Thu August 04, 2016
Takeuchi Fleet Management Service Now Available on Takeuchi Machines
Atlanta, GA: Takeuchi-US has launched a new telematics system, Takeuchi Fleet Management (TFM). This is Takeuchi's first step in a multifaceted initiative to know their customers better. Now available at all local dealers, TFM hardware is standard equipment on select excavators and track loaders in the Takeuchi lineup....
Wed August 03, 2016
VIDEO: How Wearable Tech Could Revolutionize the Construction Industry
The website ReadWrite is reporting that wearable technology has become a very big deal in the construction industry. According to analysts at CGS Insights, shipments of smart wearables are estimated to grow from 9.7 million in 2013 to 135 million in 2018....
Tue August 02, 2016
Mack Trucks, Decisiv Ink Contract Renewal
As part of its continuing commitment to boost customer uptime, Mack Trucks has renewed its contract with Decisiv, provider of the Mack ASIST service relationship management tool. Mack ASIST is a web-based, real-time communications portal that keeps fleet customers, dealers and service providers, Mack field personnel and Mack Uptime Center agents connected during service and repair events....
Mon August 01, 2016
Verizon to Buy Vehicle Management Company Fleetmatics for $2.4B
Verizon Communications Inc said on Monday it would buy GPS vehicle tracking firm Fleetmatics Group Plc for about $2.4 billion in cash to bolster its expansion into the connected vehicle and fleet management market....
Wed July 27, 2016
'Purpose-Built' Website Earns Creative Award for London Communications Firm
Marketing Strategies & Solutions Inc., a London-based communications and advertising agency, has been recognized by the international Summit Creative Awards competition for the website launched recently for Sennebogen LLC....
Tue July 26, 2016
MIT Research Bolsters Build with Strength Campaign In Seattle
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released a new study entitled “A Break-Even Hazard Mitigation Metric” that reaffirms the importance of utilizing durable materials in construction....
Fri July 22, 2016
New Mixed-Fleet Telematics Standard Gets ISO Approval
The website World Highways is reporting that the mixed-fleet telematics standard from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has received approval from ISO, the International Organisation for Standardisation, to be accepted as a global standard....
Mon July 18, 2016
Buyers Products Launches Website
Buyers Products introduced SnowDogg.com, a mobile-friendly Web site which combines Buyers' three snow and ice product Web sites into one convenient and easily navigable place. The site includes a number of new features, as well as updates to older features, such as a refreshed look and feel for the popular snow plow selector....
Fri July 08, 2016
New Online Portal Offers Window to ODOT Maps, Data
There's a lot to explore within the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's new online map portal. From navigating bridge data to checking out upcoming construction projects and viewing a map of every railroad crossing in the state, the department is increasing transparency by providing a more interactive approach to many types of state maps and data....
Mon June 27, 2016
VIDEO: Time Lapse Panama Canal Video Compresses Five Years of Work into Two Minutes
To commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal Expansion, EarthCam released a 4K construction time-lapse movie, showcasing progress from March 2011 to June 2016. Progress was documented for this historic transportation channel by EarthCam's robotic time-lapse construction cameras from 142 webcam angles....
