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On the job stories, news and articles from around the industry.

TBMs complete tunnel excavation for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

A pair of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), nicknamed Rexy and Renny, have completed excavation of two 6.3 km long tunnels required to build the...

The Electric Worksite

A new study demonstrates the viability of electric equipment in urban construction A new multi-partner study in Europe has shown that electric construction equipment can...

Harnessing data to optimize maintenance

Advancements in data collection and telematics are reshaping off-highway equipment maintenance. Manufacturers are leveraging telematics solutions to drive efficiency and reduce downtime through proactive...

Building a strong attachment with your hole digger

By Jan Wienczkowski, Marketing Manager, General Equipment Company What determines a strong attachment? The key component is compatibility, and it’s especially important in finding a...

Going beyond Net Zero with Merlo

A Merlo Roto is helping Frontiers Design + Build reach their goal of Passive House construction At the International Builders’ Show in 2019, Doug Taylor,...

Here’s 9 tips to become a great ADT operator

An efficient articulated hauler or ADT operator is able to deliver technical expertise, safety and situational awareness and combine those skills with  effective communication...

Liebherr crane tackles Greenland’s largest construction project

About 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, a Liebherr HS 8200 duty cycle crawler crane is part of the largest construction project in...

Hangcha forklifts help prepare Canadian Grand Prix track

Dozens of Hangcha forklifts are onsite at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Formula 1 track to help prepare for the Canadian Grand Prix.   Hangcha Forklift...

More heavy equipment news

Custom Equipment is now AXCS Equipment

Custom Equipment has announced it will rebrand under the name AXCS Equipment. Custom Equipment was founded in 1981. Its product line increased in 2024, when...