Category: Construction Technology
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Why Smarter Project Management Is Key to Jobsite Success
In the heart of downtown, a sleek skyscraper rises, its glass facade gleaming in the morning sun. Behind this architectural marvel is a silent hero: cutting-edge project and information management technology that’s revolutionizing how construction firms handle risk and quality control. Gone are the days of cluttered job trailers overflowing with hard-copy blueprints, specification documents…
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Volvo CE, Unicontrol to Offer Integrated 3D Machine Control
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is teaming up with Danish tech company Unicontrol to make 3D machine control more accessible and easier to use for excavator operators. The two companies have announced plans to integrate Unicontrol’s flexible 3D machine control technology directly into Volvo’s excavators, aiming to simplify jobsite operations and give contractors more options…
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Real Time Density Scan For Asphalt, From GSSI and HAMM
When it comes to asphalt paving, density is the name of the game. Having access to data, faster and more accurately delivered, means a whole host of savings and benefits for contractors. There are big benefits to fewer passes, not to mention, no over-compaction. With this in mind, and the industry changing at an ever…
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Lithium Battery Safety: New Rules for New Technology
Lithium batteries have become indispensable in the construction industry, powering everything from handheld tools such as cutoff saws and drills to larger equipment such as scissor lifts and track loaders. High energy density, lightweight design and efficiency make them the preferred choice over older technologies. They offer contractors significant advantages in mobility and productivity. The…
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How Technology is Building a Safer Construction Environment
Construction is known for its inherent risks. The iconic image of workers casually eating lunch on a skyscraper beam with no safety measures highlights the risks that have long been present in the industry. In fact, 41% of the 34 deadliest jobs in the U.S. are in construction. While safety practices have significantly improved since…
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How to Navigate the Challenges of Cost and Client Loyalty
Over the past five years, small and midsize construction businesses have been hit hard by supply chain disruptions, inflation, and geopolitical pressures that have driven up material costs and intensified labor shortages. While some market conditions have stabilized since the initial upheaval, many contractors still face persistent challenges, affecting their cash flow and bottom line. …
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bauma Bound: What Major Construction OEMs Are Showing in Europe
*Editor’s note: The equipment and/or technologies featured in this article may not be available to the North American market. bauma, recognized as the largest trade fair in the world, takes place every three years and serves as the globe’s leading sector event for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction machinery. Held…
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Hitachi Europe Introduces LANDCROS One Concept at bauma 2025
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe’s (HCM) exhibit (FN.716) at bauma 2025 focuses on four critical industry challenges: Climate emergency — Responding to environmental imperatives with zero-emission technologies Skilled operator shortage — Creating smarter, more intuitive machines that require less specialized operators. Rising operational costs — Implementing solutions that maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. Sustainable mining — Developing…
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Bobcat Company Extends Heavy Construction Equipment Lineup
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in Business, Business Services, Compact Wheel Loaders, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Excavators, Featured, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Loaders, Service Centers, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite EquipmentBobcat Company has announced the expansion of its portfolio by adding new heavy construction equipment. Bobcat is adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators will be available at select North American Bobcat dealerships in mid-Q2 2025. Large Wheel Loaders New to the Bobcat lineup are the L205, L235, L255, and L285…
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How Smart Construction Can Improve Worker Efficiency
In our rapidly evolving world, it’s hard to imagine life without artificial intelligence or robotics. From self-driving cars to automated home systems, the rise of intelligent technologies is quickly reshaping how we live and work. Yet, despite advancements in automation, one industry remains firmly rooted in traditional methods: construction. While we move through 2025, pen…