[VIDEO] Heavy Equipment Director Sees Automation as a "Problem Solver" for Labor Shortage

At a Volvo CE technology forum, Waste Management's John Meese pointed out the opportunity heavy equipment automation offers for redefining the operator's role and placing them in an environment that today's workforce will find "more palatable."

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Volvo LX1 Hybrid Loader Delivers 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain In Customer Testing

[VIDEO] Volvo CE and Waste Management Partner to Measure Hybrid Loader Benefits

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Light It Up: Which Light Tower is Right for You?

This article will help you figure out what light tower is the best fit between metal halide and LED, in addition to choosing how the light tower is powered from diesel to battery and electric.

Project Controls Cubed is banking on InEight Schedule's Iris AI to automatically generate new schedules for massively complex projects they've already performed.

Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing This Contractor's Construction Scheduling and Risk Management

Scheduling/controller contractor Project Controls Cubed preserves project managers’ decision-making experience using InEight Schedule’s AI to automatically build complex schedules, adjust for risk and estimate the potential change in cost and time

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.

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New Features of the Enhanced G Series Loaders from Case Construction Equipment

Fuel economy, productivity and comfort were all upgraded on the new iteration of loaders

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Rundown with Adam Kropf of Texada Software

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Brumm hung out with Adam Kropf, head of product and development at Texada Software.

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[VIDEO] The Week’s 10 Biggest Construction Stories: Four Reasons for Runaway Steel Prices

Insights into why the most-read stories of the week include supply chain challenges pushing construction costs up, 5 strategies for building your construction company’s value, robots’ potential to improve construction production, efficiency and safety

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Construction News Tracker: Will 25% Spending Cut Woo Republicans to Biden Infrastructure Plan?

Administration cuts total by $550B, icing spend on manufacturing, small business, supply chains and R&D, Senate committees take up reauthorization of FAST Act, industry employers kick back at COVID 19 compliance, housing starts plunge

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The Week's Hottest 10 Construction Stories: Neglect on Display in Mississippi-River-Crossing Closure

Why the most-read stories stories include a deep dive into the electric Ford Lightning Pickup’s performance, emerging concrete tech to reduce embodied carbon, 5 key questions to decide when to buy and when to rent

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.

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Hops & Highways Episode 30: Season One Finale!

In this episode, Jess & Dormie talk about the latest news from Washington and also share tips with you on how to stay cool on the jobsite this summer.

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Construction News: No Construction Job Growth in an April that Delivered Only a Quarter of Economists’ Forecasts

Institutional building rebound lifts Dodge Construction Index in April, panic over the global lumber shortage pushed July futures for 2x4s to $1,481, a crack shut down the Desoto Bridge carrying I-40 across the Mississippi River

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All In The Family

The Lee’s and Stanley’s both share a similar family history and have teamed up for a special project. Watch this video to see what these incredible hard workers have to say about growing up in a multi-generational family business.

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[VIDEO] The Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: Causes and Solutions for Construction Back Pain

Here's why the most-read construction stories include when to use walk-behind trenchers, stand-on skid steers, and vacuum excavators, how to keep construction material delivery accountable, another measure of construction’s supply problem

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Hops & Highways Episode 29: How Asphalt Equipment Has Evolved to Keep Workers Safe

In this episode, Jess & Dormie talk to Vijay Palanisamy, director of product marketing & communications at Dynapac North America about how they are working to make their machines safer for operators. Watch to learn more.

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High-tech Doosan -7 Series Wheel Loaders Ease Operation and Boost Productivity

Learn about significant features and technology enhancements that make Doosan’s next-generation wheel loaders easier to operate and more productive, and ultimately enable greater ROI on construction projects.

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See How the Dynapac MatTracker Works

MatTracker helps ensures a consistent high joint quality

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Rundown with John Jeanguenat of RentalMax

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Rental Editor Alexis Brumm talks with John Jeanguenat, president of RentalMax.

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Hops & Highways Episode 28: Why the Asphalt Industry Needs Innovation

If asphalt paving contractors and mix producers are going to stay competitive, they need to try new materials and technologies to stay ahead of their competition and impending regulations

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[VIDEO] The Week’s Top 10 Construction Stories: 11 OSHA Enforcement Changes Coming

Why the most-read construction stories include inflation and a tough transition to the post-COVID construction economy, Ford F-150 technology increases towing and hauling safety, benefits of hauling asphalt in live-bottom trailers, Top 5 industry trends

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Construction News: How to Build 500,000 Electric Vehicle Charge Stations?

GM to build second, $2.3B battery plant, Dodge construction starts up 2.3% in March, particle-board prices up 64.9% and lumber prices up 83.4% over 12 months, how to locate lead water pipes to replace them?

Fall Protection & Construction Safety for the Concrete Contractor

Fall Protection & Construction Safety for the Concrete Contractor

Discussing fall protection and site safety with the formwork company Doka USA.

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[VIDEO] The Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: Differences Between Biden & Republican Infrastructure Plans

Here's why the most-read construction stories include rescheduling the world’s largest construction trade show, the 'Uber' of construction deliveries, work zone fatalities reach a 15-year high, impact on the economy if estate-tax exemptions are repealed

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Hops & Highways Episode 27: How to Improve Work Zone Safety

In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Jess & Dormie talk to an industry professional about her experience with work zone safety and share best practices to improve crew safety in the field.

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Hops & Highways Episode 26: What is the Highway Trust Fund?

Republican leaders have released a counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Jobs Plan. What does the plan include and how will they pay for it? Watch the latest news from Jess & Dormie to learn more.

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Consigli Construction’s All-female Team Brings Compassionate Touch to YWCA Renovation

Consigli Construction's all-female team provided much-needed compassion and understanding during a $24 million YWCA project, which continued to serve as an emergency childcare facility throughout the pandemic and renovation.

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Wirtgen America Emerges from COVID-19 Stronger Than Ever

The impact of COVID-19 cannot be understated. In a year full of challenges, Wirtgen America saw opportunity to grow and made it a priority to remain close to their customers.

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.