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Material Processing & Debris Handling

The Role of Battery-Powered Equipment for Interior Demolition

The Toro Company

As more essential jobsite equipment is electrified, the way contractors approach interior demolition is changing.

February 28, 2025

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Volvo Adds Hybrid Technology to New-Gen Excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo's new-gen hybrid models ranging from 26 tons to 50 tons include five different excavators.

February 27, 2025

These new models deliver up to 20% better fuel efficiency than the previous series’ conventional models and a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Equipment Rental Raises the Bar on Electric Offerings

The addition of more all-electric equipment provides contractors with more access to innovative solutions and lower-emitting equipment.

February 25, 2025

In September 2022, Sunbelt Rentals became the first national rental company to adopt Bobcat all-electric technology when the company announced the delivery of the first Bobcat T7X all-electric compact loader.

Astec Industries World Of Asphalt Preview 2025

Astec Industries Inc.

Pioneering Innovation and Quality Since 1972. Visit Astec at World of Asphalt booth #3307.

February 24, 2025

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Truck Parts & Components

The Future of Work Trucks: Anticipating Trends and Innovations at WTW 2025

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

With the high number of exhibits, sessions, and categories at the show, Work Truck Week has something to offer for everyone, catering to an assortment of trends and a seemingly endless list of innovations.

February 21, 2025

Attendees can expect to see a myriad of commercial trucks and up-and-coming technology. The show will feature not only complete vehicles but also all of the various parts that bring together trucks.

New Bill Won't Save Highway Trust Fund

While the HTF's solvency problems are very real, and we need to address the increased gap that EV and other alternative fuel vehicles have created, this legislation has just one problem: It won't work.

February 20, 2025

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Study: EPDs Shape AEC Purchasing Decisions

A new study from One Click LCA shows that 80% of respondents say that environmental product declarations influence material purchasing decisions in building projects.

February 18, 2025

The Impacts of Trump Ramping up Oil Production

Engine Technology Forum

The Trump administration is making sweeping changes that could have major impacts on the construction industry. These changes have the potential to improve certain areas and be detrimental to others.

February 14, 2025

After taking office in January, the Trump administration has taken over 30 steps to reverse the headway made by the administration prior.

5 Things You Should Know About Renewable Diesel

With so many fuel and power options for your vehicles, it can be hard to differentiate and find important information. Here are five fast facts to help you better understand renewable diesel.

February 7, 2025

Renewable diesel can be easily swapped out for your regular diesel while keeping your original engine and vehicle.

Business Services

The Laws Of Motion in the Asphalt Industry

What stands true in physics, can also be true for the asphalt and road building industry. When it comes to policy, sometimes the best way forward is the way you're already going.

February 7, 2025

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How the California Emission Laws Affect Diesel Vehicles

With harsher rules in place, California has been able to address issues that the federal rules were not likely to tackle. California has since been very influential in many areas of the country.

January 31, 2025

California has played the role of a kind of experimental state. The rest of the country watches to see what happens as California continues to invoke strict regulations.

Rebar & Reinforcement

PTI Reveals New Post-Tensioning Building Code and Certification Program

Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI)

PTI's updated code is expected to better provide information and solutions to increase consistency, safety, and durability, and hold a standard for construction best practices.

January 30, 2025

The code provides a unified framework for designing and implementing post-tensioned structural concrete.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

January 28, 2025

Concrete Materials

Preparing the Fleet for Green Cement

There can be drawbacks when incorporating green cement into your business model. Price and availability are barriers, but it can also have a steep learning curve in practical use.

January 24, 2025

Like many newer green building materials, price can pose a barrier for entry.

Labor & Workforce Development

Making Strong Connections

Total Asphalt Rejuvenation

Cynthia "Cindy" Powell reflects on her extensive career and experience in the industry, how it's changed, and the room it still has to grow.

January 14, 2025

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Labor & Workforce Development

Has Productivity Stalled in the Construction Trades?

Coast Pavement Services

For the past 50 years, while manufacturing and other sectors of industry have seen great leaps in overall productivity, that hasn't been the same story for the construction trades.

January 9, 2025

Verde Resources

January 1, 2025

Why Compact Equipment Will Lead The Early Adoption Of Electrification

Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard)

Nick Moore from Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard) answered additional questions about electrification and the role compact equipment will play.

December 27, 2024

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