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Industrial analytics firm, Caterpillar partner Uptake named “Hottest Startup of 2015” by Forbes

Even Forbes admits it’s a bit surprised to find Uptake, an analytics firm whose customers are entirely based in industrial markets, at the top of its “Hottest Startups of 2015” list, besting tech darling Slack and consumer-facing companies such as Porch, PicsArt, Casper and even ride-sharing service Uber. The publication even wrote an article explaining the […]

December 22, 2015

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11th Day of Construction Gifts: LifeProof Fre Power waterproof iPhone battery case

Though we went with another case for our pick as the no. 1 rugged smartphone case for construction thanks to that case’s combination of ruggedness and low price, if you’re looking for a premium case that provides an iPhone a lot of protection and extends the device’s battery life, look no further than the LifeProof […]

December 21, 2015

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10th Day of Construction Gifts: Blade Nano QX drone for beginners to (crash and) learn with

If you’ve spent any time at all reading this site, you’re likely aware that drones are by far and away the fastest growing technology on construction sites around the country. We’ve seen one contractor increase efficiency by working these unmanned aircraft into just about every aspect of its workflow and now we have a clear picture […]

December 18, 2015

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FAA to require online drone registration starting Dec. 21

Following the advice of recently disclosed findings by an agency task force, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced the official drone registration process for recreational and hobbyist pilots. Apart from businesses being required to file for an exemption for commercial use, all drones between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds, including any payloads such as cameras, intended for […]

December 15, 2015

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6th Day of Construction Gifts: UE ROLL waterproof Bluetooth speaker is perfect for the jobsite

In the past, bringing tunes along to the jobsite without worrying about finding a plug or destroying the stereo with dust, water and other materials, meant lugging around a giant rugged boom box that probably best functioned as an FM radio. But thanks to the advent of the Bluetooth speaker, you can now easily throw […]

December 14, 2015

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Daqri collabortating with Topcon on development of Smart Helmet augmented reality hard hat

Topcon has announced a new collaboration on a hard hat equipped with augmented reality for construction. And you might remember the hard hat in question here. Last year, we reported on the Smart Helmet, a new piece of wearable technology designed with construction and other industrial uses in mind. Made by augmented reality company Daqri, […]

December 8, 2015

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1st Day of Construction Gifts: Caterpillar S40 Android smartphone (plus a chance to win one)

We’re kicking off this year’s 12 Days of Construction Gifts with Caterpillar’s latest Android phone, the S40. And we’re ringing in the holidays by giving one away! Powered by a quad-core processor paired with 1GB of Ram, the S40 connects to 4G LTE networks, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and features a super-bright 4.7-inch display. And […]

December 7, 2015

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AEM/AEMP Telematics Standard to incorporate additional features

Earlier this year the Association of Equipment Management Professionals and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced a much expanded telematics standard to help contractors manage and analyze information across multi-brand fleets. The standard is currently undergoing an approval process through the International Organization for Standards (ISO) and as a result of this, several key changes […]

December 7, 2015

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Caterpillar’s online fleet management quiz is quick way to get acquainted with telematics

Much of Caterpillar’s focus as of late, beyond its corporate focus of drastically reducing costs, has been on technology. Specifically, outfitting machines with more technology and sensors so that Cat customers are able to mine the most minute operation data possible from their equipment, and thus being able to make better decisions when it comes […]

December 4, 2015

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John Deere launches WorkSight Fuel Advantage with consumption target “10% lower than Caterpillar”

John Deere has joined the fuel guarantee fray, with a WorkSight Fuel Advantage program that takes direct aim at the Cat Pays You Back program. “We’ve set aggressive fuel targets that are 10 percent lower than Caterpillar,” says Mark Favetti, Deere global tactical marketing manager. Deere says it will also offer North American customers registered […]

December 3, 2015

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The 5 Best Smartphones for Construction [2016 Edition]

No. 4 Story in 2015 « No. 5 Story No. 3 Story »   Smartphones have become so vital to the workflows of so many construction firms and the technology so foundational to the way many people expect things to work nowadays that the devices and the apps they support have changed the way communication […]

December 2, 2015

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Caterpillar upgrades D6N dozer with new transmission, 3 grade control technologies for 10% productivity boost

Caterpillar has unveiled what the company calls a “smart” upgrade to its D6N dozer, outfitted with an enhanced cab, a package of standard grade control technologies and a new fuel-saving transmission. The new D6N is powered by a Tier 4 Final-compliant Cat C7.1 ACERT engine that pushes 166 net horsepower. The XL model of the machine […]

November 30, 2015