How to Safely Transport a Boom Lift or Trailer-mounted Boom

From trailer-mounted boom lifts to the highest-reaching super booms, before work can begin the equipment needs transportation to the job site. And, while models and equipment types will vary in their

March 24, 2023

What to Consider When Selecting a Hydraulic Flow Option for Your Skid-steer or Compact Track Loader

Skid-steer and compact track loaders are go-to machines for getting a range of tasks done on job sites large and small, and one of their biggest advantages is maneuverability combined with countless a

March 24, 2023

Excavator Tech: Missing Link between Safety and Machine Control

Combining a rated capacity indicator with machine control technology is being described as offering a new level of safety in excavation.

March 22, 2023

US Contractors Urge Government to Relax Immigration Restrictions

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has called on Washington to ease restrictions on foreign-born workers to meet expected growth in construction demand.

March 22, 2023

Growth of UK Construction Equipment Sales Continues

Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment showed further growth in the first month of the year, recording a 10% increase compared with January 2022 levels. This followed strong sales in Q

March 21, 2023

US Construction Employment Increases in Most Metropolitan Areas, Skilled Worker Shortage Looms

According to the Association of General Contractors (AGC), construction employment increased in 306 out of 358 metropolitan areas in the US between January 2022 and January 2023, despite a decline in

March 21, 2023

ERA Releases New and Improved Construction Equipment CO₂ Calculator

The European Rental Association (ERA) has released a new and improved ERA Equipment CO2 Calculator, which now allows users to directly compare two separate scenarios for using construction equipment.

March 16, 2023

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 Kicks off in Las Vegas with Record Attendance Expected

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) welcomed visitors today as CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 opened in Las Vegas, expressing optimism about the event's turnout. Advance registrations suggest that

March 15, 2023

Tips from Veteran CONEXPO-CON/AGG Attendees

Tips from Veteran CONEXPO-CON/AGG Attendees CONEXPO-CON/AGG is already the largest trade show in North America, and in 2023 it's going to be BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER. It can be overwhelming if you'

March 13, 2023

UK Set to Encourage Overseas Construction Workers

The UK government is expected to add skilled construction workers to its list of key professions, providing an easier path into the country for foreign jobseekers. According to a report in the Financi

March 10, 2023

Mobile Crane Market Growth Steady at 3.5% CAGR During 2021-2028

The mobile crane market growth propelled by the development of large intralogistics centre in south-east Asia, robust features of mobile cranes and rising demands from construction industry.

March 09, 2023

How to Grade with Bulldozers

Knowing how to spread material with a dozer effectively can cut down on the time needed to complete construction projects. Mistakes made during land grading can set back jobs, costing the contractor a

March 07, 2023

Need to Ship Heavy Equipment? Here’s What You Should Know

Shipping is daunting in general – so how about shipping heavy equipment? It can be a tricky process, but if you know the right tips and tricks, you can make sure your heavy equipment reaches its des

March 07, 2023

Cummins Unveils New X10 Engine for 2026 Launch

Cummins, a leading manufacturer of engines and power generation equipment, has recently announced that it will launch the next engine in its fuel-agnostic series. The new engine, called the X10, has b

March 06, 2023

Cranes Cost 50% of Wind Turbine Maintenance Expenses. Here’s How to Reduce That

Ever since its invention to lift water for irrigation 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, the crane has been essential for lifting and moving heavy loads. The Roman empire added treadwheels so a single pe

March 03, 2023

UK Plant Sales Reach 15-year High

By exceeding 2021 levels, which were higher than the peak levels reached in 2018 and 2019, construction plant sales in 2022 reached their highest level since before the financial crash in 2008.

March 03, 2023

Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Massive Mining Trucks

Ballard Power Systems and First Mode have announced that First Mode has placed a purchase order for 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules, totaling 3 MW, from Ballard. The modules will be used to power hybrid

March 03, 2023

Rio Tinto Approves Underground Diamond Mining below Diavik A21 Open Pit

Rio Tinto says it has approved a $40 million investment in the first phase of underground mining below the existing A21 open pit at its Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada.

March 01, 2023