Equipment
Business

Five Construction Machinery Innovations That Impact ROI

While early versions of some inventions may have been questionable, current improvements made them reliable, safe investments. Five specific innovations that could represent a positive return on investment are hybridization, biofuels, automation, the "internet of things" and drones.
By Holly Welles
February 26, 2020
Topics
Equipment
Business
by Holly Welles
Holly Welles is a freelance writer covering the construction industry for Trimble, NCCER and other online publications. You can find more of her work on Twitter or on her personal blog, The Estate Update.

Related stories

Equipment
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times Cover Art

Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times

By Cyndi Brandt
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Equipment
Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July Cover Art

Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July

By ABC
Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.
Equipment
Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment Cover Art

Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

By Scott Berman
Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?

Follow us




Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay in the know with the latest industry news, technology and our weekly features. Get early access to any CE events and webinars.