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Kier’s results bring confidence
UK-based construction firm reports record backlog and launches future proofing programme
Controversial Croatian project starts
Pelješac Bridge work gets underway as Croatia’s construction industry is said to be booming
Manitou & Deutz develop electric telehandler
Prototype all-electric and hybrid telehandlers have been unveiled

Brexit no-deal worries
Concerns raised over how prepared European construction industry is for UK’s departure from EU
Saipem found guilty by Italian court
Contractor found guilty and fined over bribery charges
Porr consortium for tunnel
Świnoujście tunnel worth €150 million to provide direct connection between Uznam and Polish mainland
Strabag and Budimex in Polish contract
A 17km stretch of Poland’s A1 motorway awarded to Strabag-led consortium in €133 million contract
Ellaktor faces up to losses
Greek company says decline in turnover in its construction segment affected first half figures
Vinci issues €1.75 billion bond
Oversubscription to bond issued by French contractor said to signal confidence in firm

Latest Magazines

Danfoss widens electrification capabilities

Axco-Motors, with large electric solutions from 250kW up to 6MW, acquired by Danish firm

Volvo unveils electric compact wheeled loader

The electric machine was demonstrated at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit

ConExpo expands

Next edition of Las Vegas construction equipment show in 2020 will have a larger footprint

French construction grew in 2017

CISMA figures suggest that while production will increase this year, it will be at more moderate pace

‘Fragile’ growth for GB

Office for National Statistics shows GB construction output growing, but new orders have fallen

CECE examines MFF proposals

Association welcomes main pillars of long-term budget affecting construction machinery industry

Selwood-Finning collaboration

UK pump and plant rental company to add Caterpillar machines to its fleet

Expansion plans for Pramac-Generac UK

Company to move to new national hub and distribution centre later this year, in Stoke-on-Trent

Features

Compact loaders: Smaller models

2018-09-20T10:44:00+01:00By Sandy Guthrie

When space is at a premium, the compact machine comes into its own. CE looks at developments

Fuels & Fuel Efficiency: The power to save

2018-09-13T15:31:00+01:00By Thomas Allen

When choosing the method of powering construction machinery, there are many factors to consider

Pumps: Flooded with choice

2018-08-08T10:28:00+01:00By Thomas Allen

From diesel or electric pumps to self-priming or vacuum-primed, one size really does not fit all

Concrete: Hard facts

2018-07-18T10:43:00+01:00By Sandy Guthrie

However it is pumped, and wherever it is used, concrete is a crucial part of the construction site

Hybrid & Electric: Fork in the path?

2018-06-19T14:27:00+01:00By Thomas Allen

A choice between alternative approaches to power might be an opportunity to get the best of both worlds

Haulers: Tipping point

2018-05-21T15:48:00+01:00By Thomas Allen

The European hauler market is set for a growth spurt. Construction Europe reports on the latest

Access equipment: Widening scope

2018-05-01T13:30:00+01:00By Euan Youdale

Sector expands global footprint to provide standard products for all markets, including Europe

Portable power & on-site equipment: Supporting acts

2018-04-19T15:54:00+01:00By Thomas Allen

Perhaps it is less glamorous, but on-site equipment is what helps keep the jobsite running

Mini excavators: a mini romance

2018-04-17T16:25:00+01:00By Thomas Allen

It seems that European equipment buyers have something of a love affair with the mini excavator

Telehandlers: Raising the bar

2018-04-03T16:18:00+01:00By Thomas Allen

Manufacturers are trying to push boundaries of how high machines can reach and how much they can lift

Construction Europe Business
Market Report 2017

Provides invaluable market information across the continent. Features the CE-100 guide to the top contractors, as well as latest details of 150+ largest European contractors.

Veidekke Hochtief settles dispute

At the same time, Norwegian contractor Veidekke undergoes reorganisation of its operating areas

Wheeled loader market returns to health

Global sales in 2018 expected to hit highest level for five years, reports Off-Highway Research

Call for criminal investigation into Carillion

Union says it wants to know if laws were broken during the collapse of UK contractor this year

Galliford Try improvements

Construction division of UK contractor saw pre-exceptional margin improve in annual results statement

NCC splits in two

Swedish firm divides largest business area, NCC Building, into Building Sweden and Building Nordics

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