Komatsu Talks Sustainability at CONEXPO

From new excavators to remanufacturing services, Komatsu tries to stay several steps ahead on sustainability initiatives.

April 18, 2023

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Equipment Today editor Erica Floyd sat down with Komatsu at CONEXPO 2023 to discuss sustainability.

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Caterpillar Plans to Expand Electrification and Energy Offerings at CES 2024

Those attending the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, will meet the full force of the company's "The Power of Possible" campaign in their almost 9.600 sq ft floor exhibit, running from January 9 - 12.

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The Practical Wearable Construction Technology Contractors Need to Learn About Right Now

Some construction wearable technologies can make construction software available hands-free but most extend dedicated software products for safety and productivity.

The World of Concrete will celebrate its 50th year during the World of Concrete 2024 show.

World of Concrete Celebrates 50 Years

Join us and the whole of the concrete industry as World of Concrete celebrates 50 years!

The Digitalization of Inefficiencies with Bluebeam

The Digitalization of Inefficiencies with Bluebeam

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features an interview with Steve Smith, director of partnerships at Bluebeam. We discuss various ways technology can aid with construction inefficiencies.

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Funding Gray Collar Payroll

This Digging Deeper podcast episode features HKA Enterprises explaining what an employer of record bringing a funded payroll can do for construction and contractor businesses.

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Advancing Jobsite Safety with Machine Technology

Digging Deeper sits down with the experts at John Deere to discuss the ways they are using innovation to help keep construction workers out of harms way

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The Key To 100 Years In Business: People

This episode of Digging Deeper profiles Luck Companies, a family-owned crushed aggregate and environmental performance producer, celebrating 100 years in business.

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The Edge: AI In Concrete Construction

DEWALT and Converge talk about artificial intelligence in construction using innovations like concrete sensor and data can help productivity on the jobsite and help address overdesign.

Building Safety Professionals With Dominic Sims CEO of the ICC

Building Safety Professionals With Dominic Sims CEO of the ICC

In celebration of Building Safety Month 2023, this Digging Deeper episode features an interview with Dominic Sims, CEO of the International Code Council.

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The 2023 Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge

Find out all the information about the event and who the world champion is for this year.

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Material Handling Equipment Trends for 2023 & Beyond

This Digging Deeper podcast episode explores the latest in material moving machines with Sennebogen’s Constantino Lannes at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023.

Caterpillar's Fassino Discusses the Hottest Topics in the Construction Industry at CONEXPO 2023

Equipment Today editor-in-chief Erica Floyd talks equipment trends, labor and more with a Caterpillar Group President Tony Fassino.

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Creating Disaster-Proof Construction With Concrete, Prefab Panels

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features co-founder Annette Rubin of Vero Building Systems, a manufacturer of a construction system aimed at using concrete and prefabricated panels to build “disaster-proof” buildings.

Risk Management & Having an 831(b) Plan

Risk Management & Having an 831(b) Plan

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode discusses the 831(b) tax code and how construction businesses can benefit from setting aside excess cash flow to ensure the uncommon, unforeseen, uninsurable types of risk within a business.

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Trends in Specialty Tires

Jimmy McDonnell of MAXAM Tire North America talks to us about specialty tires, trends, how modern tires manufacturing has changed, and more.

Fiber Reinforcement In Concrete With Vance Pool of Euclid Chemical

Talking Fiber In Concrete With Vance Pool of Euclid Chemical

Featuring Vance Pool of Euclid Chemical, this Digging Deeper Podcast episode focuses on fiber reinforcement in concrete – its history and where it sits in today’s construction universe.

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Digging Deeper | Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2022

The numbers are in, and of the ForConstructionPros.com podcasts, these were the most-listened-to podcast episodes about the construction industry in 2022.

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How Contractors Adapted to Challenges

Ron Stupi offers a look at the challenges the building and infrastructure industry had to deal with this past year – and how construction professionals adapted to overcome. Part 2 of 3.

The Big Mistake Contractors are Making When It Comes to Undercarriages

On this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by Tim Nenne, the senior undercarriage market professional at Caterpillar.

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Ron Stupi’s Outlook on Building & Infrastructure Opportunities in 2023

What new opportunities are available for contractors and construction professionals in the building and infrastructure industry going forward?

Cat’s Operator Challenge Will Be the Main Event at ConExpo 2023

On this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by Jason Hurdis of Caterpillar and a special guest: Jaus Neigum, the winner of the very first Global Operator Challenge.

Construction Equipment Remote Operation is Ready for Prime Time

On this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by Caterpillar Product Specialist Alan Pumklin to go in-depth on remote equipment operation.

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Construction Building & Infrastructure Trends for 2023

What are the headwinds that impacted construction in 2022? What challenges did contractors have to overcome? How did they adapt? What are the new opportunities going forward?

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What To Expect from the Latest Vanguard Power Solutions at WOC

Briggs and Stratton is coming to World of Concrete with a portfolio of power solutions including new ready-to-work electrification options.

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The Challenges of Repairing Sanibel Causeway After Hurricane Ian

Less than 30 days after the worst hurricane to make landfall in Lee County, Florida, the Sanibel Causeway bridge reopens to traffic. Ryan Hamrick, of Superior Construction, discusses the unique challenges Superior Construction faced to get it done.

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Investigating I-375 and The Legacy of Urban Renewal in Detroit

Millions of dollars in new funding are available to states for infrastructure projects, one of the most highly touted is the “Reconnecting Communities” pilot program that seeks to undo transportation initiatives that negatively impacted neighborhoods.

Will Backhoes Go Way of the Dodo?

David Young, backhoe specialist at Caterpillar, joins us to talk about the future of the backhoe. Has its dramatic drop in utilization across the construction industry placed it in danger of becoming a relic?