How Geofencing and Virtual Fencing Improve Excavator Safety and Performance

Excavators tend to be one of the flagship machines in any construction fleet. This means that there is considerable interest from the machine owners and the operators any time that new technologies or

October 11, 2022

Kawasaki Engines Announces New Dealer Structure in Puerto Rico

Kawasaki Engines has announced that its business in Puerto Rico has transitioned to a dealer-direct structure effective October 1, 2022, adding to its network of more than 7,600 independent dealers ar

October 10, 2022

Bosch Rexroth Investing Nearly $60M to Expand Its Charlotte, SC, Operations

Engineering and manufacturing company Bosch Rexroth is investing $58 million to expand its operations in Charlotte , the city and Mecklenburg County said in news releases Wednesday.

October 08, 2022

Will Electric and Driverless Versions of Construction Machines Soon be Available?

Currently, electric and driverless construction machines are still niche products or only at the prototype stage. However, market requirements and manufacturers’ commitment are driving development.

October 08, 2022

Kobelco Suspends Some Machine Sales in Europe

Sales of some Hino-powered Kobelco construction machinery in Europe has been temporarily suspended pending investigation of certifications for EU Stage V engine exhaust emissions.

October 06, 2022

HSE Site Inspections to Target Moving and Handling Materials

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will focus on moving and handling construction materials, as part of a new October campaign.

October 06, 2022

A Guide to Wire Rope Replacement

Buying new crane ropes is a detailed and thorough process. While it may be time-consuming, wire rope replacement prioritizes safety for your workers, minimizes downtime on a jobsite, maximizes the lif

October 02, 2022

Bauma China Postponed

Show organisers Messe München have announced that the Bauma China trade show, due to be held November 22-25, 2022, has been postponed to November 26-November 29, 2024, due to the continuing impact of

September 29, 2022

Sustainability: A Blanket Term for Many Innovations

Sustainability is one of the current guidelines for technology development in the construction and construction machinery industries.

September 28, 2022

Guidelines for Maintaining Your MEWP Fleet

Performing periodic inspections and proper maintenance is essential for safety, as well as for getting optimal performance from a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). This inspection and maintenance

September 27, 2022

Construction Struggles Due to Nearly Universal Lack of Skilled and Employable Workers

The skilled labor shortage in construction is a well-known critical issue facing the industry, but the severity of the lack of qualified workers reveals problems that demand immediate solutions if the

September 26, 2022

New Chief Executive for Jacobs

US-based engineering and construction firm Jacobs has announced that current president and chief operating officer Bob Pragada will succeed Steve Demetriou as chief executive.

September 22, 2022

North America’s Largest Access Rental Companies

North America’s largest rental companies might be facing the ongoing hurdle of delayed access equipment deliveries, but according to this year’s Aerials20 ranking, nearly every firm listed grew it

September 21, 2022

Construction Equipment Rental Market Outlook - 2027

The global construction equipment rental market size was valued at $90,997.4 million in 2019, and is expected to reach $106,422.0 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 4.2% from 2020 to 2027. The con

September 20, 2022

Excavator Maintenance: How to Take Care of Your Excavator

Properly maintaining your excavator is essential to maximizing the potential of your fleet. A well-kept machine is less likely to break down, which saves you time, money and stress. Plus, proper care

September 20, 2022

XCMG won the bid of the world renowned mining giant Rio Tinto Group

XCMG earthmoving and wheel loader equipment won the bid of the world-renowned mining group Rio Tinto in Australia. More XCMG’s “heavy equipment” will appear in the vast world of Rio Pilbara. T

September 20, 2022

XCMG all-terrain cranes enter Australia again

It is less than half a month since the last global batch launch, and XCMG has added good news. Recently, the first batch of four 40-160 ton all-terrain customized models were exported to Australia in

September 20, 2022

A Power from the East! XCMG Excavators Help the Cooperation between China and Cambodia

As the first expressway in Cambodia,the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway that XCMG helps the construction is of great significance to the country’s livelihood,transportation and economic developm

September 20, 2022