International Construction April podcast

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11 April 2018

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Editor Andy Brown and deputy editor Thomas Allen summarise the major news stories from the latest edition of International Construction.

This month we look at the recent surge in global construction equipment sales, a record-breaking sky bridge in China, and the financing of what stands to be the world’s largest suspension bridge.

In other news, the shortlisted firms are unveiled for the US$4 billion Cross River Rail project, fresh doubts are raised about California’s bullet train, and a mejaproject is set to transform Lima, Peru.

The changing role of compact excavators on modern jobsites
As urban construction becomes more restricted and operator expectations rise, compact excavators are taking on a more strategic role across contractor fleets
Bobcat innovation leader to speak at industry electrification webinar
Joel Honeyman will discuss the practical realities of bringing electrification into off-highway equipment, at February 17 event
From scale to flexibility: Inside the development of Zoomlion’s Smart Factory
Mr Shi Heng, assistant to the general manager of Zoomlion Zvally Co Ltd, on the future of heavy equipment manufacturing