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Deere invests in smart equipment

Construction Dive

The heavy equipment manufacturer says its Smart Industrial Vision initiative will leverage technology to help machines perform faster and more productively for its construction customers.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

By PCiRoads How PCiRoads found custom equipment for a unique project Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area thats home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The Scope of Work PCiRoads, a highway and heavy civil general contractor out of St.

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Duralite® is revolutionizing underground enclosures

Civil + Structural Engineer

Eco-friendly, lighter material is now the safer way to save time and money Underground enclosures are crucial to provide access to fiber networks and electrical equipment while protecting them from frost, rust, and the elements. Its reduced weight allows contractors to use lighter-duty equipment like pickup trucks instead of flatbeds.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

For example, the Federal Highway Administration reported that highway construction costs rose yet again in the first quarter of 2024, at an annualized rate of 9.6 Long lead times for critical electrical equipment and persistent labor shortages are further exacerbating price increases. percent, which is a 2.4

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Exploring Leading Hygienic Equipment Manufacturers in For Construction 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Exploring Leading Hygienic Equipment Manufacturers in For Construction 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the construction industry, safety, hygiene and durability are essential, particularly on busy sites where tools, equipment and people are constantly on the move.

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Earth movers, front-end loaders and robots take over the National Mall

Construction Dive

Heavy equipment manufacturers are displaying their machines in Washington, D.C., this week to demonstrate the $1 trillion construction industry’s economic might and shine a light on policy priorities.

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Matthews Brothers Engineering: Never too late to learn

Roads Online

MBEs training in Melbourne gives operators young and old the chance to apply their knowledge and experience with MBE equipment in a hands-on setting. It wasnt until he came to Queensland at the start of this year that Collins was able to fully appreciate just how well MBE equipment performs in day-to-dayoperation. Images: MBE.