Category: Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
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Real Time Density Scan For Asphalt, From GSSI and HAMM
When it comes to asphalt paving, density is the name of the game. Having access to data, faster and more accurately delivered, means a whole host of savings and benefits for contractors. There are big benefits to fewer passes, not to mention, no over-compaction. With this in mind, and the industry changing at an ever…
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ARA Addresses Rental Equipment Theft
Picture this: a customer comes in requesting a specific piece of equipment they need for the next couple of days. It’s in stock. You do your due diligence, capture their information, set up the agreement, take payment, etc. After a quick inspection and confirming the machine is in good order, it’s brought around to the…
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7 Data Sources That Cut Project Costs and Time
Every project, no matter how big or small, is a race against time. The longer it takes, the less profitable it is. And while shortcuts can save time, they can also lead to accidents. Striking the right balance between efficiency, productivity, profitability and ensuring worker safety is always the goal but recent data shows construction…
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SITECH and RodRadar Partner on Live Dig Radar for Excavators
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in Business, Business Services, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Detectable Warnings, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Excavators, Featured, GPS, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, RentalRodRadar and SITECH Deutschland GmbH partnered to work on advancing excavation safety. The technology is real-time underground utility strike avoidance technology for excavation equipment. This partnership will help expand the reach and availability of the safety technology. RodRadar, the developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), has entered a strategic distribution agreement with SITECH Deutschland GmbH, a provider…
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The 3 Phases of Technology Adoption: Understand, Adjust and Integrate
We’re in a new era — not an entirely digital era where the type or size of iron doesn’t matter, but an era of adoption. Whether a contractor integrates machine control or optimizes their fleet by mining machine datasets, contractors are looking to gain an edge on efficiency by onboarding a total jobsite solution, including…
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Regal Rexnord to Showcase Asphalt and Aggregate Solutions at World of Asphalt 2025
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in Asphalt, Belts, Business, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Construction Technology, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Hoses & Fittings, Other Components, Pavement Maintenance, Single-Drum Rollers, Tandem Rollers, Technology, Trench Rollers, Worksite EquipmentRegal Rexnord Corporation has announced the products it will have on display during World of Asphalt 2025. The company’s solutions are targeted toward the asphalt and aggregate industries. Regal Rexnord can be found at booth 822 in St. Louis, Mo., March 25-27. Regal Rexnord offers solutions built to endure harsh environments in the asphalt and…
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Volvo Features New and Upgraded Compaction Machines at World of Asphalt
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in Asphalt, Business, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, GPS, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, Other Components, Rental, Service Centers, Single-Drum Rollers, Sustainability, Worksite EquipmentVolvo Construction Equipment announced improvements to its soil and asphalt compaction product lines. Volvo’s upgrades to the product lines will focus on multiple models, including an electric model. The company is showcasing its new machines at the World of Asphalt booth 4713. Updates to the SD75 and SD45 soil compactors and the PT125 pneumatic tire roller include features that improve safety,…
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FleetWatcher by AlignOps Adds Functionality for At-a-Glance Status of Projects
FleetWatcher by AlignOps has announced a new functionality that is intended to provide users with the at-a-glance status of current projects in process. The new functionality is Today’s Projects which will collect project data to provide users with a clear visual overview of their projects. Today’s Projects helps users easily see if they are on…
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RoadFlex and Konexial Collaborate to Improve Fleet Fuel Risk Management
RoadFlex and Konexial announced their collaboration to improve fleet fuel management solutions. Both companies deal with fleet technology and have teamed up to create an integrated fuel management solution designed to help fleets reduce costs, prevent fraud, and optimize operational efficiency. By combining RoadFlex’s fuel expense management platform with Konexial’s real-time telematics and fleet management…
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Improving Cyber Defenses in the Construction Industry
It’s a list no industry hopes to lead. Construction remained the most-plagued sector for publicly disclosed global ransomware attacks in Q3 2024 with a 7.8% increase over Q2 and a 35% increase for the year so far, according to the Corvus Insurance Q3 Cyber Threat Report. Cyberattacks have proliferated across the construction supply chain —…