International Construction June 2011 Podcast (Audio)

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01 June 2011

In this month's podcast:

  • New forecasts from IHS Global Insight predict +3% growht in worldwide construction output this year
  • A report from consultant EC Harris points to a rise in the number of construciton disputes last year
  • Our Regional Report on Asia-Pacific looks at some of the highlights of this booming construction market.
  • A special features on excavators looks at some of the implications of the new Stage IIIB/Interim Tier 4 diesel engine exhaust emissions laws.
The future of off-highway power is about integration, not just innovation
OEMs face growing complexity in powertrain decisions – but clarity is emerging around efficiency and uptime
A Chinese OEM’s view of construction equipment today – and tomorrow
LiuGong’s Andrew Ryan believes forward-thinking OEMs must combine local execution, useful tech and a greater focus on total cost of ownership
Could Istanbul be the construction industry’s next global meeting point?
Where continents, capital and contractors converge – Komatek 2026 could play a signficant role in turning Istanbul into a vital hub for the construction industry