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MOBA Community Launches Online Discussion Forum for Mobile Automation

MOBA Corporation

MOBA Community provides a dynamic and open network for experts, professionals and connoisseurs of the mobile automation industry worldwide

In the Best Practice section of the site, participants can exchange experiences, report about applications and learn more about different themes in the mobile automation industry.

Streb Construction Retrofits 13-Year-Old Concrete Paver with 3D Stringless Control

Upgrading a 1999 CMI SF3302 slipform paver to run Topcon's Millimeter GPS takes a few weeks and pays off long-term

Topcon's Millimeter GPS Paver System allows for minute adjustments to the thickness of the pavement to be made during paving.

FormMobi Field-Data Mobile App

Users can fill out forms and record audio, select data from QuickLists, scan barcodes, make calculations, take photos, get GPS coordinates and collect signatures

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Mobile Applications

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

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Asphalt Paving Technology Helps Achieve Accuracy

Lane Construction uses 3D system to complete the western segment of the Raleigh Outer Loop

Since the project is fairly complex with Y-lines, frontage roads, and numerous exits and on-ramps, SPS930 Universal Total Stations are used to more-accurately measure position, cross slope, and heading of the screed to automatically handle the transitions, super-elevated curves, and frequently changing cross slopes.

All in a Weekend’s Work

Hybrid laser-satellite automated grade control system holds milling and paving grade, as well as cross-slopes, on fast-track South Carolina interstate project

The first lifts of new asphalt were staggered and then the Millimeter GPS+ was used for joint-matching. Banks Construction saved an estimated $70,000 on milling and paving by using the automated grade control system on the project.

Doing Business in the Cloud

The benefits of cloud computing for asphalt contractors

Improve Collection Ratio With Field Change Memos

Construction Business Coaching

When something comes up and you can't wait for a signed change order, use field change memos and ensure you get paid for the extra work

If a problem occurs on the construction jobsite that needs to be fixed right away, always call immediately and follow up with a Field Change Memo by the end of the same day.

Safety Considerations for Portable Generators

Generators come in all sizes and configurations and accurately calculating power needs is critical to generator safety.

Electricians have the knowledge of what the load requirements are for specific equipment, how to properly hardwire the connections and position the selector switch at the phase needed for the application requirements.

HiPer SR GNSS RTK Receiver

Topcon Positioning Systems

Compact, "field-rugged" base and rover RTK system delivers high-accuracy three-dimensional positioning over a 1,000-ft. working radius

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3D Grade Leveling

MOBA Corporation

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View and Control Your TrueLook Jobsite Webcam With New Mobile App

TrueLook clients can interact with their webcams directly from any smartphone or tablet with free mobile app for iOS and Android

All time-lapse photography archives are available for viewing as videos with the TrueLook mobile app.

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