted for easy navigation on small touchscreens. Visit admasphaltplants.com on any smartphone to view the mobile website.

June 4, 2012

Home

East Manufacturing launches new website

East Manufacturing has launched a new version of its website, eastmfg.com. The website features a dealer locator and showcases East’s products such as aluminum dump, flatbed and refuse trailers and heavy duty truck accessories. The website is designed to be easily accessible from any PC, smartphone or tablet.

May 16, 2012