Volvo Construction Equipment has redefined its Compact Assist offering for asphalt compactors with the launch of a new entry-level package.

New product updates to the Cat PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822 and PM825 half-lane cold planers include numerous improvements based on customer feedback to ease operation and lower owning and operating costs. Five years ago, Caterpillar brought a fresh line-up of cold planers to the market and have been continuously working on improvements to the product line ever since. The 2021 product release marks the third update to these models since they were first introduced.

The 1960s saw plenty of advancements in construction techniques, including one displayed in this Johns-Mansville vintage film. Asphalt pavement was given additional strength through the use of a secret ingredient: asbestos fibres. Needless to say, this technique is best left in the past!

The first electric compact wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment - the Volvo L25 Electric - has been proving it can weather any storm by helping to keep the icy streets of Cologne, Germany, clean and clear during the long cold winter.

The CC900S is a single arm tandem roller in the Dynapac roller range of 1.2 - 1.6 ton tandem rollers.  This unique machine has the front right side of the drum free, which makes it possible to compact close to walls, sidewalk and guardrails.  The front drum comes standard with a 2.36 inch offset drum.       

Asphalt paving season is coming soon, and it's time for contractors to think about preparing their equipment to hit the job site. What are the best ways to prepare asphalt paving equipment for the busy season? Heavy Equipment Guide spoke with Ray Tremblay, SMS equipment manager, Road Construction Tech Support, about how paving companies can get the season off to a good start.

Procore Technologies has made product enhancements to its financial management portfolio. These tools provide accurate data and real-time insights into the financial health of construction projects, while connecting entire project teams on a single, secure platform. The new tools include Advanced Forecasting to better forecast cash flow, improved financial reporting with robust and flexible Work Breakdown Structure, the ability to connect time & material tickets to change orders, and an enhanced ERP Connector Platform.

HCSS is now offering HCSS Aerial, a free drone-based analytics platform. The app, paired with any drone, captures high-resolution images of construction job sites, analyzes job progress, calculates earthwork volumes, performs safety inspections, and more.  

Piaggio Fast Forward and Trimble have entered a proof-of-concept collaboration to enable robots and machines to follow humans and other machines in industrial applications. 

Doosan Infracore has introduced the industry's first wheel loader with a "transparent bucket" function.

Topcon Positioning Group has partnered with CyArk, a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of cultural heritage sites around the globe.  

Trimble has introduced the Trimble Siteworks SE Starter Edition, an entry-level, easy-to-use construction surveying software at an affordable price point.