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Built Robotics develops the 1st fully autonomous solar piling system

Built Robotics has developed the first fully autonomous piling machine to tackle utility-scale solar foundations. Using the Built Robotics RPD 35 autonomous piling machine, solar...

Blue Vigil shines a new light on jobsites

Drone innovators Blue Vigil introduce an airborne alternative to traditional light towers Blue Vigil has reimagined the traditional towable light tower.  Rather than using a mast to...

Deere equips new small dozers with tech to simplify operation

John Deere’s new P-Tier small dozer lineup is equipped with new technologies and design features to simplify operation.  Unveiled at ConExpo, the 450, 550 and...

User-friendly Unicontrol is now available in Canada

By Lori Lovely Elation-Tech has started offering installation of Unicontrol, a user-friendly, cost-effective GPS machine control system, on a variety of earthmoving equipment. Founded in 2020,...

Develon unveils Concept-X2, its updated automation tech

At ConExpo, Develon introduced Concept-X2 to the construction world — the latest version of its automated construction platform. Concept-X was unveiled in 2019 as the...

Teleo Supervised Autonomy merges human and machine operation

Teleo is blending machine learning with the skills of human operators to help the construction industry navigate labour shortages.   When installed on heavy equipment,...

Komatsu to showcase electric and battery tech at ConExpo

At ConExpo, Komatsu will showcase machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint​ and to implement sustainable solutions, such as electrification. Located...

Vancouver Community College students get lesson in clean tech

Vancouver Community College (VCC) has expanded its fleet of electric machinery used for training and education to keep pace with the growing demand for...

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Mastering tiltrotators drastically reduces time on site for DK Excavating

When tiltrotators began to appear on construction sites, they quickly caught the attention of Kevin Cox, President of DK Excavating.  However, figuring out how to...