Trimble Platform as a Service - (1:33) Video by - Trimble Civil Construction

Trimble is making its Trimble Platform as a Service offering publicly available in the U.S. through its SITECH distribution channel.

Trimble Platform as a Service is designed to give contractors the ability to purchase select civil construction hardware and software solutions, pay for the technology with a predictable monthly payment, and continually upgrade those solutions with the latest innovations from the company.

This new subscription model of obtaining and continually upgrading to the newest Trimble technology was first introduced at ConExpo 2020 in March. Since then, Trimble says it and its SITECH dealer partners have been inundated with requests from contractors interested in moving to the new subscription model "because of its flexibility and low up-front cost."

Under the Trimble Platform as a Service model, contractors can shift their technology investment from a capital expense to an operating expense; get automatic upgrades to new versions of Trimble hardware, software and firmware; and conserve cash.

Service, support replacement parts, and accidental damage repair are all included in the monthly payment.

Bundled solutions include the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform, Trimble Siteworks Positioning systems, Trimble Correction Services, and select office software . . .

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Trimble Construction Software | Trimble WorksOS: It's About Time - (1:46) Video by - Trimble Civil Construction

Interview: Giving Construction Machinery a Brain - International Construction

The topic of construction technology is so large, encompasses so many different areas such as BIM, electric and hybrid power, drones, automation and remote control that it can be difficult to know where to start. This is why it can be good to get back to basics and reiterate the importance that those in the industry embrace it.

On the subject of technology in the construction industry Scott Crozier, vice president, Trimble Civil Engineering and Construction, states that, “If you’re not using technology in five years, you’re not going to be able to be competitive.”

Crozier accepts that in the beginning it was the larger contractors that were the ‘innovators’ and adopted construction technology, but says that the tide is now beginning to turn and increasing amounts of smaller contractors are embracing it. “We see a big gap at the smaller contractor level, between those that don’t believe in it and those that realise they are not going to be in business if they don’t invest in it.”  . . .

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America's Most Recycled Product - (0:54) Video by - National Asphalt Pavement Association

Free Webinars Hosted by the NAPA - National Asphalt Pavement Association

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) works to support, advocate, and advance the asphalt pavement industry through innovation, research, thought leadership, and promoting safe, efficient, sustainable operations. They support their members through education, technical advice, recognition programs, and peer engagement. They are currently hosting several free webinars. You can register and view their upcoming webinars here.

Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Part 3: Field Performance and the User Experience
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Asphalt 101 for Civil and Geotechnical Engineers: Asphalt Production and Construction
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Accelerated Asphalt Road Construction for Engineers and Owners
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

Paving with Plastic: State of the Knowledge
Thursday, November 12, 2020
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Prepare and Protect: A Risk Management Series - Sport Court Pavement Construction
Monday, December 7, 2020
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Trimble Fleet Management for Ready Mix Trucks Workflow - (2:24 Video by - Trimble construction Logistics Online

Trimble Divests Construction Logistics - Construction Equipment

Command Alkon has entered into an agreement to acquire Trimble’s construction logistics business, which includes telematics solutions for ready mix and aggregates firms.

The acquisition will combine Trimble’s telematics solutions with Command Alkon’s fleet and workforce management offerings for the heavy work community.

Earlier this year, Trimble and Caterpillar restructured their VirtualSite Solutions joint venture.

Trimble’s construction logistics solutions provide ready-mix and aggregates delivery managers with tools to track, schedule, route and communicate across the fleet for efficient delivery of products. Fleets benefit from automated real-time vehicle location and status, turn-by-turn navigation, monitoring and diagnostics as well as business analytics and reporting.

Command Alkon leads the industry with its technology solutions for heavy material suppliers, haulers, and contractors in the heavy civil construction space. The company has developed arobust suite of solutions that span the industry’s value chain, and provide mission-critical technology for its customers. . . 

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Using Grids for Soil Sampling | Mobile Training | Trimble Ag Software - (4:34) Video by - Trimble Agriculture

Seven Ways Small Farms Can Benefit from Precision Ag - Trimble Agriculture Blog

As farmers and ranchers directly hit by wildfires continue to assess property damage and losses, smoke and ash from blazes burning throughout the West have created their own problems and concerns.

Perhaps the most serious impacts have been felt by winegrape growers, some of whom have had their entire crops spoiled by smoke and rejected as unusable by wineries.

Sonoma County winegrape grower Ryan Petersen's vineyard outside Healdsburg suffered burns to half the property from the LNU Lightning Complex fire earlier this month. Though the other half of the vineyard did not get scorched, he said none of the grapes will be salvageable because of "significant damage" from the smoke.

Petersen said he is not alone. He manages vineyards for clients throughout the Sonoma County region whose grapes have also been affected by smoke, some at levels wineries will not accept. Many continue to . . . . 

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Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ - (2:04) Video by - Cat® Products

Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform v2.2.x

Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce the release of Trimble® Earthworks Grade Control Platform v2.2.x, a product release that broadens supported machine configurations and adds valuable features. 

Trimble Earthworks v2.2.s includes several features for a wide variety of customers and applications including:

• Trimble Earthworks Platform Updates
• All Grading Machine Updates
• Excavator Release Highlights
• Dozer Release Highlights
• Motorgrader Release Highlights
• Compact Grading Attachment Highlights

For more information contact your SITECH sales representative.

Trimble PSS900 Paving Control system v3.01

Trimble Civil Construction is pleased to announce Trimble® PCS900 Paving Control System version 3.01. This release includes important updates for Trimble PCS900-equipped machines.

NOTE: As with all versions of PCS900, version 3.01 will require a supported underlying 2D machine control system. Any machine running PCS900 version 3.00 or older can upgrade the Trimble CB460 Control Box under current software support to PCS900 version 3.01. All previously supported 2D machine control systems in version 3.00 will be supported with this release.

OS 7.3.0 is the minimum required for PCS900 version 3.01. Older versions of OS on the CB460 will need to be upgraded to run PCS900 version 3.01.

For more information contact your SITECH sales representative.