Leica Geosystems announces 3D machine control compatibility options for Caterpillar NGH excavators
Leica Geosystems and Caterpillar now offer simplified installation of the Leica MC1 3D machine control technology into the Caterpillar Next Gen 2D excavators. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen Hydraulic (NGH) excavator users to leverage Leica Geosystems’ 3D machine control solution with Cat Assist features. To get the job done right the first time, civil contractors want solutions that are easy to...
AGTEK releases Gradework update and launches stand-alone software Materials SA and Underground SA for construction takeoff and production control
AGTEK introduces a host of new features to simplify takeoff and production control in construction to help earthwork, paving and utility contractors bid with confidence and complete work profitably AGTEK Development Company, part of Hexagon, announces today the introduction of its stand-alone software Materials SA and Underground SA and the release of the Gradework software suite for 2023. The new features will simplify takeoff and improve production control of construction materials, utility...
Leica Geosystems and LiuGong Dressta Machinery announce a new Leica Ready kit for factory fitting
A new Leica Ready factory kit is available for the Dressta TD-15M and TD-16N dozers (Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and LiuGong Dressta Machinery, a worldwide supplier of durable and powerful heavy construction equipment, today announced the release of a new Leica Ready factory kit for the TD-15M and TD-16N dozers. Digitalisation transforms the way contractors move and grade dirt. Machine control technology helps to optimise costs and enables more eff...
Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions pioneer 3D Avoidance Zone system for construction sites
The combined solution will allow users to create or import 3D avoidance zones above and below the surface area directly within the Leica MC1 machine control software. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Xwatch Safety Solutions, a global leader in workplace safety, announced today a significant milestone in their partnership, enhancing construction site safety and infrastructure protection. The innovative combined solution will allow users to...
Crowley Names Mark Coplen Vice President of Project Management for Wind Services
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) – Crowley named Mark Coplen as vice president of project management for Crowley Wind Services, where he will be a key leader in advancing the company’s growth and market leadership in the offshore wind industry. In his role, Coplen will expand Crowley Wind Services’ project management capabilities to support customers in its offering of engineering, procurement and construction management for the offshore wind market. Coplen joins Crowley with extensive expertise in th...
Velocity Micro Announces New Professional Workstation Lineup, Including Dual 4th Gen Intel Scalable Xeon and AMD Epyc 9004 Series Tower Options
ProMagix HD360A and HD360MAX professional workstations feature up to 192 total cores and 384 processing threads RICHMOND, Va. - Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award-winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, and high-performance computing solutions, announces the immediate availability of a new line of dual and single-socket AMD Epyc and Intel Xeon tower workstations with full Windows support. Designed for specialized CPU-intense tasks, these new workstations vastly reduce render and compu...
Aaron Nacey Joins NELSON Worldwide as Senior Project Manager, CCJ&E
Image Courtesy of NELSON Worldwide The experienced professional will aid in project development and coordination from concept to completion Alpharetta, GA — Award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide welcomes Aaron Nacey as Senior Project Manager, CCJ&E. In his new role, Aaron will cross-collaborate with the client, design and contracting teams to successfully navigate project scopes, schedules, and budgets from ideation to implementation. This comes as exc...
New Recycling Video Announced by the Plastics Pipe Institute
The new animated video from the Drainage Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute shows how the industry uses recycled plastic to manufacture pipe for the infrastructure that can last more than 100 years. Animated Tutorial Explains How PCR Is Used by Industry to Benefit Communities IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced that it has released a new animated video that explains the important role post- consumer resin (PCR) can play in manufacturing of pi...
DENIOS Introduces Falcon Funnel XL for the Fast & Safe Filling of IBCs
(Louisville, KY) DENIOS-US introduces the new FALCON Funnel Model XL for the fast, safe, and efficient refilling of IBC totes. Constructed of chemical resistant polyethylene (PE), the model XL is easily fitted to a standard IBC tote and includes a storage pocket for IBC locking lid, and a discharge basin with side storage areas. Liquids run off the domed base and through a large, 6-inch drain opening. Each unit includes an integral 2-inch connection for an optional level indicator. The FALCON...
Stantec expands Growth and Innovation Team
Peter Bokor brings 30 years of experience in the execution, delivery, and management of various projects in diverse industrial market segments. Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has welcomed Peter Bokor to the Company’s Growth and Innovation Office as a senior vice president. Based in the firm’s Irvine office, Bokor will support the development and execution of strategic plans and help oversee key accounts and corporate growth campaigns. He will also help de...