Connected Construction

February 14, 2012
PAVING CONTROL specialist MOBA is offering a new system said to be able to boost surface quality and longevity. Called the PAVE-IR, this unit can be…
February 14, 2012
Wirtgen has developed a novel control system for use on its concrete paving equipment. Matthias Fritz is the product engineer at Wirtgen tasked with…
February 14, 2012
The use of GPS machine control on sub-base has improved final rideability on a major highway reconstruction project. Innovative construction…
February 14, 2012
The sector for machine guidance systems is growing fast as contractors become more and more aware of the benefits of using this technology. Increased…
February 14, 2012
Innovative uses are being made of GPS technology, Mike Woof reports. US firms Creighton Manning Engineering and Delaney Construction have made a…
February 13, 2012
A range of key software innovations are now available for road construction applications from various suppliers - Adrian Greeman writes. Two…
February 13, 2012
The collection and handling of data are key technology drivers in the software sector. New methods of data collection and manipulation are driving…
February 13, 2012
A new cycle way monitoring system developed by consultant Cowi and laser electronics company Dynatest in Denmark adds a new dimension to monitoring…
February 13, 2012
Two Caterpillar 14M graders equipped with AccuGrade dual GPS systems with cross-slope capability are providing accurate finish for road construction…
February 13, 2012
Trimble says that its Construction Manager version 2.5 package offers polygon site management and better support for CAD map overlays, using imagery…
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