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Roundup: Construction News You Can Use for the Week of September 2nd

Posted by IronPlanet on Sep 6, 2019 2:55:57 PM

Thanks for stopping by for our weekly News Roundup! This week’s installment features an interesting lineup of stories surrounding the future of apprenticeship programs in the United States, current economic concerns and new tech initiatives. Follow the links below for the full scoop on all the latest events shaping the construction industry of tomorrow:

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Topics: In the News, 2019

John Deere Expands TimberMatic™ Maps and TimberManager™ Technology Solutions

Posted by IronPlanet on Sep 5, 2019 6:24:00 PM

John Deere recently announced a massive expansion to their TimberMaticTM Maps and TimberManagerTM productivity solutions, which will now include full-tree equipment like feller bunchers, skidders, wheeled and tracked harvesters, forwarders and swing machines. Building upon their established foundation in the space, John Deere hopes these additions will bring the productivity and safety benefits of their management solutions to a whole new set of customers in the logging industry.

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Topics: Press Releases, Heavy Equipment, 2019

Roundup: Construction News You Can Use for the Week of August 19th

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 23, 2019 2:06:20 PM

Thanks for stopping by for another weekly News Roundup! With exciting opportunities for undocumented workers unveiled in Canada, new standards for high-rise construction being discussed in the U.K. and large digitization programs launching in Singapore, the construction industry is making bold moves worldwide this week that you need to know about. Read on to stay informed!

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Topics: In the News, 2019

Freightliner Delivers First eCascadia Class 8 Trucks to Customers

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 21, 2019 4:51:27 PM

This week, Daimler subsidiary Freightliner is delivering its first two eCascadia Class 8 Trucks to Penske Truck Leasing and NFI to test commercial integration of battery electric trucks. As part of Daimler Truck’s global electrified truck initiative dubbed the ‘Innovation Fleet’, the eCascadia joins over 100 electrified trucks and buses from the company already on the road, including FUSO’s eCanter, Thomas Built Buses’s all-electric Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school bus, and Mercedes-Benz’s eActros and eCitaro.

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Topics: Trucks, Press Releases, 2019

Roundup: Construction News You Can Use for the Week of August 12th

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 16, 2019 1:43:34 PM

Take off your hardhat, unlace those boots and crack open an ice-cold Sunny Delight from the back of the fridge: it’s finally time to unwind with your weekly construction industry news roundup. This week’s news arrives with an exciting array of topics like the regional effects of the U.S and China’s trade war, the future expansion of worker choice in relation to labor unions and a positive initiative to empower Chicago’s minority-owned contracting businesses. Read ahead for the full stories!  

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Topics: In the News, 2019

OSHA Brings Back Annual 'Safe and Sound Week'

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 15, 2019 4:35:46 PM

 

This week marks the return of Safe and Sound Week, a nationwide event held each August by OSHA (Occupational Safety Hazard Association) to encourage businesses across the country to pay special attention to health and safety issues in the workplace, and take steps towards promoting greater awareness. Over 2,000 companies have already registered for the event, which runs until Friday.

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Topics: Construction, In the News, 2019

7 IronPlanet Features You Can't Live Without

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 13, 2019 1:40:28 PM

They say it’s not what you’ve got, it’s how you use it. As so in love, technology and business, you’re probably not getting the most out of the IronPlanet experience without a holistic understanding of all the tips and tricks at your disposal, even if you’re already an IronPlanet fanatic.   

We understand there can be a bit of a learning curve to the platform, so we’ve put together a straightforward guide on the most essential features that’ll help you master our online buying process. Once you’ve got a handle on these fundamentals, you’ll possess the know-how it takes to utilize IronPlanet to its fullest every visit moving forward.  

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Topics: Construction, VeriTread, 2019

Roundup: Construction News You Can Use for the Week of August 5th

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 9, 2019 9:00:00 AM

The IronPlanet blog has secured another package of relevant news for you to enjoy this weekend! For those not paying attention, there was significant movement across the construction industry over the week including potential changes to laws and regulations, updates on coming industry shakeups and changes in leadership. Follow the links below for the full stories!   

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Topics: Fun Friday, In the News, 2019

Kubota Reveals Their Largest Ag Tractor Yet

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 8, 2019 4:49:12 PM

This summer, Kubota is previewing their brand new M8 heavy tractor series, the company’s largest ever. Set to launch in spring 2020, Kubota President and CEO Harry Yoshida stated that the M8 Series will help to “establish [Kubota’s] presence in the segment” and position the company to “steadily grow [its] share” in the future.    

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Topics: Press Releases, Heavy Equipment, 2019

Heavy Equipment Goes Electric in 2019

Posted by IronPlanet on Aug 1, 2019 3:49:07 PM

2019 has been a landmark year when it comes to electric vehicles. So far, while highway-focused companies are capturing the most attention commercially and culturally, several exciting announcements have signaled the possibility of major shifts in the construction space that should catch the attention of eco-friendly and profit-minded professionals alike. 

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Topics: Industry Headlines, 2019