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Technology
Command Alkon’s Connex platform designed to improve jobsite material delivery
Command Alkon’s new Connex Platform connects contractors, project owners and jobsite inspectors with construction-material suppliers and haulers to increase productivity, improve material-supply logistics and reduce paperwork. The system allows material producers to track in real time the plant inventory, material sales and tonnage in transit. Plant crews can see live truck movements and load progression. […]
September 17, 2019
Autonomous
Daimler, Torc Robotics to begin testing autonomous Class 8 trucks on public roads
Daimler Truck North America, makers of the Freightliner and Western Star brands of heavy trucks, says its Torc Robotics team is ready to move development and testing of autonomous trucks to public roads in Virginia. Developed by Torc, part of Daimler’s new Autonomous Technology Group, the trucks are equipped with autonomous driving technology that meets […]
September 11, 2019
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Class 7-8
Mack intros connected vehicle service for improved maintenance planning
Mack Trucks has introduced a connected vehicle service focused on proactive vehicle maintenance planning and fleet operations efficiency. Mack’s dynamic maintenance service further expands the partnership with Noregon, an IoT company specializing in connected vehicle solutions. Mack’s unique approach utilizes the Noregon platform to enhance the dealer user interface and brings the decision-making process closer […]
August 20, 2019
Safety
Sony’s portable air conditioner could become a sought-after gadget on construction jobsites
You probably know this already but it’s hot outside. Record-breaking hot, actually. This past June is now the hottest June on record. Beyond that, it was “the 414th consecutive month recording above-average global temperatures,” according to weather data reported on by CNN. And few people know this harsh reality more than the folks working on […]
August 2, 2019
Roadbuilding
Researchers develop robotic bridge inspection system
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a bridge inspection system that uses six cameras with a 360-degree view mounted on robots and a remote sensing method to collect data for defect detection and analysis, making the inspections more accurate, accessible, and safer, CTV News Kitchener reports. “There’s a lot of work that’s been going […]
July 25, 2019
Business
Survey: Paperless data collection fast becoming preferred method for contractors
While the good old spreadsheet may have launched and sustained many a construction business, contractors are increasingly turning to the cloud and more advanced software to update, access and analyze their records. That’s the findings of a new survey from Dodge Data & Analytics in collaboration with Viewpoint, a construction management software provider owned by […]
July 19, 2019
Technology
Volvo CE announces expanded test track, facilities to demonstrate electric, autonomous machines
Volvo CE will add more than 29 acres to its 111-acre demo ground and use them for testing its electric and autonomous machines and more. Details here.
July 12, 2019
Technology
Volvo makes Dig Assist, Load Assist data systems standard on excavators, loaders
Volvo Construction Equipment is making these two Assist data systems standard on a swath of new excavators and loaders. Details on Equipment World.
July 8, 2019
Safety
Raken app makes it easier to conduct toolbox talks
Raken has a new app to make it easier for superintendents and foremen to conduct toolbox talks, including finding the topic information, getting signatures from attendees and sending confirmation to the office. The Toolbox Talks app allows the scheduling of jobsite safety talks by mobile device, including collecting signatures on the spot and submitting proof […]
July 4, 2019
Telematics
Volvo launches Haul Assist real-time load monitoring for articulated haulers
Volvo has launched Haul Assist, a load monitoring system for its articulated haulers. The system can operate in Project Mode or Trip Meter Mode. Details here.
June 25, 2019
Telematics
Deere drops price of telematics subscription
Deere's telematics system subscription structure is changing and will now cost less to make the construction equipment solution more affordable.
June 14, 2019
Technology
Cat simulator delivers VR dozer training for highway construction
The simulator teaches advanced dozer skills in a highway construction setting and provides a realistic experience with vibration, movement and motion system.
June 6, 2019
Safety
Apple Watch will soon send alerts when you need hearing protection on the jobsite
As part of Apple’s new Hearing Health monitoring, the update will bring users a new Noise app that will monitor your environment and track loud noise exposure.
June 4, 2019
Business
Trimble’s new Contractor WorkZone app automates back office tasks
Trimble’s new Contractor WorkZone app automates back office functions and eliminates paper work. Learn more about how the app works on Equipment World.
May 31, 2019
Technology
Trimble unveils Sitevision device for viewing jobsite progress in 3D augmented reality
With the Trimble Sitevision you can better visualize complex plans, underground utilities, proposed infrastructure, and find design conflicts early. More here.
May 24, 2019
Maintenance
Deere dealers can now actively monitor your machines to prevent maintenance issues
Both Connected Support and the Machine Health Monitoring Center from Deere will remotely monitor machines and diagnose current or pending issues. More here.
May 21, 2019
Technology
Total stations, laser scanners come to forefront in rebuilding and restoration of Notre Dame
When Notre Dame went up in flames April 15, many people lamented the fact that we have few craftsmen today with the skills to recreate the work it took to build the cathedral more than 1,000 years ago. But while masons, woodcarvers and plasterers may be in short supply, there’s already a small army of […]
May 20, 2019
Technology
Liebherr’s cab-less 7XX concept dozer offers glimpse at “construction site of the future”
At the recent Bauma trade show in Munich, Liebherr offered attendees a glimpse at future technologies during demonstrations of a remote-controlled dozer and wheel loader. During the demonstration, an operator working in a remote-control station switched between operating the concept cab-less 7XX dozer to an adjacent operator-less Liebherr L 550 wheel loader. (See video below.) […]
May 17, 2019
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