Tag Archive for: gps

Do a better job faster using technology

"Even the skilled [operators] know they can do a better job faster using technology,” says Alan Sharp, business area director of strategic software solutions at Trimble. “[GPS technology] captures information on the machine while it’s…

How satellite technology works

Ever wondered how construction GPS satellite position works? Or how your mobile phone knows where you are for that matter? This short KnowHow video from our partners in the US takes a step back, and explores the basic technology and capabilities…

High school build completed 50% faster

Big Dipper Construction Inc, is an excavation company based in Alaska. As the company has grown they have moved from site development work for residential properties to larger-scale commercial projects. In early 2015, Big Dipper Construction…

GPS on wheel loaders

Dozers and motor graders are the machines most people enhance with GPS/GNSS machine control – it makes sense, they do the ‘hard yards’ but what about small jobsites or confined spaces? Until Trimble brought out its GCS900 version 12.81…