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Workforce
Trimble Opens Lab at Virginia Tech
Trimble Inc.
The multidisciplinary lab will bring technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering.
Using the Trimble XR10 HoloLens hardhat, Abiola Akanmu's research explores the potential for training and upskilling workers in mixed-reality environments to lead to safer and smarter work on construction sites.
Infrastructure
Are States Misusing Sustainability Infrastructure Funds?
A recent shakeup at the California Department of Transportation could indicate a wider trend of states misusing funds meant for multimodal and sustainable projects for further highway expansions, under the guise of pavement maintenance.
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Technology
3 Ways That Automation is Sustainable Construction
Hexagon
Using autonomous technology in construction can lead to resource, cost, and time needed for project reductions. This kind of technology can also reduce the skilled workers needed for repetitive tasks.
The idea that sustainable construction is a costly and impractical solution to ensure a return on a building is outdated and inaccurate.
Dirt Work
Winch Optimization on New Fire Dozer Packages
PACCAR Winch
Feedback from agencies helped inform the engineering of new fire dozer packages for the Caterpillar D5 and its predecessor, the D6N.
New fire dozer packages for the Cat D5 were developed based on conversations with agencies like the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, the Georgia Forestry Commission and CAL FIRE.
Rejuvenators
Rebranded Perkins Reveals Global Strategy to Further Sustainable Power
Perkins Engines Inc.
Perkins is transforming to help customers challenge conventional wisdom and thrive in a lower-carbon future.
Perkins has made transformational changes spanning its worldwide operations, innovation strategy, research and development, and product and service offerings, including aftermarket support.
Dirt Work
DEVELON Launches DD130 Dozer
DEVELON North America
The new mid-size 145.8-hp DD130 dozer is designed for construction, road construction, mining and forestry industries to do grading, leveling, site preparation and land clearing.
The new mid-size 145.8-hp DD130 dozer is designed for construction, road construction, mining and forestry industries to do grading, leveling, site preparation and land clearing.
Infrastructure
What’s Driving Commercial Vehicle Electrification?
OneCharge Inc.
While the government's promotion of electric vehicles on the premise of combating climate change supports EV sales and battery manufacturing, the true reasons behind the switch are more complex.
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Infrastructure
Road Construction Company Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Balfour Beatty
In a press release by the EEOC, Balfour Beatty was named the defendant in a lawsuit after a female employee was allegedly subjected to an environment of long-term, repeated sexual harassment, and was ignored despite reporting the incidents.
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Resiliency
GC Demos Silicate SCM for Porsche Dealership
Terra CO2 Technology
Houston’s Christensen Building Group replaces fly ash for OPUS SCM in Porsche dealership concrete placement.
Contractor Demos Silicate SCM - Terra CO2 OPUS
Infrastructure
USDOT Releases $3 Million For Roads Damaged in Hawaii Fire Disaster
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of the emergency relief funds, to help offset the costs related to infrastructure repairs and management services on the island.
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Paving
Road Construction Wages To Change Under New Labor Rules
Aided by labor groups, advocates, and other industry stakeholders’ comments, the Davis-Bacon Act sees the most comprehensive updates in 40 years. What immediate impacts will be felt by the road building and asphalt industry?
Aided by labor groups, advocates, and other industry stakeholders’ comments, the Davis-Bacon Act sees the most comprehensive updates in 40 years. What immediate impacts will be felt by the road building and asphalt industry?
Infrastructure
Sustainability: A Smart Business Choice
Learn the sustainability factors to consider as you make your machine selection.
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