Construction Sector News
The roadbuilding sector remains poised to see strong growth as there is global demand for new projects
Kerstin Greiner of Shell Lubricant Solutions on why Europe’s construction companies must tackle the digital skills gap
New site dumper releases are meeting demand for lower emission, compact options and all-important safety upgrades.
Why construction was one of the only sectors where the number of jobs held by women increased
Hexagon’s Fabio Ponzio looks at the technology trends driving the building industry in 2022
Thomas Guillot, chief executive of the Global Cement and Concrete Association on the industry’s path to Net Zero Concrete and the sustainable world of tomorrow
As the pandemic further exacerbates problems finding good new employees, how can employers fill vacancies?
Digitisation is taking hold in several areas of the falsework and formwork process, enabling the sector to increase efficiency, reduce costs and plan even more ambitious projects
The International Labour Organisation estimates that 4.5 million people are currently working in construction against their will
China tightens Belt and Road financing, with impact of Covid-19 partly to blame, according to a news report from Reuters
KHL ‘Test drive’: equipment expert Dan Gilkes puts JCB’s 525-60E electric telehandler under the microscope
Despite the pandemic, supply chain issues, and other challenges, construction equipment sales are booming
Mark Sugden of Withers & Rogers looks at why so many construction innovations are first tested on mega projects
As one of the most widely used human-made materials, concrete has long played a vital role in construction and is quickly evolving
How firms are struggling to recruit the skills they need to capitalise on a post-pandemic boom
We look at the key areas where investment opportunities lie following the approval of Joe Biden’s US$1 trillion infrastructure bill
Which countries rank highest across the world as the best place for construction workers?
Leila Steed looks at how technology is transforming onsite construction equipment and helping contractors reduce their carbon footprint
Crawler excavators are peerless when it comes to heavy earthmoving applications, but the operator experience is also a driving force behind the latest models
What are the specific types of cyber attack that are posing a threat to the construction industry?