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

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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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