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.
Accessing aging infrastructure: Choosing the right AWP for the application
How site conditions determine which aerial work platform is best suited to the project
The evolution of construction site safety: Why smart machines matter
Intelligent intervention that can help contractors prevent incidents without compromising productivity
How smart equipment is improving jobsite productivity
In the face of rising costs, tighter margins and labor shortages, there has never been a greater need to make the best use of every hour on site