6 Trends to Watch in Compact Construction Equipment

Compact machines play an increasingly important role in utility construction, particularly as urbanization grows. According to the U.S. 2020 Census 80% of the U.S. population currently lives in urban areas, up from 64% in 1950. Utility workers in urban environments not only face limited space on jobsites, but high-traffic areas can limit accessibility to projects. Contractors may also face noise and emissions restrictions.