Category: Equipment Management
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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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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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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…
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Maximizing Uptime with Reliability Centered Maintenance, Seasonal Product Strategy and Oil Analysis
As the seasons turn, we are often reminded of several routine maintenance activities which accompany the changing weather patterns. Around the house these include things like rolling back the clocks for daylight saving time, cleaning gutters and laundry vents, and changing batteries in smoke detectors. On the jobsite, a similar cadence of routine maintenance is…
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How the California Emission Laws Affect Diesel Vehicles
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in Batteries, Business Services, Construction Technology, Dealers, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Management Standards, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Pavement Maintenance, Pickup Trucks & Vans, Service Centers, Sustainability, Sweepers, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentWhile the United States as a whole is shifting toward being more environmentally friendly with new rules and regulations on diesel and commercial vehicles, California is the state most known for its strict emissions laws. With the harsher rules in place, California has been able to address issues that the federal rules were not likely…
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Buildots and Revizto Reveal Construction Management Technology Integration
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in BIM, Business, Business & Financial Tools, Business Services, Communication & Safety, Construction Technology, Document Management Software, Equipment & Automation, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet & Asset Management Software, Modeling and Design Tools, Other Design Software or Technology, Other Equipment or Fleet Management Software, Other Technology Solutions, Personnel Management, Project Management, Site Data Capture, Site Layout, Technology and Software, Work Management & Scheduling SoftwareBuildots and Revizto —two companies that make technology for the construction industry— have announced the integration of their technologies, a move intended to improve construction management efficiency. This integration brings construction issue detection with the ability for teams to collaborate on a project. Buildots —an AI-powered construction technology company— and Revizto —an integrated collaboration platform— recently shared that they have integrated to…
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Equipment Today’s 2025 Equipment Showcase
Submissions are now open for Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase, a special issue designed to highlight the latest and greatest equipment releases for the construction industry. Qualified product submissions come from equipment manufacturers and include assets in the following categories: earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet management, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding and technology. All product…
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Class 8 Truck Orders End 2024 on High Note
FTR reported preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in December totaled 31,900 units, down 7% month-over-month (m/m). However, there was a 23% increase year-over-year (y/y). This figure slightly outperformed seasonal expectations, surpassing the seven-year December average of 29,716 net orders. Despite a sluggish truck freight environment, the 2025 order season (September through December 2024)…
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AlignOps: Driving Results for Contractors
*This content is sponsored by AlignOps. In an industry where efficiency, safety, and cost control can make or break a project, AlignOps is stepping up as a game-changer for contractors, builders, and project managers. With recent product enhancements, this comprehensive operations management platform is transforming how construction companies approach job site workflows, asset management, safety,…