Category: Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
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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 —…
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Tech-Skilled Labor in Demand | For Construction Pros
Throughout the last several decades, software and technology innovations have taken construction — a historically tech-averse industry — to new horizons. From refining back-office operations to improving equipment performance, today’s tech is not only challenging the way the industry is accustomed to doing things, but also ushering in a new generation of tech-savvy contractors. While…
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Tracking Leased Concrete Equipment | For Construction Pros
In the concrete and construction sectors, leased equipment is vital to project success. From concrete mixers to cranes, leasing enables companies to leverage high-performance machinery in a much more cost-effective way than through outright ownership. Effective management of these leased assets is challenging and can directly impact profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency. Asset management software…
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Equipment Rental Trends, Telematics and Staying Competitive
United Rentals’ Work United Tour 2024 was host to construction customers across the country. The company took the opportunity to walk attendees through its latest worksite performance solutions, digital tools for productivity, and practical sustainability solutions. The event allowed attendees to experience worksite innovations by touring a demonstration worksite to see how connectivity helps manage…
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Topcon Expands Network Across US
Topcon Positioning Systems’ Topnet Live reference station network introduced 200 new geodetic stations positioned across the United States. This network upgrade expands the availability of advanced centimeter-level accuracy for precision-critical industries, including engineering, surveying, construction and agricultural sectors. The expansion delivers network corrections that operational workflows across multiple market segments. Beyond traditional applications, the infrastructure supports…
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Leveraging Equipment Telematics to Meet Jobsite Sustainability Goals
As more owners set sustainability goals for projects, practically approaching jobsite sustainability is becoming essential for contractors who seek to bid on, and win, these contracts. Data that allows companies to monitor and manage their construction equipment operations is key to making practical, cost-effective changes that reduce emissions, curb fossil fuel use and minimize waste.…
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Trimble Tackles Tech and Autonomy Solutions
Trimble Dimensions 2024, held Nov. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an annual conference organized by software, hardware and services company Trimble, bringing together professionals across the geospatial, construction, agriculture and transportation industries. The three-day event featured keynote presentations, hands-on training, networking opportunities and exhibits showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in construction technology…