In the U.S., and globally, skilled jobs are the hardest to fill, according to Manpower Group. That’s no surprise to construction companies. However, if it’s difficult now, what can contractors expect to deal with a decade from now? Companies unwilling or unable to effectively attract, engage and retain their workforce …

Was there ever a machine more adaptable, scalable, or shape-shifting than the excavator? Here we look at the versatility behind a selection of Volvo Construction Equipment’s mighty machines. 1. THE ONE WITH A SMALL BUM The ECR18E is a 1.8 tonne class machine that can squeeze into the tightest of …

 M&T Expo 2018 will be held from November 26-29 in São Paulo Trade fair postponed due to force majeure The new date is set: M&T Expo 2018, the International Trade Fair of Equipment for Construction and Mining Equipment, will be held from November 26- 29, 2018, at the São Paulo …

 M&T Expo 2018 will be held from November 26-29 in São Paulo Trade fair postponed due to force majeure The new date is set: M&T Expo 2018, the International Trade Fair of Equipment for Construction and Mining Equipment, will be held from November 26- 29, 2018, at the São Paulo …

Five SDLG wheel loaders are helping to load mud and petroleum-contaminated soil onto trucks every day at an oil field in Riau, Sumatra. The material is then taken away and recycled into cement so that nothing is wasted. An oil field in Riau, Sumatra, in Indonesia produces nearly 200,000 barrels …

Hyundai Construction Equipment launches the two-piece boom version of the new HX130 LCR, the third compact-radius excavator model in the company’s HX series product line. The 13-ton machine is also available in a second standard configuration, the HX130 LCRD, which includes a dozer blade. Two-piece boom version for working in …

Volvo Construction Equipment is working on a research project to improve work site safety in collaboration with its customer Colas – a world leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is collaborating with its customer Colas on a research project that has seen …

The sun shone on the Barbican Centre in Central London last week as members of the UK and Irish Press alongside, Plantworx and Railworx team members, CEA (Construction Equipment Association) Directors and East of England Showground staff gathered for the official launch of the Plantworx and Railworx show, which will …

22,681 professional participants 586 exhibitors from 26 countries Innovations for increased attractiveness For the first time under the new name bauma CTT RUSSIA, the 19th International Trade Fair for Construction Equipment and Technologies was held successfully on June 5 – 8 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow, Russia, and …

More than 5 years, the first pilot project took place on the digitization in road with Wolff & Müller and Volz Consulting. The right time to one conclusion to draw, because “Building with enthusiasm” is the credo of Wolff & Müller for over 80 years. One of the key strategic …