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Street Smarts: The Shell Starship rides again
Shell is working with Cummins to refit its Class 8 Starship research truck
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
Interview: analysing access in Brazil
Director of one of Brazil’s largest MEWP rental companies provides a deep dive into the market 
Why telescopic boom crawler cranes are on the rise
The rise in popularity of telescopic boom crawler cranes stems from their quick and easy set up, even on busy sites
SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop Show Guide
The SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop is jam-packed with pertinent programs, interesting panel discussions and speakers and world-class networking.
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.
Interview: Huurland CEO on growth strategy
Pascal Ameloot talks customer changes and the rental market in Belgium
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
Is now a good time for mergers and acquisitions in equipment rental?
Interview with Joe Kondrup Jr, founder/CEO of Catalyst Strategic Advisors
TopLift 2023: Vote for your favourite lift
Our annual TopLift competition returns as we reveal ten of the most impressive lifts from the last 12 months. Pick one as your favourite and vote for it
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.
Decontamination: A growing market
Fábio Bruno Pinto discusses the rising demand for decontamination services in Brazil
Telecrawler market continues to diversify
Hannah Sundermeyer reports on the uptick in usage of telescopic crawler cranes across North America.
Platformers’ Days - in review
There was a range of new and updated products on show at the Germany-based exhibition 
How to increase safety on site with new technology
New technology launched to the crane market is improving safety on site
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
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