June 2024

Equipment Today June 2024
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The lithium-ion batteries of today run longer, charge faster, are much more powerful, and more reliable than their ancestors from 10 years ago.
Construction Technology
Cut the Cord: Electrify Tools, Equipment

One of the most significant qualities of a lubricant is its response to temperature.
Construction Technology
The Move to Synthetics & Synthetic Blends
TR is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Its primary scope in heavy equipment disaster response includes route clearance, debris management and sawyer support.
Compact Track Loaders
Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters
TR is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Its primary scope in heavy equipment disaster response includes route clearance, debris management and sawyer support.
Compact Track Loaders
Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters
When putting the cash flow plan together, investigate each cost line item to see if there are price adjustments to ask for now that inflation is slowing down.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Steps for a Successful Construction Business in 2024
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
The Evolution of Diesel Engine Oil
As engines have evolved, the lubricants that keep them running have changed with them.
June 26, 2024
For more modern engines, oils have been engineered following environmental regulations that did not exist 50 years ago.
Lubricating Equipment
Dedicated Fuel & Lube Truck Streamlines Maintenance
When selecting the right preventive maintenance solution, fleet size, the distance between jobsites, and fluid types and quantities must be considered.
June 21, 2024
Doug Holmes has built a successful business by investing in state-of-the-art equipment and technology that gives his company an edge over the competition.
Excavators
Heavy Equipment Sticker Shock? What Can Contractors Do?
This column offers advice about adjusting to higher sticker prices on most types of equipment.
June 20, 2024
Technicians evaluate equipment, giving contractors a full picture of their machine’s longevity.
Construction Safety
Build Better: Integrative Strategies for Traffic & Construction Safety
An effective plan minimizes downtime and helps keep personnel in the work zone safe.
June 19, 2024
For construction projects intersecting with or on roadways or heavily trafficked areas, proficient traffic management is essential.
Diesel Engines
Construction's Inevitable Shift to Alternative Power
What do new fuel options and emission regulations mean for contractors?
June 18, 2024
Grid-connected equipment is popular in the E.U. and on its way to North America.
Excavators
Construction Technology Helps Eliminate Rework & Improves Efficiency
Komatsu Demo Days: Getting up close to and operating equipment help our team learn more about the machines in the dirt.
June 18, 2024
Several wheel loaders were available to operate.
Expert Columns
Small Business Outlook for the Construction Industry in 2024
Although 2024 presents uncertainty for small business owners, there is optimism for a soft landing that will allow for continued economic growth and strong employment without a material increase in inflation.
June 9, 2024
As interest rates decline in 2024, demand for contractors, home furnishings, and home improvement is expected to rebound.
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