Category: Construction Technology
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Ending Payment Delays in the Construction Industry
Every day, construction companies across the United States lose nearly $767 million due to payment delays and inefficiencies. This staggering drain on the industry totaled $280 billion in 2024 alone — enough to build 14 Empire State Buildings. For an industry already grappling with thin margins and rising costs, these payment delays aren’t just numbers on a…
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Equipment Rental Trends, Telematics and Staying Competitive
United Rentals’ Work United Tour 2024 was host to construction customers across the country. The company took the opportunity to walk attendees through its latest worksite performance solutions, digital tools for productivity, and practical sustainability solutions. The event allowed attendees to experience worksite innovations by touring a demonstration worksite to see how connectivity helps manage…
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Topcon Expands Network Across US
Topcon Positioning Systems’ Topnet Live reference station network introduced 200 new geodetic stations positioned across the United States. This network upgrade expands the availability of advanced centimeter-level accuracy for precision-critical industries, including engineering, surveying, construction and agricultural sectors. The expansion delivers network corrections that operational workflows across multiple market segments. Beyond traditional applications, the infrastructure supports…
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7 Reminders for Equipment Rental to Find Success in 2025
With the new year underway most rental businesses are in their quieter season now, but that makes this an ideal time to prepare for busier times ahead. Between planning and training this is your opportunity to set the stage for a prosperous year to come. Here are 7 timely reminders for greater success in general…
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6 Equipment Finance Predictions for 2025: Mitsubishi HC Capital America
Mitsubishi HC Capital America has shared six pieces of insight that are expected to impact the equipment finance industry in 2025. “The convergence of economic shifts and technological advancements in 2024 has created a unique financing landscape for 2025,” said Brian Rosa, president of commercial finance for Mitsubishi HC Capital America. “While many organizations may…
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How the California Emission Laws Affect Diesel Vehicles
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in Batteries, Business Services, Construction Technology, Dealers, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Management Standards, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Pavement Maintenance, Pickup Trucks & Vans, Service Centers, Sustainability, Sweepers, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentWhile the United States as a whole is shifting toward being more environmentally friendly with new rules and regulations on diesel and commercial vehicles, California is the state most known for its strict emissions laws. With the harsher rules in place, California has been able to address issues that the federal rules were not likely…
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Buildots and Revizto Reveal Construction Management Technology Integration
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in BIM, Business, Business & Financial Tools, Business Services, Communication & Safety, Construction Technology, Document Management Software, Equipment & Automation, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet & Asset Management Software, Modeling and Design Tools, Other Design Software or Technology, Other Equipment or Fleet Management Software, Other Technology Solutions, Personnel Management, Project Management, Site Data Capture, Site Layout, Technology and Software, Work Management & Scheduling SoftwareBuildots and Revizto —two companies that make technology for the construction industry— have announced the integration of their technologies, a move intended to improve construction management efficiency. This integration brings construction issue detection with the ability for teams to collaborate on a project. Buildots —an AI-powered construction technology company— and Revizto —an integrated collaboration platform— recently shared that they have integrated to…
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How Technology Advances Construction Workflow
The construction industry is at a turning point. What used to work — manual tracking, paper-heavy processes, and in-person meetings — no longer meets today’s demands. As projects grow more complex, budgets shrink, and competition increases, teams need faster and more effective ways to do business. Cost is a major concern in the construction industry,…
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Vermeer Acquires Australian Vac Truck Industries
Vermeer recently announced it has acquired an Australian-based firm. According to the company: Vermeer Corp. has taken an ownership interest in Vac Truck Industries (VTI), based in Arundel, Queensland, Australia. Vermeer and VTI will partner together with current in-country manufacturing, branding, sales and support of innovative vacuum trucks, jetter systems, suction trucks and customized solutions.…
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Master Creep Control to Optimize the Efficiency of Your Compact Track Loader
Snow removal, landscaping and construction forums are full of discussions about how to keep attachments from clogging and grinding work to a halt. Any work that feeds material into the processing part of the attachment while the machine is moving — including snow blowers, flail mowers, cold planers, brooms, tillers and soil preparators — is…