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Volvo A30 Electric: All-electric dumper with new cab
Volvo A30 Electric: Fully electric dump truck with new cab – Volvo A30 Electric: The first fully electric version of the articulated dump truck represents Volvo's consistent move t... Volvo A30 Electric: All-electric dumper
Kobelco shows fully electric mini excavators SK20 & SK90
Kobelco showcases fully electric mini excavators SK20 & SK90. Kobelco presents fully electric mini excavators SK20 and SK90 for the European market, introducing two compact machine... Kobelco fully electric mini excavators SK20 & SK90
SkanCraft magnet for construction sites: Remove metal safely
On many recycling or demolition sites, iron and metal scraps lie scattered across the ground. These pieces are not only a nuisance, but can also cause damage—for example, to the ti... SkanCraft hydraulic electromagnet for construction sites
Hidromek news 2025: Telescopic loaders and crawler excavator
Hidromek innovations for 2025: Telescopic handlers and crawler excavators demonstrate how Hidromek is strategically expanding its portfolio. Hidromek is introducing its first teles... Hidromek Telescopic loaders and crawler excavator
Palfinger FL series truck-mounted forklifts - many practical details
With its FL series of truck-mounted forklifts, Palfinger will be demonstrating at bauma 2025 how practical details can be combined with clear technical concepts. The FL series of t... Palfinger truck-mounted forklifts
MakBrent multifunctional construction machine with remote control
What looks like a classic skid steer loader at first glance turns out to be a sophisticated machine with an unusual concept on closer inspection. It was developed by the Italian ma... MakBrent multifunctional construction machine
Cornelia Lutz appointed new project manager for BAU 2027
A significant personnel change is imminent at Messe München. Cornelia Lutz will take over as project manager for BAU in mid-May, thereby also assuming responsibility for the intern... New project management of BAU
Komatsu PC220-LCi: Crawler excavator with intelligent control system
The Komatsu PC220-LCi is a new crawler excavator and also a Komatsu excavator from a new generation of machines, which is being introduced with Intelligent Control 3.0. As a new mo... Komatsu: Crawler excavators with intelligent control
Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4E: Hybrid mobile crane with electric drive
Liebherr presents the Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4E, a hybrid mobile construction crane with electric drive that enables flexible construction site operations in diesel and electric modes... Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4E: Hybrid mobile construction crane
Wacker Neuson EW100: Mobile excavator with MiC 4.0 interface
With a broad presence at bauma, Wacker Neuson and Kramer are jointly demonstrating what is currently possible in terms of technology. The focus is on the EW100 mobile excavator – a... Wacker Neuson EW100 Mobilbagger
Giant GD10H wheel loader: Compact solution with high-tip function
Giant is expanding its portfolio with the Giant GD10H wheel loader, a compact solution with a high-tip function that is specifically aimed at new user groups. Under the slogan “Gia... Giant GD10H compact wheel loader
Cat Command: Remote control for construction machinery
With Cat Command, Caterpillar is pursuing a clear approach: in future, machines should also be controllable from a distance - not as a theoretical concept, but as a functioning sol... Cat Command: Remote control for construction machinery
Vanguard demolition robot with battery drive and patented tongs
A battery-powered demolition robot with patented technology makes it possible to work in hard-to-reach places - without any power cables. Combined with a newly developed, powerful ... Vanguard battery demolition robot
Bobcat E-series mini excavator ideal for landscaping and civil engineering
Bobcat introduces the Bobcat E-Series mini excavators, a series that is ideally designed for landscaping and civil engineering and has been consistently tailored to practical use. ... Bobcat E-series mini excavator
Carmix concrete mixer: Concrete production on the construction site
The self-loading concrete mixer is the best-selling machine in the Carmix range and enables concrete to be produced where it is needed - directly on the construction site. Especial... Carmix self-loading concrete mixer
Kobelco excavator with AI safety system
Kobelco is presenting a new excavator model that has been developed for use in urban areas. The machine combines a compact design with a modern safety system based on artificial in... Kobelco excavator with AI safety system
Develon excavator with energy-efficient hydraulics at bauma
With a completely newly developed excavator series, Develon is presenting a model that sets new standards in terms of fuel consumption, operating comfort and safety. The market lau... Develon excavator with energy-efficient hydraulics
Bell B50 ADT: Articulated dump truck with 50 tons capacity
The B50 ADT is the flagship of Bell's articulated dump truck series. The 6x6 dumper has been in use for over two decades and has established itself as a powerful, technologically l... Bell B50 ADT articulated dump truck
Final report on bauma 2025 on Messe.TV
bauma 2025 in Munich has once again proven its claim to be the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, construction vehicles and construc... Final report on bauma 2025
