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How labour shortages inspired OEM to devise VR training for its laser screed machines
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Mastering a piece of equipment as sophisticated as the flagship laser screed machine in US-based manufacturer Somero Enterprises鈥� range can be a daunting task for any new operator.
World of Asphalt 2025: new equipment, tech at this year鈥檚 expo
Preview the 2025 World of Asphalt expo coming to St. Louis, Missouri, US, from March 25-27
World of Concrete reveals Innovative Product Award winners
World of Concrete unveiled this year鈥檚 winners of its Innovative Product competition
European OEMs cast wary eye to US elections as they try to boost global competitiveness
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CECE Congress assesses challenges facing construction equipment manufacturers and emphasises need for collaboration
Bauma 2025 promises to defy tough times and bounce back to full size
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Organisers of world鈥檚 largest construction equipment show expect strong showing in 2025
Updated: How the positions of the world鈥檚 top OEMs have changed in 2024
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How the hierarchy of the world鈥檚 biggest construction equipment OEMs has changed up to 2024
K-Tec to build 鈥榝irst鈥� earth scrapers with fossil-free steel
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The company said it will be the first to build earthmoving equipment with fossil-free steel
Ammann finalises acquisition of Volvo CE paving subsidiaries
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Ammann purchased two paving companies from Volvo CE
How the hierarchy of top construction OEMs continues to change
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Updated animated chart shows how the top construction OEMs have traded positions over the last 20 years, now including data for 2023.
Trimble releases 3D paving control platform for millers and cold planers
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US-based technology company says new product helps produce smoother surfaces
US airport construction receives funding boom from federal government
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See which US airports are set for building and demo activities this year
Granite Construction awarded final leg of work in US National Park
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US-based contractor will finish up at Alaska-based National Park
New compactor can 鈥渞educe project emissions by up to 50%鈥�
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New machine meets EU and US emission-reduction standards
US$14 million school construction contract awarded
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A turnkey project will see a Swedish firm receive SEK 150 million for the project
Six firms to improve Swiss motorways
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Six Swiss companies will work on two major road projects
Komatsu introduces new grader to North America
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The GD955-7 motor grader has arrived in North America. 
Bobcat unveils new version of S450 skid-steer for MEA
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New engine and controls among updated features
Husqvarna acquires German tool producer
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Addition of Heger will give it wall, floor and road sawing equipment for contractors
Automating and innovating concrete with technology
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Meeting sustainability targets is driving the concrete industry to innovate its processes and create 鈥榮mart鈥� technology, reports Catrin Jones
Wacker Neuson buys concreting supplier
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Acquisition of Enar will add concrete vibration tools as well as screeds and compactors
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