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5 takeaways from Herc’s first-half ‘24 report
The Q&A session in Herc Holdings’ recent earnings call provides a deep dive into local market slowdown, mega projects and growth strategies
An electric equipment battery primer, part 3: choosing the right battery
A well-matched battery technology and charging system will optimize a fleet’s potential by maximizing productivity, reducing maintenance and eliminating unplanned downtime.
How to grow a global specialist
Time Manufacturing’s new CEO Roman Rariy on his vision for customisation on an international level 
Panel discussion offers glimpse into Republican manufacturing priorities
The AEM/Komatsu panel at the start of the RNC in Milwaukee touched on a variety of manufacturing challenges to be addressed by policymakers.
Setting the standard for a safety culture
SC&RA safety award winners raise the bar throughout industry. Mike Chalmers reports
How to get the most out of hydraulic breakers
6 expert tips for construction and demolition projects from Rotair’s Dario Giraudo

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Can technology make construction safer?
Experts discuss solutions digital tech can bring to mitigate risk on the jobsite
Power Briefing recap: week of July 15
More legal news on the FTC noncompete ban, the first FCEV truck for a major retailer hits the road in Canada and a ban on HFO in the Arctic takes effect.
HFO ban in Arctic waters goes into effect
HFO is of particular concern in the region due to the difficulty in cleaning spills and the emissions of black carbon (BC) when it is burned as fuel.
Engines: How can we make diesel cleaner?
Will we continue to find ways to make diesel engines even cleaner?
US construction: A market that defies expectations
US construction equipment sales were expected to drop in 2023 but instead set a record
Where are all terrain cranes on the rise?
Compact and road-ready, all terrain cranes continue to be used globally on all manner of construction sites
What are the root causes of project failure? One project planning expert thinks he knows.
Image: Generated using AI by Bartek via AdobeStock - stock.adobe.comElecosoft head of innovation Mark Chapman on what a 30-year civil engineering career has shown him about causes of project failures
Judge postpones effective date of FTC noncompete rule for litigants
Judge Ada Brown said “the text, structure and history of the FTC Act reveal that the FTC lacks substantive rulemaking authority with respect to unfair methods of competition.”
Power Briefing recap: week of July 8
A bleak EV construction equipment outlook in North America, the first battery passport and the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Chevron.
Volvo Cars to launch first commercially available EV battery passport
The introduction comes well ahead of the 2027 deadline imposed by EU regulations.
Laing O’Rourke Centre director: ‘What has really changed in construction? Not enough.’
Construction’s much-heralded transformation is taking longer to arrive than many would have liked - but the Laing O’Rourke Centre has a plan for change
How alternative fuels fare in the extreme cold
When the mercury drops, many alternative fuels face challenges.
5 things we learned about electric construction equipment demand + Video
This month has seen the publication of a brand-new report from Off-Highway Research that examines the state of the nascent global electric construction equipment industry
How can rental companies tackle the skills shortage?
IRN columnist Andy Wright looks at how rental companies can be proactive in their effort to find solutions to this critical issue
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