Construction Sector News

What can construction learn from Japan?
Why are Japanese construction sites among the safest in the world? 
What new and upcoming legislation could impact construction in Europe?
With the help of legal experts, Construction Europe rounds up legislative changes across the region and what they could mean for construction businesses.
Cummins dives into worksite dewatering
Two models offer flow rates of 1350 and 1430 gpm and powered by Cummins QSF2.8 engine
Online exclusive: how to build sustainable ecocities
Building a city sustainability brings challenges but its importance from both customers and those giving out contracts is only increasing
Spanish construction: Economic challenges ahead
Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit analyses the construciton landscape in Spain and what contractors can expect in 2023
Greening the grey: How are new concrete technologies tackling decarbonisation?
Concrete equipment is moving diligently in the right direction 
The rise of construction robotics
The construction industry is facing numerous challenges and more companies are looking to automate tasks to relieve some of the pressure
Fleet builder: Alta eMobility founded to help integrate batteries, hydrogen into fleets
New business already has working partnerships with Nikola, BorgWarner
Paving the way forward: what’s new in road construction?
Catrin Jones looks at what’s new in the roadbuilding industry
Achieving peak efficiency in diesel technology
Engine manufacturers have been steadily improving diesel technology, reducing emissions and also improving fuel economy
Will self-healing concrete ever play a significant role in construction?
Is self-healing concrete finally ready for widespread use in construction?
The four big takeaways from ConExpo 2023
The four big takeaways to emerge from the year’s largest construction equipment show.
Safe slab and beam shoring starts before installation
Shoring best practices from SAIA lead with critical questions any project needs answered in detail to shore safely
How is Turkey planning to rebuild after a devastating earthquake?
It’s now over a month since two earthquakes in rapid succession devastated parts of Turkey and neighbouring Syria.
India’s US$5 trillion economic ambition
India aims to become a US$5 trillion economy, but to do so must address infrastructure gaps
Who is building small modular reactors and how long will it take?
Nuclear power is making a comeback. Who is developing the next generation of small modular reactors?
Is the impending death of the diesel combustion engine exaggerated?
As more electrically powered construction equipment comes to market, are the days of the combustion engine numbered?
Why Japan is pivoting back to nuclear power plant construction
Japan is moving back towards nuclear power after Fukushima but could a skills shortage slow progress?
Why have Chinese construction firms become so influential in Africa?
How have Chinese construction companies become so influential in Africa and what can their competitors do about it?
Father of BIM: ‘AI will one day be able to design a building for you’
Dr Jonathan Ingram, known as the ‘father of BIM’, on how AI could revolutionise the way construction professionals design and build.
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