Declan McGrath was a surveyor by background, but he eventually found himself responsible for machine control for his company’s fleet. In a 10-year period, he’s gone from little knowledge of ...

Machine control has forever changed the way roads are paved, dirt is moved and holes are drilled. It has improved productivity, efficiency, quality and provided measurable sustainability improvements ...

Machine control technologies range from 2D and 3D grade control to automation, robotic control, and augmented reality. GPS/3D control – eliminating the need for placing stringline by hand – is ...

Construction equipment machine control is extending into more classes of equipment and encompassing lighter equipment. Grade control in particular is making its way beyond dedicated excavation and ...

Leica Geosystems' PowerBlade machine control system makes precision laser-based grading available for every machine and budget. Designed for harsh construction use, the system features the easy-to-use ...

Topcon Positioning systems’ millimetre GPS precise positioning technology has been expanded to include asphalt pavers. The use of machine control and guidance systems in the road building sector is ...