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The Spectacle of Caterpillar Construction Technology Days
From the labor shortage to productivity to remote operation and reduced emissions, technology leads the way in solving challenges on jobsites.
Equipment Management
OEM or Aftermarket Telematics or Both?
Construction Technology
The Move to Synthetics & Synthetic Blends
Compact Track Loaders
Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters
Earthmoving - Compact
Why Compact Equipment is Going Electric
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
The Evolution of Diesel Engine Oil
Recommended
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Machine & Grade Control in Construction Surface Prep
How these technologies provide precision and finesse, even for novice operators responsible for moving earth and materials to exact design specifications.
Construction Technology
Construction's Inevitable Shift to Alternative Power
What do new fuel options and emission regulations mean for contractors?
Sponsored
Keep Your Machine at its Prime with Priority Service
Whether you got your Cat machine from your dealer or a buddy — you can get priority service with a Cat® Customer Value Agreement (CVA). This service plan gets you expert dealer support with maintenance, diagnostics and parts availability. Plus, if you opt-in for a CVA with dealer labor, you get 2nd day technician response time and priority scheduling. Keep your machines running with the priority service you expect.
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Excavators
Heavy Equipment Sticker Shock? What Can Contractors Do?
This column offers advice about adjusting to higher sticker prices on most types of equipment.
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.
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.
Earthmoving Equipment
Monster Jam Finals Features JCB Earthmoving Equipment & the JCB Monster Truck DIGatron
Driven by champion Tristan England, the DIGatron’s first year as a participant ended with tons of fans and a second-place race finish.
Business
JCB Building $500M Factory in Texas
Located in San Antonio, the new $500 million facility will be 720,000 sq.ft. and bring 1,500 jobs to Texas over the first five years.
Construction Technology
Volvo CE Invests $40.5M in EV Factories
In South Korea, an investment of $7.8 million is for a new battery pack production factory, and in Sweden $32.7 million has been used to advance electromobility for articulated haulers.
Sponsored
Bag the Trophy Buck
Superior performance. Reliable equipment. Exceptional service.
Construction Technology
Evolution of Heavy Equipment Tire Innovations
Having tires that can adjust to new conditions without diminishing the quality of performance is crucial to overcoming obstacles and staying on schedule.
Labor & Workforce Development
Diversity & Inclusion Can Bring Operators to the Industry
Caterpillar celebrates female operators at first-ever event.
Business
How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in 2024
Understand the key strategies to overcome workforce challenges in the construction industry in 2024.
Technology & Services
Eliminate Road Paving Rework With Equipment & Technology
Check out ways roadbuilding teams are precisely paving roads on time and on budget with equipment and technology.
Excavators
Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite
Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.
Compact Track Loaders
4 Reasons to Add a Large CTL to Your Fleet
Selecting the right compact equipment and attachments is crucial for optimizing ROI and boosting profits on job sites.
Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.
Expert Columns
Getting the Viscosity Right – The Fleet Owner’s Guide
Understanding and assigning the correct viscosity to your equipment is just one step on your journey toward achieving greater efficiency and reliability for your fleet.
Business
How Potential Tax Changes May Impact Your Construction Biz
Pending tax changes may put cash in your pocket.
Earthmoving Equipment
Take the 'Hard' Out of Work
June 13, 2024
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Learn the top four advantages of ease-of-use technology from this webinar.
Sponsored
Keep Your Machine at its Prime with Priority Service
Whether you got your Cat machine from your dealer or a buddy — you can get priority service with a Cat® Customer Value Agreement (CVA). This service plan gets you expert dealer support with maintenance, diagnostics and parts availability. Plus, if you opt-in for a CVA with dealer labor, you get 2nd day technician response time and priority scheduling. Keep your machines running with the priority service you expect.
Equipment
The 2024 Equipment Showcase & the ARA Show
Check out recent product highlights and ARA show trends.
Dozers
Post-Show Report: Major Trends at the 2024 ARA Show
Operator focus, customer voice and equipment flexibility with options, such as attachment packages, were all on display on the exhibit hall floor.
Compact Track Loaders
Q&A With Caterpillar Women in Construction CTL Skills Test Winner
Kenzi Tackette, operator for Beaver Excavating in Canton, Ohio, shares her construction journey and ways to welcome more women to the industry.
Trucks
Mack Trucks Prez Discusses WoC & Industry Trends
Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America, shared his thoughts about 50 years of World of Concrete, the technology at the show and what the construction industry faces this year.
Compact Track Loaders
Caterpillar Product Specialist Shares the 255 & 265 CTLs from World of Concrete
Learn why Kevin Coleman calls them the “more” machines.
Construction Technology
6 Steps to AI Adoption in Construction
By implementing AI in areas that don't require extensive data infrastructure, businesses can lay the foundation for a more innovative and resilient future.
Construction Technology
Benefits of Simulation-Based Training for the Construction Industry
Simulation-based training isn´t the sole solution to the challenges faced by the construction sector, but it is undoubtedly a tool with several advantages that help us bridge the gap.
Fleet Maintenance
The New Age of Mobile Fuel & Service
The field fueling and service landscape has evolved to a place where contractors should feel empowered to control more of the sourcing and distribution of critical daily fluids and service needs.
Tires
Weather Extremes & Tire Maintenance
Learn about seasonal tire maintenance, tire pressure importance and healthy tire checks before use from this podcast.
Fleet Maintenance
Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You
The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.
Personal Protection Equipment
Protecting the Jobsite’s Most Important Asset: Workers' Brains
Type II helmets safeguard personnel from more than falling objects and have other benefits.