International Construction - January-February 2020

Included in this issue:

• WORLD NEWS
  Record for supertall buildings; Japan’s city of the future; US$40 billion metro expansion for Jakarta; new standards for drones; largest hard rock TBM in the US.
• ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
  With the major economies of the UK and Germany struggling slightly, Europe is expected to see growth – just growth at a low level, reports Scott Hazelton.
• REGIONAL REPORT
  With the Indian government announcing ambitious infrastructure spending plans the country could be set for more strong construction spending growth, although issues with a lack of private investment remains, reports Andy Brown.
• MINI EXCAVATORS
  Joe Sargent looks at the latest mini excavator models on the market and pays special attention to the rise of electric power in this segment.
• SHOW GUIDE: WORLD OF CONCRETE
  With the event in Las Vegas, US, occurring soon, we take a final look at some of the exhibitors.
• CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SUPPLEMENT 
  The first technology supplement of the year includes:
  • TECHNOLOGY NEWS
  • TELEMATICS
  • VR AND AR
  • 3D PRINTING
  • INTERVIEW: Burcin Kaplanoglu, Oracle
  • SURVEYING

• SHOW PREVIEW: CONEXPO
  Whet your appetite for the biggest construction show of the year before next month’s comprehensive show guide.
• OFF-HIGHWAY SPECIAL REPORT: PHILIPPINES
  The team at Off-Highway Research shine a spotlight on the Philippines – a market with great potential.