Leica Geosystems has released a cloud solution to integrate, manage and analyse surveying and control workflows for heavy construction projects: ConX will increase efficiency and reduce downtime, the company says
Maximising a machine’s uptime, allocation of resources the most efficient way, completing projects on schedule and ensuring the quality of results are nowadays major factors that decide whether a company can run its business successfully or not. This is amplified by the fact that the labor-intensive construction sector is affected by a global shortage of skilled workforce like few other industries and has to meet far-reaching requirements for quality, documentation, and sustainability.
Caterpillar has made a minority investment, for an undisclosed sum, in Chicago-based technology company Uptake. The aim is to reduce machine downtime and maintenance costs for customers. Uptake, established by Groupon co-founder Brad Keywell, has built an analytics platform that will examine data captured from Caterpillar machinery around the world. The two companies will use this data for predictive diagnostics, to catch potential problems before they occur and to plan maintenance.
Roadmarking contractor DBi Prismo has rolled out an iPhone application strategy to ensure seamless communication between its on-site workforce and office based departments.
Roadmarking contractor DBi Prismo has rolled out an iPhone application strategy to ensure seamless communication between its on-site workforce and office based departments.
