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The 5 best smartphones for construction work
Team communication and connectivity are two of the most important aspects of any successful business and the smartphone has done a lot in the past six years to make both of those things easier. However, picking the right smartphone is just as important as choosing to augment your business with a smartphone in the first place. […]
November 6, 2013
Technology
No. 2: Caterpillar B15
While the Galaxy S4 Active went for rugged and sleek, the Caterpillar B15—the company’s first smartphone— goes for rugged with attitude. The device is military spec with an IP67 rating. That means it’s waterproof, dustproof and will survive a 5.9-foot drop to hard concrete. The device can also operate in temperatures ranging from 122F to -4F. […]
November 6, 2013
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No. 4: Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Make no bones about it: the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a giant phone. With a 5.7-inch display, it makes even 5-inch phones like the Nexus 5 look small, not to mention the iPhone 5S. And that’s exactly what some folks like. And for some, like those who want to jot down information on their […]
November 6, 2013
Roadbuilding
SNEAK PEEK at the 2013 Bridge Inventory: What causes the most damage to bridges?
Every year, Better Roads conducts a survey on the state of the nation’s bridges. The survey has been conducted since 1979. Bridge engineers from every state and Washington, D.C., are sent a survey with both qualitative and quantitative questions to determine the percentage of structurally deficient (SD) and functionally obsolete (FO) by state, by total […]
November 5, 2013
Technology
Google’s secret construction software platform could cut construction costs, planning time in half
The same folks that gave us Google Glass and are working to make driverless cars a reality are hard at work on an online software platform that could cut construction costs in half, according to a report from Globes. Just to give you an idea of the kind of momentum that’s behind this “secret” project, […]
October 25, 2013
Technology
Inside “Scoop”: The iPad excavator game bringing the thrill of equipment operation to the masses
Editor’s Note: Since this article was posted, “Scoop” has also become available for Android devices. Anyone who climbs behind the sticks of an excavator for the first time is more than a bit overwhelmed. And why not? Though the machines are easier to operate than ever before thanks to hydraulic controls, there’s still a lot going […]
October 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
Smooth Going
How new technology is changing in the quest for smooth pavements
October 2, 2013
Roadbuilding
Focus on the Process
How equipment improvement process saved company $500,000 in maintenance costs
October 2, 2013
Technology
Five must-have iPhone apps for construction professionals
A quick look at the progression of software like AutoCAD shows how technology’s evolved for construction and engineering professionals. But on the other side of the industry, mobile apps are a growing part of how technology and the construction business roll together. Simple tasks like calculations, measurements and project management are even simpler with the […]
September 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
Thermal Integrity Profiler wins innovation award
The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announced last week that the Thermal Integrity Profiler (TIP) has won the 2013 C. William Bermingham Award for Innovation. The award, created in 2012, encourages and recognizes innovative contributions to deep foundation technology. The TIP won the award based on its use of heat generated by curing cement to evaluate […]
September 23, 2013
Roadbuilding
Using cheese to clear roads
Where’s the cheese? It’s on the road! Wisconsin is known for its tasty cheese and its football fans wearing large, foam cheese hats — making them “cheese heads.” But now the state is taking its love of cheese and using it to help keep roads clear. Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski’s resolution directing the Milwaukee Department of […]
September 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
Illusions slow drivers in South Florida
Drivers in South Florida may start slowing down thanks to an optical illusion on the roadways. South Florida traffic officials are planning to test a new technique in coming months that would involve hash marks on the roadways, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. The 1-foot-wide, 18-inch-long lines, created from thermoplastic tape, would be placed on […]
September 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
Coffee could fuel future cars
Environmental engineers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are working on a new way to fuel vehicles with used coffee grounds. The idea of fueling cars with coffee is nothing new. In fact, according to a March report from The Atlantic Cities, some vehicles have been running on discarded coffee grounds for a few years […]
September 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Nation’s first rural bus rapid transit system opens in Colorado
The VelociRFTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line opened last week in the Roaring Forks Valley region of Colorado. The system is the first rural BRT line in nation and will allow commuters in the Glenwood Springs area to travel about 40 miles to Aspen in an hour — half the travel time of a traditional […]
September 9, 2013
Technology
Caterpillar granted early access to Google Glass, working on ways to improve interaction with equipment
While we’re pretty sure Google Glass isn’t ready for primetime on jobsites just yet, Caterpillar is working to figure out how best to use the wearable technology in manufacturing and construction. Caterpillar recently announced that it was selected by Google to participate in the Google Glass Explorer program. Brian Stokoe from Caterpillar’s eBusiness division made […]
September 9, 2013
Roadbuilding
Just Another Hyperloop?
It looks like Elon Musk isn’t the only one who wants to enter the futuristic transportation debate. Dan Corns, president of Magnovate Technologies, proposed a system that would use magnetic levitation technology to move people, freights and commodities up to 310 mph – all in a computer-controlled, driverless vehicle. They company has already created prototypes […]
August 30, 2013
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 Real Future of Transportation
With all of the hype and doubt over the hyperloop idea, here’s an example of a new form of transportation that is actually about to hit the roads. Combining driverless and electric technology, a new Singapore shuttle transportation system will soon be taking passengers between the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and JTC Corporation’s CleanTech Park. […]
August 20, 2013
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