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Loaders
Field Proven: Deere’s 944K Hybrid Keeps Up with Larger Quarry Loader at Lower Cost
Pioneering owners, Cornejo & Sons, of John Deere’s all-new 944K Hybrid Loader measure the fuel and tire savings achieved with electric drive
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Sustainability
Caterpillar Recognized by United Nations for Contributions to Sustainable Development
In a report, the United Nations recognized three of Caterpillar’s key initiatives as examples of private sector organizations that are driving action toward the goals
The Global Goals for Sustainable Development from the United Nations. Learn more about these goals at globalgoals.org.
Sustainability
LafargeHolcim Opens $2M Award Competition for Sustainable Construction
The LafargeHolcim Award seeks leading projects of professionals as well as bold ideas from the Next Generation that combine sustainable construction solutions with architectural excellence
Sustainability
US Green Building Council Announces 2015 LEED Homes Award Winners
Annual LEED Homes Awards recognize projects, architects, developers and homebuilders demonstrating leadership and innovation in the residential green building marketplace
The Woodlawn, Portland, OR
Loaders
[Video] Case 1121F Cuts Fuel Use in Half for Fowler Construction
Fowler Construction, one of Canada's top paving contractors, conducted extensive field tests before purchasing two CASE 1121F wheel loaders. The result was an almost 50% fuel savings.
[Video] Case 1121F Cuts Fuel Use in Half for Fowler Construction
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Mack Recognized for 20 Years of Support to Environmental Research & Education Foundation
EREF recognized Mack for its ongoing support in raising funds for research and education to advance waste management technology and practices
Mack Trucks was honored by the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) for its long-standing support of the organization’s research and education efforts around sustainable waste management. Curtis Dorwart, Mack refuse product manager (with plaque), was also recognized for his years of dedication and advocacy on behalf of EREF.
Construction Technology
Building Information Modeling to Become Future of Global Construction Industry
BIM is currently being used, or piloted, by 49% of survey respondents, and is planned to be employed by a further 10% in the next 12 months
Sustainability
Route 66 to Feature First US Installation of Solar Roadways
Missouri is rolling out a set of energy-generating photovoltaic pavers along a section of the famous highway—the first such panels on a public right of way in the US
Artist's rendition of downtown Sandpoint, Idaho, with a road designed by Solar Roadway. The company is working with the Missouri Department of Transportation to test a solar road in Conway, Mo.
Sustainability
Social Network Launched for Global Green Building Community
Zureli will bring together developers, architects, engineers, contractors, business owners and others who operate in the green building sector as a source for products and services that help make buildings more environmentally friendly and sustainable
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Dozers
Dressta S-Series Dozers Feature Tier 4 Final Engines
LiuGong Dressta Machinery
New TD-8S and TD-9S dozers feature Cummins Tier 4 Final engines with Eco mode for increased fuel-efficiency capabilities
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Sustainability
EPA Announces Six Cities for Development of Sustainable Design Strategies
Through the Greening America’s Communities program, these communities will develop green infrastructure and other environmentally friendly designs to create more walkable, bikeable, vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods
Sustainability
Heavy Equipment Helps Massive Reclamation Project Reach Sustainable Goals
Multiple companies take on the single largest reclamation project in the southeastern United States, a 10 year, $100 million job to clean up the Copper Basin and restore the water quality of streams that feed the Ocoee River
The Volvo L20G wheel loader utilizes its large bucket size, high lift capacity and rapid hydraulic reaction to optimize productivity and performance on-site.
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