CIFA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first concrete mixer pump truck, known as Magnum, introduced in 1974. It became famous for its ability to encompass the work of two machines in one, the right solution for small construction...
Unicontrol, a Denmark-based provider of 3D machine control solutions for the construction industry, has launched its highly intuitive Automatic Grade Control system for dozers. The system simplifies grading operations and integrates easily with the existing fleet. It will be...
Road Widener, offers the Curb Backfiller accessory for the FH-R material placement attachment. The accessory extends to the left or right of the FH-R and precisely dispenses material over the curb to backfill with dirt or aggregate. Paired with the FH-R, the Curb Backfiller...
Winter weather and freezing temperatures will soon mean that construction projects are delayed in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. For concrete PT (post-tensioning) structures such as bridges or parking ramps, this delays the grouting that should be done...
CREWTEK, an 8-week accelerator program designed to prepare students for entry level load handling positions, is now enrolling students in Washington State. Classes for the Crane & Rigging Trainee program begin November 6. “CREWTEK aims to prepare our students to...
Following the recent success in preventing the expansion of the Davis Bacon Act (DBA) into modular factories, the Modular Building Institute is launching a multiyear, multimillion-dollar campaign to spur investment and promote greater adoption of modular construction. “Now that it’s...
According to a recent study released by AEM, construction equipment technologies have advanced the construction industry and benefited a wide range of stakeholders, from contractors to owners, to society as a whole. The Benefits of Construction Equipment Technologies and Their Impact...
The Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking comprehensive insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations and trends. The show will return to Louisville September 26-28, and is expected to be the biggest...
The new Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, — introduced to the construction and paving industry at the CONEXPO/CONAGG trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada — pushes traction to a whole new level for bucket loaders. The...
Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator today at the CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America. This heralds a new generation of excavator, with improvements across cab design and...