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Bobcat E17 and E20: A Deep Dive into the New Compact Excavators
Bobcat Co.
Take a look at the company's latest launch and upgrades to its compact excavator lineup, designed to help contractors step up construction productivity in confined spaces.
Bobcat's E17 Compact Excavator joins the company's portfolio to serve as a 'price point machine' in the 1- to 2-ton class.
Construction Safety
ARTBA Outlines Industry Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Heat Safety Standard
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
As OSHA advances its long-awaited heat safety standard, ARTBA has provided detailed feedback representing the transportation construction industry.
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Construction Technology
Caterpillar CEO to Lead Keynote at CES 2026
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Celebrating its centennial in 2025, Caterpillar will use its CES 2026 keynote to launch the next 100 years with a clear focus on technology.
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Lifting Equipment
MEC Promotes Brian MacFarland to President
MEC Aerial Work Platforms
David White is being named CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board.
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Interstar Materials Inc.
Best practices for the use of concrete pigment in-field mixing, dosage, sequencing, water ratios, and more.
Jean Eve Color Hardener
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Concrete Results: Simple Tech That Builds Big Wins
How layout and planning technologies can make a big impact on the bottom line — without the headaches of complicated systems.
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The Topcon HiPer XR GNSS Receiver
Construction News
Hitachi to Rebrand as LANDCROS Effective April 2027
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.
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Registration Opens for The ARA Show 2026
American Rental Association (ARA)
It's time to register and start working up plans.
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NEW WEBINAR: International Road Safety Initiatives and Their Effects on Commercial On- and Off-Road Fleets
Learn the latest from influential fleet safety organizations, how fleet safety technologies play a role in today's initiatives, and the upcoming initiatives and standards that could have an impact on your on- and off-road fleet safety program.
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Lifting Equipment
Roadway Risks Set as Focus of IPAF Safety Campaign
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
The safety campaign "How to Stay Safe on or Near Roadways" brings awareness to MEWP operators working near U.S. roadways.
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Technology & Services
Why Prefabrication Matters to GCs
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Labor & Workforce Development
Survey: Construction Supervisors Under Pressure to Balance Safety, Mental Health on Jobsites
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A Vector Solutions survey of 600 construction supervisors shows most feel responsible for safety and culture but lack training and resources to manage hazards and mental health issues on the jobsite.
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