Field report: Construction innovation on display at CSPI 2026 in Japan
CSPI, one of Japan's largest trade shows dedicated to the construction industry, held its 8th annual event in Chiba, Japan, from June 17 to 20. The 2026 edition was the…
Motor graders: equipment insight and trends
Motor graders are among the most skill-intensive machines on the job site. Achieving a smooth, accurate finish requires continuous coordination of steering, articulation, blade position, and machine speed. This is…
Accessible autonomy solution expands the role of the operator
When labour is tight, contractors want their operators on the most critical tasks, but lower-skill work, such as soil compaction, still needs to be done. Autonomy is a potential solution…
New approach to skilled technician training supports move from reactive maintenance to predictive planning
Track assemblies are the most expensive wear items on dozers and excavators, and they require regular measuring to forecast replacement timing. Without regular measurements, that timing becomes guesswork that risks…
How ESCO Vertasys is advancing ground engaging tool design
Ground-engaging tools (GET) operate at the front line of excavation and loading, absorbing the abrasion and impact associated with moving material. As sacrificial wear components, bucket teeth are designed to…
Yanmar expands North American CTL lineup with six new mid- and large-frame models
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has expanded its line of ASV Posi-Track fully suspended torsion-axle CTLs with six new mid- and large-frame models released to the U.S. and Canada. The…
Fullbay launches next-generation heavy-duty repair shop platform to simplify complex workflows
Fullbay has launched its AI-native, cloud-based platform — Fullbay Next — to bring heavy-duty repair into the connected era. Built on a decade of commercial repair expertise, Fullbay Next uses…
New Dual Drive system transforms operator experience on JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders
JCB's innovative Dual Drive system for backhoe loaders is designed to transform the way operators work — operators can move the machine while remaining seated in the excavator position. This…
Maverick Environmental Equipment to distribute CDE sand washing solutions across the Midwest
CDE is partnering with Maverick Environmental Equipment to enhance efficiency in sand and aggregate processing across three Midwestern states. The two firms will join forces to serve the Michigan, Ohio,…
ARA updates economic forecast for 2026
In its latest quarterly economic forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) noted that the combined U.S. construction and industrial equipment (CIE) and general tool rental industry is projected to grow…