Category: Construction Technology
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BOMAG Americas’ Exhibit at World of Asphalt 2025 to Showcase New Equipment
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in Alarms, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Attachments, Business, Business Services, Compaction, Compaction Equipment, Concrete, Concrete Equipment & Products, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Dealers, Detectable Warnings, Equipment, Featured, Lighting, Pavement Maintenance, Screeds, Service CentersAnticipating World of Asphalt 2025, March 25-27, BOMAG Americas has announced the product launches and compaction technology features that it will be showcasing at its booth. Displayed at exhibit #1932, BOMAG Americas will have a 4,200 ft2 display. At the show, BOMAG will be unveiling its new 8-ft. paver – nimble enough for commercial paving…
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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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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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ABC Reports Construction Labor Force Churn Advance in January
There has been a labor shortage in the construction industry for the past few years and according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data, as of the last day of January, there were 236,000 job openings. Associated Builders and Contractors This data was released in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor…
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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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Trimble Announces Worldwide Technology Outlet
Trimble has announced SMS Equipment, Inc. as the first Trimble Technology Outlet worldwide. As a Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to SMS Equipment customers using dozers, excavators, compactors and compact machines from trusted brands like Komatsu, BOMAG and Takeuchi. Trimble Technology…
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Hapn Discusses Latest Tech in Asset Trackers at ARA 2025
We caught up with TJ Chasteen, product manager, at Hapn, at the 2025 ARA Show in Las Vegas to learn more about the company. Hapn produces GPS-based asset tracking hardware and software for many industries, including construction and rental. Hapn engineers develop the software and have a number of unique problem solvers for heavy equipment…
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Why Cloud-Based Communication is Revolutionizing Construction
In today’s fast-paced construction environment, staying connected isn’t just a necessity, it’s the key to remaining on schedule and under budget. Yet, many construction companies still rely on outdated communication systems that hinder productivity, create confusion, and ultimately impact project timelines. Forward-thinking construction professionals in 2025 are moving beyond these limitations, ditching outdated systems and…
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Ford Pro Launches New Tool, LocateFordWorkTrucks.com
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in Attachments, Business, Business Services, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Pickup Trucks & Vans, Service Centers, Truck Accessories, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentFord Pro —the commercial division of Ford Motor Company— has announced its open marketplace between upfitters and vehicle owners with the launch of LocateFordWorkTrucks.com. Ford Pro teamed up with Work Truck Solutions to provide customers with a new tool to search the nationwide inventory of upfitted versions of a variety of Ford vehicles. “LocateFordWorkTrucks.com helps…
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Q1 2025 Construction Hires and Promotions
Even though it hasn’t been a full first quarter yet, 2025 has seen multiple changes in construction industry leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment. Matt Humes, national account manager for demolition at Genesis Attachments.Genesis Attachments Genesis Rehires Matt Hughes as Demolition National Account Manager Genesis Attachments announced Matt Hughes has…