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Motion Completes Acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group

Motion Industries

Motion Industries has completed the purchase of Kaman Distribution Group for about $1.3 billion in cash, effective Jan. 3.

Motion Industries

Telescopic Handler

Study Up on Telehandler Load Charts to Ensure Safe, Successful Lifts

The telescopic nature of these machines makes understanding the load charts an essential part of their operation.

If the maximum material weight is equal to or below the load chart weight for the areas the operator needs to reach with the materials, that particular telehandler should be capable of successfully completing the lift.

2022 Economic Outlook Forecasts 4.6% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Low financial stress, an expanding housing sector and increased infrastructure spending are expected to propel equipment and software investment growth in 2022.

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Hyundai Construction Equipment to Invest $170 Million to Expand Production Capacity by 50%

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.

The investment is the largest since the company’s launch as a newly established corporation in 2017, and will enable it to address global growth in construction activity.

Hyundai Construction Equipment plans to invest $170 million to expand production capacity at its facility in Ulsan, Korea.

How Technology Can Help Contractors Do More With the Same Resources in 2022

Technology can allow construction companies to better utilize the people and equipment they already have in place.

Technologies such as machine grade control can enable inexperienced equipment operators to be productive more quickly. It can also enable skilled operators to be even more productive, meaning more gets done with the same tools and staff.

Technology Can Help Conquer Construction Challenges & Boost Productivity in 2022

RDO Equipment Co.

Adam Gilbertson, RDO Equipment, examines the challenges the construction industry faced in 2021 and is likely to continue to face in 2022, and the role advanced technologies could play in helping contractors be more productive and profitable.

Despe Pioneers Fully Contained Top-Down Demolition with Carlsberg Skyscraper

Italian specialty demolition company innovates a modular self-descending system that retains all demolition debris, noise and dust for safely and swiftly demolishing high-rise buildings in densely populated areas

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Construction Safety Technology

AI in Construction: Beyond Autonomous Machines

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Artificial intelligence is all around us – have you asked Siri or Alexa a question? Here’s how it is being used today to improve construction change orders, jobsite safety, equipment maintenance and reduce labor demand

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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Five Ways Telematics Data Helps Contractors Make Jobsites More Productive

United Rentals Inc.

“Telematics data is an essential ingredient to an effective fleet strategy that delivers positive impact to the business,” says Norty Turner, United Rentals.

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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

5 Ways to Monitor Multi-Location Construction Projects

Tools you can use to track the costs and progress of widespread, complex projects in a way that doesn’t add distraction load to site supervisors and workers

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Supreme Court to Act Urgently Next Week on COVID Vaccination Mandate Cases

The OSHA emergency standard currently requires employers of 100 or more to either vaccinate or test workers starting in January. Justices will reconvene early in January to hear oral arguments and decide whether to block the regulation.

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Finding the New Construction Workforce

There isn't a shortage of workers, there's a shortage of people willing to accept the working conditions that today’s economy often demands. The construction industry must educate and attract people willing to try.

Many in the industry are working hard to pave the way for the next generation of workers.

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