Tag: Construction
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A practical application for AI to improve construction
The promise of AI being a practical answer to increasing productivity and your bottom line is always subject to having good data to feed the AI model. Thankfully, AI-driven technology can enhance the safety and success of your projects by utilizing a visual data source that has been available for years. No Secret, But Still…
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Smart Technology in Construction Eye Protection Glasses
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in Communication Equipment, Communications Equipment, Construction Safety Systems, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Wearables, Expert Columns, Featured, Field Productivity Software, Infrastructure, Other Technology Solutions, Personal Protection Equipment, Safety Equipment – Other, WorkwearThe modern construction industry needs tools that streamline communication, boost productivity, and protect workers in harsh, dynamic environments. Traditional methods such as two-way radios, mobile phones, or hand signals frequently lead to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and unnecessary strain on workers who need both hands for operating machinery and handling materials. Smart eyewear, equipped with built-in audio…
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Trimble Expands Field-to-Office Connectivity | For Construction Pros
Trimble has introduced a new integration between its B2W Track and Siteworks software platforms, designed to help civil contractors more easily monitor and compare actual earthwork quantities against planned targets. This integration supports more accurate and efficient progress tracking, helping teams make timely decisions in the field and manage billing based on completed work. The…
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Trimble Expands Field-to-Office Connectivity | For Construction Pros
Trimble has introduced a new integration between its B2W Track and Siteworks software platforms, designed to help civil contractors more easily monitor and compare actual earthwork quantities against planned targets. This integration supports more accurate and efficient progress tracking, helping teams make timely decisions in the field and manage billing based on completed work. The…
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5 Essential Construction Software Systems to Streamline Your Business
The implementation of dedicated ERP, CRM, LMS and other enterprise-level systems can help construction companies optimize different administrative and customer-facing processes to make their businesses more productive and cost-efficient. This article highlights five common types of construction software systems that can improve your enterprise operations. 1. Construction ERP Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems enable construction…
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Outbuild Announces First-Ever Integration with Schedule Module in Autodesk Construction Cloud
Outbuild, a construction scheduling and planning software company, is integrating with Autodesk Construction Cloud®, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network and predictive insights for construction teams. Construction professionals will be able to directly integrate their schedule into Autodesk® Build, eliminating the need to rely on manual file imports. Construction schedules have…
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Powerful Side Dump Trailer for Construction Sites
SmithCo Mfg., Inc. has introduced The BRUTE CP30 side dump trailer. Re-engineered to be a stronger version of the original CP30 construction pup, The BRUTE CP30 provides a more efficient way to transport dirt and debris from construction sites. It offers faster load times and capabilities for more strategic dumping, saves on maintenance costs and…
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Construction spending plummets on tariff fears
Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending fell 0.5% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.25 trillion, retreating from February’s record-setting high, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday. Spending declined in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, with private nonresidential construction dropping 0.8% and public…
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Corruption in construction: prison sentences for six over bribery, fraud
Six people, including three construction bosses and two former employees at energy company E.ON, have been sentenced for their involvement in a criminal conspiracy linked to a major housing development in East Devon. A statement from Devon & Cornwall Police said the ex-E.ON employees were found to have accepted bribes, including cash, fancy hotel rooms…
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JLG Expands IoT Platform | For Construction Pros
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, introduced three new features to its ClearSky Smart Fleet IoT (Internet of Things) platform. The latest enhancements, including the Digital Analyzer Reader, Automatic Site Networks and Elevation-Based Localization, redefine how fleet managers monitor, manage and maintain their equipment. “This is about transforming telematics from a physical world to…