Entries by SITECH

Are you ready for undertime?

80% of construction jobs run into overtime. That’s why Trimble has designed the Earthworks Grade Control Platform to help operators do more in less time. Trimble Earthworks introduces the industry’s first integrated 3D aftermarket excavator automatics capability. In addition, a new dozer configuration moves the receivers from the blade to the roof of the cab. […]

Position a 3D design in the field

The Trimble Site Contractor extension enables contractors to design constructible models in SketchUp and export data into Trimble’s field-ready technologies such as SCS900 and GCS900. SCS900 enables a contractor to position a 3D design in the field with GPS technology and GCS900 provides on-screen guidance in the cab of the machine to construct with greater […]

5 reasons you should consider asset tracking software

Businesses that operate a fleet of portable equipment critical to their operation often find it difficult to keep track of where their assets are and if they are being used efficiently. Here are 5 reasons you should consider an asset tracking software. 1. Ensure maximum utilisation of assets By monitoring y our productivity rates you […]

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Takeoffs from CAD and PDF files

You may already know that Trimble Business Center (TBC) allows you to perform fast, accurate takeoffs from pdf files. But did you know that using both CAD and PDF files allows you to be even more accurate? The video below from Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction explains how you can. It shows how to quickly […]

No room for error at 322 km/h

Racetracks are often one of the most demanding jobs. The paving needs to be smooth – at 322 kilometres per hour (or 200 miles per hour) there is no room for error. Scotty’s Contracting & Stone were well aware of this when constructing the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Kentucky, USA. Tolerances were tight […]