Construction Sector News

Trendlines: China impact
Updated forecast shows further fall in global CE sales due to China downturn
What is coming next in the evolution of mini excavators?
The excavator is construction’s most popular machine, known for its agility and versatility. Catrin Jones looks at what could be next in its development
Danfoss works to enable autonomy for all OEM types and sizes
Off-highway is a prime application target for automation and autonomy
Caterpillar: Making the most of on-board operator technology
A surprising amount of easy-to-use operator assistance technology is being built into the latest construction equipment – and it can really make a difference.
5 delayed construction megaprojects from around the world
Even the most ambitious construction projects face difficulty along the way
Volvo CE: How tech will shape construction’s future
Catrin Jones speaks to Carolina Diez Ferrer, vice president of future solutions at Volvo CE, on how the OEM is developing solutions to change the way construction uses technology
Former US marine on how military veterans can build a construction career
Lucy Barnard finds out why more and more construction companies are pledging to recruit and advance army veterans.
Why mini excavators are slowly gaining in popularity in India
Backhoe loaders may be India’s most popular type of construction equipment but mini excavators are gradually gaining popularity, as a new Off-Highway Research report shows.
Interview: Caterpillar’s advancing quarrying technology
Experts from the world’s largest OEM discuss the power technology has to increase quarry efficiency
Where’s the bracing?
David Glabe explores why “confusion reigns supreme” when it comes to scaffold bracing
BrandSafway takes home SAIA Innovation Award
Company provided innovative motorized solution that improved access at BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project
Why construction workers are more at risk of suicide and what to do about it
What can cause suicide among construction workers and where can they and their employers find support?
The challenges of building the world’s longest railway tunnel
Brenner Base Tunnel chief engineer explains some of the biggest challenges behind building the world’s longest railway tunnel.
Construction equipment autonomy (part 1): How far has onboard tech come?
Construction Europe talks to Danfoss Power Solutions’ Peter Bleday about how machines are increasingly taking the strain on construction sites
How construction equipment dealerships are evolving with a changing construction industry
The days when a construction machinery dealership would simply sell a piece of equipment and then perhaps sell parts or offer a repair service are disappearing.
A shift in positioning: ultra-wideband technology
Dr Vera Thomé of LaterationXYZ describes a breakthrough that could take construction to new levels of precision
How is AI being used in construction?
AI-enabled software solutions are increasingly being marketed by tech companies as quick fixes for the contractors
9 of the biggest semiconductor factory construction projects
As chip manufacturing giants re-shore their production or move it closer to home, what are some of the biggest semiconductor factory construction projects?
How can companies increase employee engagement?
In this article, Clover HR’s Managing Director, Michael Doolin, delves into the topic of employee engagement within the construction industry and discusses simple changes that may make the biggest difference
What is construction equipment’s ‘killer app’?
Do we know what tech will change construction equipment in the coming years? And could a transformative technology over the horizon change everything?
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