According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during December 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,809.8 billion, 0.4% (± 0.8%) below the revised November estimate of $1,817.3 billion. The December figure is 7.7% (±1.2%) above the December 2021 estimate of $1,681.0 billion. The value of construction in 2022 was $1,792.9 billion, 10.2% (±0.8%) above the…
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Doosan Becomes DEVELON
The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world, the company announced. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions that exceed expectations, further cementing its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions for the infrastructure industry.
Read MoreFlipping the Switch to Solar Energy at Graniterock’s Aromas Quarry
A gathering of Graniterock team members and community friends celebrated flipping the switch on a 5-megawatt solar farm that will generate enough power to run more than half of the company’s aggregate quarry in Aromas, Calif. This was a major milestone in the 122-year-old mining and construction company’s ongoing investments to lower greenhouse gas emissions and move to sustainable energy…
Read MoreHexagon Launches Digital Life-of-Mine Experience
Hexagon focuses on digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. The company said it is putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Hexagon’s Mining division launched the Life-of-Mine Experience, allowing website visitors to embark on their own life-of-mine journey to see how data from connected…
Read MoreWirtgen Cross Application Miner for Challenging Infrastructure Projects
The 260 SX(i) Is the first model of a new machine category at Wirtgen. Whether for routing operations for railroad projects, pipeline laying, or the construction of roads, tunnels, harbors, or water retention basins – cross application miners like the 260 SX(i) are the ideal choice for a multifaceted spectrum of applications and can powerfully, economically and sustainably cut all…
Read MoreElgin Sweeper Releases New Broom Badger
The enhanced, Elgin-manufactured Broom Badger is a compact, highly maneuverable street sweeper, the latest in the innovative lineup from Elgin Sweeper, a global manufacturer of street sweepers. Once again Elgin engineers incorporated updates based on extensive customer feedback.
Read MoreKomatsu, Cummins to Collaborate on Zero-Emissions Mining Trucks
Komatsu and Cummins have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications. In August 2021,…
Read MoreVolvo CE Tests World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Articulated Hauler
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues acting on its commitment to drive change towards a net-zero future. Following the completion of a multi-stakeholder research project aimed at breaking new ground in hydrogen technology, the company has started testing of the world’s first fuel cell articulated hauler prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of the project will provide important insights into…
Read MoreEmpire Hydrogen Fuel Enhancement System Serves Canadian Producer
Butler Concrete and Aggregate Ltd. of Victoria, B.C., Canada, announced that after extensive testing by an independent third party, an Empire Hydrogen Fuel Enhancement System at its Sidney, B.C., plant has achieved a 19.89% reduction in diesel fuel consumption on a Cummins QSX generator. This generator is used to crush rock into the aggregate Butler supplies to its customers. The…
Read MoreWeir Minerals Partners with XMPro for Real-Time Decision Support
Weir Minerals announced a new partnership with XMPro, a leading digital twin platform. The partnership will enable intelligent equipment and services and support miners to achieve higher performance while also reducing the environmental footprint of their operations. The XMPro platform – as a part of the Synertrex digital ecosystem – will facilitate the delivery of event intelligence, predictive analytics, and…
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