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Rental
ARA Releases Q2 Economic Forecast for US & Canada
The quarter two rental industry forecast from the American Rental Association sees a slight increase for 2024.
Equipment
Diversity & Inclusion Can Bring Operators to the Industry
Business
Daimler Expands Factories, Invests in New Tech
Business
Caterpillar Bankrolls $90M Diesel Engine Factory Upgrades
Loaders
2 Volvo Mid-Size Wheel Loaders Get New Engines, Makeover
Pavement Maintenance
Backed By Private Equity, Heartland Paving Partners Acquires Fifth Company
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Rental
6 Questions to Correctly Size a Generator
Correctly sizing a generator for a customer is vital to taking the best care of your generator fleet. Here are six simple questions to ensure the generator suggested to the customer is correct for their application.
Sustainability
Bobcat Adds Stationary Fuel Cells to Two Factories
The recently commissioned fuel cells allow Bobcat to diversify its energy sources by supplying a majority of the annual power and heat needs of the Bismarck, N.D. facility and about half the needs of the Gwinner, N.D. facility.
Labor & Workforce Development
DEWALT Gives Out Tools, Grants for 100 Year Anniversary
DEWALT also opened applications for its 2024 Grow the Trades Grant program, which is part of its $30 million commitment over five years to support organizations that are skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople.
Featured Videos
Video Network
PAVE/X Pulse: Keys to Successful Parking Lot Striping
This month, Mark Estrada with Marathon Solutions discusses the elements of proper planning and layout for achieving perfect striping results.
No Edge Lines
Love & Asphalt | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 1
Equipment
Check Out the All-New Volvo Excavators
No Edge Lines
No Edge Lines Season 2 Is Going Places
Pavement Maintenance
PAVE/X Pulse: The Importance of Project Pre-Planning
Video Network
EDCO Equipment: Profit in 30 Rental Days. Guaranteed.
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Rental
ARA Releases Q2 Economic Forecast for US & Canada
The quarter two rental industry forecast from the American Rental Association sees a slight increase for 2024.
Crushing & Screening Plants
Kleemann Releases MOBISCREEN MSS 502(i) EVO Mobile Scalping Screen
Available with an optional electro-hydraulic Dual Power drive, the MOBISCREEN MSS 502(i) EVO features a large feed hopper and screening surface.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Wooster Products Offers StairMaster Safety Treads
The products are offered in 9- or 11-in. widths, as well as various coordinating or contrasting colors, including glow-in-the-dark NITEGLOW technology.
Attachments - Other
SEPPI M. Unveils S7 Base Flail Mulcher Attachment
The rotor shaft of the S7 base is equipped with SMO or SMW flails, which mulch grass and woody material up to 7 cm in diameter.
Equipment
Diversity & Inclusion Can Bring Operators to the Industry
Caterpillar celebrates female operators at first-ever event.
Asphalt
World Premieres From Wirtgen Grab Industry Attention at World of Asphalt
Alongside machine efficiency and alternative applications and methods, digitalization and connected system solutions are important drivers in the development of the overall road construction process chain.
Sustainability
Caterpillar Launches Energy Transition Program
Cat has formed a new educational program designed to support mining, quarry and aggregate industry customers on their energy transition journeys.
Business
Daimler Expands Factories, Invests in New Tech
With a 33% increase in warehouse and storage space, the expanded facility increases efficiency and storage capacity, enabling smoother operations and faster turnaround times.
Project Management
Buildots Launches AI Forecasting for Construction Delays
The dashboard enables project teams to track risk trends week by week, allowing them to see the impact of their decisions.
Concrete Anchoring
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces MASOZ Mudsill Anchors
MASOZ installs on the inside of the form board (outside of wall), allowing panels to be placed without aligning sill plate holes with protruding anchor bolts.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Simpson Strong-Tie Launches SUBE Bridging Connector
SUBE is crafted from 16-gauge steel with a galvanized (G90) finish.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Simpson Strong-Tie Releases Deck-Drive DSV WOOD Deck Screws with Black Coating
Deck-Drive DSV Wood screws with the black Quik Guard coating come in #8 and #10 sizes and three lengths for hand-drive applications.
