Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 24, 2023

Electric vs. Diesel: Which Machine Is Right for Your Fleet? ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:00 Construction equipment manufacturers are embracing electric power. Most major construction equipment manufacturers have electric vehicles (EVs) in their current production catalogs.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How Construction Fleets Are Advancing Sustainability ccapoccia Mon, 09/09/2024 - 17:25 Electric drive equipment is rapidly gaining traction across all industries, including construction. On jobsites around the world, the rumble of diesel engines is giving way to the quiet hum of electric equipment.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 28, 2018

The construction industry is comprised of numerous tools and equipment that are used for some heavy-duty work. Regular maintenance is necessary but you must also know when it is time to upgrade the equipment. What Happens When Equipment Fails? Equipment is constantly being used in the construction business.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 22, 2019

Topics like telematics, hybrid-powered equipment, electric power and autonomous operation usually get all of the attention and glory, but the safe operation of machinery has been, and continues to be, the top priority for equipment manufacturers.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 7, 2024

Transforming Concrete Work: A DEWALT POWERSHIFT Case Study Discover How DEWALT is Revolutionizing Concrete Workflow and Redefining Industry Standards mhodges Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:31 Explore how DEWALT's innovative electric equipment is redefining concrete workflow.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

Join our panel of contractors to learn how updating to labor operations software can contribute directly to your business’s bottom line. SPEAKERS Ryan Meitl President & CEO RIVET Work Ryan Meitl and the RIVET Work team are on a mission to revolutionize labor operations for electrical and subcontractors.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 22, 2021

Volvo Construction Equipment is training technicians for Loxam, a rental company in France, on how to handle electric machines. Loxam has 18 ECR25 electric excavators in its branches. Volvo training covers everything from the technical—maintenance, charging systems, and mechanics—to the commercial…

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Volvo Group’s construction equipment division announced that it began deliveries of its first electric construction machinery to customers. The recipient of the new products–an electric Volvo FE truck with electrically powered crane, and a Volvo CER25 electric compact excavator–was French…

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Getting electricity for your construction site isn’t always easy. Think of it like a giant battery that stores plenty of electricity, giving you all the power you need. A portable power station is like a large battery bank that stores electricity. Supplementary Electricity. Safe to Use. Wrapping It Up.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 27, 2021

Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled the EX03, the company’s first electric prototype in the mid-size excavator range. With low noise, zero exhaust emissions, and reduced maintenance needs, the EX03 represents the future for safer and more environmentally responsible construction sites.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 6, 2020

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will allow customers in North America to prebook the ECR25 electric excavator and L25 electric wheel loader starting August 19. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have already signed on to have 100 percent of all new medium- and heavy-duty truck…

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 31, 2023

Making the switch from diesel brings lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as federal and state tax incentives, according to an industry expert.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 28, 2020

Doosan Bobcat North America and Green Machine Equipment, a manufacturer of renewable power drive systems, have announced a strategic partnership to produce electric/hydraulic Bobcat compact excavators. Green Machine will custom retrofit Bobcat excavators with their proprietary battery technology to…

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Growth in use of electric equipment in construction has been relatively slow in the U.S. despite successful pilot efforts, but a new coalition of cities, municipal agencies and industry groups is looking to promote wider adoption.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

JCB has unveiled its first full electric wheeled loader which promises full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation. The 403E loader machine is equipped with two independent electric motors, one for the multi-speed driveline and one for the hydraulics.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2022

Reducing carbon emissions is a hot topic in the construction industry and many equipment manufacturers are making strides toward developing more eco-friendly equipment. But what if your fleet doesn’t need expanding?

