KHL: Volvo Targets BRIC Countries With Dual-Brand Approach

Volvo Construction Equipment has set a target to take leading positions in the key emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China with a combination of its own machines and those of its Chinese joint venture, SDLG.

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House Approves Continuing Resolution that Funds Highway Bill through 2021

The House of Representatives approved by a 359-to-57 vote a resolution that would fund federal government programs beginning through December 11, and extend surface transportation funding legislation through fiscal 2021

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Advanced Technologies Continue to Revolutionize the Hardhat

Lantronix Inc. has integrated its IoT wireless connectivity and power management technologies into the Guardhat Communicator smart hardhat.

LOAD 60 TONS IN 4 PASSES WITH THE VOLVO EC950F AND A60H

LOAD 60 TONS IN 4 PASSES WITH THE VOLVO EC950F AND A60H

Avoid bottlenecks on your site by reducing passes to speed up cycle times with the perfect pair from Volvo.

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Moody's Reports Positive Outlooks for U.S. Building Materials and Homebuilding

Moody's Investors Service reports stable outlooks for both the U.S. building materials and homebuilding sectors over the next 12 to 18 months.

AMG saved at least $50,000 in labor in equipment costs by using robotic demolition rather than a more traditional approach with mini-excavators and hammers.

Demolition Doctors: Remote-Controlled Equipment Enables Surgical San Diego Demolition

Urban contractors realize that today’s urban demolition requires a surgical precision traditional methods and equipment can’t provide.

Bosch GLL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser.

Bosch GLL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser

The Bosch GLL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser uses green-beam technology, which emits green lines up to four brighter than standard red beams.

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Manitowoc Honors Dealers Offering Training, NCCCO Certification

Potain is recognizing 12 North American dealers for offering training and NCCCO certification for self-erecting tower crane operators.

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TB257FR Compact Hydraulic Excavator

Takeuchi's TB257FR compact hydraulic excavator features a patented side-to-side offset boom combined with a tight tail swing enabling it to rotate fully with very little overhang.

Festool's Limited Edition Systainer Installer’s Set.

Festool Launches Limited Edition Systainer Installer's Set

Festool USA will launch its new Limited Edition Systainer Installer’s Set on Oct. 1, providing an integrated system for tool organization and protection.

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The Deadly Risk of Social Stigma and Shame Around Emotional and Mental Health

In a male-driven industry like construction, embarrassment or shame can prevent sufferers from talking about mental health issues and getting the help they need before adding to the industry's disproportionate suicide rate

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PERC Highlights Maintenance Advantages of Propane Autogas

A new resource from the Propane Council shows how propane autogas can improve maintenance logistics and lower costs.

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Take a Break for Scheduled Maintenace

Follow these four steps to put a plan in place for regular scheduled maintenance breaks.

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How Incremental Innovation Can Benefit Your Construction Business

The construction industry is poised for change as technology takes hold. But that change is likely to come less in the form of disruption and more in the form of impactful increments.

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Trimble Acquires MidStates VRS, Expanding Trimble VRS GNSS Corrections in North and South Dakota

Adding 105,000 square miles of coverage, the acquisition extends the VRS Now network of for GPS accuracy corrections to more than 1 million square miles, one of the largest in North America

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Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground on New Milwaukee Headquarters, Manufacturing Campus

New state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing campus in Milwaukee’s Harbor District is on track for full occupation in 2022.

[WHITEPAPER] Accelerating Agility with Xaas

[WHITEPAPER] Accelerating Agility with Xaas

Today’s fast-paced market often drives an increased need for agility. Explore key insights from the study, along with their implications.

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LiuGong Brings 909ECR Mid-sized Excavator to North American Market

Limited tailswing midi-excavator with wide undercarriage is a multi-function tool carrier with greater lift capacity and stability.

Hy-Brid Lift Revamps Product Line Adding 19-ft. Scissors Lift

Podcast: Hy-Brid Lift CEO Terry Dolan talks about the decision behind the revamp of the company's product line and the launch of its 19-ft. scissors lift in 2020.

Make sure you have a marketing plan in place to help focus your marketing efforts, suggests L.M. Scofield's Cam Villar. Whether in depth or simple, make sure to at least include the market you want to serve and who your target audience will be.

Marketing Polished and Stained Decorative Concrete Floors

When it comes to marketing polished or stained decorative concrete floors contractors should focus on promoting the benefits as well as the aesthetics.

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Friday Flashback: 5 Articles to Help You Select and Protect Your Construction Fleet

Check out the week's top trending equipment-related articles from the archives of ForConstructionPros.com.

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Nightstick ATEX Lantern

Nightstick's INTEGRITAS XPR-5584GMX Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Lantern generates 600 lumens with a 13-hour run time.

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Construction Employment Rebounds Well from COVID-19 But Trouble May Be Brewing

Marcum Commercial Construction Index shows construction jobs construction recovered faster than any other major economic segment in the pandemic-driven recession but sales and profit outlooks are darkening in some segments

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TT Technologies Grundocrack Pneumatic Pipe Bursting Tools

21 models designed to renovate water, sewer, gas, electrical and telephone systems from 4- to 54-in. diameters

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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Climbs Higher in September

COVID-19 Impact Survey data also reveals a slightly more positive outlook month over month.

Manitex Awarded $2.5 Million Crane Contract for Netherlands’ Coll Rental

The new order represents the largest single Valla order in the company's 75-year history.

Eligible contractors in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) who schedule and complete a demo or walk-around of an ASV machine at an ASV dealer will be entered into the Win an ASV MAX-Series Lease Sweepstakes.

ASV Introduces Sweepstakes to Win One-Year MAX-Series Lease

Eligible contractors in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) who schedule and complete a demo or walk-around of an ASV machine at an ASV dealer will be entered into the "Win an ASV MAX-Series Lease Sweepstakes."

Volvo CE Highlights Electrification Trends and Construction Equipment Innovations

What innovative equipment will we soon be seeing on construction jobsites?