Category: Construction Technology
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Cojali Unveils New Jaltest Rugged Pad for Professional Diagnostics
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in Business, Business & Financial Tools, Business Services, Communication & Safety, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Other Construction Business Software, Other Technology Solutions, Service Centers, Technology, Technology and SoftwareCojali USA, parent company to Jaltest Diagnostics, has unveiled its new Jaltest Rugged Pad, a durable tablet based on GETAC technology for the workshop. This new tablet has been developed for performance and endurance in demanding work environments. Key features include: 14” HD touch screen. Screen brightness LumiBond technology (1,000 nits). Intel Core i5 processor and…
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How AI Agents are Leading the Future of Construction
Envision your future job site: autonomous bots doing layout, material staging and installations; drones conducting inspections; and office staff using virtual reality to interact with a digital twin comparing the plans to the as-built. For leaders of most construction firms, that future state for the field is not something they expect to see this decade.…
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Why Ammonia Engines Haven’t Taken the Lead Yet
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in Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Management Standards, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Other Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentStarting from 1933, ammonia engines began to be made. While slight advances were made before the 2000s, there was not the same motivation to have a working and efficient ammonia engine as there is now. Although there is an incentive to improve the ammonia engine and fuel capabilities and to create a better ammonia engine…
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Volvo Adds Hybrid Technology to New-Gen Excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the addition of hybrid models to its newest generation of excavators. These models ranging from 26 tons to 50 tons include the EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid, and EC500 Hybrid, making them the biggest models in Volvo’s hybrid portfolio. These new models deliver up to 20% better fuel efficiency than the previous series’ conventional models…
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Gordian Reveals Construction Industry Cost Insights for Q1 2025
As a provider of data-driven solutions for the building lifecycle, Gordian released its 2025 RSMeans Data. The RSMeans Data is updated quarterly to reflect the state of cost lines in the industry. Gordian reported that construction costs continued to increase slightly faster than inflation heading into 2025, with labor wages rising by an average of…
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World Of Asphalt Preview Guide 2025
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in Aggregates, Application, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Plants, Asphalt Recycling, Asphalt Tack Distributors, Automation Systems, Blacktop, Compaction, Construction News, Construction Technology, Dirt Work, Equipment, events, Featured, Maintenance, Mastics, Material Transfer Vehicles, Milling, Mix Design, Patching, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Paving, Plant Components, Plants, Preservation, Production, Rejuvenators, Sealcoating, Striping, Sweepers, Sweeping, TechnologyContractors, manufacturers, and all the biggest brands from the asphalt industry will be in attendance for the 2025 World of Asphalt show and conference (WOA) during the week of March 25-27 in St. Louis, MO. The best way to get the most from your time at the expo is to have a good plan. Whether…
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Tech-Skilled Labor in Demand | For Construction Pros
Throughout the last several decades, software and technology innovations have taken construction — a historically tech-averse industry — to new horizons. From refining back-office operations to improving equipment performance, today’s tech is not only challenging the way the industry is accustomed to doing things, but also ushering in a new generation of tech-savvy contractors. While…
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AGC Chief Economist on Construction Challenges in 2025
Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)Associated General Contractors of AmericaTo assess emerging trends and both current and future concerns of the construction industry, the Equipment Today (ET) team team spoke with experts throughout the industry. In our conversation below, Ken Simonson, chief economist, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), offers insights…
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What’s Coming This Year? AEM President and CEO Offers Forecast
Megan Tanel, President and CEO, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)Association of Equipment ManufacturersTo assess emerging trends and both current and future concerns of the construction industry, the Equipment Today (ET) team team spoke with experts throughout the industry. In our conversation below, Megan Tanel, president and CEO at Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), offers insights into…
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ABC Economist Shares 2025 Construction Outlook
To assess emerging trends and both current and future concerns of the construction industry, the Equipment Today (ET) team team spoke with experts throughout the industry. In our conversation below, Zack Fritz, Economist, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), offers insights into today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. ET: What are the most critical construction industry challenges…