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

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CK Power

AUGUST 2, 2023

Challenges posed by the present-day electrical grid There are inconveniences inherent in working with any new tech (like high cost of implementation, difficult integration with current equipment and a lack of standardization on key components). come from the electrical grid itself and how unfeasible it makes battery charging.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start of early 2021. The Volvo VNR Electric offers the same…

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Include electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams and diagnostic techniques necessary to enable operation and troubleshooting of the system after acceptance. Identify tests or inspections and test equipment required to determine whether parts and equipment may be reused or require replacement.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Central The DEWALT POWERSHIFT Cordless Equipment System optimizes the workflow of the concrete contractor and construction jobsites through electrification. This webinar will cover: Electrification with DEWALT POWERSHIFT: Transitioning from traditional gas-powered tools to electric-powered alternatives and the resulting benefits.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Are All-Electric Homes The Future? Despite this, some builders predict a shift in coming years to all-electric homes, and are trying to get ahead of that trend. Hesays that stricter code requirements, along with better heating and cooling technology, are making electric homes more attractive. . Why Electric? kcichowicz.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

Join our panel of contractors to learn how updating to labor operations software can contribute directly to your business’s bottom line. SPEAKERS Ryan Meitl President & CEO RIVET Work Ryan Meitl and the RIVET Work team are on a mission to revolutionize labor operations for electrical and subcontractors.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule. NAHB Policy Briefing: Electrical code updates regarding ground-fault circuit interrupters out of step with currently available HVAC products; number of women employed in construction rises. Electrical. Wed, 09/28/2022 - 17:42. National Association of Home Builders.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2024

The New York City-based contractor has committed to making its vehicle fleet electric by 2028 while piloting low-emission equipment on various projects.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To help reduce jobsite noise, exhaust emissions, and reduce maintenance, many construction equipment manufacturers have been busy producing all electric versions of their diesel powered machines, such as the 220+ ton electric crawler cranes that Liebherr recently unveiled. image courtesy of Volvo CE.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 9, 2021

The R 976-E electric crawler excavator, along with the R 980 SME-E, replace the ER 974 B for mine and quarry extraction. The electric excavators are produced by Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, France, and are not converted diesel machines. Both the excavators and their electric power system were…

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

It’s not only for the sake of saving costs on monthly electricity bills but also for being a responsible and eco-friendly business entity. . Access to many energy-efficient solutions and ways, from using alternative energy to investing in energy-efficient equipment, is said to be easy nowadays. . Prevent Air Leakage.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

inspecting 100 percent of labor, materials, and equipment used) as well as the coefficient/adjustment factor used, and the type, number, and cost of non-prepriced line-items. The gas and electric indexes started in 1924, and the water indexes started in 1957. Fully audit cost estimate and actual cost information.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 11, 2021

The responsibility for keeping Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city, looking its best falls to AWB Abfallwirtschaftsbetriebe Cologne GmbH, which is using the first Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader delivered to a job site in the country. Its work in street cleaning and waste disposal ensure that…

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 6, 2021

John Deere and National Grid, an energy utility serving more than 20 million people throughout the Northeast, will joint test an electric backhoe loader concept. The John Deere developed, battery-powered, electric vehicle design–referred to as E-Power–will target the ease of operation and…

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 11, 2023

From electric and autonomous equipment to AI-powered tracking solutions and cargo-carrying dirigibles, the construction industry’s future was on display in Las Vegas last week.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What if each building system component where not only identified and associated with the following information, but also linked to an associated detailed and locally researched unit price book with associated labor, material, equipment costs and productivity information? Inspect relief valves and piping.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 12, 2021

Volvo Construction Equipment’s EX03 wheeled excavator is the company’s first electric prototype in the mid-size excavator range. The machine features low noise, zero exhaust emissions, and reduced maintenance needs. While the EX03 is still in the concept stage with no current plans to bring it to…

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

Speedy Hire has teamed up mobile elevating work platform manufacturer Niftylift to design, manufacture and bring to market the world’s first hydrogen-electric powered access platform. Hydrogen-electric powered access platform s are fitted with a G20 hydrogen cylinder and fuel cell technology. ” . ”

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