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Latest episode of Construction Briefing podcast now available
New episode of Construction Briefing podcast focuses on Ukraine 
Caterpillar: AI will revolutionise construction
World’s biggest OEM says AI is evolving at a rapid rate 
Volvo CE feels impact of market downturn with Q1 results
Volvo Construction Equipment reveals its financial results for Q1, 2024 
What are the world’s most expensive cities to build in?
Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report reveals the costliest cities to build in for the construction sector
10 new cities under construction around the world
Can building new cities around the world help lift tens of millions of people out of poverty?
Three firms drive off with US$3.4 billion Peruvian roads deal
A joint venture between Spanish contractors Acciona, Ferrovial and Sacyr have landed a deal to build and operate a new 34.8km stretch of toll road in Lima, Peru.
‘Engines running hot’: is Brazil’s rental sector in growth mode?
Following a period of instability, South America’s largest market is beginning to see an upturn in fortunes
What’s next for global construction equipment sales in 2024?
After exceptional stimulus-driven volumes during the pandemic, global construction equipment sales will return to a more sustainable levels this year
Mills revenue boosted by investment
68% rise in fleet investment, with more to come
China’s Jinzhao wins $405m port construction contract
A subsidiary of Chinese company Jinzhao has won a contract to build a port in the south of Peru.
Loxam hits €1 billion revenues in France
Europe’s biggest renter reports 6.2% increase in revenues
Off-Highway Research acquires IP assets from Yengst Associates
Assets include full portfolio of reports covering the construction equipment industry
Video: Seequent CEO on the future of subsurface construction
CEO of global company provides exclusive insight on the world of subsurface construction
Construction industry update: legal battles, global projects, and educational initiatives
Selection of the week’s biggest stories on Construction Briefing 
South American data centre firm expanding footprint in Mexico
Brazilian-based company will build onto two data centre campuses
Report reveals sustainability surge: 73% of contractors already implementing practices
Survey of approximately 13,000 construction professionals reveals what sectors are embracing sustainability
ALEC survey reveals mixed Brazilian rental market
Companies in Brazil note improvements, but outlook is mixed
Low noise midi excavator launches from Yanmar
Two new models in the 8-10t class size
Develon opens new parts centre in ‘growing’ Brazilian market
Major OEM opens new Parts Distribution Centre in a country with “growing opportunities”
5 of the biggest equipment rental stories in January
IRN looks back at the biggest news from January
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