We all know that construction projects can be difficult to manage, with skilled labor shortages and the complexity of modern building designs only adding to the challenge. Fortunately, advances in technology are now making construction management easier than ever before.
If you're looking for revolutionary ways to make your next project simpler, safer, and more cost-effective, look no further than Komatsu's Smart Construction Solutions.
A leading range of construction project management solutions
Smart Construction is the term Komatsu has given to their cutting-edge technology products that have been designed to be integrated with existing machinery in order to improve productivity across construction, quarrying, and mining projects.
Komatsu Smart Construction products can also be fitted to equipment from different brands, offering a single solution that can assist clients at every stage of a project's life cycle. One game-changing Smart Construction product, in particular, has been the Retrofit Kit and Pilot.
What is a Komatsu Smart Construction Retrofit Kit?
The Komatsu Smart Construction Retrofit Kit and Pilot help clients to quickly and easily upgrade compatible conventional construction equipment with the latest digital ICT construction technologies. The kit includes 3D machine guidance and payload technologies and includes a user-friendly control panel that allows operators to monitor construction jobs in real-time, helping to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and lower costs.
Not just this, but the Pilot also offers advanced analytics which provides detailed data on job productivity and payload reporting so that construction teams can identify areas for improvement. By leveraging their innovative technology products, companies can save time and money while improving the quality of their project deliverables.
How does the Komatsu Smart Construction Retrofit Kit work?
During the installation of the Komatsu Smart Construction Retrofit Kit, the excavator has antennas fitted to the rear of the machine and sensors placed along the boom arm, bucket, and upper structure. Equipped with multi-constellation global navigation and satellite technology, this allows for GNSS position tracking and real-time movement monitoring which will give operators and project managers access to accurate data from bucket edge position.
From this, the location of the bucket edge can be overlayed in the Smart Construction Dashboard via the cab tablet device installed with SC Pilot, with either an engineered 3D design or one created in the field, any discrepancies can be quickly identified and addressed.
Automated updates received during machinery operations will also be incorporated into the Smart Construction Dashboard, providing up-to-date data visualisation of the design surface and any changes in topography that may occur. The Smart Construction Retrofit Kit system also monitors bucket weight and load capacity in real time.
This allows operators and project management to track maximum loads and ensure overloading does not occur. This feature not only assists with productivity but also safeguards the performance longevity of the machinery and can eliminate the potential of receiving fines for overloading. This solution is connected with SC Fleet so that payload reporting can easily be viewed by the project team.
What are the benefits of a Komatsu Smart Construction Retrofit Kit?
The benefits of using a Smart Construction Retrofit Kit are numerous. For starters, it helps improve operator safety by providing real-time data about the performance of your machinery. Additionally, these kits enable you to monitor machine utilisation so that you can make adjustments as needed to maximise efficiency and productivity.
Finally, they also provide better job tracking capabilities which can eliminate instances of re-work being required and help ensure that deadlines are met more quickly and accurately.
First-class customer education and support
Incorporating technology-led construction project management solutions can be a tricky task. That's why Komatsu is dedicated to providing construction teams with the training and support they need to get the most out of their Smart Construction products. The Komatsu team provides a comprehensive support network for clients that includes an on-demand webinar series, onsite instruction, and a dedicated customer support team who are always on hand to provide expert advice and guidance.
Construct the smart way with Komatsu
As any experienced contractor knows, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies is essential if you want your projects to be successful both now and in the future. That’s why upgrading your machinery with Komatsu’s Smart Construction Retrofit Kit is such a wise decision.
Investing in this type of technology now will ensure that your business remains competitive well into the future. So don’t wait any longer – talk to your local Komatsu technology advisor or your regional sales account manager about a cutting-edge construction project management solution and start working smarter today.