Topcon Introduces New HiPer XR GNSS Receiver for Increased Accuracy, Reliability

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Topcon Positioning Systems has launched the HiPer XR, its latest global navigation satellite system receiver for surveying, mapping and construction applications. The new receiver is designed to benefit a wide variety of users, including construction professionals, surveyors, GIS professionals, archeologists, engineering firms and others who rely on quality, precision measurements. The HiPer XR builds on Topcon’s 30-year legacy in GNSS technology and supports all major satellite constellations, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, IRNSS, QZSS and SBAS. The new receiver has advanced integrated-leveling technology compensation featuring a calibration-free and magnetic interference immune-integrated IMU that provides up to 60 degrees of tilt … Read more

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Mecalac Unveils Revotruck to North American Market

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Mecalac launches the Revotruck in North America. Available in 6 and 9 ton payload configurations, it is the first site dumper to feature a rotating cab, taking operator safety to a new level with maximum visibility in all directions. The rotating cab also increases operator safety by eliminating the need to twist and turn for visibility of the travel path and jobsite. With exceptional off-road capabilities, it is a valuable tool for construction, concrete, landscape and golf course applications. Operators can rotate the cab 225 degrees with the touch of a button to maintain vision and focus on the job, … Read more

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Cold Weather Safety, Storm Preparedness

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A proactive approach to weather readiness on the jobsite By Jay Vander Leest This winter, the country has seen snow in literally all 50 states. And many of these areas are not as experienced as others when facing inclement winter conditions. Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Kraus-Anderson Construction understands winter weather introduces serious risks and unique challenges for construction workers both from an injury prevention, and OSHA-compliance standpoint — along with the importance of prioritizing cold weather preparedness by identifying and pre-planning for primary risk exposures associated with winter conditions. The basics Especially during nasty weather, it’s best not to perform outdoor activities … Read more

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Beyond Seasonal Surges

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Year-round internships to mentor next-gen superintendents in real-world settings By Miguel Arguelles The construction industry has been facing a well-known crisis — a shortage of qualified workers that continues to grow. Last year, Associated Builders and Contractors projected the industry needs to hire over a half-million workers to meet the growing demand — assuming the pace of work doesn’t slow down. While hiring more workers seems simple, there often isn’t enough education or awareness about the diverse roles within the construction industry and the viable career opportunities it offers. Internships play a crucial role in bridging this knowledge gap and … Read more

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Bechtel Celebrates Opening of Riyadh Metro Project

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The official inauguration of the Riyadh Metro network was recently celebrated. As Saudi Arabia’s first underground railway project, it is expected to initially serve 1.2 million daily passengers, with ultimately a planned maximum capacity of 3.6 million passengers daily. The project was delivered by the BACS consortium, which includes Bechtel, Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company and Siemens. The consortium was responsible for the design, construction, testing, commissioning and integration of the network’s Blue Line (line 1), officially operational, and the Red Line (line 2), scheduled to soon commence passenger operations. The BACS consortium also built the Red Line which … Read more

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