Sustainability | For Construction Pros

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What the Government Doesn't Know Can Hurt You, and Other Reasons to File EPDs Now

For asphalt producers and road building contractors, now is a critical time to gather data and file Environmental Product Declarations as U.S. federal agencies will use them to set rules and guidance nationwide.

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What Contractors Really Think About EPDs

We spoke to five producers who have already completed Environmental Product Declarations, in an effort to gauge the truth about the process, benefits, and what it looks like from the other side.

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Battery Metal Prices and Their Impact on Material Handling Industry Electrification Trends

Demand continues to accelerate for advanced lithium batteries in electric vehicles, off-highway vehicles, material handling and other industrial equipment, stemming from the need to move away from diesel and propane fuels, and to replace lead-acid batteri

The certification program covers all areas required to help customers navigate moving toward emissions-free driving.

Daimler Launches Dealer Certification for Battery-electric Vehicles

Eight dealerships have already completed the certification and the number is doubling in the coming weeks.

CarbonCure Produces 50 Million Cubic Yards of Lower Carbon Concrete

CarbonCure Produces 50 Million Cubic Yards of Lower Carbon Concrete

The climate tech company CarbonCure Technologies announced that the 50 million cubic yards of its lower carbon concrete has been produced to-date globally - saving 400,000 metric tons in CO2 savings.

For more than 25 years, Women in Construction Week has celebrated and promoted the role of women in the construction industry.

Women in Construction Week: The Women Behind the First Real-Life LEGO Building

About 10 percent of construction jobs are held by women. For more than 25 years, Women in Construction Week has celebrated and promoted the role of women in the construction industry.

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World of Asphalt Preview Guide 2024

The biggest product showcase and event for asphalt producers, pavers, and everything in-between.

Foamix Eco Is Here

Groundbreaking Carbon Neutral Asphalt Material

Prominent construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a groundbreaking, onsite asphalt material that can achieve carbon neutral status. Could the UK product see use in the domestic market soon?

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.

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Truck Industry Heads to Work Truck Week

New technology, emission regulations, and the ride and drive are all highlights this year.

Schaeffler is developing high-performance e-motors for commercial vehicles. Electrified drives will account for an increasingly large share of the powertrain mix in this segment in the future.

Schaeffler Announces Ohio E-vehicle Manufacturing Facility

Schaeffler recently completed an expansion in Wooster of almost 90,000 square feet to produce electric motors and components for electric powertrain systems.

Show attendees will get an up-close look at the company’s patented control system: IMT CMD.CTRL.

IMT Reveals Lineup of Service Truck Solutions for Work Truck Week 2024

The IMT prototype battery-powered hydraulic telescopic crane and compressor package will be on display during Work Truck Week 2024.

Thalle Industries supports its Elmsford location neighbors - the Paws Crossed Animal Rescue.

Thalle Industries Mixing it Up for Charity

Thalle Industries decided to display its support for local non-profits on its two new concrete mixer trucks.

Transitioning to ZE equipment improves the health of workers and nearby communities, and helps to mitigate detrimental climate-change effects.

CORE Ends Heavy-Duty Equipment Funding Cycle

The funding cycle, which closed on Jan. 18, received more than 1,300 voucher requests for off-road ZE equipment, and an additional 750 requests for charging equipment.

Higharc’s Homebuilding Cloud replaces the “pen and paper” processes and software solutions that dominate the industry.

Higharc Declares $53M Series B for Homebuilding Software

The adoption of Higharc’s generative design technology helped builders bring new homes and communities to market faster than ever in 2023.

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Vanguard Talks About How Rental Houses Benefit From Battery and Engine Technology

Nick Moore and Jason Steadman showcase the Vanguard SI Swappable and Fixed Battery as well as engines sharing how rental stores can benefit from the technology.

For companies operating electric industrial equipment, easy access to complete battery data translates into higher efficiency in their fleet management and equipment utilization.

Where Has Your Lithium Battery Been? Try a Digital Passport.

Digital battery passports are a promising new technology that can help the battery industry develop and become more sustainable.

Booth visitors can view the first in this range, the award-winning NANO10-XD, a lightweight scissor lift.