Business
Caterpillar Bankrolls $90M Diesel Engine Factory Upgrades
The $90 million investment aims to prep facilities in Texas to produce the new Cat C13D industrial engine.
Business
Liebherr Names GM of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
Alexandra Hobgood will oversee sustainability initiatives throughout Liebherr’s U.S. locations by educating stakeholders, implementing new processes and providing additional structure to current programs.
Loaders
2 Volvo Mid-Size Wheel Loaders Get New Engines, Makeover
Available summer 2024, the 20-ton L110H and L120H will incorporate new Volvo engines and upgraded electronics. Both will continue to be built at Volvo’s North American headquarters in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Pavement Maintenance
Backed By Private Equity, Heartland Paving Partners Acquires Fifth Company
As a platform for private equity group Soundcore, Heartland Paving Partners buys Klekamp & Company, based in Cincinnati, OH, expanding its foothold in the midwestern region. This is the second acquisition for the group in the last five months.
Concrete Mixers
7 Benefits to Volumetric Concrete Trucks
Volumetric concrete trucks offer a convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution for delivering high-quality concrete to construction sites. Their versatility and efficiency make them valuable assets for contractors seeking to optimize
Construction Technology
Construction Tech Reshaping Tomorrow’s Cities
By leveraging innovation, we can overcome communicative and organizational challenges, attract new talent, and drive the industry into a new era of progress and efficiency.
Sustainability
The Biggest Hurdle Facing EV Construction Equipment
Supporting EV adoption and the bolstering of the EV charging infrastructure creates ample opportunities in several job sectors, including engineering, construction, IT, cybersecurity, and networking.
Video Network
PAVE/X Pulse: Keys to Successful Parking Lot Striping
This month, Mark Estrada with Marathon Solutions discusses the elements of proper planning and layout for achieving perfect striping results.
Concrete Thoughts
Cheers to a Busy, Safe Construction Season
While preparing for the Concrete Contractor May/June 2024 issue, I'd like to draw your attention to a few items.
Repair & Rehabilitation Products
Mock It Up: Repairing Cracked Polished Concrete
Key steps to take when the inevitable happens.
Sustainability
Optimizing & Designing Engines for the Future
As construction navigates the adoption of new technologies and changes in regulations, manufacturers are optimizing diesel engine architecture to support future technology innovations.
Construction Technology
Sensors, Connectivity and AI: The Building Blocks to a Safer, More Productive Worksite
As we look to the future, we can expect to see AI-powered robots and automated machinery performing repetitive tasks on the jobsite, such as digging trenches, moving earth, or building brick walls with great precision.
Misc. Hand Tools
Milwaukee Tool Releases M12 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer
When paired with an M12 CP2.0 Battery, the M12 FUEL 18 Gauge Compact Brad Nailer provides over 700 nail fires on a single battery charge and zero ramp-up time.
Business
Cat Announces $7B Profit in Construction Heavy Equipment
The company listed $27.4 billion in sales in the sector overall, crediting online selling and demos at CONEXPO-CON/AGG as some of the reasons for its growth.
Business
Bangston Named President, CEO of Freightliner
Bangston, who will also continue to serve as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, succeeds Jeff Sather, who will be retiring after 23 years at DTNA.
Sustainability
Bobcat Adds Stationary Fuel Cells to Two Factories
The recently commissioned fuel cells allow Bobcat to diversify its energy sources by supplying a majority of the annual power and heat needs of the Bismarck, N.D. facility and about half the needs of the Gwinner, N.D. facility.
Labor & Workforce Development
A Better Hiring Mindest: What We Can Offer You
Jose Hernandez and his brother Pete started their asphalt business with nothing, but discovered an out-of-the-box recruitment method to find quality employees.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Sustainable Construction and Planning Key to Indianapolis Airport Concrete Runway
Milestone Contractors used recycled materials, reclaimed water, and captured CO2 for the construction of runway 5R-23L at the Indianapolis International Airport.