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Seven construction productivity growth constraints
Reducing carbon emissions from construction job sites is a major challenge for the industry.
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Caterpillar reveals technological leap for the mining industry
The innovative solution, Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), allows trucks to be charged while working.
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Reducing construction site emissions
The construction industry lags behind other industries in key measure of productivity.
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Global construction outlook bright
Global construction spending projected to double by 2037.
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Sound management
Hearing protection is sound management – and good business.
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Digital tools address rental challenges
Sophisticated digital tools zero in on rental challenges.
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ELFA Q2 forecast update
U.S. equipment and software growth upgraded in Q2 forecast update.
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US construction employment up
Year-to-year construction employment up in 39 U.S. states.
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ERA's 2024 convention focus
ERA convention focused on rental industry sustainability issues.
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Digital battery passports
Everything you need to know about the new stipulation.
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New president joins ARA board
Robert H. Pedersen named ARA president-elect at conclusion of The ARA Show.
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The new president of CECE
On January 1, Jose Antonio Nieto became president the Committee for European Construction Equipment.
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Caterpillar announces new collaboration
Accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar's battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site.
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Alternative fuels and mission-critical power
Combining proven equipment with emerging technologies for improved resiliency.
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Tech takeaways from CES 2024
Five tech takeaways from the 2024 event in Las Vegas.
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U.S. EPA’s new biofuel targets
The U.S. EPA has issued biofuel volume requirements for the next three years.
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Renewable diesel construction potential
Renewable diesel is an attractive option for off-road equipment.
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Caterpillar's new chief sustainability officer
George Moubayed is Caterpillar’s new chief sustainability officer.
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Construction productivity solution
Technology is the key to boosting construction industry productivity.
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Construction emission regulations
New emissions standards are coming, but maybe not for a while.
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Structural engineer roles are changing
Structural engineers are facing many new challenges.
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Rental scope 3 emissions
Scope 3 emissions are an ongoing rental industry challenge.
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Survey says European rental confidence takes a dip
European rental industry confidence continued its gradual downtrend in Qtr 2, 2023.
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Why construction culture matters
European rental industry confidence continued its gradual downtrend in Qtr 2, 2023.
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Growing importance of the chief risk officer in construction
Chief Risk Officers becoming a construction industry necessity.
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A good year for big tractors in the UK
UK registrations of 50 hp and over tractors were up by almost six percent in the first half of 2023.
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Addressing the talent gap in the construction workforce
How to close the construction industry’s talent gap.
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Agritechnica 2023 to ‘celebrate purpose’
‘Celebrate Purpose’ is a new event at Agritechnica 2023.
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UK construction equipment sales bounce back in June
UK construction equipment sales rebounded sharply in June.
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U.S. equipment manufacturing grows
The U.S. agriculture, mining and construction sectors continue to grow.
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Diesel powered equipment endures
Reports of the death of diesel powered construction equipment are greatly exaggerated.
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Diesel Progress Summit awards 2023
Award nominations for Diesel Progress Summit are open.
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Construction robots
They're coming, but not to take your job.
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ChatGPT and construction
The impact of AI Chatbots on the construction industry.
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Telescopic boom innovations
Soaring demand is fuelling development.
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Focus on Middle East rental equipment
High oil prices are supporting healthy Middle East rental markets.
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Register online for IRE and APEX
Online registration is open for APEX and IRE in Maastricht, June 5-8.
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Intermat to return in 2024
A shortened version of Intermat will return in 2024.
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Telematics is changing rental equipment
Telematics can be about a lot more than theft prevention.
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Autonomous jobsites
Will autonomous machines make operators an endangered species?
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Rental equipment revenue growth
Moderate growth is expected for a stabilising rental market.
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10 recent equipment rental acquisitions
Rental industry acquisitions continue to make news.
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How is construction becoming more sustainable?
Sustainability is nothing new to the construction industry.
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Construction start-up know-how
Four key things to consider before starting a construction business.
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Cutting concrete's carbon footprint
A simple change could cut concrete’s carbon footprint by 25 percent.
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SE Asia's transition to net zero
New model says three Southeast Asian countries can reach net-zero by mid-century.
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Ground penetrating radar benefits for construction
Avoid construction site ‘surprises’ with ground penetrating radar.
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Smart construction machines hacker safety
It’s time to protect your ‘smart’ machines.
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The farm reducing beef's carbon footprint
Nine steps could cut beef farming’s carbon footprint by 40-percent.
