Category: Equipment
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Tadano Launches Mobile Elevating Work Platform Series for U.S., Canada
Tadano America Corp. is expanding its area of expertise. The company revealed the release of its new boom lift lineup. This addition is expected to help the company continue to grow. Tadano, a manufacturer of lifting solutions, is bringing its skill to the United States and Canadian mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) markets with a…
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Industry Hires and Promotions This Month
Throughout the month of March, the construction industry has seen multiple changes in leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment this month. CNH Announces Global Leadership Team Change CNH announced a key leadership transition in its Human Resources function. Effective May 1, 2025, Francesco Tutino will assume the role of chief…
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The Untapped Potential: Why Standardized Street Sweeper Testing is a Win-Win for All
Street sweepers stand to gain significant recognition as a leading solution for stormwater pollutant removal, but realizing this potential hinges on robust, standardized testing. Currently, a gap exists in the data available to stormwater professionals, hindering their ability to fully appreciate and leverage the capabilities of modern sweepers. The benefits of rigorous testing are multifaceted.…
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SITECH and RodRadar Partner on Live Dig Radar for Excavators
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in Business, Business Services, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Detectable Warnings, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Excavators, Featured, GPS, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, RentalRodRadar and SITECH Deutschland GmbH partnered to work on advancing excavation safety. The technology is real-time underground utility strike avoidance technology for excavation equipment. This partnership will help expand the reach and availability of the safety technology. RodRadar, the developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), has entered a strategic distribution agreement with SITECH Deutschland GmbH, a provider…
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ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems Collab on Excavator Prototype
ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced their collaboration on a prototype 8-ton excavator that is geospatially intelligent and powered by a swappable, zero-emissions battery system. After undergoing successful tests of the concept at a proving ground in France, ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems will now demonstrate the modified Cat 308…
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Vögele Releases New VR Screed for 8-ft. Road Pavers
Vögele has announced the release of its VR 500 screed for its 8-ft. class pavers. This addition is expected to help improve the process of constructing roadways as well as medium and larger paving jobs. The new VR 500 is equipped with extending units that can be sloped by up to 10% and are precisely…
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Regal Rexnord to Showcase Asphalt and Aggregate Solutions at World of Asphalt 2025
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in Asphalt, Belts, Business, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Construction Technology, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Hoses & Fittings, Other Components, Pavement Maintenance, Single-Drum Rollers, Tandem Rollers, Technology, Trench Rollers, Worksite EquipmentRegal Rexnord Corporation has announced the products it will have on display during World of Asphalt 2025. The company’s solutions are targeted toward the asphalt and aggregate industries. Regal Rexnord can be found at booth 822 in St. Louis, Mo., March 25-27. Regal Rexnord offers solutions built to endure harsh environments in the asphalt and…
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World of Concrete 2025 Faces the Future Head-On
Jerry Corder, product manager for construction equipment at Kubota introduces its new SPL 97-3 compact track loader, a third-gen model that replaces the SVL97-2 with refined and upgraded tech, performance, comfort and serviceability features.IRONMARKETSDedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, World of Concrete (WOC) 2025 was held Jan. 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada,…
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Volvo Features New and Upgraded Compaction Machines at World of Asphalt
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in Asphalt, Business, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, GPS, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, Other Components, Rental, Service Centers, Single-Drum Rollers, Sustainability, Worksite EquipmentVolvo Construction Equipment announced improvements to its soil and asphalt compaction product lines. Volvo’s upgrades to the product lines will focus on multiple models, including an electric model. The company is showcasing its new machines at the World of Asphalt booth 4713. Updates to the SD75 and SD45 soil compactors and the PT125 pneumatic tire roller include features that improve safety,…