Included in the issue: 

• WORLD NEWS  
  Safety fears over new technology; global construction output to grow; US$56 billion for German rail; EC infrastructure fund; Notre-Dame reconstruction.
• ECONOMIC OUTLOOK  
  China’s economy continues to slow, although the country still enjoys stronger growth than most other countries, reports Scott Hazelton from IHS Global.
• REGIONAL REPORT  
  The economic outlook has improved in recent years in North Africa but, reports Andy Brown, much depends on how Egypt – and its highly ambitious infrastructure plans – performs.
• HAULERS  
  The latest developments and technology in the rigid hauler and articulated dump trucks markets are examined by Andy Brown.
• TUNNELLING  
  The equipment used in tunnelling projects around the world and the projects themselves – which often occur in major citires – are looked at by Joe Sargent.
• CRANES-HIGH RISE  
  Joe Sargent looks at high-rise projects from around the globe and the impressive cranes which make their construction possible.
• PLANTWORX PREVIEW  
  A look ahead to the UK-based show, which will be held at a new location in 2019.
• SKILLS SHORTAGE  
  With the skills shortage a genuine issue for the construction industry, Andy Brown talks to contractors and manufacturers about this issue and examines whether new technology could provide a solution.
• INTERVIEW  
  Andy Brown spoke to Akira Kato from Sumitomo about why steady growth is key for the company.
• OFF-HIGHWAY RESEARCH 
  An examination of the worldwide hauler market.