[VIDEO]Tug of War Behind the Scenes: Cat #BuiltForIt Trials

See how Caterpillar pulled off a man-versus-machine tug of war in Iceland in four hours of daylight when temperatures fell to 22 deg. F below zero and the wind cranks up to 65 mph

Sep 21, 2015

See how Caterpillar pulled off a man-versus-machine tug of war in Iceland in four hours of daylight when temperatures fell to 22 deg. F below zero and the wind cranks up to 65 mph.

[VIDEO]Tug of War: Cat D10 vs Game of Thrones' Mountain

[VIDEO]Why Caterpillar Shot the Built For It Trials, And How it Worked

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White House Sends $100 Million for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Helene

October 9, 2024

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7 Strategies to Lower the CO2 Footprint of Concrete

October 7, 2024

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Your Sustainability Efforts & Subcontractors

October 7, 2024

At the heart of this challenge lies thermal management, a critical hurdle in EV design that becomes even more formidable for electric off-highway vehicles.

Thermal Management Advancements for Off-Highway EVs

October 1, 2024

White House Sends $100 Million for Roads and Bridges Damaged by Helene

Even as the southern U.S. braces for the impact of hurricane Milton, the recovery efforts in the wake of Helene are already underway. Concerns have been raised that funding for emergency relief may run out while congress is on break.

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Concrete Materials

7 Strategies to Lower the CO2 Footprint of Concrete

hb+a Architects

By incorporating innovative materials and techniques, the construction industry can take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future without compromising the structural integrity of its projects.

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Your Sustainability Efforts & Subcontractors

This Digging Deeper podcast episode features an interview with Tommy Linstroth of Green Badger, who discusses how contractors can prioritize sustainability efforts while working with subcontractors.

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Fleet Maintenance

Thermal Management Advancements for Off-Highway EVs

EVs present distinct thermal management challenges compared to traditional vehicles. While ICE vehicles can operate effectively across a broad temperature spectrum, EV components require more precise thermal control.

At the heart of this challenge lies thermal management, a critical hurdle in EV design that becomes even more formidable for electric off-highway vehicles.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Answer These 8 Questions to Rightsize Equipment for Data Center Construction

Sunbelt Rentals

Data centers come in all sizes, but one thing's constant — the need for smart planning. Whether you're tackling a 10,000 or 1 million square foot project, there are 8 important questions to ask yourself to help you rightsize your equipment for the job.

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Compact Equipment & Attachments for Demolition in Tight Spaces

Smaller demo jobs are becoming more prevalent — here's how contractors can find a better fit within the constraints of tight spaces.

The latest generation of Brokk robots, the SmartPower+, are designed to make crews even more efficient.

Dealers, Service Centers

Stellantis to Invest Millions in Michigan EV, Hybrid Plants

Stellantis, parent company of Dodge and other brands, revealed it would invest more than $406 million in three facilities in Michigan to develop a platform that can be shared for both electric and hybrid vehicles.

With an investment of $235.5 million, SHAP will produce the company’s first-ever battery-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV light-duty truck.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

How Rental Companies Benefit by Accurate CO2 Emissions Reporting

Providing rental fleet owners and operators with precise engine use and emissions data can be key to take advantage of tax-saving benefits and validate sustainability claims.

Rental Fleet Emissions Need Accurate Reporting

Concrete Plants

Why Slag Cement is a Sustainable Option for Concrete Companies

Heidelberg Materials North America

When production stopped at Heidelberg Materials' Speed, Ind. location, the company was able to alter the facility to produce slag cement from domestically sourced slag granules.

Heidelberg Materials anticipates slag cement’s acceptance and popularity to continue to grow.

Concrete Materials

SCM Producer Eco Material Releases 2023 Enviornmental Impact Report

Eco Material Technologies

According to its 2023 Sustainability Report, the company reports to have avoided 5.9 million metric tonnes of CO2 and 10.2 million tons of fly ash, bottom ash, and harvested landfilled ash in 2023.

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Repair & Rehabilitation Products

5 Concrete Technologies to Reduce Carbon Footprint

The Euclid Chemical Company

Advanced cementitious materials, carbon capture, self-healing concrete, nanotechnology and 3D printing can expand concrete’s longevity and improve its environmental impact.

Inadequate curing, improper mix design and insufficient compaction can introduce structural defects.

Concrete Materials

Slag Concrete Mix & Post-Tensioned System Key to Times Square New Construction

Heidelberg Materials North America

The TSX Broadway building in Times Square needed cutting-edge design and engineering to maintain the site’s cultural history. Here's how contractors used a 40% slag concrete mix (minimum) for high-performance and low-carbon concrete.

The Heidelberg Materials Camden, New Jersey, slag grinding plant. In June 2024, the company converted its Speed, Indiana, cement plant to a slag grinding facility.

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