It should come as no surprise that innovations in construction equipment are accelerating. With all of the other innovations in the world around us, construction equipment definitely could use an overhaul. While their fundamental function will never change, the way construction management is handled can offer vast improvements in processes and efficiencies.
SITECH Rocky Mountain in Aurora offers the best construction management software, machine control systems, rail solutions, paving control systems, and much more. We have partnered with Trimble to offer survey equipment for rent or for purchase as well. Below, we’ll go over some of the best innovations in construction equipment. Contact our team to get started today!
BEST INNOVATIONS IN CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Remote-Controlled Mining Solutions
One of the best and coolest innovations in construction equipment is remote-controlled mining. This entails sending unmanned heavy mining equipment down into the mines, while the operators stay above ground safely. This helps to prevent loss of life in case of a mining collapse, and it can be done more efficiently with less manpower. You may see this innovation in two forms: either automation in mining software where equipment can be monitored and reports generated in order to discover inefficiencies in the mining process, or where the mining equipment itself is automated and controlled by remote controls, opening up dangerous mines as never before.
Autonomous Heavy Equipment
Just like self-driving cars, self-driving, autonomous heavy equipment is beginning to be unveiled and tested on closed job sites. Another disturbing trend in heavy equipment is the lack of workers. By using automated heavy equipment, you eliminate the need for those who can drive and manage heavy equipment. Safety is also increased since there is not someone physically present in the machine. Drivers aren’t exposed to vibration, noise, shock, and dust. Thus, automation allows the driver to focus on doing their job and not on the noise, which increases efficiencies as well. SITECH Rocky Mountain notes that automation can help to reduce costs in both labor and in liability.
Telematics and Predictive Analytics
We all know that knowledge is power, so the more information and data that you have, the more improvements you can make in processes and efficiencies. Telematics for construction equipment provides reports on their systems and maintenance and can predict when they will need maintenance before they go down in the middle of a job site, causing costly construction project delays. Such facts gathered include location of your heavy equipment, how long it is sitting idling, and how much fuel it is using. The construction industry usually operates on very tight margins so an unexpected breakdown can make the difference between turning a profit or losing money. Telematics also allows for the determination if the heavy equipment is being used effectively.
Electromobility
Electromobility allows vehicles to drive on electricity and store it so they can go longer. This type of equipment includes any type of motor vehicle from buses and trains to trucks and construction equipment. When heavy equipment runs off electricity, they are quieter, more efficient, and, of course, more eco-friendly, helping to reduce your small business’s carbon footprint. By helping to eliminate the loud noise of construction equipment, more construction projects can be done during the night when people are sleeping. This can help eliminate the effects construction can cause from roadwork, and the disruption it can cause to area businesses.
Virtual Heavy Equipment Dealers
With the push to eliminate physical overhead, more heavy construction equipment manufacturers are turning to online solutions, such as offering parts to be purchased online and software updates to be done with the help of the cloud. In addition, updates and design changes to heavy equipment are now being designed and tested using computer software programs first before investing heavily in the physical upgrade. SITECH Rocky Mountain in Aurora has been a leader in construction management software, machine control solutions, site positioning systems, and more for years. The value of using technology for process improvements cannot be overstated.
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Innovations in construction equipment are allowing construction companies to make better use of their assets. It can help to boost efficiencies and generate more revenue, which helps your construction company grow and expand. It can improve your labor force, increase efficiencies on the jobsite, and analyze the data to improve customer experience as well. The above innovations in construction equipment can help the construction industry as a whole to offer faster service, decrease downtimes, and improve employees’ job skills.
SITECH Rocky Mountain offers construction management software to help you grow your business, improve processes, increase employee safety, and shorten turnaround times on construction projects. Our partnership with Trimble brings you the best in site positioning systems and machine control systems, helping you to do a better job overall. After all, when a construction project is finished, you feel good. When a construction project has no major hiccups, you save yourself headaches and more. From mining technology and paving control systems, SITECH Rocky Mountain has everything you need for your construction technology needs. Visit us online, or call us today!