Volvo CE shares its largest demolition excavator

The new high-reach excavator is fitted with demolition-specific features meant to improve operator comfort and enhance visibility. Volvo Construction Equipment Unrivaled stability and strength Built to meet Volvo Ultra High Reach (UHR) stability criteria, the EC950 High Reach delivers stability even when operating with heavy attachments and extended reach. The durable Volvo undercarriage, plus a […]

Fortis Construction names new president

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Fortis Construction, an international contractor based in Portland, Oregon, has named Andrea Weisheimer as president, according to a Jan. 28 announcement.  Weisheimer will focus on national growth in the new role, supporting expansion via the firm’s Geographic […]

Connected and Protected: Digital Safety Tools for Construction

The “2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report” examines how safety performance is being influenced by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies. It shows that despite longstanding hazards in construction, firms are increasingly turning to digital safety tools—such as wearable sensors, real-time reporting systems and data analytics—to enhance jobsite protection and compliance. The […]