Sales up 30% in Volvo CE's first quarter Significant market demand increases in all major regions helped propel Volvo Construction Equipment to a strong first quarter 2018, with sales up 30% and profitability up 79%.
Construction safety: deadly serious One in five worker deaths in the US are in construction. We talk to Director of OSHA’s Construction Directorate Dean McKenzie about the challenges the industry faces.
Improving construction safety: 3-step plan Modern machines have more safety features than ever before – so why do accidents still happen? Brian O’Sullivan considers the relationship between work site traffic, people and machines.
International launch of Volvo rigid hauler range Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its new range of Volvo-branded rigid haulers to customers and dealers at the company’s Motherwell facility in Scotland.
Quarry saves costs and fuel with downhill hauling Hauling shot rock downhill in order to then to go uphill may seem like a crazy way to run a quarry. But total cost of ownership and productivity have both jumped at Savage Quarry.
Volvo CE moves into 3D printing of parts Volvo Construction Equipment moves into a new dimension to assist customers in supplying spare parts, and as part of its commitment to the research and development of new products.
How sustainable building is driving down costs Is it really possible to ‘green up’ the construction industry while keeping costs at a minimum? Terri Wills, CEO of WorldGBC, makes the business case for sustainability.
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 ways to save money on your machines For many construction site managers, getting the lowest total lifetime cost is crucial when managing their fleets. So how can they save money on their machines?
VIDEO: Get it right with On-Board Weighing See how load weighing systems are taking the guesswork out of loading and unloading and making the process safer, cheaper and more fuel efficient. In this 60-second explainer we show how...
How the EU is in danger of making construction less productive Proposed European data privacy laws could hinder the flow of data around construction sites. In this article Riccardo Viaggi, Secretary General of the Committee for European Construction...
Tech key to driving down contracting costs Managing equipment data and machine control systems lies at the heart of providing safe, productive equipment at the lowest possible cost, says Hubbard Construction’s John Sharp
Volvo Construction Equipment see sales up 28% in Q4 Improved competitiveness and increased demand helped Volvo Construction Equipment put in a strong fourth quarter of 2017, with sales up 28% in the period, and up 31% for the full year.
