Mon March 12, 2018
AT&T to Connect Caterpillar Products Globally
Caterpillar Inc. is using AT&T Internet of Things (IoT) services to connect and manage heavy machines and engines around the globe. The new multi-year, global deal connects Caterpillar products to the AT&T 4G LTE network....
Megan Wild - Mon March 12, 2018
Should I Be Adding a Camera to My Equipment? Five Ways It Helps You
In a more and more competitive industry, the pressures on the management level are ever-growing, particularly around how to save time and money while keeping safe. Harnessing technology by way of telematics and other systems will dramatically change the way you spend your time, and of course maximize productivity and safety....
Thu March 08, 2018
IMT Improves Efficiency With New Laser Cutting Machine
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the installation of a new laser cutting machine as part of an initiative to improve efficiency while putting the customer mission first....
Thu March 01, 2018
Productivity Failings Blamed for Project Delays
According to research by the McKinsey Global Institute, an astonishing 98 percent of large-scale schemes around the world run 80 percent over budget and almost two years behind schedule. Poor communication, a lack of skilled workers and a failure to adapt to modern technologies are all acting as a drag on productivity....
Thu March 01, 2018
URI Engineering Students Make Case for Composite Use
You probably know that composite materials are used in bicycles, tennis rackets, hockey sticks and boats, but three University of Rhode Island graduate engineering students showed 40 government, research and industry leaders last week that they could be a remedy for Rhode Island's and the nation's deteriorating bridges....
Tue February 27, 2018
Leica Geosystems Introduces New Laser Distance Meters
Leica Geosystems has introduced the DISTO X3 and X4 distance meters for construction sites. The new laser distance meters withstand drop tests from a height of 6.5 ft. (2 m), are dust- and water-protected (IP 65) and therefore suitable for rugged job site conditions....
Emily Buenzle - Thu February 22, 2018
VIDEO: Deep Inside a Mountain, Construction Continues on 10,000-Year Clock
Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos is focused on more than just choosing a location for the company's HQ2 these days. He's lately been busy with his side project—a 10,000-year clock built inside a hollowed-out mountain in the Sierra Diablo mountain range in Western Texas....
Emily Buenzle - Thu February 22, 2018
Caterpillar's Latest Smartphone Proves Perfect for Jobsite Needs
Caterpillar recently announced its latest smartphone—yes, Caterpillar, maker of large-scale construction equipment, has been busy developing a smaller key worksite tool these past few years. The company's last smartphone model, the durable Cat S60 has a thermal camera built in, perfect for the job site....
Emily Buenzle - Thu February 22, 2018
Company Hits Milestone for Self-Driving Truck Technology
Embark, a startup company in San Francisco that makes self-driving semi-trucks, recently hit a transportation milestone. The company's autonomous semi-truck drove itself about 2,400 mi. from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, Fla., CNBC reported....
Mon February 19, 2018
Save Time, Control Costs, 'Go Green' on the Job Site
The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials and timelines has come with the territory in the construction industry from the moment someone first made a brick out of mud and then wondered if there was a better way....
