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Santiago, the bustling capital of Chile, is preparing for a major shift in its urban mobility landscape. A partnership between the Chilean government and China Railway Co...
The global push for net zero is reshaping the way we think about engines, fuels, and powertrains. Nowhere is this more pressing than in the off-road machinery sector, whi...
Investment has always been the backbone of economic progress. It builds roads and railways, powers industries, finances schools, and creates jobs. For developing economie...
The global construction industry is racing towards smarter, safer, and more efficient project delivery. Among the many innovations shaping this transformation, prefabrica...
China’s transportation network has expanded at breakneck speed, fuelled by the country’s transportation power strategy. New highways, expressways, and logistics corridors...
As Building Information Modelling (BIM) becomes the backbone of digital construction, the sheer volume of information exchanged between stakeholders presents challenges....
When it comes to modern bridge engineering, few projects have captured global attention quite like the Tian’e Longtan Bridge in China. Stretching across the Hongshui Rive...
The ZIGURAT Institute of Technology is preparing to host Construweek 2025, a global online gathering dedicated to the future of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Sche...
A new player has stepped onto the UK logistics stage, promising to disrupt long-standing industry norms. YOVOY, a scalable delivery software solution, has launched with t...
The 5th PPP MENA Forum, held at Dubai’s iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers, gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to explore the evolving role of public-pri...
The Lobito Corridor is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Africa, poised to redefine mining logistics across the continent. Stretching...
XCMG Machinery has once again demonstrated why it stands among the world’s elite equipment manufacturers with the debut of the XCS100S wind power reach stacker. Recently...
In a world of ever-evolving skylines, construction is getting a high-tech makeover. The once-disconnected building site, characterised by isolated machinery, paper plans,...
In an era where infrastructure demands are mounting and engineering skills are in high demand, Bentley Systems and Enactus joined forces to launch the 2025 iTwin4Good Cha...
Doosan Bobcat has taken a significant leap in its electrification journey with the launch of eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack research and development centre in Inde...
For far too long, the hire sector has been weighed down by rental management systems (RMS) that simply haven’t kept up with the pace of modern business. Many contractors...
For professionals juggling construction schedules, delays are the enemy. Recently, John Deere has taken a significant leap forward in simplifying fleet maintenance by emb...
In August 2025, Helsinki took to the skies, not with jets or drones, but with elegant, autonomous airships. The City of Helsinki, alongside its innovation arm Forum Viriu...
Power Curbers has made a decisive move to cement its position as a global leader in slipform paving by acquiring Miller Formless Systems, a respected manufacturer of mid-...
From 10 to 14 September 2025, Liebherr will be in the spotlight at the NordBau trade fair in Neumünster, showcasing an impressive line-up of construction machinery design...
When a 13th-century landmark in West Yorkshire faced urgent repairs, the community of Otley found itself at a crossroads. Leeds City Council’s inspections revealed struct...
Econolite, a trusted name in intelligent traffic management and part of the Umovity group, has taken a bold step forward in sensor innovation with the launch of the EPIQ...
For Auto Bissinger, cranes and the Tadano name are practically inseparable. A glance at their fleet makes it clear why every single crane bears the Tadano badge. Their la...
In 2024, the ports in China achieved a remarkable milestone, handling 17.6 billion tonnes of cargo and 330 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of containers. Thes...
Portland’s iconic Burnside Bridge, nearing its centenary, stands not just as a vital downtown artery crossing the Willamette but as a strategic emergency route for the re...
Hamburg is embarking on one of Germany’s most ambitious traffic modernisation programmes, replacing its entire traffic computer infrastructure with a next-generation OCIT...
The streets of Singapore have welcomed a game‑changer. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has just debuted its New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler in the Lion City...
TRL’s new guide, Systems Thinking in Transport Safety: Cross Modal Safety Change Programme, published for the UK Department for Transport (DfT), introduces a bold w...
Flatbed operators know that every minute saved during load securing is a minute gained on the road. Doleco USA has just raised the bar with the launch of the DoRa Gen 2 R...
As urban spaces grow denser and labour shortages continue to challenge project schedules, compact excavators have become indispensable for modern construction. XCMG, a gl...
Electrogenic, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) innovation, has joined forces with Berkeley Coachworks in a partnership set to transform the future of heavy goods vehicle...
In a world buffeted by macroeconomic turbulence, infrastructure investment remains a rock‑solid anchor – critical for spurring job creation, long‑term development, and re...
Imagine a sprawling mine in Western Australia where colossal 250-tonne haul trucks ferry loads of ore without a single human at the wheel. Meanwhile, thousands of miles a...
Industrial Tech World Asia 2025 (ITWA 2025) is gearing up for a landmark debut under a refreshed brand identity, promising to be one of the most significant industrial ev...
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), the UK’s foremost trade body for the safety sector, has stepped forward with a compelling new awareness drive. Dubbed...
Digital Construction North (DCN) is set to make its highly anticipated return for its second year on 19 November at Manchester Central. The event is quickly becoming the...
Stuttgart is making a significant leap forward in sustainable urban mobility. KfW IPEX-Bank has agreed to provide Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) with an €84 million l...
Custom Kubota Powers Low-Ground-Pressure Success for Joe Allan & Sons In the heart of rural Scotland, where terrain can quickly turn from solid ground to deep, soft p...
GEO Mobility Hellas is introducing ZEEKR to the Greek market with a full public debut at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair and the Auto Thessaloniki 2025 showcase....
Trimble has taken a decisive step towards bolstering the digital transformation of public sector construction by initiating the Federal Risk and Authorization Management...
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