International Construction - December 2020

Included in this issue: 

• WORLD NEWS 
  US construction calls for infrastructure investment; JCB’s electric focus; Bauma China hailed a success; Webuild completes Astaldi deal; Fluor’s new CEO.
• CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
  Cummins drives ahead with hydrogen; Cat’s electric dozer; Hilti’s BIM-enabled construction robot.
• ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 
  The CIS Nations, of which Russia is the key country, are set for more difficult times to come, writes Scott Hazelton from IHS Markit.
• REGIONAL REPORT 
  The countries making up Southern Africa are seeing problems exacerbated by Covid-19 but, writes Riley Simpson, the region has a host of energy projects.
• ROAD CONSTRUCTION 
  Jenny Lescohier looks at how technology is enabling higher precision and efficiency in this sector.
• CRUSHING AND SCREENING
  Increased environmental awareness and sustainability are two key trends in crushing and screening, reports Andy Brown.
• RENTAL MARKET 
  A look at the overall trends in the growing rental market from Chris Sleight and a guest column from ERA Secretary General Michel Petitjean.
• BRAZIL FOCUS 
  Fausto Oliveira on the growth of Brazil’s construction sector and what 2021 may bring.
• INTERVIEW: HYUNDAI 
  Jaeyoung Moon, executive vice president, Hyundai Construction Equipment talks to Andy Brown about alternative power, China, and future ambitions.
• WHEELED LOADERS 
  The latest trends in wheeled loaders, including joystick steering, are examined by Andy Brown.