Driverless cars are coming and will impact construction. Smart developers, construction executives and transportation engineers should analyze autonomous vehicle trends and plan their response for the future.
Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Oct. 30, 2017
Technology meets equipment with autonomous bulldozers, a tool inventory app and AOBRD/ELD. Two surveys report that contractors worry about cyber and data breaches, and technologies to implement include AR, BIM and 3-D imaging laser scanning.
Road Crew Traffic Safety in a Distracted World
An effective work zone, typically identified by signs, cones, barrels and barriers, should focus on traffic safety and review of hazards specific to work areas.
Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Aug. 7, 2017
Don’t miss the video on hyper-positioning software and sensor-based platforms that transform vehicles into autonomous vehicles on the jobsite. New software includes a product that combines 3-D BIM models with project scheduling data for a 4-D time sequence and a visual management tool for applying lean principles via Kanban boards. Also featured are a security system to authorize and track people and two electronic logging devices.
Capitalize on the Most Valuable Data From Fleet Telematics
Whether operating dump trucks or pickup trucks, most companies with a fleet of more than 25 vehicles have at least entertained the idea of installing telematics devices to help reduce operational costs and improve safety.











