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South Africa building collapse death toll rises to 32

A total of 32 people, thought to be construction workers, have now been confirmed dead following a building collapse in South Africa

XCMG reveals extent of its international sales

China-based OEM reveals what percentage of its revenue now comes from international markets

3 findings from Bouygues’ first quarter results

Bouygues releases its 2024 first quarter results

Five killed and dozens trapped as under-construction building collapses in South Africa

Five people have died and dozens more are trapped after a multi-storey building under construction in the city of George, South Africa, collapsed on Tuesday (7 May).

Eyes on inventories as Caterpillar announces Q1 results

Caterpillar announces its first quarter results on 25 April

CNH names new CEO

Scott Wine to leave on July 1, 2024, after three years as CEO

Latest episode of Construction Briefing podcast now available

New episode of Construction Briefing podcast focuses on Ukraine

Caterpillar: AI will revolutionise construction

World’s biggest OEM says AI is evolving at a rapid rate

Volvo CE feels impact of market downturn with Q1 results

Volvo Construction Equipment reveals its financial results for Q1, 2024

What are the world’s most expensive cities to build in?

Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report reveals the costliest cities to build in for the construction sector

10 new cities under construction around the world

Can building new cities around the world help lift tens of millions of people out of poverty?

Chinese contractor debarred for fraudulent practices on Ugandan roads project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has debarred a Chinese contractor for 12 months after an investigation found that it had engaged in ‘fraudulent practice’ on a roads project in Uganda.

What’s next for global construction equipment sales in 2024?

After exceptional stimulus-driven volumes during the pandemic, global construction equipment sales will return to a more sustainable levels this year

Rising revenue in US offsets decline in Egypt for Orascom

Construction group Orascom’s revenue fell more than 19% to US$3.4 billion in 2023 amid tough trading conditions in its home market of Egypt

Designers chosen for world’s largest football stadium

A consortium of architects led by Populous and Oualalou + Choi has won a contract to design Morocco’s 115,000-seater Grande Stade de Casablanca stadium.