ViPER+ Accurately Tracks Workers’ Jobsite Location to Enhance Safety

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at jobsites. Their findings and process are laid out in a study published in the research journal Applied Sciences. ViPER+ utilizes ultra-wideband technology for location tracking, and automates the monitoring of location-based safety policies and detects any violations of the policies while workers and equipment are working. The system surmounts challenges of other ultra-wideband-based, real-time safety monitoring systems primarily because it overcomes non-line of sight situations; e.g., when construction loaders and other equipment block the signal between the transmitter and receiver in ultra-wideband radio transmissions. … Read more

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AGTEK Releases Gradework Update, Launches Standalone Software

AGTEK Development Company, part of Hexagon, has introduced its standalone software Materials SA and Underground SA and the release of the Gradework software suite for 2023. Ideal for specialty utility and paving contractors, the new features will simplify takeoff and improve production control of construction materials, utility installation and earthmoving projects. The latest update enables contractors to create fast and accurate earthwork, material and utility takeoffs from PDF or CAD data with ease using intuitive tools that minimize manual data entry and provide extensive value-engineering capabilities. Measure lengths, areas and counts, and extend them into cubic yards of concrete, tons … Read more

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EarthCam Software Updates Feature Continuous Video Recording for Better Jobsite Security

EarthCam released an update to its Control Center 8 Software-as-a-Service suite that supports advanced jobsite security. The latest version, 8.6, features EarthCam’s Edge Video Recorder, a powerful security solution that goes beyond event-based recording. It offers HD continuous video recording with up to 120 days of retention and secure 256 bit AES encryption. An intuitive, visual timeline interface makes access to recorded video fast and simple on a smartphone, tablet or computer from any location. Footage can be reviewed quickly and incidents are easily shareable with security response personnel. Additional benefits include the implementation of low-latency, full-duplex WebSockets for Pan-Tilt-Zoom … Read more

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Dodge Data & Analytics Construction Project Information Integrates with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dodge Data & Analytics has launched PipeLine for Microsoft Dynamics, a new software application that integrates construction project information directly into Microsoft Dynamics, a customer relationship management system. Contractors and building product manufacturers using Dynamics can now more easily find and track construction projects, tying them directly into their opportunity, account and reporting workflows. “Dodge offers the most current and comprehensive information for anyone interested in finding and tracking North American construction projects,” said Mike Petrullo, CEO, Dodge Data & Analytics. “Making this data accessible directly through Microsoft Dynamics is another example of how Dodge is … Read more

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Asta Powerproject v14.0.02 Adds More User-Requested Functionality

Elecosoft has launched Version 14.0.02 of Asta Powerproject, its flagship project management solution. This latest release brings new features and extended functionality, including several specifically requested by U.S. customers to reflect the way they work. Improvements delivered in this release include the ability to: Have an option when creating a new project from an existing one to remove all progress values Show cost and income assignments with a negative value Create new summaries and charts by right-clicking in the project view Display heat maps in resource usage views Constrain tasks to complete within a specified time period View a task’s … Read more

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