In the post-pandemic economy, earth-moving equipment dealers struggle with tight competition and shrinking profit margins. Industry expert Kelly Russell founded HB Attachments Inc. in 2023 to help excavator dealerships in the United States close more deals with higher profits ..read more

Komatsu has introduced its new HD465-10 and HD605-10 mechanical haul trucks to the North America market, offering an upgrade from the previous -8 models. The new haul trucks are designed to help increase productivity and improve fuel efficiency in quarry, mining and aggregate applications ..read more

Crews are just a few weeks into building a massive project in Myrtle Beach, S.C., that will send stormwater far into the Atlantic Ocean while improving drainage at a key municipal beach access point. The $40 million venture to build the city's 24th Avenue deep water ocean outfall is being paid for with nearly $37 million in state aid ..read more

The business of fleet management is always improving as better, more efficient ways to maintain equipment and prevent downtime circulate among users. Research has found that equipment managers see the benefits of artificial intelligence as a tool to mitigate operational disruptions caused by escalating costs, safety regulations and sustainability and the demand for digital transformation ..read more

Four transportation construction professionals, a student at Northwestern University and two companies with innovative programs designed to elevate and empower female employees were all honored with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation's Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction Awards ..read more

Construction of the replacement of the Neil R. Underwood Memorial Bridge across the inlet of Hampton Harbor that spans Route 1A from Hampton to Seabrook, N.H., began in May. SPS New England of Salisbury, Mass., is the lead contractor after offering a low bid of $107.5 million ..read more

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas announced the launch of two Super Long Front (SLF) excavator models: the ZX250LC-7 SLF and the ZX350LC-7 SLF. The 25-ton and 35-ton class machines are engineered to meet the needs of specialized construction sites and come equipped with a genuine Hitachi bucket while offering unparalleled reach and depth capabilities ..read more

In an effort to preserve the historic Muskingum Parkway lock and dam system and allow for continued recreational navigation, crews in Morgan County, Ohio, are replacing the historic McConnelsville Dam ..read more

Sprague Energy is leading a large-scale project to unload and transport massive wind turbine components from vessels and rail off the coast of Searsport, Maine. The company is using a fleet of five Manitowoc crawler cranes to efficiently move components from sea vessels to holding yards and then onto trucks that will take them to various wind energy farms across the state ..read more

Yanmar Compact Equipment launched the TL80VS compact track loader as part of its new line of compact track loaders. The TL80VS excels in several segments, including construction, utility and rental. The vertical-lift unit provides performance similar to machines with 10 to 20 more hp ..read more