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Contractors Still Learning Value of Electronic Grade Control Equipment

Survey respondents indicate that automated grade control systems may still be uncommon on many construction jobsites

MOBA Community Launches Online Discussion Forum for Mobile Automation

MOBA Corporation

MOBA Community provides a dynamic and open network for experts, professionals and connoisseurs of the mobile automation industry worldwide

In the Best Practice section of the site, participants can exchange experiences, report about applications and learn more about different themes in the mobile automation industry.

Streb Construction Retrofits 13-Year-Old Concrete Paver with 3D Stringless Control

Upgrading a 1999 CMI SF3302 slipform paver to run Topcon's Millimeter GPS takes a few weeks and pays off long-term

Topcon's Millimeter GPS Paver System allows for minute adjustments to the thickness of the pavement to be made during paving.

FormMobi Field-Data Mobile App

Users can fill out forms and record audio, select data from QuickLists, scan barcodes, make calculations, take photos, get GPS coordinates and collect signatures

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Mobile Applications

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

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Mobile App for OnlineAVL2 Fleet Tracking System

Teletrac Navman

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Asphalt Paving Technology Helps Achieve Accuracy

Lane Construction uses 3D system to complete the western segment of the Raleigh Outer Loop

Since the project is fairly complex with Y-lines, frontage roads, and numerous exits and on-ramps, SPS930 Universal Total Stations are used to more-accurately measure position, cross slope, and heading of the screed to automatically handle the transitions, super-elevated curves, and frequently changing cross slopes.

All in a Weekend’s Work

Hybrid laser-satellite automated grade control system holds milling and paving grade, as well as cross-slopes, on fast-track South Carolina interstate project

The first lifts of new asphalt were staggered and then the Millimeter GPS+ was used for joint-matching. Banks Construction saved an estimated $70,000 on milling and paving by using the automated grade control system on the project.

Doing Business in the Cloud

The benefits of cloud computing for asphalt contractors

Wynne Systems Appoints Robert Gray as Account Manager

Wynne Systems Inc.

Gray will be focused on North American sales related to Wynne Systems software suites, including AXIOM, formerly RentalMan, and InfoManager.

eVoice: Five Tips for Efficiently Running a Small Construction Business

Virtual phone service discusses how business communications with customers, vendors and employees is vital to success.

HiPer SR GNSS RTK Receiver

Topcon Positioning Systems

Compact, "field-rugged" base and rover RTK system delivers high-accuracy three-dimensional positioning over a 1,000-ft. working radius

Topcon Hiper Sr 10782207

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