The panel of experts from Trimble and Dynapac discussed where the construction industry is on the path to autonomy at present, where it is heading, and Trimble’s overall corporate vision for the future. Trimble’s philosophy is that machine autonomy is about more than just controlling the machine. To move the industry forward, autonomy solutions must also turn real-time data into real-time information to optimise and coordinate the jobsite of the future according to Trimble. Providing full access to that data presents a challenge, but can be achieved.
The next time you are worried or irritated about changing a flat tyre, don’t be.
Just be grateful that the vehicle is not moving. Be grateful that your car is also not being driven along on only two wheels.
This five-minute video is a tribute to a lot of things, not least the driver’s skill in keeping the SUV up on two wheels and steady enough for the five people working on the tyre change.
But consider the skills of those changing the tyres.
JCB has delivered one of its 22tonne JS220 crawler excavators to ambitious groundworks and civil engineering contractor ECL Civil Engineering. As a result, Bedfordshire, England-based ECL now boasts a fleet of more than 27 JCB excavators, including JS130, JZ145 and JS220 models. “When JCB supplied a JS130 to us a few years ago I was over the moon with the machine,” said ECL director and co-owner Sean Hoare. “The build quality, hydraulic performance and cab environment have all improved over the last few ye
Eric Fontaine joined Rehlko as president of engines in January 2025, not long after the business was rebranded from Kohler.
“I was impressed with the spirit of innovation and the products we have, together with the high quality of the engines,” says Fontaine of Rehlko.
“For our products, within the package we provide, we really are best in class, especially around torque and power density.” He also pays tribute to the talent and enthusiasm of the Rehlko engine team.
