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Takeuchi Introduces 2 New Electric Excavator Prototypes, Cab Configuration

On display at bauma 2025 will be two new electric excavator prototypes, the TB10e and TB35e, along with the TB20e electric excavator in a new cab configuration that will be available in the U.S. and Europe Q3 2025.

April 2, 2025

Takeuchi’s TB20e electric excavator, pictured here in its canopy configuration, will be on display in a new cab configuration at bauma 2025.

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.

Equipment Trailers

Making Moves: Equipment Trailering Today

Talbert Manufacturing

Advancements in heavy-haul trailer design are reshaping the transport of construction equipment, improving efficiency, and enhancing safety.

March 31, 2025

As construction equipment size and weight evolves, trailers must also evolve to meet the needs of the contractors moving these machines.

Mini Excavators

ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems Collab on Excavator Prototype

Leica Geosystems, Inc.

After successful tests at a proving ground in France, ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems will demonstrate the modified Cat 308 excavator at bauma 2025. The 8-ton excavator is geospatially intelligent and powered by a swappable, zero-emissions battery system.

March 27, 2025

The smart, clean excavator is equipped with Leica Geosystems’ advanced machine control solution, which brings real-time data and precise design execution.

Construction Technology

The 3 Phases of Technology Adoption: Understand, Adjust and Integrate

RDO Equipment Co.

From complex mining environments to mega highway restoration projects, many contractors embrace the latest solutions to optimize machine performance. Hear from industry experts on how tech can intelligently shape the world with the data to prove it.

March 27, 2025

Vögele's Dash 3 pavers include a mobile feeder and additional screed. When the Vögele paver operator receives real-time survey info, they can adjust feeder speed or screed level. Fleet managers partner with operators to review datasets and identify where they can make changes.

Construction Technology

World of Concrete 2025 Faces the Future Head-On

The annual trade show delivers tech-forward equipment debuts focused on efficiency and productivity.

March 26, 2025

World of Concrete 2025 gathered nearly 60,000 construction professionals and thousands of the latest tools, technologies and equipment at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Bobcat Boosts Heavy Equipment Lineup With 6 New Machines

Adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators, the company brings big enhancements to its portfolio. The L205, L235, L255 and L285 large wheel loaders and E220 and E245 large excavators will be available at select dealers mid-Q2 2025.

March 25, 2025

All six new models – E220, E245, L205, L235, L255, L285 – are backed by a three-year/5,000-hour full coverage warranty.

Construction Technology

World of Asphalt 2025: Recap And Highlights

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Streaming updates LIVE from the WoA showroom floor in St. Louis, MO, all in one place. Check back regularly March 25-27 for new products, booth interviews, events, news, and more!

March 24, 2025

Only a few minutes after the show has ended, and people are already hard at work tearing up carpet, and removing equipment.

Construction Technology

29 Equipment Solutions to Step Up Technology on the Jobsite

If output and efficiency are dragging on the job, it may be time for a technology tune-up. To get your equipment and your jobsites operating at peak productivity, Equipment Today is diving into the latest in tech and software innovations.

March 24, 2025

Trackunit's new purpose-built IrisX Operating Data Platform connects, streamlines and empowers data from the back office to the frontline, allowing users to leverage generative AI and Large Language Models in an open environment.

Labor & Workforce Development

Building a Strong Construction Workforce Under Immigration Policy Changes

HireQuest, Inc.

By embracing strategic workforce planning, training initiatives, staffing partnerships, and technological advancements, the construction industry can better navigate the challenges posed by shifting immigration policies.

March 22, 2025

Proactively addressing labor shortages through education, automation, and improved job satisfaction will not only ensure project stability but also attract the next generation of skilled workers.

Top 3 Things to Understand About Environmental Funding and Emissions Regulations

Engine Technology Forum

The changes in emissions regulations under the new administration come with hesitance and apprehension for many companies and contractors.

March 21, 2025

The uncertainty of the follow-through of previous regulations is gripping many industries, especially the construction and trucking industries.

Coaching & Consulting

Optimizing Automation in Your Construction Business

Small Business Bootcamp

If not implemented correctly, automation can create more problems than it solves, leading to duplicated revenue figures, inaccurate cost tracking, and tax reporting issues.

March 20, 2025

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Other Components

RoadFlex and Konexial Collaborate to Improve Fleet Fuel Risk Management

RoadFlex and Konexial have teamed up to create an integrated fuel management solution designed to help fleets reduce costs, prevent fraud, and optimize operational efficiency.

March 17, 2025

The RoadFlex-Konexial partnership delivers a next-generation fuel management solution that ensures fleets stay ahead in an increasingly competitive industry.

Coaching & Consulting

Improving Cyber Defenses in the Construction Industry

Corvus Insurance

With proper planning and giving priority to putting the right security controls in place, companies can build cyber resilience.

March 17, 2025

Security is a shared responsibility, and with the right training and support, employees can be the strongest assets in protecting an organization from cyber threats.

Rental Business

Benchmarking Maintenance: How Does Your Fleet Measure Up?

Asset maintenance is one of the biggest cost centers in fleet. Having clear performance benchmarks can help rental fleets determine if, where, and how their current strategies could be improved.

March 15, 2025

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Volvo Trucks Announces the Automation of Remote Updates

Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo Trucks announced improvements to Volvo Connect, its digital fleet management platform, and the remote programming offering for both the all-new Volvo VNL and Volvo VNR as well as legacy product offerings.

March 13, 2025

With the enhancements to the Volvo Connect portal, customers will now be able to modify and deploy the most commonly adjusted parameters such as maximum road speed, pedal maximum, cruise maximum, and various idle shutdown settings.

Construction Technology

Trimble Debuts Worldwide Technology Outlet Strategy With SMS Equipment, Inc.

As the first Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment, Inc. will sell Trimble's equipment technologies directly to customers across the globe. Trimble Technology Outlets are a new part of Trimble’s evolving civil construction distribution strategy.

March 12, 2025

As a Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to SMS Equipment customers using dozers, excavators, compactors and compact machines from trusted brands like Komatsu, BOMAG and Takeuchi.