Tag: generation
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Rising Stars Program, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Build Next Generation of Skilled Talent
The Rising Stars Program, a nonprofit focused on closing the skilled labor gap by connecting young adults to construction careers, has formed a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) to launch Trade Trailblazers—an eight-week summer internship and career exploration program designed to introduce Boston teens to the skilled trades. Launching…
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How Better Communication Can Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Construction Workers
There is a generational shift in the construction workforce. For companies, this could be a crisis — or an opportunity. The construction industry needs 439,000 new workers this year, while 41% of the current workforce will retire within the next five years. This workforce shift creates a major opportunity for companies that can attract and…
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Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader at PWX 2025
At this year’s Public Works Expo, Caterpillar introduced its new Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader (140 LVR), giving attendees a first look at a machine designed to merge traditional operator preferences with cutting-edge technology. “This machine is an all-new ground up design for us,” said Eric Kohout, product application specialist for motor graders at Caterpillar,…
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NIBCO Donates Training Boards to Support the Next Generation of Workers
NIBCO INC. has donated two custom-built boiler and water heater system training boards to support hands-on education at two leading trade education institutions: Chicago Pipefitters Training Center, Local 597, in Mokena, Illinois and ABC Construction Prep Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Designed to promote collaboration across the plumbing and HVAC industry, these builds were originally…
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Why Caterpillar 303.5 CR Next Generation Leads the Mini Excavator Segment
*This article is sponsored by Truck1 Sp. Z.O.O. The Caterpillar 303.5 Next Generation Mini Excavator has quickly become a standout in its class among used construction machinery. Here’s a closer look at what sets the CAT 303.5 apart from the competition and why it’s the best choice among the mini excavators available on the market.…
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Why Caterpillar 303.5 CR Next Generation Leads the Mini Excavator Segment
*This article is sponsored by Truck1 Sp. Z.O.O. The Caterpillar 303.5 Next Generation Mini Excavator has quickly become a standout in its class among used construction machinery. Here’s a closer look at what sets the CAT 303.5 apart from the competition and why it’s the best choice among the mini excavators available on the market.…
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New 3D Printing Service Offers Free Texture Generation
In cooperation with CoreTechnologie, Additive Innovation is now offering a selection of free textures for 3D printed parts from Substance, Hewlett Packard (HP) and VDI 3400 for a print job. Additive Innovation (AI), a company specializing in additive manufacturing, is now offering a new 3D printing service with free texture generation. By using the 3D…
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How indoor solar panels could power the next generation of homes
Indoor solar panels are gaining momentum as a smart solution for powering low-energy electronic devices. Unlike traditional solar panels, these are designed to harvest electricity from artificial light sources like LED and fluorescent bulbs. The technology could help reduce battery waste and enable more sustainable, self-powered devices across homes. You may like A new energy…
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State of the Equipment Rental 2025 Power Generation Industry
Generators, engines, and battery technologies are the key to getting the job done, even if the work is at a remote jobsite without connection to the grid or someone’s backyard. As the industry continues its efforts in sustainability goals, OEMs continue to develop the machines to generate the power necessary to get the job done.…
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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Barry Dlugasz of Honda
Barry Dlugasz, director, Honda Power Equipment Sales, American Honda Motor Company, Inc., shares his insight into the generator sector of the equipment rental industry. Rental connected with Dlugasz in May 2025. Q. What are the trends in generators for equipment rental right now? Barry Dlugasz, American Honda Motor Company Inc.American Honda Motor Company Inc.On the…