SMART C O N S T R U C T I O N
It’s 2019, and Smart Construction
is the New Normal
Contractors are using Smart Construction to win bids and become more
profitable with upwards of 20 per cent improvement in productivity
It’s the way of the future. Contractors see upwards of 20
per cent improvement in productivity through Smart
Construction. Today, an increasing number of construc-tion
sites are already leveraging many Smart Construction
techniques, such as machine control, which directly contrib-utes
to improved profitability and operator efficiency. Smart
Construction technologies can assist in getting work done
right the first time, minimizing wear and tear on equipment,
reducing fuel consumption, optimizing equipment combi-nations,
and more. In a time where margins are squeezed,
contractors are using Smart Construction to become more
profitable, gain market share, and win bids.
What is Smart Construction?
Smart Construction is an integrated program that supports
the improvement of worksite performance through the
application of technology. Such technological advancements
over the past 10 years have given us Smart Construction
mechanisms like integrated machine control, remote health
telematics, and GPS positioning. This has paved the way for
newer technologies such as drones, project management
applications, and new productivity tools.
The proof is in the savings. For example, intelligent
excavators now offer 3D automatic control and are revo-lutionizing
the equipment market by eliminating the need
By Mike Brown, P.Eng., SMS Equipment
SMS Equipment
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