Perry Weather, Eyrus Partner to Automate Weather Safety for Construction Sites

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Perry Weather and Eyrus recently partnered to integrate Perry Weather’s onsite weather monitoring and alerting platform directly with the Eyrus worksite intelligence platform. For large commercial projects and multi-site developers, weather delays are a massive source of lost revenue. The Perry Weather and Eyrus integration focuses on minimizing downtime by relying on onsite hardware rather than distant airport forecasts, ensuring work only stops when a threat is actually local. Every alert and “all clear” is automatically logged, creating an indisputable audit trail that protects GCs against liability and disputes regarding weather delays. Automated weather-based triggers, such as lightning alerts, high … Read more

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Leica Geosystems Introduces 3D Machine Guidance System for Next-Gen Crawler

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Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon and Hyundai Construction Equipment, introduce the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the next generation of excavators, specifically engineered to work seamlessly with Hyundai’s existing 2D sensors and calibration systems. The Leica MC1 system provides operators with real-time design information and cut/fill indications, enabling operators to execute excavation projects accurately according to the reference model, thereby increasing productivity and reducing the likelihood of errors. The latest crawler machines boast a completely new design featuring full electro-hydraulic controls to deliver power and precision for every construction application.

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Trimble Tech Turns Excavators into Precision Construction Tool

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Trimble’s Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for tilt bucket attachments is now available. By integrating the full range of motion of the tilt bucket’s cutting edge into the Siteworks machine guidance and layout software, field operators can achieve precise grading and leveling, efficient ditch cleaning and shaping, accurate backfilling and complex slope work. This allows for construction of contoured landscapes and effective operation in confined spaces, saving time and preventing costly mistakes. The Siteworks Machine Guidance system is designed for seamless transitions between tasks. Operators can utilize the same system for both surveying and machine control, moving it effortlessly between machines … Read more

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ABC Releases AI Construction Technology Report

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Associated Builders and Contractors released its latest construction technology report, which focuses on the impacts of artificial intelligence in the construction industry. The report includes a case study and thought leadership from ABC’s Tech Alliance to showcase how ABC is strengthening members’ understanding of AI. “ABC contractor members and the overall contracting community want more information on AI and how it can help them improve safety, quality and profitability — and win more work.” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. The ABC AI Tech Report, Abeles continued, highlights examples and insights from industry leaders invested … Read more

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Drones in K-12 Classrooms

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Paving the path for the future construction workforce By Rob Harvey The construction industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by rapidly advancing technology. However, as innovation accelerates, an aging workforce presents a critical challenge. Constructing more buildings keeps construction inflation under control, but — to build more — the industry needs more workers: around 723,000 per year. With many experienced professionals nearing retirement, a growing labor shortage threatens to stall progress and increase costs. This pressing issue underscores the need for innovative solutions to attract and train the next generation of tech-enabled construction workers. One promising … Read more

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