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
Transoft Solutions is now offering the AutoTURN technology within the recently released Vectorworks 2019 design and BIM solution.
The integration of AutoTURN Online within Vectorworks can deliver faster and simpler workflows for architects and designers who need to assess vehicle manoeuvres within parking lots, garages, loading bays, driveways and other projects.
The firm explained that in the past, evaluating whether a design can accommodate the turning paths of vehicles was a time-consuming trial-and-e
Fugro has signed an agreement with TRL, the UK-based, globally renowned transport research firm and consultancy, to merge data collection and asset management expertise for highways clients worldwide.
In teaming up, Fugro and TRL aim to deliver an enhanced range of specialist services, efficiently integrated to maximise value for the asset management programmes of government departments and highways authorities. Clients will have access to world class asset management proficiency and surveying capabilities
Several of the major equipment manufacturers now offer sophisticated telematics packages fitted as standard to their machines. Caterpillar and Komatsu were amongst the leaders in this field, allowing a high level of access to a machine's systems and sub-systems for performance monitoring, maintenance management and geofencing purposes for example. To the customer this offers the chance to address fleet running costs and utilisation, reduce the risk of theft and increase overall efficiency. Customers can eve
The wide array of crawler excavators on the global construction market has led to strong competition between suppliers, each of which is keen to stay ahead of its rivals. All the major international manufacturers are introducing new models in North America and Europe for 2014, with key performance upgrades.
From Doosan comes the 22.5tonne DX225LC-3, which is said to offer increased performance and lower engine emissions and is aimed at one of the most highly competitive segments of the market. The machine
