Utilities & energy

Navigate complex utility projects with solutions designed to optimize operational efficiency. Address tight schedules, reduce underground utility strikes and meet urban restrictions with our fleet management services, comprehensive safety systems and electric machines designed for utility works.

Lower site emissions

Air pollution is a problem in cities and on construction sites. Our electric machines produce zero operational exhaust emissions, helping reduce pollution.

Reduce excavator damage

Excavating near live utilities can risk explosions and outages. Our integrated safety technologies help you detect hazards before accidents happen.

Navigate the transition

Address emission targets and infrastructure decisions. Our charging solutions, telematics, consultancy and support help you plan your transition.

Maximize equipment availability

Utility projects face tight schedules, and unplanned breakdowns can halt progress and drive up costs. Our fleet monitoring solutions and predictive maintenance alerts can help you prevent downtime, and our extensive network of dealers supports quick access to parts and skilled technicians.

Improve excavation accuracy

We understand that minimizing the risk of service disruptions and infrastructure damage is crucial. Our Dig Assist service provides you with real-time guidance and automated functions for accurate excavation around existing utilities. This can help reduce rework and project delays.

Building charging infrastructure with Volvo electric machines, Volvo Construction Equipment site, Eskilstuna

Eliminating over 3,000 kg of CO₂ emissions

Volvo and Ellevio building EV charging stations with electric equipment

Access restricted environments

Our electric machines can operate in emission-controlled zones, indoor spaces and noise-sensitive areas thanks to low noise and zero exhaust emissions during operation. As many cities around the world implement stricter regulations, our electric machines and trucks are a great choice for urban utility works.

CUSTOMER QUOTE

The health of everybody in London is central to our work and we are determined to meet our 2030 net zero targets. The trial of electric construction vehicles at Redcliffe Gardens is such a vital part of achieving our goals.

Carl Eddleston

Director of Streets & Network Operations, Transport for London

Address evolving urban emission standards

Cities increasingly recognize that compact diesel machines contribute to urban air pollution. Zero-emission zones are expanding, and municipalities are setting sustainability requirements for tenders. Discover how our compact electric machines can help you prepare for stricter regulations.

Air quality analysis blog post

Right-size your equipment selection

See how this water and sewer contractor contributed to project efficiency and community relations by using appropriately-sized Volvo equipment. Their focus on precision installation and low noise levels during operation shows how proper equipment selection can support utility project outcomes.

Amarillo Utility Contractors story

Solve utilities & energy challenges

Cities around the world are implementing zero-emission zones and noise restrictions that exclude conventional diesel equipment. Our electric machine portfolio enables you to work in zero-emission zones where diesel equipment is restricted, thanks to zero exhaust emissions during operation and low noise levels. This means you can access expanding urban markets as cities implement stricter environmental regulations for construction equipment.

Working around existing infrastructure demands accuracy. Our compact and short radius machines provide you with high maneuverability in tight areas and difficult-to-access locations, and our large machines support enhanced visibility through safety features like Smart View cameras and radar. Together with advanced machine control systems like Dig Assist, Haul Assist and Load Assist, our solutions support operators with real-time guidance to reduce risks when working around critical utility lines.

Multi-contractor projects demand visibility and control. Our complete ecosystem approach is designed to support workflow coordination across entire projects and includes equipment, connectivity and service solutions. Digital fleet management tools provide you with visibility into equipment location, performance and use to support improved coordination. This contributes to operational tracking and quality monitoring throughout the installation process.

Utility projects often operate on tight schedules. Unplanned machine breakdowns can halt work, causing delays and increasing costs. Our real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance alerts are designed to help prevent unexpected failures, and our extensive network of dealers supports quick access to parts and skilled technicians. Combined with our financial services, like flexible rentals and leasing programs, we allow you to scale your fleet according to your needs.

Excavating near live utilities can risk explosions, electrocution and service outages. Striking cables, pipes or gas lines can completely halt projects and endanger crews. Our Dig Assist technologies are designed to help you address these challenges, as they detect buried utilities and set safe boundaries. Working in tandem with our obstacle detection, proximity sensors and telematics alerts, our solutions alert operators to hazards – helping them prevent accidental contact with critical infrastructure.

Utility operators face hazards like trench collapses, poor visibility, and exposure to dust and noise. Without your crews, projects would come to a halt. That’s why we’ve developed stability control systems designed to help prevent overturning, Smart View cameras that support enhanced visibility, and enclosed pressurized cabs with air filtration that help protect operators from noise, dust and other harmful airborne particles.

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