October 2015

Equipment Today October 2015
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Dirt Work
Prevent Premature Dozer Undercarriage Wear

Manufacturers are looking to more advanced systems on and off the machines to enhance fuel efficiency gains.
Infrastructure
Fuel Efficiency Takes Center Stage
The explosion of personal electronic devices, coupled with the data generated from telematics systems, mapping software and interconnected accounting and project management systems, is making the digital jobsite a reality.
Technology
Real-time Data Transforms the Construction Jobsite
The explosion of personal electronic devices, coupled with the data generated from telematics systems, mapping software and interconnected accounting and project management systems, is making the digital jobsite a reality.
Technology
Real-time Data Transforms the Construction Jobsite
Daimler Trucks unveiled the first autonomous commercial truck to dive on an open U.S. public highway – the Freightliner Inspiration.
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Autonomy Takes It to the Road
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Technology
Real-time Data Transforms the Construction Jobsite
A digital jobsite promises a seamless flow of information from the field to the back office.
October 19, 2015
The explosion of personal electronic devices, coupled with the data generated from telematics systems, mapping software and interconnected accounting and project management systems, is making the digital jobsite a reality.
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Autonomy Takes It to the Road
The heavy-duty truck market experiments with its version of an autonomous vehicle
October 19, 2015
Daimler Trucks unveiled the first autonomous commercial truck to dive on an open U.S. public highway – the Freightliner Inspiration.
Technology
Construction Equipment Makers Promise Drive Toward Earthmoving Automation
More electronically controlled hydraulics, engines and transmissions provide the platform to advance technology that helps loader operators get a full bucket and motor graders to go faster on grade
October 8, 2015
Having a digital jobsite with intelligent construction solutions takes away the guesswork that has existed in construction in the past and empowers contractors to move forward quickly and with confidence.
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Augmented Reality: Pending Revolution Already Changing Construction
Augmented and virtual reality have crept into the way construction projects are sold, and an impending wave of wearable computers will push rework-slashing BIM into the field
October 5, 2015
Augumented reality with wearable computers allows a user to see 3D building models to scale, and from any perspective as they move around or inside the model.
Infrastructure
Legal Drone Operation Creates Opportunities for Contractors
It is possible to fly commercial unmanned aerial vehicles legally, and contractors are already measuring benefits using drone photos in inspection, management and marketing
September 13, 2015
The UAS has proven its worth as an inspection tool. “We are really trying to eliminate the need for us to put people in boom lifts or anything that gets their feet off the ground,” says Aaron Phillips with Danis. “The more we can minimize our people being up in the air, the safer we are making it for them. Also it helps eliminate site congestion with big, heavy equipment that has to lift people up and get people where they need to be for inspection.”
Management
Why Facility Audits Are Important for Lubricant Safety and Management
Contaminated lubricants can cause unnecessary maintenance issues with vehicles and equipment, as well as lost time and money
August 5, 2015
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10 Considerations Before Using Drones for Your Construction Business
What you need to know and consider before incorporating drones into your construction company
June 25, 2015
Once the FAA finalizes rules for the commercial use of drones their adoption won't be easy or automatic. Along with the benefits of using this miniature aircraft for construction work will be a slew of regulations designed to keep the skies safe, prevent accidents and protect privacy.
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