Technology
Here’s a selection of news items hinting at how construction is set to change in the years ahead, not just in the equipment used but in how and what it will be used for
With increasingly scarce resources, there’s a necessity to create more with less, and government and stakeholder pressure means the industry needs to focus on sustainability
CSCI Construction’s move toward cloud-based solutions and mobile apps helps to connect its people, projects and processes in real time
Smart Construction Field and Smart Construction Drone are new job site technologies designed to keep projects on time and on budget
Komatsu will create and operate a hydraulic excavator in cyberspace, using digital twin technology, and compare its movements with actual equipment on Earth
New program will draw attention to emerging careers in the modern construction era, many of which are directly connected to technology
It’s now easier for contractors to implement and scale Trimble’s machine control and construction surveying solutions with no large, up-front costs
The fully electric Honda AWV towed and transported construction materials, water and other supplies at a large-scale solar energy construction project in New Mexico
First announced at World of Concrete in 2020, this jobsite solution now has dual temperature-monitoring capabilities for mass concrete applications
Scott Park, president and CEO of Doosan Bobcat, talks about the viability of hydrogen-powered construction equipment and overcoming the obstacles to its adoption
Equipment maker invests in ClearFlame Engine Technologies as part of its strategy to accelerate low and zero-carbon powertrain technology
Case Live event lays out various machine control options and what to consider when weighing whether to invest in a solution for your fleet
The new software, T3, includes a suite of apps that help contractors digitize their operations to enhance efficiency and performance
Construction machinery is rapidly evolving to become greener and cleaner, but questions remain over whether the latest advancements in electric power can pay off for contractors
Following its recent tease of an electric Silverado pickup model, General Motors ups the ante on its commitment to phasing out petroleum-powered vehicles by 2035
Watch as Volvo CE designers describe the development of soon-to-be-unveiled loader
Technology has allowed San Francisco-based Swinerton to significantly reduce travel time and associated costs for clients, architects and subcontractors, shaving money and time off projects
Coming to the U.S. early in 2022, battery-powered models are said to perform like traditionally powered machines, but with a lot less sound and maintenance
The battery-powered 310X is designed to provide the same level of performance as Deere’s 310L diesel-powered backhoe
SmartGrade excavators offer four grade management options, including SmartGrade, SmartGrade-Ready with 2D, 3D Grade Guidance and 2D Grade Guidance