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Building Information Modeling| A 3D model of a building and a ruler sit on top of paper building plans

Industry News

NIBS aims to accelerate use of building information modeling

NIBS aims to accelerate use of building information modeling The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) says the construction industry has averaged 1% productivity growth

Recycling | A floating broken glass bowl holding dirt and a tree

Green

AGC survey finds widespread recycling policies in place

AGC survey finds widespread recycling policies in place An Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey on sustainability practices by construction companies found that 78%

Well Cleanup | An oil pump standing in a flat desert

Green

Interior Department allocates $560 million to well cleanup

Interior Department allocates $560 million to well cleanup The United States Interior Department is giving $560 million to 24 states as part of an effort

Bricks of concrete, which can be made stronger with recycled PPE

Green

Recycled PPE can strengthen concrete, according to new study

Recycled PPE can strengthen concrete, according to new study Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method that uses disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to

Two Construction Workers talking in front of Komatsu WA470 Wheel Loader

Employee Recruitment & Retention

Ways to retain employees during a labor shortage in the construction industry

Ways to retain employees during a labor shortage in the construction industry To overcome the labor shortage in the construction industry, having a focus on

Equipment/Products

Tackle demanding forestry processing environments with Komatsu’s new PC230F-11 swing machine

Tackle demanding forestry processing environments with Komatsu’s new PC230F-11 swing machine Your forestry crews need equipment that can deliver exceptional performance in difficult environments, control

An operator operating a PC490LCi-11, Komatsu’s largest intelligent Machine Control (iMC) 2.0 excavator

Equipment/Products

Proprietary iMC 2.0 promotes significant productivity gains and is now available on Komatsu PC490LCi-11 excavator

Proprietary iMC 2.0 promotes significant productivity gains and is now available on Komatsu PC490LCi-11 excavator Designed to lessen the skills gap between new and experienced

A man using an iPad in front of a Komatsu machine during a preventive maintenance clinic

Tips

Preventive maintenance clinics ensure your equipment is calibrated to optimum levels for high production

Preventive maintenance clinics ensure your equipment is calibrated to optimum levels for high production Many factors impact your equipment’s productivity and health, including ambient temperatures,

A Komatsu PC 2000 Mining Excavator loading a Komatsu HD1500-8E0 Mechanical Haul Truck

Equipment/Products

Komatsu’s HD1500-8E0 helps increase production at quarry, aggregate and mining operations, keeps operators comfortable

Komatsu’s HD1500-8E0 helps increase production at quarry, aggregate and mining operations, keeps operators comfortable Does your operation need an efficient 150-ton haulage solution that can