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Record year for Sunbelt
Sunbelt Rentals has reported record results for 2022 full year.
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Supporting women in industry
Women in engineering: why supporting women in industry is essential.
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ERA elects new board
The European Rental Association (ERA) elected a new board during its annual convention in Riga, Latvia.
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Can sustainability be profitable for rental?
Can sustainability really be profitable for rental companies?
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What to expect at Bauma 2022
What can visitors expect at Bauma 2022?
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IRN top 100 rental companies
IRN's yearly top 100 rental companies in the world.
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ConExpo – the countdown begins
The countdown begins to ConExpo - Las Vegas Convention Centre, March 14-18, 2023.
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Wacker Neuson acquires Enar
Wacker, a name synonymous with compaction equipment, is taking over Spanish manufacturer Enar.
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Sunbelt Rentals launches new app
Sunbelt Rentals has rolled-out a new mobile app that allows customers to manage all aspects of their rental fleet.
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XCMG to reduce carbon footprint
XCMG to reduce carbon footprint of ‘key products’ by 32 percent.
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Building a sustainable future
Environmental sustainability is now a top priority for many rental companies.
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Concrete pump guide updated
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has updated its guidance on the safe use of concrete pumps.
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Skid steer maintenance tips
Experts reveal their favourite skid steer maintenance tips.
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The future of farming
The future of farming may not include farmers.
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Manitou group target carbon reduction goals
Manitou outlines tactics to meet their target goals.
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Top 10 equipment
Ten major trends are driving U.S. equipment spending.
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Bauma 2022 is 97 percent booked
Exhibitor space at the world’s largest construction trade fair is 97 percent booked.
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ARA foundation
66 scholarships available for those associated with the equipment or event rental industry.
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FutureWorx 2022 official website launched
Full details of this future technology conference are now available.
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Q2 sales
Q2 sales of UK construction equipment jump more than 70 percent on 2020.
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Five things to do before buying a used machine
Five things to do before buying a used machine.
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Agritechnica 2022 postponed until November 2023
Agritechnica 2022 will now be held in Hanover November 2023.
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Ubanisation projects
Urbanisation and modernisation are driving construction in the Middle East.
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Bauma Conexpo
Bauma Conexpo India trade show to be held February 2023.
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Boost Construction
McKinsey has published a report highlighting seven actions that can help the construction industry be resilient in a changing world.
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Driving Automation
As driving automation gathers pace, the Society of Automotive Engineers has updated its SAE Levels of Driving Automation™, writes SAE.org.
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ERA Convention
Registration is open for the European Rental Association (ERA) Convention in September 2021 writes International Rental News.
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Wacker New CFO
International Construction features the news that Wacker Neuson SE has appointed Christoph Burkhard as its new CFO.
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CONEXPO 2023
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 will go ahead as planned from March 14-18, 2023 reports Diesel Progress.
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Building in Cities
Geneva has replaced London as the most expensive city to undertake construction work, writes Conexpo Con/Agg.
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Canada in Demand
The Construction Index reports on how Canada's construction sector looks to be bouncing back after total investment in building construction rose.
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Switching to HVO
The Construction Index reports on T&M Bowser Solutions switching its tanker fleet to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
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Compact track loaders
Larger-sized compact track loaders are growing in popularity as customers need greater performance from their machines, reports OEM Off-Highway.
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Bauma Date Change
Equipment World reports on next year's Bauma trade show in Germany being rescheduled to October 2022.
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Equipment maintenance
ConExpo-Con/Agg 365 News reports on a United Rentals equipment maintenance webinar.
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Heavy equipment markets
Many heavy equipment industries improved in quarter four 2020 reports OEM Off-Highway.
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Fuel management
The Construction Index features hire chain Speedy’s investment in fuel management.
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Boost to Italian Ag sales
OEM Off-Highway runs a report from FederUnacoma on the Italian Ag equipment recovery.
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New era for backhoe loaders
The popularity of backhoe loaders continues writes ConExpo-Con/Agg 365 News.
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CES 2021
OEM Off-Highway reports on advanced technologies used in heavy equipment.
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Vehicle telematics
IoT Business News reports on active off-highway vehicle telematics systems.
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Lendlease targets Net Zero Carbon
Lendlease’s plans for European construction sites feature in The Construction Index.
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Can technology save rental?
Highways Today focuses on how technology allows rental to be more efficient.
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