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Excavators
KOBELCO Europe Partners With Leica and Xwatch on Remote Excavation in New K-DIVE System
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc.
In Europe, the partnership aims to integrate digitalization, automation and safety into one platform, offering advanced 3D avoidance systems and promoting sustainable construction by optimizing machine efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
April 6, 2025
The K-DIVE system is an advanced remote operation technology developed by KOBELCO Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. Japan. It enables excavators to be controlled from a distant location via a specialized cockpit
Concrete Materials
How Admixtures Improve Decorative Concrete Performance in the Field
The Euclid Chemical Company
Understanding how to leverage admixtures can mean the difference between a surface that cracks or curls and one that performs beautifully for years.
April 6, 2025
Concrete Finishing
Earthmoving
bauma Bound: What Major Construction OEMs Are Showing in Europe
Caterpillar - Cat
From digital developments and equipment innovation to tomorrow's construction methods, the international event introduces some of the latest solutions available to the European market and more.
April 6, 2025
As setup begins for bauma 2025, more than 3,500 exhibitors prepare to showcase construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment at Messe München in Munich, Germany.
Excavators
Hitachi Europe Introduces LANDCROS One Concept at bauma 2025
Hitachi Europe Limited
The concept excavator features a modular cab with intuitive ergonomics, gamified operations and AI-assisted interfaces. It also allows three powertrain options so operators can switch between autonomous, remote and traditional operating modes.
April 5, 2025
The company's LANDCROS One concept excavator that represents the future of construction sites.
Coaching & Consulting
How to Decommission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Bluewater Battery Logistics
As the adoption of renewable energy and BESS technologies continues to grow, the need for comprehensive decommissioning and end-of-life planning will only become more critical.
April 4, 2025
Decommissioning a BESS facility is a multi-step process that requires careful planning and coordination. Before the start of work, the appropriate disposition for all materials must be defined.
Rental Business
State of the General Equipment & Tool Rental Industry
Despite rental doing more with less, projections indicate growth in some sectors and a settling in others.
April 4, 2025
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Loaders
Bobcat Company Extends Heavy Construction Equipment Lineup
Bobcat Co.
Bobcat is adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators will be available at select North American Bobcat dealerships in mid-Q2 2025.
April 3, 2025
Bobcat is expanding its existing lineup of large excavators with the new E220 and E245. These new excavators deliver the power, performance, and precision needed for the biggest job site challenges.
Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks
Prinoth Rolls Out Its New Panther T9r Compact Crawler Carrier
Prinoth Ltd.
With an increased payload, advanced operator comfort, and enhanced safety features, the Panther T9r was designed to redefine productivity in compact crawler carriers.
April 3, 2025
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Dynapac and Leica Launch Automated Steering and Screed Edge Control for Asphalt Pavers
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Debuting at bauma 2025, the Dynapac SD25 and XD25 Highway Paver series will feature the new integrated interface for auto-steering and screed edge control from Leica, aimed at enhancing the precision and efficiency of asphalt paving operations.
April 2, 2025
Dynapac XD25 110C model
Fleet Maintenance
HCSS Upgrades HeavyJob for Utility Contractor Work Order Management
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)
Unlike traditional bid-build projects with defined scopes, utility contractors often operate under master service agreements (MSAs) with unit-priced rates for an indefinite period, requiring them to process large volumes of repeatable, short-cycle work.
April 2, 2025
HeavyJob’s new capabilities ensure that every completed job—whether installing gas meters, replacing power poles, or burying fiber optic lines—is logged, tracked, and invoiced with supporting documentation like photos and timecards.
Fleet Maintenance
Repackaging Power in Construction by Electrifying the Whole Jobsite
Moog Construction
Learn how modular power and sitewide electrification with an energy hub can help contractors not only avoid downtime, but also know more about how their machines are doing, where they are located, and how much energy they are consuming.
April 2, 2025
Current zero-emissions strategies focus on electrifying individual machines. Putting a zero-emissions machine on a diesel site doesn’t work. That’s partly why adoption has been painful.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
How Subcontractors Avoid Financial Distress
Plante Moran
There is no denying the increasing amount of competition subcontractors face — and will likely continue to face for the time being.
April 2, 2025
To prepare for this increased vetting and to protect their organization’s long-term success, subcontractors need to use times of excess capacity to analyze their existing processes, operations, and financials.
Skid Steers
Shopping Guide: How to Choose a Skid-steer
Sunbelt Rentals
Choosing the right skid-steer for your job site is essential for efficiency and performance. Consider size, horsepower, lift type and attachments to match the skid-steer to your needs. Discover how to select the perfect machine for any task, big or small.
April 1, 2025
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Giving Contractors the Unrivaled™ Edge Through Sheetrock® Brand
Drymension Group: Transforming Luxury Residential and Commercial Projects with USG
USG Corporation
Learn how Drymension Group uses USG Fiberock® Brand Aqua-Tough™ AR Panels to revolutionize custom home construction with innovative, sustainable materials and a commitment to quality in this exclusive interview with Richard R. Routhier and Hector Pupo.
April 1, 2025
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Boom Lifts
Tadano Announces Boom Lift Series for U.S., Canada
Tadano America Corp.
The MEWP lineup will include wheeled and crawler chassis configurations, designed to deliver maximum performance in diverse work environments.
March 28, 2025
Designed and manufactured in Japan, Tadano’s MEWPs for the U.S. and Canada will be available in the second half of 2025.
Labor & Workforce Development
Industry Hires and Promotions This Month
Many construction companies have announced new hires and promotions over the past month.
March 28, 2025
Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment this month.
Cold Planers
Cat Announces Upgrades to P600 and P800 Series Cold Planers
Caterpillar - Cat
As part of Caterpillar’s annual product update program, the PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822, and PM825 models are the latest upgrades - providing multiple operator comfort, efficiency, and equipment management upgrades compared to their previous models.
March 28, 2025
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Infrastructure
Top 5 Takeaways from ASCE's 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) report this year covers 18 categories ranging from schools to solid waste. In this year's report, ASCE has given a national grade of C.
March 28, 2025
Of the 18 categories, 16 got the same or an improved score since the 2021 report. Even with some encouraging improvement, many of the grades are quite low.
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