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Supporting the next generation of skilled construction workers

Recognizing the skills shortage in the construction industry, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is playing its part to tackle the issue – by partnering with organizations like SkillsUSA. With SkillsUSA Volvo CE is highlighting the career opportunities within construction. Photo credit: www.buildwitt.com. The skills shortage in the construction industry is a global issue. The workforce is […]

Volvo Construction Equipment Walks the Talk with Sustainability Demonstration for top U.S. Policymakers

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) brought its industry-leading display of sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Celebration of Construction on the National Mall event in Washington, D.C. on May 14-16. Volvo CE played an important role at the Celebration of Construction on the National Mall event, held by the AEM […]

Maryland Public Fleet Buys Volco CE Electric Equipment to Support Sustainability Initiatives

In the Washington, D.C., suburbs, a bit of an off-road electric revolution is happening. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), which includes the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, is adding electric construction machines from Volvo CE to their fleet as part of their ambitious sustainability action plan. A Maryland county […]

Volvo Construction Equipment partners with CRH to decarbonize Construction

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will play a major role in exploring holistic net zero innovations for the construction industry together with CRH, the global leader in building materials solutions. It comes after CRH signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Volvo Group. From left, Bruno Blin, President Renault Trucks, Melker Jernberg, President Volvo CE, […]

Swedish consortium joins iniative to electrify the US construction industry

Volvo Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco Group, and Husqvarna Construction will team up with the Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative to showcase fully electrified construction of green infrastructure in the US. The Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative, a collaborative program founded by Business Sweden, the Embassy of Sweden in USA, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Sweden’s innovation agency […]

Volvo CE Project Selected for U.s. Environmental Protection Agency Grant to Test DD25 Electric Compactor in California

Volvo Construction Equipment is expected to receive a $1.1 million grant to conduct a pilot project of its new DD25 Electric asphalt compactor in California. The company will put another $758,000 toward the project, bringing the total to nearly $1.9 million. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant, funded under the Targeted Airshed Grant Program, […]

Top Tips For Soil Compaction Operators

Soil compaction is a key step in a wide range of construction projects, and the efficiency of the process relies heavily on the skills and knowledge of the operator. Below are some key tips to help keep your soil compactor running efficiently throughout the day to boost productivity. Be able to identify the two common […]

Volvo CE Opens New Technical Training Center at Pennsylvania Headquarters

Volvo Construction Equipment officially opened its new technical training center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday. Officials including Tim Watters of Hoffman Equipment, U.S. Rep. John Joyce, and Volvo CE Acting President Scott Young cut the ribbon to open the training center. The $7.3 million facility will be a training hub of expertise and innovation for […]

The potential of machine control in heavy construction equipment

In the construction and mining industries, profit margins can be razor thin — efficiency and precision are oftentimes the difference between a great month and one you’d rather forget. This is where machine control systems can be a difference maker. Even though they’re becoming much more common on jobsites, there are still misconceptions about what these systems […]

comparing fuel efficiency in front end wheel loaders

How do I know if my wheel loader is efficient? As the wheel loader product manager here at Volvo, I hear that question a lot. The answer lies in your ability to both cut costs and move more material per cycle at the same time. If you have a machine that does both, you’ll quickly notice the savings […]