Topcon Talks Construction

A nationally recognized regional trail system required a bridge in a remote section that would need to be flown in by helicopter.  Frank Lehman's challenge was staking out specs for the bridge and the abutments at 70.14 feet apart with a bridge that was going to be 70 feet long.  So, essentially the spec only had 14 hundredths of an inch of “slop” in order for that bridge to fit!If you'd like more information about this project, please take a look at this article: https://www.topconpositioning.com/na/insights/trailblazing-survey-work 

Just in the last 15 years, the evolution of technology has impacted every aspect of our personal and professional lives.  But.  What do you know about leaving paper behind and utilizing all digital workflows for construction?Listen in to hear the second half of how a company made the jump to modernize their mixed fleet of heavy equipment - and it's only been for the better.To learn more about the companies who joined us on this episode, please see their websites below:Mitchell & Stark website:  http://www.mitchellstark.com/Dobbs Positioning Solutions: https://dobbspositioningsolutions.com/ To learn more about the software they discuss in this episode, please visit; https://www.topconpositioning.com/na/software-solutions/construction-management-software/sitelink3d-v2

Time goes by fast, however the acceptance and usage of technology can sometimes be slow.  Just in the last 15 years, the evolution of technology has impacted every aspect of our personal and professional lives.  But.  What do you know about leaving paper behind and utilizing all digital workflows for construction?In this episode, listen and learn how a company made the jump to modernize their mixed fleet of heavy equipment - and it's only been for the better.To learn more about the companies who joined us on this episode, please see their websites below:Mitchell & Stark website:  http://www.mitchellstark.com/Dobbs Positioning Solutions: https://dobbspositioningsolutions.com/ To learn more about the software they discuss in this episode, please visit; https://www.topconpositioning.com/na/software-solutions/construction-management-software/sitelink3d-v2

For those of us that rely on technology for project completion and tight timelines, having the correct answer to the current challenge is the difference of profitability or frustration.  This episode discusses the myTopcon NOW! mobile app which is your ‘in pocket, while in the field' answer to just those questions.Even if you do not use Topcon solutions, that's okay too!  Listen how technology has continued to evolve so much within this industry that we can now give the familiar answer of, "Yes. There's an app for that."To learn more about Topcon or the myTopcon NOW! application, please visit www.topconpositioning.com 

In the sport of auto racing, going fast and winning is a straight forward goal. But achieving that goal is a million step team effort each time. Listen in on a fun and open conversation with Topcon sponsored professional driver, James Roe, Jr.Kara Matsune and Oscar Cantu discuss with James what it takes to enter and thrive the highly competitive sport of auto racing. We get the answers you want to know at the end with a rapid fire Q & A session that you wont want to miss.To find out more about Topcon's partnership with James, please visit: https://www.topconpositioning.com/james-roe-jr

You'll hear a lively state of the industry conversation with Kate Fox Wood, Senior Director of Government Relations, Dariana Tani, Economist (The Americas) at GlobalData, and Murray Lodge, Senior Vice President & General Manager Construction Business Unit at Topcon. In this episode, you will learn about federal guidelines to help each state improve and develop infrastructure today. They also touch on current, potential, and future expectations of the industry overall.To view the video version of this, please visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNPxKyaRcs0

The path towards each state notifying how asphalt road resurfacing is to be performed can be daunting yet required. Let industry experts Don Matthews, P.E., Manager: Renew Pavement Division for Pavement Recycling Systems and George L. Chang, PhD, PE (NJ), Director of Research for Transtec Group, Inc. and the President and Founder of ISIC (International Society for Intelligent Construction) explain how important changes to the final phase of Intelligent Compaction protects financial investment, material management, and ultimately a smoother road.

Initially, the goal of connecting office and field staff at active construction jobsites may have simply been to eliminate the need of physically delivering design file updates as changes came up.  But then that goal expanded far beyond.  Now, we expect and rely on pipelines of data to flow.  Listen in to learn how the industry is leveraging connection for production.

Discover productivity “superpowers” by combining Robotic Total Station and GNSS technology to complete your project faster, with more accuracy and less man power. Jim Cesiro, owner of Atlantic Designs and Brent Hayes of Lengemann reveal inside secrets and tell their stories of Hybrid and how the robotics world has grown throughout the years with our host Matthew Marchioni.There is a video version of this episode, check it out here: https://youtu.be/0G9pNxkyTTs► Learn more about Hybrid Positioninghttps://www.topconpositioning.com/hybrid

From military pilot to layout specialist, discover how this contractor is doing layout faster with fewer mistakes using robots.  While many are utilizing traditional 2021 layout tools, Mike Hardt, an experienced user of digital tools for construction layout, is driving productivity that's ten years ahead of his competition!

Learn how 48 miles (78 Km) of highway was to be designed and resurfaced with minimal lane closures and challenging conditions.  The combination of people, new technology, and design intentions provides you a high level overview of modern asphalt paving today.Listen in as we discuss how technology is changing asphalt paving. Gain key insights from the paving professionals at All Roads Construction, Ltd. in British Columbia, Canada where they describe their workflow and experiences in working with this new age of technology and getting ahead of the game.