Category: Equipment
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Nominations Now Open: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products 2025
Hosted hosted by Equipment Today and ForConstructionPros.com, the Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award serves as the voice of the industry, representing your equipment priorities and preferences when it comes to exploring new market offerings. Returning for its 15th installment this year, the annual Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award is designed to recognize the best new product introductions…
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Manitou Acquires Sitia’s Robotics Division
Manitou Group has announced the acquisition of Sitia’s robotics division. According to the company, the transaction is aligned with the group’s strategic roadmap, underscoring its commitment to establishing robotics as a salient pillar of innovation. In accordance with the newly unveiled LIFT strategic roadmap presented in late April, Manitou Group is positioning robotics as a…
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DEVELON Introduces Next-Gen Log Loaders and Road Builders
DEVELON has released it next-generation -7 Series log loaders and road builders. The initial -7 Series launch includes the DEVELON DX225LL-7 log loader and DX225RB-7 road builder, with more log loaders and road builders to be announced in the upcoming months. The new lineup features enhanced safety features, heavy-duty components and easy serviceability to help…
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6 Reasons Compact Equipment Is Dominating the Jobsite in 2025
If you’ve been on a jobsite lately, you’ve probably noticed something: compact equipment is everywhere. What used to be reserved for smaller tasks or tight spots is now running the show on everything from urban infrastructure builds to full-scale residential developments. So, what’s driving the rise of compact machines in 2025? It’s not just a…
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Latest Updates in Hydrodemolition Technology
The rate at which technology evolves is increasing. Gone are the days of advancements taking a decade-plus to develop. In some instances, technology can become outdated in a matter of years, maybe even months. Think of a smartphone. The latest devices have built-in artificial intelligence and augmented reality features that the average person had barely…
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Backhoe for Your Jobsite
Backhoes are the ultimate multitaskers on jobsites, tackling everything from digging and trenching to loading and lifting. With so many options available, how do you find the one that’s just right for your needs? The key is focusing on the features that will make your work easier, faster and more efficient. Whether you’re in construction,…
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Backhoe for Your Jobsite
Backhoes are the ultimate multitaskers on jobsites, tackling everything from digging and trenching to loading and lifting. With so many options available, how do you find the one that’s just right for your needs? The key is focusing on the features that will make your work easier, faster and more efficient. Whether you’re in construction,…
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6 Ways to Use Data to Optimize the Worksite
People, equipment and materials are the most valuable resources on any worksite, but in today’s construction landscape, a fourth asset is playing an increasingly important role on larger sites: data. The data generated by a connected worksite creates a surprising number of opportunities to increase safety, efficiency and productivity. Contractors who effectively leverage data generated…
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Asphalt Contractor’s Top 30 Products 2025
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in Aggregates, Application, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Plants, Asphalt Recycling, Automation Systems, Awards, Compaction, Construction Technology, Dirt Work, Equipment, Featured, Milling, Pavement Maintenance, Paving, Plant Components, Plants, Preservation, Production, Quality Control, Sustainability, Technology, Top 30 Editor’s Choice, Top 30 Editor’s ChoiceEach year, manufacturers release hundreds of new products into our industry. Sometimes they are small improvements on a long-standing, popular design, and, other times, they’re launching a whole new innovation into the asphalt space. This list comprises some of the very best products available on the market today, as chosen by our editorial team at…
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How Parking Lot and Street Sweepers Enhance Safety
Parking lot and street sweepers are often overlooked, yet play a vital role in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of shopping centers and city streets. These machines are more than just tools for tidying up; they are crucial in preventing accidents and ensuring public safety. In shopping centers, parking lot sweepers remove hazardous debris such…