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Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.
Labor & Workforce Development
Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change
Construction Technology
Next-Gen, AI Powered Tools Launched By Command Alkon For Producers
Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Business
Topcon Expands Retail Territory
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
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Construction Technology
AI in Construction: What to Expect
Instead of wading through construction documents to determine appliance packages or contract obligations, workers can type the question into their cell phone and Chat GPT will provide the answer.
Construction Technology
6 Steps to AI Adoption in Construction
By implementing AI in areas that don't require extensive data infrastructure, businesses can lay the foundation for a more innovative and resilient future.
Construction Technology
Construction AI Strengths & Weaknesses
The construction industry stands at the precipice of a transformative era fueled by artificial intelligence and ever-increasing pressure to build utilities, transport, energy, and housing to meet the needs of a growing population.
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Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.
Business
Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.
Rental
Promote Generator Safety with Proper Grounding and Bonding
When renting generators, it's important to know OSHA requirements for jobsites. There are two specifications: dealing with grounding the generator and bonding the neutral to the frame.
Business
Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel
HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Portable Generators
Fleet Intelligence Remote Generator Monitoring and Control
This solution enables operators to activate and deactivate generators from a different location, as well as receive real-time alerts related to performance and utilization.
Fleet Maintenance
Diagnostic Tools Upgrade Preventive Maintenance
Equipment care can help revolutionize the construction industry.
Project Management
The 4 Cs of Successful Construction Projects
The 4Cs are a roadmap for how to approach communal work, while IT and project information management are the avenues by which this work is coordinated.
Construction Safety Technology
Epicore Biosystems Releases Connected Hydration Wearable
Connected Hydration consists of a flexible wearable patch, a mobile application and a cloud engine.
Labor & Workforce Development
Hidden Costs of Worksite Parking
Re-evaluating crew transportation logistics through the lens of shuttle services is not just an operational decision, it's a strategic investment in the future of construction project management.
Construction Technology
Autodesk to Improve Collaboration, Cloud Tools
The interoperability agreement with Nemetschek Group will allow the two companies to improve upon existing data exchanges and open new data-centric workflows that span disciplines and industries.
Business
Pettibone Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Cary-Lift
Pettibone announced that it is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Cary-Lift.
Site Layout
Bluebeam Adds Auto Align to Revu 21 Construction Software
Bluebeam’s latest release (Revu 21.1.0) delivers AI-powered functionality, search preference features and access to learning materials.
Concrete
Concrete Industry Veteran Earns Leadership Award
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association established the Shydlowski-Turner Materials Leadership Award to honor an individual who, as a materials supplier to the ready mixed concrete industry, exemplifies leadership, commitment, and support for industry.
Estimating & Bidding
Navigating Construction Equipment Rental Costs
A balanced focus on price, duration, and quality -- supported by strong supplier relationships -- is key to achieving efficient and cost-effective equipment rental management.
Business
Unicontrol to Integrate 3D Tech With Level Best Equipment
By integrating Unicontrol's 3D machine control system with Level Best's precision grading equipment, this partnership aims to raise standards in machinery efficiency and usability.
Fleet Maintenance
DEUTZ Highlights Eco-friendly Parts, Software
The company will showcase the TCD 3.9 engine in the sub-4 liter category along with an electric excavator, powered by DEUTZ Electric System, and the DEUTZ PowerTree mobile rapid charging system at INTERMAT.
Construction Technology
Preconstruction Support, Training Vital
The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.
Pavement Maintenance
The Top 25 Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Products 2024
After a few years hiatus, the Top 25 Pavement Maintenance Products is back and will be better than ever!
Construction Technology
CM Labs Adds Dynamic Fault Injection to Intellia Instructor
The new feature is designed to help operators solve challenges, hone their skills, understand equipment control and refine manual dexterity while navigating through equipment malfunctions or distractions.
Surveying & Layout
Point One Navigation Releases Precision Platform for Surveyors
To address various challenges with surveying, Point One is releasing automatic assignment of datums and base stations.
Construction Technology
3 Ways Parametric AI Will Change Commercial Preconstruction
While generative AI has seized the popular imagination, parametric AI is more practical because it enables a preconstruction professional to quickly change various parameters of a project.
Construction Technology
Construction AI Tool Expands to US
Mercator AI, the AI-powered business development tool for commercial general contractors, announced its expansion into Texas.
Construction Technology
Tenna, Boom & Bucket Partner on Integration for Equipment Valuations
The strategic partnership and integration aims to enhance a construction business’ ability to manage the lifecycle of their owned fleet.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
VMAC Launches Digital Controls and Telematics for UNDERHOOD 40 Air Compressors
The UNDERHOOD40’s digital controls include telematics, built-in soft start, safety controls and diagnostics.
Project Management
Overcoming Confirmation Bias in Construction Project Management
Confirmation bias can be particularly problematic in project and schedule management, where decisions must be based on accurate and comprehensive information.
Apps
Kleemann SPECTIVE CONNECT App with Tool Management
Tool Management permits documentation of plant crushing tools and service life in SPECTIVE CONNECT.
Business
Jobsite Due Diligence Can Prevent Costly Delays
Good building sites remain on the market. But many of those sites must be made good with early planning and intervention.
Equipment
Take the 'Hard' Out of Work
June 13, 2024
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Learn the top four advantages of ease-of-use technology from this webinar.
Equipment
Caterpillar Competition Winner Talks About the Industry & Her Win
Kait Burds with Mortenson loves the industry and wants to see more women join.
Construction Technology
What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace
When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.