Tag: construction tech: Page 9

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

Technology

With three big updates, Kespry gives construction customers little reason to take their drone data elsewhere

The Kespry autonomous drone service launched in 2013 and the service has left little to no reason for construction customers to get data from somewhere else.

February 1, 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

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

Technology

Contractors expect to use more tech in 3 years, including drones and wearable sensors

Drones, equipment tagging, and wearable sensors are among construction technologies expected to be more widely used by construction contractors. Details here.

December 28, 2018

Technology

The 5 Best Smartphones for Construction [2019 Edition]

Check out this list of smart phones that fit perfectly in the lives of construction workers and professionals. Learn all about them here on Equipment World.

December 6, 2018