Volvo Construction Equipment's North America region president talks about recent gains for electric equipment in construction and what it will take to clear hurdles to further adoption, such as mobile fast-charging stations and rethinking fleet management practices.
As jobsites become even more connected with broadband and other services, equipment providers are giving their contractor customers more capabilities to take advantage of project data, whether from a 3D model or even take the steps to make materials supply chains more sustainable.
U.S. firm will acquire factories and intellectual property from Japan-based company in dissolving a joint venture to manufacture and sell its construction equipment in the Americas under the Deere brand.
Conference wrapup on Oct. 16 offered a glimpse at what comes next–the state of emerging technologies and how construction tech fits in the context of a changing industry market.
Consolidation and management of coal-ash is dirty, dangerous work, and heavy equipment brought in to shift and compact the waste from coal-fired power plants can pose a hazard for workers.
The Ascent 200 high-rise safety screen has a double-height cantilever design and multiple cladding options, including corrugated, perforated, profiled steel sheeting; a fixed and sliding mesh panel that can be adjusted on site; and plastic sheeting.
