Tag: Technology

Taking place exclusively online from 9–10 March 2021, Hillhead Digital will combine a multi-stream conference with an innovative exhibition platform that will allow the industry to connect and engage like never before. ‘New Horizons – Building the Recovery’ will feature...

The Next Generation Cat 349 excavator offers contractors up to 45 percent more operating efficiency, up to 10 percent more fuel efficiency, and up to 15 percent less maintenance costs compared to the model it replaces, the 349F. Technology boosts...

Almost 60 years after its début, Liebherr has restored one of the first wheel loader prototypes from the corporate group’s early years: the LSL 1500. This specimen is the oldest preserved Liebherr wheel loader in existence. Liebherr has invested...

Mack Trucks has delivered a pre-production Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin in-service trials in the demanding refuse segment. Mack will use key learnings from the trials to further refine the LR Electric as it prepares...

Alberta Construction Training Institute (ACTI) along with the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) have forged a partnership with Alberta-based virtual reality company, Serious Labs Inc. to pilot an operator certification program for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) on Serious...

Hitachi, Ltd. announced that a dedicated 5G network has been installed at its Silicon Valley Research Center, part of the Research & Development Division of Hitachi America, Ltd. in partnership with Ericsson. The network will leverage 5G and Hitachi’s...

Bluebeam, Inc., leading developer of solutions and services that set the standard for architecture, engineering and construction professionals worldwide, announces the newest version of Revu, their flagship project efficiency and collaboration solution. Revu 20 delivers greater flexibility and control with improved...

Wacker Neuson is expanding its zero emission range to include the electric mini-excavator EZ17e. Due to its specially developed battery technology, flexible charge management and efficiency output, the compact excavator can be applied in as many ways as a...

Optimizing downstream mining processes, MineWare has introduced an advanced Material Classification module for its Argus Shovel Monitor to enable mine sites to save millions of dollars by reducing the amount of lost or contaminated ore. The module integrates precise material...

Boral Australia has used new technology to overcome COVID-19 obstacles, using a distributed drone network to undertake volumetric stock measurement at its quarries. As part of its internal and external audit requirements, Boral must measure stockpiles on each of its...