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Dynapac and Leica Geosystems launch automated steering and screed edge control for asphalt pavers

Civil + Structural Engineer

Dynapac and Leica Geosystems are introducing a new integrated interface for auto-steering and screed edge control for the Dynapac SD25 and XD25 Highway Paver series. The system enhances site sustainability by optimising material usage, minimising waste and ensuring more accurate material estimation throughout the paving process.

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Trimble and Liebherr Introduce Trimble Ready Factory Option for Liebherr PR 776 Generation 8 Bulldozers

Civil + Structural Engineer

This option allows bulldozers shipped direct from the Liebherr factory to be pre-equipped with a Trimble Ready kit, streamlining onsite installation of the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform. The company is one of the largest construction machinery manufacturers in the world.

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CEA JCB: Electric excellence

Roads Online

JCB has pioneered a range of 100 per cent electric machinery as it works towards a more sustainable future. Just as electric vehicles on roads are becoming routine, the use of electric machinery in green construction and agriculture is also on the rise.

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Tutt Bryant: Making a big impression

Roads Online

We have a broad range of equipment and quality brands across rollers, excavators, dozers and graders that make up our fleet.” “We have a broad range of equipment and quality brands across rollers, excavators, dozers and graders that make up our fleet.” This led TKR to BOMAG equipment.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025

Safety Services Company

Improper fall protection equipment and inadequate training are often to blame, particularly in construction where workers face significant height-related hazards. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) Failure to control hazardous energy resulted in 2,443 violations in 2024 , often leading to severe injuries ( source ).

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Smooth, steady and simple: CAT’s AP400

Roads Online

According to GlobalData, Caterpillar is the largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world (by revenue). As part of this push, Caterpillar recently sought to display the capabilities of one of its latest paving machinery models in a real-life setting, enabling operators to get their hands on what the future has in store.