From the sky to the ground, technology permeates everything we do at MBC. For us, it’s about so much more than having the latest tools and toys. We carefully select technology that can help us deliver measurably better results in the office, on the job site and for our customers.
Let’s explore some of the advanced technology that helps us deliver success.
Drones
Our certified drone operators can conduct pre-construction site reviews, mapping, aerial surveying, jobsite inspections and more. The payoff? We’re able to survey sites more efficiently, improve jobsite cost & quantity tracking, and identify errors before they require costly fixes. That helps keep costs lower for our customers and partners.
GPS
This isn’t the same GPS you use in your car to find things when you’re on vacation. Advanced GPS systems allow us to gather detailed site data quickly and accurately, which helps keep fast-track projects on schedule. Our production dozer fleet is GPS equipped, along with most of our graders and portions of our excavator fleet. Thanks to our early adoption of telematics for GPS, we can wirelessly transfer data and provide remote diagnostics, keeping us up to date on design data in the field. Best of all, it helps us limit equipment downtime when there are issues, helping ensure schedules stay on track.
Our use of GPS extends beyond the big equipment and into our rover fleet as well. Project superintendents and foremen all have access to rovers, allowing them to check grade, track quantities, collect as-built information and identify potential issues before they become big problems. Technology at our fingertips means a more efficient and smoother running job site for our customers.
Robotic Machine Control
In environments where GPS isn’t available, such as under bridges, against buildings and inside buildings, we utilize universal total stations for three dimensional grading. This allows for more accurate grading, down to .02 feet.
Laser Controlled Systems
Grade lasers help ensure ultra precise elevation control. Much like robotic machine control, laser-controlled systems are used in GPS-denied environments to ensure grading is highly accurate. These systems really shine when working on large flat planes like building pads or loading docks.
3D Milling
New milling technology helps us deliver an accuracy of .01 feet. Using 3D milling options, we deliver accurate profiles faster and without using stakes. By tapping into the power of virtual models, our customers receive ultra-precise results that could never be achieved through manual methods. With reduced material waste and improved surface smoothness, our customers are better positioned for bonuses from departments of transportation. 3D milling technology also allows for quicker and easier to manage design corrections while reducing the chance of operator errors.
Surveyor Robots
On large projects where every second counts, our TinySurveyor Terra robot helps speed up surveying for silt fence, pavement marking, solar piling and barrier wall layouts. These small machines bring mighty results, working ten times faster than traditional methods while producing accuracy within 0.1 feet.
MBC has over 80 years of industry experience, but that lengthy history doesn’t mean we’re stuck in the past. Our experienced leadership team knows what it takes to succeed, and that means empowering everyone at MBC to work smarter. We are committed to testing, exploring and incorporating construction technology that helps us deliver improved results for our project partners.