Ammann is introducing the ACP 300 ContiHRT Asphalt-Mixing Plant to the North American market. This continuous plant is capable of producing mix consisting of more than 60 percent RAP. Ammann says that this rate is unrivalled by comparable competitive products In North America.

A British Columbia asphalt paving firm is growing by specializing in contract municipal work, with multiple small paving jobs per day and is using modern paving, compaction and milling equipment to expedite the process.

Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble Inc. have released eRoutes 3.0, a subscription-based plug-and-play digital telemetry solution designed specifically to serve the asphalt paving industry. The addition of eRoutes technology gives customers a proven, scalable process control solution that helps coordinate and synchronize the timely delivery of asphalt to the job site, a key to paving efficiency and quality.

Caterpillar has announced the release of Cat COMMAND for Compaction, an operator-assisted technology that automates the soil compaction process and helps contractors achieve compaction quality. The COMMAND for Compaction system is available for use on select Cat vibratory soil compactors as a dealer installed kit on both new and existing B-Series machines.

The HP series of pneumatic tire rollers is packed with technical innovations and further developments. Hamm has developed a common platform as the basis for all model variants in every market throughout the world. In addition, there are important innovations affecting the operator's platform, the water and additive sprinkling system as well as the ballasting.

Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC and a manufacturer of asphalt pavement preservation equipment, offers its High-Volume Road Maintenance Vehicle for maximum efficiency and high-quality results on large road projects. With innovative features and in-cab controls for key variables, the High-Volume Road Maintenance Vehicle allows for fast, precise sealcoat application, even with larger aggregate mixes.

Earthwave introduces their new Construction Management Solution (CMS), a wireless telematics system developed specifically for "yellow iron" construction projects.  The new GS-364 hardware platform connects directly to the computer/bus of off-road equipment, delivering real-time data from pavers, excavators, loaders, dozers, and virtually any other construction tool.  Actionable data, including hour-meter readings, RPMs (is machine idle or working), fuel usage, temperatures, asset auto-assignment to job and more, is delivered from the jobsite to a phone, tablet or laptop.  This allows users to monitor, manage, and optimize equipment, personnel and workflows, streamlining projects and enhancing profitability.  Earthwave's Construction Management Solution was developed specifically for the heavy construction industry and is ideal for off-road construction projects of all sizes and types.

Ironworks has announced the addition of a Canadian construction group's equipment division to its roster of beta program participants for Ironworks, described as the world's first comprehensive, cloud-based equipment cost management system for infrastructure contractors. 

Hexagon's Geosystems division has announced  plans to further cooperate with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, to bring more efficiencies to the building construction industry.

High demands, tough terrains, challenging weather conditions. Operators work across a vast array of conditions, so not only do they need to know how to use a variety of equipment but they also need the skills to operate that equipment in various environments, temperatures and conditions. 

While telematics adoption has been slowly on the rise in the construction industry, the majority of fleet owners are primarily using only its most basic functionality to manage service intervals and react to alarm codes. Although helpful, this basic use is only scratching the surface of the technology's capabilities and profit potential. 

Viewpoint, a Trimble Company, unveiled a data platform providing self-service reporting and predictive analytical capabilities to contractors. Called Viewpoint Analytics, the solution will enable contractors to track operational and financial performance of their projects, processes, people and ultimately, their business. Previewed at the Viewpoint Collaborate Conference in Portland, Ore., the platform uses real-time information entered from the field to analyze projects and help clients achieve on-time, on-budget performance.