Connected Construction

A new digital initiative for roads and bridges in Texas will optimise management.

A construction firm in New Zealand is making good use of machine control technology from Trimble. The technology is helping to reduce costs and boost quality, while also addressing the issue of operator skills.

Topcon Positioning says that its new MC-Max machine control solution is a scalable solution for use with mixed-fleets of heavy equipment.

Liebherr’s latest Generation 8 dozers offer a higher level of machine control than ever before

Bulldozers were amongst the first items of construction equipment to benefit from the use of machine control technology.

The call for speakers at Trimble Dimensions 2022 is open.

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is now offering upgrades to its modular safety awareness solutions. The Leica iCON PA10 and PA80 are suited for use on construction sites and were designed initially to concentrate on identifying pedestrians.

Boschung says that its bMoves tool is a novel digital solution for managing field services.

Trimble has introduced the R750 GNSS Modular Receiver, a connected base station for use in civil construction and geospatial applications. The R750 is said to provide improved base station performance, giving contractors and surveyors more reliable and precise positioning in the field.

Bobcat says that its MaxControl Remote Control system allows operators to control Bobcat compact loaders remotely via an app, using an iPhone or iPad.