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ForConstructionPros.com: Komatsu VP discusses the state of the construction industry

ForConstructionPros.com: Komatsu VP discusses the state of the construction industry

Mike Gidaspow, Komatsu’s Vice President of Products, Service and Solutions, shares his thoughts on the construction industry, looking back at 2023 and toward 2024. Among the numerous topics he discusses:

  • How equipment technology, including automation, is one way to combat the workforce shortage
  • Innovations and improvements to construction equipment in 2024
  • The infrastructure challenges in moving toward equipment electrification, and the importance of mobile charging solutions
  • Technological areas with the most potential for innovation 
  • How the internet of things (IoT), software and connectivity are affecting Komatsu and the construction industry as a whole

This appeared in an article on ForConstructionPros.com. Read more here.

 

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