At World of Concrete 2025, Bobcat debuts the B760 backhoe loader, showcasing its unmatched digging depth and loader lift capacity. The event also highlights a range of compact equipment, attachments, and portable power solutions to enhance productivity at construction sites.
2024 was a big year for the mini excavator market. Major manufacturers – including Case, Kubota, Volvo and Yanmar – rolled out next-generation models with more power, performance and standard technology.
Hiring and retaining good construction employees, and finding skilled, reliable workers is an important focus point, but also a real challenge for employers. Turnover rates remain high, job seekers have increased expectations, labor shortages persist and the employers feel the pressure to meet project deadlines with a weakened workforce.
ADVANCE introduces the Challenger front discharge mixer at World of Concrete 2025, boasting compact size with high performance. Ideal for urban sites, it features innovative traction control, Cummins engine, and automated wash system. The Challenger offers maneuverability, fuel efficiency, and improved operational capabilities for concrete delivery in challenging environments.
Case 580EV Electric Backhoe Loader wins prestigious Good Design Award for its innovative design merging diesel capabilities with electric technology. Its zero emissions and operator-focused features set a new standard for construction machinery, earning recognition for exceptional industrial design.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated over $4 million in Federal Highway Administration grants to help place almost 1,100 highway construction workers.
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Contractor James D. Morrissey is modernizing a 1-mi. stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike at a cost of $64.2 million. The project includes expanding the road to six lanes, rebuilding a bridge and incorporating new technology like drones with GPS for precision grading. Completion is expected in 2026.
Contractors Optimistic About 2025, Despite Labor and Material Price Concerns
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Caterpillar Inc. celebrates its 100th anniversary with events across the US, reflecting on a century of innovation in manufacturing and industry leadership. Caterpillar looks ahead to the next 100 years with plans for continued customer-centric innovation and growth.
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John Deere unveils new autonomous machines at CES 2025 to address labor shortages in agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping. Advanced technology combines computer vision and AI for enhanced efficiency. Machines on display at CES booth #5016 with panel discussions on AI and future farming.
Ben Canonica of Canonica Landworks in Vermont blends old-world craftsmanship with modern technology, transitioning from draft horse logging to heavy machinery. His innovative use of Mecalac machines transforms river restoration projects, showcasing a balance of tradition and technology.
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