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Day 12 of Construction Gifts: DeWalt Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker Brings the Bass and Charges Your Phone
DeWalt's 20V Max Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker makes the list for day 12 of Construction Gifts. Get all the details about it on Equipment World today.
December 18, 2020
Construction Equipment
Xylemâs new NC100S, CD100S âsmart pumpsâ can be operated remotely from anywhere
Xylem has increased the offerings of its Godwin S Series Dri-Prime dewatering pumps with the new NC100S and CD100S models. The 4-inch surface-mounted centrifugal pumps feature Xylemâs latest cloud-based Field Smart Technology, which enables remote operation and monitoring of the pumps from anywhere in the world, the company says. The technology comes standard on the [âŚ]
January 1, 2020
Roadbuilding
Tech startup using artificial intelligence to detect bridge flaws
A technology startup company based in New York and Israel has begun deploying artificial intelligence to find flaws in bridges and tunnels long before a collapse occurs. Dynamic Infrastructure aims to create âmedical recordsâ for bridges, tunnels and elevated highways. Using images captured by smartphone, drones and laser scanning, the company says it can compare images [âŚ]
December 4, 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
Carma app, Bluetooth beacons detect passengers for automatic HOV-lane toll refunds
North Texas drivers could use an app to qualify to receive toll refunds. The Carma app counts each person in a vehicle when traveling the lanes on toll roads.
October 16, 2018
Construction Equipment
Thompson Pump RECON2000T allows remote pump control, monitoring from a smartphone
Thompson Pumpâs new RECON2000T control panel allows users to remotely control and monitor a pump with a smartphone, computer or tablet. The device can eliminate the need for onsite monitoring. It collects engine and pump data, which can be accessed from a password-protected website. It also allows the user to vary pump speed. It has [âŚ]
December 11, 2017
Roadbuilding
Penn. Turnpike hanging up outdated emergency call boxes
The bright yellow emergency call boxes located every mile on the shoulder of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are being removed, a casualty of the ubiquitous mobile phone. The 1,000 or so boxes are being taken down between Sept. 11 and 29 along the 550-mile toll-road system, the Turnpike Commission says. The emergency call boxes were installed [âŚ]
September 12, 2017
Roadbuilding
Illinois Tollway to launch first ever technology test site
The Illinois Tollway is set to build a âliving laboratoryâ which will serve as a unique test site to improve existing products and study technology advancements.  The test site will immediately focus on smartphone tolling applications and I-Pass transponders to instantly confirm toll payments. âThis project will help us fine tune current technologies to improve [âŚ]
July 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
3 free safety apps available for use on the jobsite
Being an effective safety manager means more than just holding your obligatory toolbox talk and annual safety training meetings. Developing a proactive approach to safety is not only vital to protecting your workers and the companyâs interest at large, it also shows your crews you are genuinely concerned about their health and well being. With [âŚ]
July 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS: Cat B15Q smartphone built to resist drops, water damage, extreme temperatures
Caterpillar has introduced a new generation of smartphones that are built to resist damage from drops, water and extreme temperatures. The Cat B15Q is a smartphone that can globally support (4.4) KitKat, the latest version of Android. The B15Q features a faster core processor, Bluetooth version 4 and LED Flash added to the HD camera. [âŚ]
June 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
14 Apps to Help You with Snow Removal
The recent winter storms have required several agencies to get creative with their snow and ice removal. Last month, we asked you to share your stories, photos and videos that show how youâre battling the extreme winter weather. (You can see the responses here.) When we asked for your submissions, we shared a funny graphic [âŚ]
February 7, 2014
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 â including Komatsuâs app that lets Komtrax customers view critical machine information from their smartphone, OSHAâs app that calculates heat risk, Holcimâs weatherAPP that will help [âŚ]
December 24, 2013
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