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Pile driver enhanced noise control

20 August 2023

In its largest construction project to date, the University of Rochester is utilising specialised construction equipment to build its new emergency department and patient tower. Pile drivers enable workers to vibrate metal plates weighing thousands of pounds into the ground, establishing a robust foundation for the building. This will limit the finished patient care area...

Cummins reports 311% increase in North American sales for the second quarter

20 August 2023

Cummins recently announced its second-quarter 2023 results, with North American sales rising by 31%. Second-quarter revenue reached $8.6 billion, representing a 31% increase compared to the same quarter in 2022. Driven by the addition of Meritor and robust demand across most global markets, North American sales grew by 31%, while international revenue increased...

Non-residential construction employment increased by 2.51% in July.

20 August 2023

According to analysis of data by the American Builders and Contractors Association (ABC) released today by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the construction sector added 19,000 jobs in July. Year-on-year, the industry gained 198,000 new positions, representing a 2.51% increase. Non-residential construction saw a net increase of 10,600 jobs, ...

Budget for Alaska Highway Project Doubles

20 August 2023

Since 2018, the estimated cost of the bypass project around Cooper Landing, Alaska, has more than doubled, leaving the state scrambling to secure additional funding, including potential allocations through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The initial estimate stood at $350 million, but now this highway...

Non-food crops target biofuel demand

20 August 2023

When soybeans and maize struggle to feed the world, scientists are exploring non-food crops as sources of oil for producing renewable fuels such as biodiesel. According to The Wall Street Journal, CoverCress has developed an oilseed rape variety yielding more oil than soybeans. The company proposes utilising this crop during off-season harvests...

ABC: Construction equipment prices continue to rise

20 August 2023

According to the Associated Builders and Contractors, construction input prices remained unchanged in July compared to the previous month. Non-residential construction input prices decreased by 0.11% this month. Overall construction input prices fell by 3.11% year-on-year, with non-residential construction input prices declining by 2.71%. An exception was construction...

Cummins and Chevron expand low-carbon partnership

20 August 2023

Cummins and Chevron USA have announced a memorandum of understanding to leverage their complementary positions within the value chains of hydrogen, natural gas and other low-carbon fuels. This announcement expands upon the companies' prior strategic collaboration in hydrogen and renewable natural gas, and is expected to encompass other liquid renewable fuels such as...

Alta's second-quarter sales increased by 151% due to improved supply.

20 August 2023

Alta Equipment Group reported total revenue of $468 million for the second quarter, representing a 15.21% increase compared to the same period in 2022. Sales of new and used equipment totalled $255 million this quarter, marking a 171% rise over the second quarter of 2022. Product support revenue grew by 19.11% this quarter, with parts...

Nikola recalls 209 trucks following June fire

20 August 2023

Nikola is recalling 209 E8 battery-electric trucks following its investigation into battery pack fires in June. The company has also temporarily halted sales of new trucks. According to Nikola, a third-party investigation identified coolant leakage within a single battery pack as the probable cause of the fires. On 10 August, the company...

Deere's new facility will manufacture battery-powered electric components in Knoxville.

20 August 2023

Deere will construct an 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to expand production of Kreisel Electric products. The new plant will be located in Knowsill, North Carolina, where the company already manufactures excavators. John Deere acquired a majority stake in Kreisel in 2022, the company...