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[VIDEO] 3DR Solo Drone with Site Scan Autodesk Workflow

Site Scan makes it safer and easier than ever for people in construction, telecom, GIS, mapping, energy, infrastructure and related fields to aggregate and process multiple forms of reality capture data and perform inspections

[VIDEO] 3DR Solo Drone with Site Scan Autodesk Workflow

Tips for Boosting Concrete Dowel Drilling Efficiency

Efficient concrete drilling maximizes jobsite productivity. But choosing the right concrete dowel pin drill, and getting the most out of it, can be difficult.

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5 “Truths” Destined to Impact Your Construction Business

As the construction industry continues to evolve, these five “truths” have taken hold and will factor into your future business success

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Cummins Improves Fuel Efficiency of 2017 GHG-certified Engines

Engines meet both the current EPA regulations and the second step in greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel efficiency standards

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How E-Construction Can Increase Your Efficiency and Your Bottom Line

The Iowa DOT and Manatts Construction partnered with Earthwave Technologies on a pilot project to reduce time-consuming paper shuffling

The pilot project involved an 8-mile resurfacing job on Highway 69 in Central Iowa. The first phase of the pilot was completed without telematics. The second phase used Earthwave Fleetwatcher to monitor HMA delivery trucks and two pavers used on the job.

Investing in Worker Safety Through Wearable Technology

Insurance companies are investigating how wearable technology and BIM can help reduce risk and increase efficiencies in the construction industry.

Many companies looking to bring more wearable tech to the jobsite are focusing on getting their innovations into workers’ existing gear to boost adoption. As a result, in the near future, construction workers may find that common assets, such as hardhats, safety vests and even the tools they carry, are being infused with new capabilities.

Kohler enCUBE Generator Produces Zero Emissions; Offers Solar Charging

Rehlko (formerly Kohler Company)

Battery-powered, indoor/outdoor inverter generator is suited for camping, tailgating, backup at home and light construction sites

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EPA Awards Grants to 38 Student Teams for Innovative Sustainable Projects

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This year’s teams are testing innovative ideas such as repurposing chemical byproducts from the mining industry into new concrete that helps inhibit the corrosion of steel.

Push to Cut Diesel Exhaust Emissions Is Far From Over for Heavy-duty Trucks

Greenhouse gas emissions regulations being implemented through 2018 promise $50 billion in fuel-cost savings for the US fleet

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NRMCA Hires Sustainability Practitioner to Support Green Building Initiatives

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

James Bogdan has joined the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association as senior director, sustainability initiatives. In this new position, his primary objective will be to help position NRMCA members to meet new requirements in green building standards.

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Old Buildings are US Cities' Biggest Sustainability Challenge

With over 75% of existing buildings still in use in 15 years’ time and buildings consuming over 41% of the nations energy, the market needs to turns its focus to retrofits.

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