Category: Equipment
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PACER Award Profile: How Allan Myers’ Laurie Bryan Is Driving the Industry Forward
For Construction Manager Laurie Bryan, paving her own way in the industry has always been a career priority. Bryan was introduced to life the construction industry at an early age. Both her father and uncle worked at Allan Myers for decades, and often shared with Bryan their experience and lessons learned on the jobsite. During…
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Direct-Fired vs. Indirect-Fired Heaters: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
When cold weather hits and temperatures drop, choosing the right heating solution is critical to keep your project running smoothly. Direct-fired and indirect-fired heaters are two popular options and knowing their differences can be the key to maintaining safety, efficiency, and productivity on your job site. Understanding Heating Options for Construction Sites When temperatures drop,…
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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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The Role of Battery-Powered Equipment for Interior Demolition
Battery-powered equipment that operates with zero engine exhaust emissions opens up an entirely new world of interior demolition applications. Jobs that previously relied almost entirely on manual labor, either because of indoor conditions or noise ordinances, can now look to battery-powered equipment to bring efficiencies to the jobsite. As more and more essential jobsite equipment…
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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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5 Ways Alternative Drilling Solutions for Excavators Spark New Revenue Streams
The construction industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and methodologies reshaping how projects are completed. Excavators, as one of the most versatile machines on any jobsite, are now playing a larger role in specialized tasks like drilling. Alternative drilling solutions designed for excavators open the door to new opportunities, allowing contractors to expand their…
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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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Leica Geosystems and Develon Collab on Aftermarket Offering
In November 2024, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the DEVELON DD100 and DD130 dozers. These dozers are already designed to excel in earthmoving tasks, providing superior power and efficiency. According to the company, now, with the addition of the…
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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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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…