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A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to play a major role in training the operators of the future. Sheffield-based K-Plant Hire...
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its on-site hose assembly workshop program. The program brings hydraulic hose replacement and repair capabilities directly to constru...
Nokian Tyres Ground King Loader handles diverse terrains from soft mud to hard surfaces effortlessly. Utilizing the Hybrilug™ technology created by Nokian Tyres, t...
The world couldΒ run out of topsoil in about 60 years if we continue to degrade it at the current rate, so in the European Parliament, the first steps for preservation hav...
Duality AI, the company behind the Falcon digital twin simulation platform, announced today the general release of FalconEditor, an intuitive visual tool for creating dig...
An HD Hyundai HX235A LCR crawler excavator has become something of an internet sensation, while working on improvements to the Dore and Totley train station near Sheffiel...
In a landmark move for Montenegroβs transportation sector, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global, under the auspices of the Team Europe initiative, has committed to a...
HS2 (High Speed Two) is seen as the UKβs flagship transportation project, connecting the West Midlands and London and through 140 miles (225km) of high-speed rail line. T...
In the early evening of Wednesday, June 5, the oldest Czech vehicle manufacturer unveiled the newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix model line as part of a celebratory e...
As global understanding and awareness of environmental and social impacts progresses, today, Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has launched its evol...
A revolutionary tool which measures and reports on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time has been launched by the Building Cost Information Se...
DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX10Z-7 1 tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator, providing a significantly improved performance compa...
Mecalac has announced the availability of their new Revotruck, a unique site dumper that combines a rotating cab with exceptional off-road capabilities. Already the winne...
WORK began yesterday on a new $500 million JCB factory in North America, the biggest-ever investment in the companyβs history. The start of construction was signalled at...
DJI has teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW, and Nepalese certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, to fly the worl...
Traffic jams are an everyday occurrence on theΒ A6Β near Bern. The hard shoulder was repurposed in a scheme known as a PUN in order to improve the flow of traffic and reduc...
In a bold step towards industrialisation, Malawi is set to witness the rise of the Magwero Industrial Park, a $300 million integrated industrial zone. This ambitious proj...
As the rate of global resource extraction continues to accelerate, finite natural materials continue to deplete, and barriers to gain approval for new mineral extraction...
Volvo Days 2024, held in the scenic town of Eskilstuna, Sweden, was nothing short of a spectacle. Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) seized this opportunity to show...
In the heart of Chile’s demanding mining environment, Vertical Mine Chile has been leading the vertical assembly service sector for over 15 years, specializing in t...
In the vibrant Caribbean region of Colombia, a monumental project is underway to rejuvenate the Canal del Dique. The concessionaire, Ecosistemas del Dique, a subsidiary o...
Volvo CE is introducing a new range of excavators designed to give customers an edge with upgrades that include up to 15% greater fuel efficiency, increased productivity,...
An innovative digital analysis tool that can help to improve the sustainability of concrete has been named the winner of Tarmacβs 2023 Innovation Challenge β an annual co...
Ensuring a commitment to health and safety is a well-established practice. However, as Alex Minett, Global Head of New Markets at Veriforce CHAS, explains, companies are...
DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, will make its first appearance at the 2024 edition of the GaLaBau International Trade Fair from 11-14 September 2024 in N...
Large diesel engine equipment wheeled, and static are significant producers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a global scale. On a construction site scale, there are s...
More than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are heading to Doosan Bobcat EMEAβs campus in DobΕΓΕ‘, Cz...
When improving safety through visibility was identified as a top priority for planned resurfacing work on three sections of the A2, National Highways selected WJ Group to...
Volvo CE has inaugurated new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and BraΓ₯s, Sweden to support its strategy to offer more sustainable solutions to its custom...
Mabey Hire Ltd. has joined the PERI Group as of 21st May 2024, with PERI SE acquiring the Dewsbury, UK-based company. The PERI Group, headquartered in Weissenhorn, German...
Crewmember safety is the highest priority in road construction. However, traditional compaction machines are about as rigid as it gets. Every degree of slope is felt by o...
The Turkish mining company Eti Maden drives the global boron industry forward with innovative machinery and advanced technology. At its Kirka mine in western Turkey, the...
Komatsu Europe has introduce an all-new sorting and demolition grapple range, the latest addition to the Komatsu attachments portfolio. The new grapple range meets the cu...
The Marshall Mix Design method, a cornerstone in the field of pavement design, has been a reliable process for producing durable and high-quality asphalt pavements for de...
The ARC Industry Leadership Forum Asia 2024 is set to be a pivotal event, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to discuss and explore...
In a time of changing regulations and new technology, the UK construction industry faces many challenges with tyres playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and effi...
Warwickshire-based plant and tool hire specialist, Proplant, celebrates 25 years of exceptional customer service; while also marking a decade of successful partnership wi...
The construction industry faces many challenges daily, but one that must be addressed is the slow adaptation of new processes to help make sure that projects are efficien...
In the fast-evolving world of educational technology, the mBot2 by Makeblock stands out as a fantastic and fun tool for aspiring young engineers and coders. This little r...
Mechanical engineering occupies a critical role in the sustainable development of the transportation sector, reinforcing its remarkable resilience and growth. One of the...
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