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United Rentals launches carbon emissions estimator
Digital tool is part of United’s ‘Total Control’ cloud platform
Riwal moves to new, sustainable head office
Headquarters remains in Dordrecht, The Netherlands
What does COP28 mean for construction?
Amanda Williams, Head of Environmental Sustainability, CIOB on some of the main construction-related discussion points at COP 28 
The biggest developments in construction equipment in 2023
This was a year characterized by exciting advancements in power alternatives, operational digitalization, autonomous equipment and so much more
UK government unveils €2.3 billion hydrogen investment plan
Initial funding set to generate more than 700 jobs and reduce CO2 across 11 projects
Holcim’s Phoenix bridge paves the way for more sustainable concrete construction
3D-printed concrete structure demonstrates possibilities for low-carbon and circular techniques
Hitachi invests in mobile energy storage technology
Construction OEM working with partners in Japan and the Netherlands.
Komatsu, GM collaborate on fuel cell mining truck
GM to expand vision of an all-electric future to include the heaviest-duty applications
SafeAI and Obayashi unveil first electric, autonomous mining truck retrofit
Retrofitted systems reduce haul truck emissions and improve overall operational efficiency
European construction industry’s new manifesto calls for ‘radical change’ to tackle climate challenge
A group of bodies representing Europe’s construction industry have called for the adoption of a circular business model to achieve carbon and resource neutrality, as COP 28 draws to a close.
Building inside mountains: Global demand for pumped hydroelectric storage soars
How mountain lakes are being used to store the world’s excess renewable energy
The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment
Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced
Makinex creates battery energy storage unit
Lithium ion battery unit offers 6kW output
Canada and UAE head up new initiative to cut cement and concrete’s carbon emissions
Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have jointly launched the new Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative at COP28 in Dubai.
ERA to develop carbon reporting guidance
First of its kind for the equipment rental industry
Speedy’s new sustainable service centre
Location to provide alternative-powered solutions
Select Plant targets diesel reduction in Australia
Company investing in hybrid and solar technologies
Caterpillar introduces Cat Energy Storage System range
The new systems can deliver power or support existing power generation solutions
Sany outlines its steps towards sustainability
OEM says it is increasing its sustainability though its production processes, supply chains and by how its equipment is powered
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