Sustainability Features
Published on: 18 October, 2024
Here’s a look at three key themes from Bentley System’s Year in Infrastructure conference
Published on: 15 October, 2024
Virginia-based off-site construction company VFP specialises in producing bullet-proof concrete cabins which can withstand tornadoes with a rating of EF5
Published on: 08 October, 2024
Volvo CE is piloting a course aimed at encouraging more women to become qualified excavator and wheel loader operators, starting in Ukraine.
Published on: 02 October, 2024
The push for sustainable roadbuilding has gained momentum, with innovations in materials and methods aiming to reduce environmental impact
Published on: 27 September, 2024
The race is on to reduce emissions across the construction lifecycle, but what changes can companies make to ensure that they’re staying on track? Catrin Jones takes a look at some of the solutions on the market
Published on: 20 September, 2024
Contractor and social landlord involved in UK’s biggest low-carbon retrofit share lessons from the experience
Published on: 06 September, 2024
How technology can help the construction industry increase its sustainability
Published on: 02 September, 2024
Züblin is designing a modular construction system using timber materials
Published on: 30 August, 2024
Caterpillar, Cummins, Off-Highway Research and many others to discuss future of powering construction equipment and sites at Power Progress Summit.
Published on: 16 August, 2024
Dutch equipment dealer Kemp Groep says trade wars and far-right climate scepticism will not deter it from investing in Chinese electric earthmovers
Published on: 13 August, 2024
Airport construction is progressing, but various obstacles hinder completion. Catrin Jones examines these challenges and how some projects have surmounted them
Published on: 30 July, 2024
Swati Paul, executive vice president at Skanska UK, outlines how the company has been championing sustainability initiatives
Published on: 01 July, 2024
Reuse and Retrofit: The low carbon, low budget plan for the Paris 2024 Olympics
Published on: 26 June, 2024
As the construction industry moves towards greater technological advancements, Catrin Jones explores whether machine control can help alleviate some of the challenges it faces
Published on: 24 June, 2024
Some of the world’s most ambitious flood prevention measures under construction
Published on: 21 June, 2024
A shortage of PPE for women is encouraging some construction contractors to start designing their own.
Published on: 12 June, 2024
When news emerged last month that the US government would be raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles and batteries, it wasn’t immediately obvious whether this would apply to construction equipment
Published on: 10 June, 2024
Advancements such as BIM, prefabrication techniques, and the integration of automation are already enhancing efficiency, safety, and quality in construction processes
Published on: 10 June, 2024
Catrin Jones takes a look at some of the newest developments and what is next for the well-loved compact machine
Published on: 31 May, 2024
Japan’s construction skills shortage is one of the worst in the world and is threatening to delay progress on the country’s Expo 2025 site.