MakBrent trencher: Solution for pipe laying in civil engineering
With a compact but powerful machine, MakBrent presents a trencher that is suitable for various applications in road and pipeline construction. The machine is manufactured entirely ... MakBrent trencher
Lehnhoff fully hydraulic quick coupler system for excavators
With its fully hydraulic quick-change system for excavators, Lehnhoff provides a solution that combines high efficiency with practical flexibility. The automatic tool change is com... Lehnhoff excavator quick-change system
Komatsu wheel loaders WA475-11 and WA485-11 at bauma
The two wheel loaders WA475-11 and WA485-11 from Komatsu have been completely redeveloped. In addition to an optimized drive system, the machines are characterized above all by a p... Komatsu wheel loaders WA475-11 and WA485-11
Palfinger loader crane PK 880 TEC - trade fair highlight bauma
The PK 880 TEC is one of the technical highlights at bauma. As part of Palfinger's premium TEC line, the crane combines high lifting capacity with sensitive control - designed for ... Palfinger loader crane PK 880 TEC
Hidromek cabless construction machines with remote control
With the "Teleopera" prototype series, Hidromek shows how heavy construction machinery can be controlled remotely in the future - without a cab. The prototype was specially develop... Hidromek cabless construction machines
Picture gallery: Pictures from bauma 2025 in Munich
Bauma 2025 started with a strong political signal. Representatives from federal, state, and local politics joined the trade fair management in opening the industry event in Munich.... Pictures bauma 2025
Volvo EWR150E battery-powered wheeled excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment presents the new EWR150E, the world's first battery-powered wheeled excavator from an OEM manufacturer. The machine combines a compact design with high... Volvo battery-powered wheeled excavator
Sennebogen 885 G hybrid port material handler
The Sennebogen 885 G is one of the most impressive machines at the trade fair and impressively demonstrates the dimensions that modern material handling technology can achieve. The... Sennebogen port handling machine
Skancraft hydraulic ram - innovative pile driving attachment
SkanCraft's innovative pile-driving attachment, which can be rotated and tilted hydraulically, significantly simplifies workflows on the construction site. It replaces conventional... SkanCraft hydraulic ram
HAMM Smart Compact Pro - Real-time measurement of asphalt density
With Smart Compact Pro, Hamm is presenting a technological solution that marks a decisive advance in asphalt compaction: For the first time, asphalt density can be measured and dis... HAMM Smart Compact Pro
Benninghoven Multi Jet burner: CO₂ reduction in asphalt production
With the Multi Jet burner, Benninghoven offers a pioneering solution for asphalt mixing plants that combines efficiency, flexibility and climate responsibility. The burner is used ... Benninghoven Multi Jet burner
Case Grader 836D - Grading work in road construction
The Case 836D is the compact version of a motor grader for road construction - with an operating weight of 12 tons. As a smaller version within the product range, this machine is p... Case Grader 836D - Grading work road construction
100 years of Kramer - specialist for all-wheel drive construction machinery
On the occasion of Kramer's 100th anniversary, the brand will have a special presence at bauma. As part of the Wacker Neuson Group, which celebrated its 175th anniversary last year... Kramer all-wheel drive construction machinery
Growing demands on building materials and construction processes
Demands in the construction sector are constantly increasing—not only in technical terms, but also in terms of environmental and legal requirements. Sustainable building materials, energy-efficient construction, and circular building concepts are becoming increasingly important. Construction companies must find pragmatic solutions that can be implemented economically. Some of the dominant topics:
- Building materials with an optimized carbon footprint
- Insulation and energy systems for sustainable building operation
- Requirements due to new building regulations and subsidy programs
Digitalization in construction: potential and reality
BIM, 3D laser scans, and automated quantity calculations promise efficiency—but the reality is often fragmented. Although many planning offices and construction companies use digital tools, integrated processes are the exception rather than the rule. Implementation often fails due to interface problems or a lack of acceptance on the construction site. Digital potential lies in, among other things:
- Consistent planning from design to construction
- Precise quantity determination and scheduling
- Live documentation of construction progress via app or sensor technology
The construction industry caught between a shortage of skilled workers and tight deadlines
Tight deadlines, increasing project complexity, and a shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for many companies. Without reliable personnel planning and flexible construction organization, there is a risk of delays or quality problems. Strategies to ease the burden on construction operations:
- Prefabrication and serial construction to shorten construction time
- Modular concepts for better planning
- Targeted use of external specialists in the event of bottlenecks
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