Category: Machine Grade Control
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Volvo Trucks Reveals the New Volvo VNR
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in Alarms, Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Detectable Warnings, Equipment, Featured, GPS, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Laser & Other, Lighting, Machine Grade Control, Safety Equipment – Other, Service Centers, Truck Accessories, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & AccessoriesVolvo Trucks North America announced the launch of its upgraded Volvo VNR. The improved truck features a 90% redesign from the previous generation. Production will take place at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Va., with sales starting in the coming months. The all-new Volvo VNR is optimized for shorter-range operations, with a…
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Trends and Innovations Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025
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in Batteries, Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, GPS, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Other Components, Service & Fuel Trucks, Service Centers, Sustainability, Training & Education, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentRunning from March 4-7, Work Truck Week 2025 came to a close last week. During the Green Truck Summit event, many trends emerged and attendees were educated on the various topics coming to light in the construction industry. Here is a round-up of just a few of the trends we saw at Green Truck Summit.…
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Miller Electric Mfg. LLC and Novarc Technologies Announce Partnership
In an attempt to improve the welding industry, Miller Electric Mfg. LLC -a global manufacturer of arc welding products- and Novarc Technologies -an AI robotics company specializing in designing and manufacturing automated welding solutions- have announced their collaboration. The partnership aims to impact the welding industry with artificial intelligence (AI) and is set to drive advancements in automated…
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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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Waabi and Volvo Partner to Create Autonomous Transportation Solutions
Waabi, a company that creates generative AI for the physical world, has entered a strategic partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions for the joint development and deployment of autonomous trucks. The partnership combines Waabi’s generative AI with Volvo’s automation and safety design to unleash autonomous trucking and usher in a new era of safer, more efficient, and sustainable…
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Equipment Rental Trends, Telematics and Staying Competitive
United Rentals’ Work United Tour 2024 was host to construction customers across the country. The company took the opportunity to walk attendees through its latest worksite performance solutions, digital tools for productivity, and practical sustainability solutions. The event allowed attendees to experience worksite innovations by touring a demonstration worksite to see how connectivity helps manage…
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Topcon Expands Network Across US
Topcon Positioning Systems’ Topnet Live reference station network introduced 200 new geodetic stations positioned across the United States. This network upgrade expands the availability of advanced centimeter-level accuracy for precision-critical industries, including engineering, surveying, construction and agricultural sectors. The expansion delivers network corrections that operational workflows across multiple market segments. Beyond traditional applications, the infrastructure supports…
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Master Creep Control to Optimize the Efficiency of Your Compact Track Loader
Snow removal, landscaping and construction forums are full of discussions about how to keep attachments from clogging and grinding work to a halt. Any work that feeds material into the processing part of the attachment while the machine is moving — including snow blowers, flail mowers, cold planers, brooms, tillers and soil preparators — is…
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Trimble Tackles Tech and Autonomy Solutions
Trimble Dimensions 2024, held Nov. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an annual conference organized by software, hardware and services company Trimble, bringing together professionals across the geospatial, construction, agriculture and transportation industries. The three-day event featured keynote presentations, hands-on training, networking opportunities and exhibits showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in construction technology…
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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…