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DataConnect system now commercially available
CLAAS has announced its cloud-based DataConnect system that enables the exchange of machinery data between CLAAS, 365FarmNet and John Deere is now commercially available, with further partners to follow soon. According to CLAAS, DataConnect enables the exchange of essential machinery data among different platforms, enabling users to view all of their mixed-brand fleet information within […]
December 15, 2020
Roadbuilding
Wirelessly monitor concrete curing with Maturix Smart Concrete Sensors
Maturix Smart Concrete Sensors, introduced at World of Concrete 2020 by Kryton International, wirelessly monitor the concrete hardening process, eliminating the need for manual data collection. The sensors transmit concrete temperatures at chosen depths in real-time to internet-connected devices. The system then automatically estimates the concrete’s maturity and strength, the company says. The sensors use […]
February 20, 2020
Business
My Epiroc system tracks fleets by mobile device, computer
Epiroc has developed a new system and app for tracking equipment fleets via computer and mobile devices. The company says the My Epiroc digital system improves fleet efficiency, with a focus on increasing uptime for mining and infrastructure operations. The system tracks fleet status in the production process, providing alerts and updates, and highlights items […]
November 18, 2019
Construction Equipment
Doosan partners with Palantir for data analysis
To optimize the business operations and speed up the decision-making process, Doosan with work with the data analysis company to ensure optimal performance.
May 8, 2019
Telematics
Volvo CE says ActiveCare Direct service takes “the noise out of telematics data”
Almost all of the customers who had a year of the service for free have re-enrolled in the company’s ActiveCare Direct fee-based subscription service. More here.
June 1, 2018
Roadbuilding
R.I. partners with Waze to provide real-time traffic data
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has joined Waze’s Connected Citizens Program, in which drivers can anonymously report traffic incidents to alert other drivers through the Waze app. RIDOT can then use that information to update its digital highway signs. The agency says the new partnership will save it $200,000, as Waze does not charge […]
November 23, 2017
Business
Caterpillar to crunch even more data through acquisition of marine analytics firm ESRG
Just in case you didn’t think Caterpillar was really serious about this whole Big Data thing, the company today announced it has completed the acquisition of a marine industry analytics company. Caterpillar Marine has acquired ESRG Technologies Group, a Virginia Beach-based company specializing in marine telematics and analytics. The acquisition will bring ESRG’s telematics software, which […]
April 15, 2015
Roadbuilding
Find out how much public ridership is in your city
How many people in your city choose public transportation? If you don’t know the answer, Governing can help. The media site is offering data on public ridership in the top 100 cities in the U.S. with the most public transportation ridership. Users can select their city from a dropdown list and see data on local […]
March 19, 2014
Telematics
How to turn equipment telematics data into actionable information using complementary software
Technology continues to evolve and the latest innovations are changing the way construction and equipment managers work. Job sites are more connected than ever, and advances in telematics provide real-time data on equipment usage and location. While telematics technology is not new to the industry, its adoption (or, current lack thereof) is one that some […]
August 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
The Roads to a City’s Bankruptcy
Here’s an interesting look at data about what its accumulator calls “unnecessary infrastructure.” What he/she (a bio, with no name, says the blogger is a professional Urban Planner and Designer) is doing is trying to find a link between a big city’s bankruptcy (Detroit apparently triggered this entry) and the lane miles per capita within […]
August 9, 2013
Business
Construction spending up 7.7 percent in November
Construction spending increased by 7.7 percent in the year between November 2011 and November 2012, to nearly $866 million, according to seasonally-adjusted data released by the United States Census Bureau. Month-to-month, the preliminary spending figure of $865.9 million is down 0.3 percent from October 2012’s revised figure of $868 million. The slight month-to-month drop is […]
January 2, 2013
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Construction spending decreases
Construction spending was down less than 0.1 percent in January after improvements in December and November, according to a new analysis of federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. AGC of America reported all forms of residential construction did well for the month and year-over-year, while private nonresidential spending was mixed and […]
March 14, 2012
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