Bauma 2022 Opens in Munich

The world’s largest construction exhibition, Bauma, was officially opened this morning by the German Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing, and Bavaria’s Minister Presiden

October 25, 2022

In Pictures: Bauma Build-up Progresses

Bauma organiser Messe München has released pictures of stand construction underway as the Monday 24 October start-date approaches.

October 24, 2022

Drum vs. Batch Plant: Learn the Differences That Will Make Your Asphalt Mix Just Right

Often, preparing an asphalt mixture is compared to baking a cake. A contractor needs to make sure he/she has an accurate recipe and proper ingredients and that he/she blends everything at the correct

October 24, 2022

Electric Construction Machinery on the Rise

Low-emission driving and working is currently one of the main development goals of the construction machinery industry, with an international focus on battery-electric drives. The electrification of

October 21, 2022

Pre-Owned Construction Equipment Market to Reach $484.3 Billion, Globally, by 2031 at 11.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Recently, Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Pre-Owned Construction Equipment Market by Product: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031." According to the report

October 20, 2022

How to Control Asphalt Milling Depth to the Millimeter

As in performing earthwork to grade, accuracy is the goal. Efficiencies, speed, and cost savings follow. Traditional milling, using stringlines and markings, has its limitations.

October 17, 2022

Construction Companies Realize Soft Benefits of Replacing Aging Equipment

Construction companies with heavy duty trucks are increasingly realizing the need to upgrade the trucks in their fleet more frequently by replacing older, less efficient units that cost more to operat

October 16, 2022

13 Pavement Defects and Failures You Should Know

Correctly identifying pavement problems and their causes is at the heart of our business. Below we have identified and pictured 13 specific distresses/failures any pavement contractor should be able t

October 14, 2022

Choosing the Right Lubricant

If you operate haul trucks, tractors, bulldozers or dump trucks, you’re likely familiar with heavy-duty oils, but you may not know that different types of heavy machinery require different lubricant

October 12, 2022

How Geofencing and Virtual Fencing Improve Excavator Safety and Performance

Excavators tend to be one of the flagship machines in any construction fleet. This means that there is considerable interest from the machine owners and the operators any time that new technologies or

October 11, 2022

Kawasaki Engines Announces New Dealer Structure in Puerto Rico

Kawasaki Engines has announced that its business in Puerto Rico has transitioned to a dealer-direct structure effective October 1, 2022, adding to its network of more than 7,600 independent dealers ar

October 10, 2022

Bosch Rexroth Investing Nearly $60M to Expand Its Charlotte, SC, Operations

Engineering and manufacturing company Bosch Rexroth is investing $58 million to expand its operations in Charlotte , the city and Mecklenburg County said in news releases Wednesday.

October 08, 2022

Will Electric and Driverless Versions of Construction Machines Soon be Available?

Currently, electric and driverless construction machines are still niche products or only at the prototype stage. However, market requirements and manufacturers’ commitment are driving development.

October 08, 2022

Kobelco Suspends Some Machine Sales in Europe

Sales of some Hino-powered Kobelco construction machinery in Europe has been temporarily suspended pending investigation of certifications for EU Stage V engine exhaust emissions.

October 06, 2022

HSE Site Inspections to Target Moving and Handling Materials

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will focus on moving and handling construction materials, as part of a new October campaign.

October 06, 2022

A Guide to Wire Rope Replacement

Buying new crane ropes is a detailed and thorough process. While it may be time-consuming, wire rope replacement prioritizes safety for your workers, minimizes downtime on a jobsite, maximizes the lif

October 02, 2022

Bauma China Postponed

Show organisers Messe München have announced that the Bauma China trade show, due to be held November 22-25, 2022, has been postponed to November 26-November 29, 2024, due to the continuing impact of

September 29, 2022

Sustainability: A Blanket Term for Many Innovations

Sustainability is one of the current guidelines for technology development in the construction and construction machinery industries.

September 28, 2022