Hire and Rental News - November 2017

INDUSTRY in FOCUS 16 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2017 Komatsu’s National Technology Solution Expert, Manager Aaron Marsh said SmartConstruction will revolutionise the way construction, mining and quarrying sites are planned and operated across all phases of a project. “SmartConstruction truly is the next big step in industry management technology, bringing together key technological developments from driverless trucks to drone site surveying, ‘intelligent’ dozers and diggers using integrated technology and cloud-based fleet management." SmartConstruction covers critical steps in a project’s development, from initial site survey and design, through to machine control management, machine interconnectivity and review of project progress during the construction phase, and development of detailed as-built information for future construction and infrastructure maintenance. Komatsu Australia has established a Komatsu Smart Centre with a team of technology solution experts and a national remote support team. “SmartConstruction builds on our expertise in machine management through our Insite fleet management centre, KomTrax remote monitoring service, along with our iMC – intelligent Machine Control – offerings, currently available in dozers and excavators. “We are building on these technologies with the introduction of our drone-based survey and site management technology Komatsu continues technology-driven revolution Komatsu Australia has launched its SmartConstruction technology concept which it said unifies multiple technology platforms to offer a fully integrated end-to-end project management solution in Australia and New Zealand. and now our cloud-based Komconnect information management offering." He said a key element in ensuring the success of SmartConstruction is delivering the training and support necessary for customers to successfully implement SmartConstruction technologies which is provided by Komatsu technology solution experts (TSEs). “We are also providing access to more specialist training, specific site machine solutions and advisory services, for example working with a company called AviAssist to provide UAV training. “We have a national service and support agreement with the Australian Topcon distributor Position Partners to harness its years of experience in surveying and precision machine control solutions." Aaron said SmartConstruction’s stages are broken down into four key areas: • A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) drone service, covering initial site survey, along with cut/fill and stockpile calculations, as well as ongoing progress tracking and site logistics; • 3D data services, including conversion of 2D and 3D data files to formats suitable for machine control applications, and a best-industry practice 3D design consultancy, development and management over the life of a project; • Komconnect cloud-based service, bringing together all project information, from initial survey, design drawings and construction plans, to machine control data files, project progress data generated by machines and survey equipment as the job progresses, and final as-built information once completed; • Support services, covering remote monitoring, remote file transfer and operating training; iMC (intelligent Machine Control) advice, project integration and site set up; assistance and professional consultancy with 3D design file development; troubleshooting and servicing of machines and control systems. Contact: 1300 566 287 or visit website: www.komatsu.com.au GOLDOC General Manager, Commercial, Cameron Murray welcomed another Queensland business success story to the GC2018 Sponsor Family. “It is great to see local businesses, in this case a family business like TFH, getting on board to support the largest event in Queensland’s history. TFH will supply and install almost 22,000m of perimeter or security fencing to support the delivery of Games overlay.From humble beginnings in a small backyard shed, 20 years later TFH are going for gold with GC2018.” TFH Hire Services founder, Owen Thomas said it was proud to sponsor GC2018. “Over the years, TFH Hire has been involved in many exciting and unique events although we recognise GC2018 as the most prestigious to date. “Head Office has been based in Logan for more than 20 years. We now have 40 branches nationally including four in South East Queensland and employ over 500 people. We are looking forward to the challenge this event brings and are honoured to assist in showcasing our beautiful city.” Visit: www.goldoc.com or contact: 1300 834 834 or visit: www.tfh.com.au TFH Hire Services to sponsor Commonwealth Games GC2018 The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) has appointed TFH Hire Services as the Games Official Supplier of security fencing. Komatsu says SmartConstruction unifies multiple technology platforms including drone site surveying