The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a study outlining how construction equipment technologies have advanced the construction industry and benefited a wide range of stakeholders, from contractors, to owners, to society as a whole.
The Benefits of Construction Equipment Technologies and Their Impact on Society details four construction equipment technologies that play critical roles in advancing the industry, and thereby enabling benefits to productivity and performance, planet and environment, as well as people and safety.
The trends identified in the study are: machine and grade control, engines and drivetrains, digital control systems and machine telematics.
The study provides:
- An overview of the construction industry as it stands today
- Highlights of recent improvements seen in the industry
- An outline of four key construction equipment technologies benefiting industry stakeholders and society
- Case studies illustrating the impact of these technologies
From automated functions and telematics to cleaner and more fuel-efficient engines, technological innovations have significantly enhanced productivity, reduced downtime, increased safety and improved overall project outcomes.