Komatsu Europe will be including high-density as-built data visualisation with the purchases of their intelligent Machine Control (iMC) bulldozers
Vilvoorde, March 2026 — Komatsu Europe International N.V. is taking a major step in accelerating digital transformation across the construction industry by bundling high density as built data visualisation with every newly delivered Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC) bulldozer. The new initiative gives contractors direct access to survey grade jobsite information without requiring on site surveyors, thanks to a complimentary one year “No Limits” license for Smart Construction Dashboard and its high density as built module.
With this bundle, contractors can create unlimited job sites, upload unlimited data and connect their entire fleet of compatible Komatsu iMC and Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance (3DMG) machines. This approach enables even first time digital users to begin benefiting from automated data capture, real time progress monitoring and data driven decision making from the moment the machine arrives.
“Our digital twin technology is fundamentally changing the cost of operations,” says Bart Vingerhoets, Senior Commercial Manager at Komatsu Europe. “By tightening feedback cycles to a daily cadence, we enable customers to catch errors in real time. This drastically cuts rework and slashes expenditure on external services. In line with Komatsu’s goals, this next step isn’t just about reducing our carbon footprint; it’s about giving every customer the tools to boost productivity while keeping more of their budget inhouse.”
Turning Every iMC Bulldozer Into a High Precision Survey Instrument
As an iMC bulldozer grades, it automatically captures up to 25 topographic points per square metre — far exceeding the density collected during traditional periodic surveys. The result is a continuous stream of centimetre accurate data that reflects the true, uptodate condition of the site. This information is transmitted directly to Smart Construction Dashboard, which reconstructs it into a high resolution 3D digital twin accessible to project teams.
Because the data is captured passively through normal machine operation, contractors avoid the interruptions and logistical challenges associated with manual surveys. Crucial errors, such as incorrect offsets or design mismatches, become visible immediately. This prevents costly downstream consequences, such as compacting material over incorrectly executed work — issues that might otherwise go unnoticed for days or weeks.
A More Efficient Way to Manage and Monitor Projects
The continuous as built data stream reduces reliance on external surveyors for progress measurements and frees in-house surveying specialists to focus on more complex tasks. Project managers can remotely monitor jobsite progress, measure cut and fill volumes, analyse material movements and maintain confidence that execution remains aligned with the planned design, without physically visiting the site. This empowers contractors to plan with confidence, reduce risk, and improve budget predictability.
A Strategic Shift to Proactive, Data Driven Construction
Beyond improving individual workflows, this initiative pushes the industry toward a more proactive operating model. While advanced machinery has become common, many sites still rely on sporadic data collection and reactive problem solving. By treating each iMC machine as a high frequency data sensor, Komatsu enables contractors to maintain a continuously updated digital twin of their project. This real time visibility helps teams anticipate issues earlier, allocate resources more effectively, and prepare for future advancements, including autonomous machine capabilities.
This promotional offer applies only within the defined program period and is subject to specific eligibility requirements and local conditions. Customers are advised to contact their local Komatsu Distributor for complete terms and conditions.
About Komatsu
Komatsu is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment, technologies and services for the construction, forklift, mining, industrial and forestry markets. For over a century, Komatsu equipment and services have been used by companies worldwide to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests and create technology and consumer products. The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations, tapping into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance.
