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December 9 2023 Vol. XXIX • No. 25
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Inside
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Ferronordic Acquires Volvo CE Dealer Rudd Equipment Inc. ...12
People Drive Growth, Success of Company in Southwest Minn. ...31
Differences Between Brine Sprayer, Anti-Icing Liquid Applications...74 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-44 Attachments & Parts Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-53 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63-69 Snow & Ice Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-77 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-89 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
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Construction Industry Embracing, Adopting AI Technology at Record Clip New Tech Proving Useful in Road, Bridge Research Projects By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
The construction industry is adopting AI technology at a record clip, with new applications being introduced and integrated daily. The verdict is still out on the practicality of many of these new systems, but the belief is if it works for one industry it could be modified for success in another. Concerns about use and users are not stopping developers from throwing techAI-driven predictive analytics is being nology out there to see what sticks. see TECHNOLOGY page 78
integrated to achieve more resilient and successful construction projects.