International Construction - January-February 2019

Included in this issue:

• WORLD NEWS 
  US contractors look to new technology; world’s tallest modular buildings; World Cup centerpiece stadium.
• ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 
  Despite political instability and disappointing recent growth, there is still reason to be optimistic about Europe, writes Scott Hazelton from IHS Global. 
• REGIONAL REPORT 
  Southern Africa has the largest number of construction projects occurring in Africa. Andy Brown examines market conditions and looks at the major projects in this region.
• BAUMA PREVIEW 
  With Bauma Munich fast approaching, we spoke to Mareile Kästner, exhibition director at Messe München, to find out what will be new at this major event. 
• MINI EXCAVATORS 
  Mike Hayes reports on this increasingly popular piece of construction equipment. 
• CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 
  In our first technology supplement of the year we cover: virtual and augmented reality, telematics and what construction equipment might look like in the year 2029.
• RENTAL MARKET OVERVIEW 
  Murray Pollok from International Rental News, provides a comprehensive overview of the rental market.
• SHOW GUIDE: WORLD OF ASPHALT  
  A look ahead to the 2019 show that is being held in Indiana, Indianapolis, US.
• INTERVIEW 
  Andy Brown spoke to Caterpillar’s Damien Giraud about the com pany’s first new excavator launch since 1993.