[VIDEO] How Connectivity is Improving Efficiency in Construction

LeeBoy's Christopher Barnard talks about how connectivity integrates end users, dealer and manufacturers to help make the contractor - and the dealers - more efficient.

March 11, 2020

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round

Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round

Now is a great time to evaluate your compressor’s maintenance routine. Learn how service needs may be affected by changes in seasonal climate.

The three-story, 90,000 square foot building is designed and constructed to achieve LEED Gold certification.

Continental Tire Opens HQ Expansion

Continental has invested more than $800 million in South Carolina since 2009. The new, 90,0000-square-foot building has capacity for 350 employees.

The Level 3 DC fast charger is designed for supporting electric vehicles and fleets in outdoor areas.

Lincoln Electric Velion DC Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles

The Level 3 DC fast charger is designed for supporting electric vehicles and fleets in outdoor areas.

Jaltest Central Services is a new pay-per-use solution that allows diagnostic tool users to perform in-house ECU updates.

Cojali Launches Jaltest Central Services

Jaltest Central Services is a new pay-per-use solution that allows diagnostic tool users to perform in-house ECU updates.

Each bolt is made from corrosion-resistant, 5/8-in. B7 rods that exceed ACI and ICRI standards worldwide for wood structure foundation repair.

Concrete Anchor Bolts Offers Foundation Repair Solution

Each bolt is made from corrosion-resistant, 5/8-in. B7 rods that exceed ACI and ICRI standards worldwide for wood structure foundation repair.

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC).

Commercial Truck Fleet Electrification to Cost $1T

Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.

José Cuadrado has been appointed global chief executive officer at Yanmar Compact Equipment, and chairman of the board at Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.

José Cuadrado Appointed Global CEO of Yanmar Compact Equipment

In his new role, Cuadrado is responsible for leading increased organizational integration and improving financial performance, as well as driving customer success via product development.

The 2024 Ram ProMaster features the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Ram Commercial ProMaster Unveiled at Work Truck Week

The 2024 Ram ProMaster features the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission.

The MAC-Link represents the evolution of PSG's Modular Access Control (MAC) product line, bridging the gap between large-scale infrastructure projects and small city-oriented construction sites.

Portable Solutions Group Introduces MAC-Link Safety Management Solution

The MAC-Link represents the evolution of PSG's Modular Access Control (MAC) product line, bridging the gap between large-scale infrastructure projects and small city-oriented construction sites.

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

Bobcat Introduces Super-Flow Planer Attachment

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

The 25 L and 33 L cranes are equipped with Liebherr Control 5 hardware and Tower Crane OS (Tower Crane Operating System 2).

Liebherr Offers 25 L and 33 L Cranes

The 25 L and 33 L cranes are equipped with Liebherr Control 5 hardware and Tower Crane OS (Tower Crane Operating System 2).

The new HLC Series is designed as a drop-in replacement for the previous generation HAC Series.

Hendrickson Releases HLC Series 1 Air Kits

The new HLC Series is designed as a drop-in replacement for the previous generation HAC Series.

The RTV520 Crossroads Edition comes with a factory-installed package that includes several accessories such as full cab with tilt out windshield, sliding windows, LED front and rear work lights and a cargo mat.

Kubota Releases RTV520 Crossroads Edition

The RTV520 Crossroads Edition comes with a factory-installed package that includes several accessories such as full cab with tilt out windshield, sliding windows, LED front and rear work lights and a cargo mat.

Dozens of companies launched new products, partnerships and business units at Work Truck Week 2024.

Work Truck Week Attendance Up 6% in 2024

Officials are reporting record-breaking attendance at Work Truck Week this year.

Jon-Don has partnered with PPG to expand its offering of resinous floor coatings for concrete flooring.

Jon-Don Partners with PPG to Expand Resinous Coatings

Jon-Don has also partnered with PPG to create a series of one-day training events for concrete professionals who want to learn how to select and apply PPG products.

Forklift Lithium Battery Safety

Forklift Battery Safety

How to ensure efficient and secure operations with lithium battery technology.

“I’ve been using Bobcat equipment for years on my farm in Waco, and I can’t imagine working without it. My Bobcat machines have empowered me to bring some of my biggest ideas to life,” said Gaines.

Bobcat Hires Magnolia Co-founder Gaines

From tending gardens to managing goats, pigs, and horses, Gaines is already sharing the work he is accomplishing with his Bobcat equipment.

The TDL450B radio is a wireless UGH data radio built for daily use in harsh conditions and includes an add-on fan tray for impact and weather resistance.

Trimble TDL450B Radio

The TDL450B radio is a wireless UGH data radio built for daily use in harsh conditions and includes an add-on fan tray for impact and weather resistance.

Designed for indoor and outdoor work areas, the HA46 E can climb slopes up to 40% and work on tilted grades up to 5°.

Haulotte Offers HA46 E Articulating Boom

Designed for indoor and outdoor work areas, the HA46 E can climb slopes up to 40% and work on tilted grades up to 5°.

The TDC6 allows contractors to work with complex data sets in the field, connect to the office for on-the-spot approvals and communicate changes to field crews.

Trimble TDC6 Handheld Data Collector

The TDC6 allows contractors to work with complex data sets in the field, connect to the office for on-the-spot approvals and communicate changes to field crews.

This VR experience is a new way to showcase Brigade’s Backeye 360.

Brigade Electronics to Share VR Tech at World of Asphalt

Brigade will be giving attendees the chance to experience the newest edition of Backeye 360AI using virtual reality (VR).

Azaria Biven of Indiana, Kait Burds of Iowa and Kenzi Tackett of Ohio received awards at the first Caterpillar Women in Construction Celebration, which included operator skills competitions.

Caterpillar Hosts Women in Construction Celebration

Women heavy-equipment operators competed in construction worksite challenges at Caterpillar's first Women in Construction Celebration from March 13-14 in North Carolina.

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Astec Reveals IntelliPac Moisture System for Asphalt Producers

With World of Asphalt 2024 less than two weeks away, Astec shows off more of what it plans to bring to the show, this time for asphalt plants and producers.

United Rentals Adds Battery-Powered Tower Cranes

United Rentals Adds Battery-Energy Systems for Tower Cranes

How a Canadian contractor found a significant benefit from utilizing a generator to power battery-powered tower crane.

The power solution is not only portable but can also run in parallel and support DC charging while maintaining the same compact footprint.

POWR2 Offers POWRBANK XPRO Plus

The power solution is not only portable but can also run in parallel and support DC charging while maintaining the same compact footprint.