Summit Materials Expands Platform with Strategic Acquisitions

Summit Materials has concluded the acquisition of RK Hall Construction Ltd, Buster Crushed Stone and associated companies.

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5 Strategies for Today’s (And Tomorrow’s) Labor Shortage

The US Department of Labor reports a record 9.3 million job openings. Heres what construction can learn from what’s happening today

The D7E proved the viability of the electric drive concept and the technology has now evolved with the introduction of the D6 XE. The electric drive system allows the diesel engine to run at the most optimized rpm to get the best efficiency.

Crawler Dozer Technology Pushes the Envelope

Integrated technologies provide increased crawler dozer automation while sharing real-time productivity data.

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John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

With John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators, you can choose from integrated 2D guidance up to 3D grade control. The flexibility and capability of our grade-management solutions make working smarter an easy choice.

Onboard diagnostics, simple grade control setup and automated calibration procedures drastically reduce the responsibilities of the operator compared to older generations of equipment.

Milling Machine Technology Simplifies Operation

The latest milling machine technology can hold tight tolerances and increase production while reducing crew demands.

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Terex Names Simon A. Meester as President of Genie

Effective August 1, Meester will move from chief operating officer to president of the aerial work platform provider.

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Hy-Brid Lifts Debuts Online Ordering for Parts, Used Equipment

The added online tools enhance the customer experience by making it easy to order parts 24/7 and provide access to high quality used equipment.

Hercules Machinery manufactures vibratory pile driving and a host of other pile driving and drilling attachments, as well as a self-contained track rig with various pile driving and drilling attachments for the solar panel foundation industry.

Entegra Attachments Acquires Hercules Machinery and Titan Metal Worx

Holding company acquired the two Fort Wayne, IN-based manufacturers to add to its portfolio of industrial stationary and mobile attachment platforms.

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Nonresidential Investment Declines 7% in Q2 2021 Even as U.S. Economy Expands

The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, but investment in nonresidential structures declined 7% for the quarter.

The Industry’s Broadest Lineup

The Industry’s Broadest Lineup

Cat® Excavators give you more fuel-saving, productivity-boosting options.

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Doosan Bobcat Breaks Ground on $70 Million North Carolina Manufacturing Campus Expansion

Expansion will create company’s largest manufacturing campus worldwide, gearing up to increase capacity for equipment manufactured in Statesville.

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Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts Rise 12% in Major Metro Areas in 2021's First Half

On a national basis, commercial and multifamily starts were up by 10% compared to the first six months of 2020.

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Infrastructure Investment Holds Key to 100,000+ Equipment Manufacturing Jobs

New data shows infrastructure investment could substantially boost U.S. manufacturing job growth before the end of President Biden’s first term.

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Briggs & Stratton Launches 10-kWh Battery Pack

The new battery pack is the largest to date in the Vanguard product line, and enables up to 100 kWh of energy when paralleled with 10 other packs.

Improve Every Facet of Your Business with Equipment Management Integrated into your Technology Ecosystem

Learn the value of construction integrations and how a mature and connected tech ecosystem improves the lives of those in the construction industry.

Watch The Latest Construction News

Watch The Latest Construction News

The Construction News Tracker is the industry's only regular newscast featuring developing and breaking news, products, information, and industry analysis specifically for construction professionals.

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Gearflow Wins Construction Tech Startup Competition

The competition awards the top early-stage construction tech startup based in a U.S. metropolitan area other than the East and West coasts.

As Emissions Reach Record Levels, Propane is Today’s Decarbonization Solution

New study underscores the need to transition to clean energy sources, like propane, as soon as possible.

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Liebherr’s Latest Innovations Bring Anticipation for MINExpo 2021

Liebherr will showcase its latest innovations at MINExpo 2021, featuring the LRT 1090-2.1 rough terrain crane, the D98 diesel engine series, the PR 776 dozer and LiReCon teleoperation system, the T 274 mining truck and three new excavators.

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Best Practice Guide for Underground Damage Prevention Reflects Advances in Technology

The CGA's Best Practices Guide 18.0 provides guidance for damage prevention safety and includes new practices that reflect advancements in technology.

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First All-Electric Asphalt Paver Launched in Germany

The first version is the blueprint of the production model that Dynapac will manufacture

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Link-Belt Cranes Names New Marketing Promotion Manager

Link-Belt Cranes appoints Rebecca Havlicek as the new Manager of Marketing Promotion to oversee all promotion, publicity, trade show, logo standards and more.

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Calculate Equipment Costs to Assess When to Own vs. Rent

Contractors can use this rental formula to calculate monthly costs for construction equipment to determine which option makes more sense for their business.

Following maintenance best practice tips can help keep your equipment running smoothly and productively on worksites.

Maintenance Best Practices to Keep Equipment Running Smoothly in Summer

United Rentals shares maintenance steps to maximize productivity of your construction equipment fleet throughout the peak construction period.

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Manitowoc Enters Agreement to Acquire H&E Crane Business

After strategic planning, Manitowoc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the crane business of H&E Equipment Services, and is expected to pay approximately $130 million.

The Contractors Best Friend Podcast: Electric Machines – the Next Generation

Caterpillar machine-application specialists talk with Brad Humphrey about the many values electric construction equipment offers construction contractors.

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Intelligent Machine Controls & Intelligent Construction Technologies

August 18, 2021

Intelligent construction technologies on VÖGELE asphalt pavers improve pavement quality and profitability. Learn more about these features and how they can help you achieve better results on each job.

The Industry’s Broadest Lineup

The Industry’s Broadest Lineup

Cat® Excavators give you more fuel-saving, productivity-boosting options.