MEC Prepares New Equipment for ARA 2024

This event will demonstrate how MEC is making big steps in innovation and driving the aerial industry forward with technology, enhanced productivity solutions, and improved safety features.

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Building Better Cities: The Future of Transportation Infrastructure

When the people that design transportation infrastructure and the people that build it are on the same page, the future of America's cities will be much brighter than its past.

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Climate Control & Heating The Construction Site

Properly maintaining the climate on a jobsite can be a game-changer. With climate control playing a critical role on construction sites, here's why site managers shouldn't neglect it and some solutions for project success.

How Asphalt Contractors Place Concrete With Pavers

Did you know that there's a growing market for paving with Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)? It's a type of zero-slump mix that can be paved and rolled very similar to asphalt, and the demand for it is higher than ever.

While supporting the deployment of commercial ZEV infrastructure, PACT will not advocate for specific vehicle, power generation, or utility distribution technologies.

Coalition Aims to Advance Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment

So far in the United States, transportation electrification has largely focused on the needs of light-duty passenger vehicles, a far different market segment that does not require the same unique considerations as M/HDs.

There were 19 winners in the specials, buildings, and transportation categories; there were also 15 honorable mentions.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Reveals Winners of the 2024 Design Awards

For 61 years, the PCI Design Awards program has showcased and recognized creative and innovative uses of precast concrete.

ACPA’s tools and resources provide valuable guidance for road owners and other decision-makers as they weigh the many considerations involved in delivering this infrastructure.

American Concrete Pavement Association Reveals Push for Sustainable Infrastructure

ACPA’s focus in 2024 will be strategies that help owners and agencies meet funding criteria while achieving truly sustainable, resilient, and long-lasting infrastructure.

Road Widener offers the Offset Vibratory Roller, designed for easy operation without the need for extensive training.

Alternative Power, AI & Remote Control in Roadbuilding

The demand for quicker delivery and increased sustainability on projects has placed a heightened focus on the need for large-scale digital transformation in roadbuilding operations.

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Integrated Batteries from Vanguard Power Solutions Make Electrification Easy

We’re live here at World of Concrete Booth O32040 with Nick Moore, Director of Product Management, Electrification, who tells us more about why electrification matters now and where it’s going in the future.

Equipment that operates with zero engine exhaust emissions opens up an entirely new world of applications, such as interior construction and demolition, landscape and urban renovation jobs.

Battery-Powered Equipment Electrifies Jobsites

As contractors continue to realize the advantages of battery-powered equipment, the industry is poised for transformation, and manufacturers are ready to help meet the new demand.

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Moog Launches Modular Battery for Construction Equipment

The modular energy solution is designed to convert diesel-powered construction fleets into zero-emissions machines that create all-electric jobsites.

According to DEWALT, the majority (91%) of construction professionals in Las Vegas are confident that their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools.

DEWALT Survey Shows Las Vegas Contractors Confident in Electric Tools

According to the newly released Power Pulse Survey from DEWALT, the majority (91%) of construction professionals in Las Vegas are confident that their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools.

TopWerk recognizes Partanna’s carbon-negative binder as a direct, plug-and-play replacement solution to Portland cement, that is fully compatible with its machines.

TopWerk Group Promotes Partanna's Carbon-Negative Concrete Binder

TopWerk recognizes Partanna’s carbon-negative binder as a direct, plug-and-play replacement solution to Portland cement, that is fully compatible with its machines.

HD Hyundai plans to become the leader in open innovation by partnering with global top players in the industry to build a new global ecosystem.

HD Hyundai's Vice Chairman Reveals Xite Innovation at CES 2024

HD Hyundai announced that its innovative technology, X-Wise and X-Wise Xite, will be key in the journey towards Xite Transformation.

Airborne fibers released from asbestos cement exceed the permissible level by 50 times.

Study Reveals Asbestos Exposure in Construction

In the United States, approximately 600,000 miles of aging asbestos water pipes with a typical lifespan of 50 years pose a significant concern.

When trying to decide if you can use one type of diesel engine oil for your fleet, you should ideally develop a register of your equipment.

Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective

Lubricants can help keep costs down when managing a fleet of heavy equipment.