Semi-automatic excavators have been out for some time, as have dozers, motor graders and paving machines, all of which are already helping to vastly improve jobsite productivity.
Photo: Scott Crozier, General Manager of the Civil Construction Field Systems Division at Trimble With radar and cameras, heavy equipment will be fitted with technology that can stop a machine before it hits powerlines or runs into something out of the ordinary on the jobsite.įurther, automation capabilities in the construction space have largely focused on blade and steering control, which incorporate sense-and-avoid detection sensors, as well as geofencing capabilities to confine movement to a defined area, along with other safety features and tele-operated observer controls. Equipment collision avoidance technology is another step along the autonomous road that will become standard on machines, much like backup cameras on passenger cars. Grade control solutions have reduced or eliminated the need for a survey crew to work alongside machinery to verify progress, which is one sure way to improve jobsite safety. “Automation is reshaping the construction industry in many ways, including through improved safety, increased efficiency, and easing the challenges caused by a global workforce shortage. Construction Business News ME caught up with Trimble’s Scott Crozier, General Manager of the Civil Construction Field Systems Division, on how automation, technology, and software solutions are changing how construction sites operate in the aftermath of COVID-19Īutomation reshaping the construction industry
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