The bidding process in the construction industry has become so competitive in recent years that a lot of the small and mid-size contractors out there may feel like they’re working just to break even. Bids separated by a mere dollar per yard, unheard of years ago, have become much more common — and things like machines on lease and maintaining employee salaries make cash flow an absolute requirement.

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/do-you-have-the-right-heavy-equipment-for-the-bid/

Volvo Site Simulation: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/about-us/news/2018/updated-volvo-site-simulation-helps-customers-lower-total-cost-of-production/

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At the end of a demanding workday, it’s tempting for an operator to kill the ignition switch as soon as they park their equipment. A one-off hot shutdown isn’t likely to cause catastrophic damage, but if the practice becomes a habit it can result in a blown turbocharger or irreparable damage to the engine.

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/ending-hot-turbo-shutdowns-an-easy-fix-to-prevent-costly-repairs/

Volvo Active Care Direct System: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/services/volvo-services/uptime-services/activecare-direct/

Active Care Direct Case Study: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/about-us/customer-success-stories/insurance-auto-auctions/

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We get a lot of questions related to electric construction equipment, and the topic of machine charging seems to be the most prevalent. In this episode, we've provided answers to some of the more common questions we hear.

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/charging-electric-construction-equipment-faq/

Volvo Electric Machine Lineup: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/products/electric-machines/

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The construction industry is experiencing a dynamic era of rapid innovation. In many ways, construction equipment manufacturers are starting to mirror Silicon Valley tech firms — advancing in telematics, autonomous machinery and electromobility — to name a few. More than ever, strategic partnerships among equipment makers and equipment users are driving this change.

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/six-innovations-impacting-the-future-of-construction-equipment/

HX2 Autonomous, Battery-Electric Load Carrier: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/about-us/news/2017/volvo-ce-unveils-the-next-generation-of-its-electric-load-carrier-concept/

Volvo’s ActiveCare Direct Program: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/services/volvo-services/uptime-services/activecare-direct/?campaigncode=CMP-01266-Q6S2S7

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Paving contractors know a lot about the mix they’ll use on projects. But when it comes to laydown and asphalt compaction, predictions on productivity are less certain. This episode will help fill in the gaps.

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/asphalt-compaction-rolling-patterns-for-target-density-production/

Related Article: https://volvoceblog.com/basic-asphalt-compaction-process-for-successful-pavements/

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If you’re new to electric construction equipment or just looking for a resource to brush up on terminology, this episode is for you. It can help you better understand electromobility so you’ll have more meaningful conversations with others when talking about electric heavy equipment.

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/electric-construction-equipment-101-terms-and-definitions/

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We often hear excavators called the “Swiss Army knife” of the construction industry, and it’s true — they’re multi-tasking machines capable on practically any jobsite. A lot of people attribute their flexibility to a broad range of class sizes with multiple attachment options, but you may not realize that a big part of what makes excavators so versatile is the boom.

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/understanding-excavator-boom-configurations/

Wheeled Excavator Article: https://volvoceblog.com/4-reasons-road-contractors-should-consider-a-wheeled-excavator/

Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/services/volvo-services/uptime-services/lifetime-frame-and-structure-warranty/

Excavator Lineup: https://www.volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/products/excavators/#/all

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Our very first episode deals with the three most common issues our support team hears about Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The issues being: inadvertently putting DEF into the diesel tank, DEF contamination, and improper handling of DEF.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Checklist: https://volvoceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Diesel-Exhaust-Fluid-DEF-Flyer-12-2018.pdf

Original Article: https://volvoceblog.com/tips-for-avoiding-3-common-problems-with-diesel-exhaust-fluid-def/

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