Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs, are becoming an essential tool for contractors aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of their concrete work. As building codes tighten and project owners demand greater transparency, understanding how to read and apply EPD data can set your firm apart in competitive bidding. This guide walks through what EPDs tell […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, running March 3 through 7 in Las Vegas, introduces a dedicated Ground Breakers Stage that promises to reshape how construction professionals engage with emerging technology, workforce development, and business strategy. For builders and contractors preparing their show itinerary, this stage offers concentrated access to the innovations that will define the next decade of
When CONEXPO CON/AGG 2026 opens its doors at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 3 through March 7, Cummins Inc. will be front and center with a showcase of off-highway engines, power units, and connected technologies that point the way forward for construction power systems. The company’s display spans multiple power bands, fuel types,
The construction equipment rental industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated field, but that narrative is shifting. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 data, 11.2 percent of women are now employed in the construction industry, up from 10.3 percent in 2021. While this is not a meteoric gain, it represents meaningful progress that
Diamond Mowers introduced the DM360 platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 as a multifunction machine engineered for roadside, right-of-way, and municipal maintenance operations. The platform represents a shift in how land management professionals approach vegetation control, combining rotating cab and boom technology with all-wheel steering and joystick controls. For contractors who work with heavy equipment in demanding
Equipment manufacturers are raising the bar for what contractors can expect from their machinery. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, BOMAG Americas Inc. will showcase intelligent compaction systems, updated highway-class pavers, advanced safety technologies, and new electric equipment. The technologies BOMAG plans to demonstrate offer a clear roadmap for the construction industry. Understanding compaction of soil test methods
As the construction industry moves toward greater automation, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable operations, equipment manufacturers are raising the bar for what contractors can expect from their machinery. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, BOMAG Americas Inc. will showcase a comprehensive lineup that spans intelligent compaction systems, updated highway-class pavers, advanced safety technologies, and the company’s growing electric equipment
Genie, a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms, marked its 60th anniversary at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 with a showcase of new lift accessories, hybrid boom technology, and concept innovations that signal the direction of the access equipment industry. For construction professionals evaluating equipment investments, the New Office Normal Hybrid Work Building Professionals trend reflects broader shifts
Heavy civil construction contractors face a persistent challenge: keeping estimating, project management, and fleet operations aligned across offices, job sites, and maintenance yards. When these functions operate in silos, data entry is duplicated, cost tracking becomes unreliable, and decisions are made based on outdated information. Connected construction management platforms address this by linking every project
Kubota Engine America has extended its standard engine warranty from two years or 2,000 hours to three years or 3,000 hours, marking a significant shift in how manufacturers approach long-term reliability commitments in the construction equipment sector. The expanded coverage applies across a broad range of construction and industrial engine applications and comes just ahead
