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Three Levels of the Volvo Intelligent Compaction System

Volvo Compact Assist is an in-cab app that helps asphalt compactor operators improve productivity and efficiency, while achieving target densities. By using it daily, operators can say goodbye to guess […]

Reviews of Electric Construction Equipment By Early Adopters

As more and more companies consider electric construction equipment to supplement their existing fleet, several contractors have expressed hesitancy — and for good reason. For one thing, emobility is new […]

AEM’S The Future of Building Report: Our Take

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently released a whitepaper detailing the drivers that influence how the construction industry could transform over the next 10 years in North America — […]

Agromin the Largest Organic Waste Recycler in California Relies on Volvo Machines

Agromin is California’s leading organic material processor located in Oxnard and manufactures earth-friendly soil products for farmers, landscapers, and gardeners. Agromin uses Volvo EC220E excavators and L90H wheel loaders with […]

5 Factors that can impact haul truck size selection

Oftentimes, sizing haul trucks for mining and aggregates jobs comes down to the cubic yardage of the buckets on the excavators you’re running — it can become second nature to […]

The Future of Connected Insurance for the Construction Industry

You may not have heard the term “connected insurance,” but chances are you’ve probably seen examples on TV with car insurance companies placing ads about rates based on driving style […]

TIPS TO CUT HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUEL CONSUMPTION

When fuel prices are high, finding small ways to cut consumption can really add up — and it doesn’t take months to start seeing your fuel expenses decline. If you’re […]

How Green Construction equipment could factor into future jobs opportunities

Opinions on the importance of environmental sustainability are mixed, but in a pure business sense, incorporating sustainability measures in your operations can be good for your long-term profitability. According to […]

VCES named Sennebogen tree care dealer of the year

At a recent trade show, Constantino Lannes, president of SENNEBOGEN LLC, awarded David Hill, president of Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) based in Corona, Calif., with eight branches across the state, the […]

3 Tips to Keep Asphalt Compactors up to Speed with Pavers

Many paving projects use a common practice that contractors should avoid — rolling too fast with the breakdown compactor, especially when using a vibratory compactor.