International Construction’s April podcast

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04 April 2013

In this month's podcast, iC editor Chris Sleight and deputy editor Helen Wright discuss key stories from the April 2013 edition of iC.

In news, An SNC Lavalin executive has admitted to an inquiry into corruption in the construction industry in the Canadian province of Québec that the contractor donated more than CA$ 1 million (US$ 980,000) to Quebec political parties.

In business news, we discuss the proposed merger between UK contractors Costain and May Gurney to create a new UK£ 1.6 billion (US$ 2.4 billion) per year company.

This month’s features include a look at the earthmoving sector as well as the Yellow Table, our annual report on the world’s 50 largest construction equipment manufacturers.

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