Today’s road construction industry is re-evaluating its methods and approach to sustainability
Roadbuilding: The road to recovery
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GPS & telematics: monitoring the fleet
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Keeping tabs on your construction equipment using real-time data can be cost saving and improve business operations
GPS &telematics: Monitoring the fleet
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Keeping tabs on your construction equipment using real-time data can be cost saving and improve business operations
Top 10 European construction companies 2020
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Construction Europe reports on its CE100 list of top contractors based on their reported 2019 revenue figures
Four cities make Clean Construction declaration
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Mayors pledge to halve construction emissions by 2030, in collaboration with local businesses
Doka expands into scaffolding
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New partnership with US scaffolding company AT-PAC will see Doka supply scaffolding globally to the construction market
Rosatom prepares for Hungarian nuclear plant expansion
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Russian nuclear company set to build new €12.5 billion reactors at Paks II power station
Bauma Conexpo India postponed
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Postponed for a second time, the show will now take place 20 – 23 November 2021, Greater Noida, Delhi
Construction and Covid-19: rolling news update
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KHL journalists are reporting on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting construction worldwide
New Hyundai compact excavator for Europe
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Latest machine in 8-9 tonne class promises more power, plus greater visibility and stability
Doosan launches semi-autonomous kit for crawler excavator
Doosan has launched a new optional ready kit for the 2D/3D semi-automation system from Leica Geosystems for the company’s popular DX255LC-5 25.5 tonne crawler excavator. Continue reading “Doosan launches semi-autonomous kit for crawler excavator”
JCB unveils raft of new electric products
JCB has launched a collection of new electric products and machines on day the UK government outlined its 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. All products tie in with JCB’s plan to achieve zero emissions as part of its Road to Zero programme.
The new electric machines unveiled for the first time are an electric version Continue reading “JCB unveils raft of new electric products”
New tech for Deere’s GP motor graders
John Deere has expanded the capabilities of its premium Grade Pro (GP) Series of motor graders with new technology, including two industry-exclusive features, Blade Stow and Auto-Gain for Cross Slope, for the North American market. Continue reading “New tech for Deere’s GP motor graders”
Ausa launches ‘urban forklift’
Ausa has launched what it calls an ‘urban forklift’ in the shape of the C201H, a 2000 kg payload model with compact dimensions for inner city use.
The new forklift is a total redesign of the existing C200H and shares the Continue reading “Ausa launches ‘urban forklift’”
Sarens builds electric-powered heavylift crane
Belgian lifting specialist Sarens has designed and built a heavy-lift ring-mounted crane that is not only powered by electricity but can also regenerate its own electric power. Continue reading “Sarens builds electric-powered heavylift crane”
SGC-90 giant electric crane new from Sarens
International heavy lift and transport specialist Sarens has announced a new 100,000 tonne-metre super heavy lift ring mounted crane.
The SGC-90 joins its three larger siblings in the SGC (Sarens Giant Crane) series, Continue reading “SGC-90 giant electric crane new from Sarens”
Caterpillar to cut jobs in Northern Ireland
Caterpillar has announced plans to cut 700 jobs from its Northern Ireland operations, with the job losses expected to happen over the next 18 months.
The global OEM has two sites in Belfast, Northern Ireland, including a Continue reading “Caterpillar to cut jobs in Northern Ireland”
Wacker Neuson hit hard by pandemic
The Munich-headquartered light and compact equipment manufacturer said it was “clearly feeling the effects of Continue reading “Wacker Neuson hit hard by pandemic”
Vögele introduces new PowerFeeder models
Vögele introduces two new material feeders that integrate the latest Dash-3 machine concept and an optimised material handling and maintenance system. Continue reading “Vögele introduces new PowerFeeder models”
Liebherr reports steady demand in construction
The Liebherr Group is expecting a decline in sales of between 10% and 15% in 2020, due in part to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but the global equipment manufacturer remains optimistic for the remainder of the year as they experience steady demand in the construction and mining sectors. Continue reading “Liebherr reports steady demand in construction”