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Heidelberg Materials Backs New Era of Highways Apprenticeships
Heidelberg Materials Backs New Era of Highways Apprenticeships The highways sector has long wrestled with a familiar challenge: finding enough well‑trained people to keep pace with the expanding and increasingly complex demands placed on the UK road network. While infrastructure investment continues...
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VIDYAQAR Ushers in a New Era of Open Quantum Innovation
VIDYAQAR Ushers in a New Era of Open Quantum Innovation QuantrolOx has marked a pivotal moment for the global quantum landscape with the unveiling of VIDYAQAR, introduced in India as the world’s first True Open Architecture Quantum Platform. Positioned to reach the international market in the first...
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Elevating First Impressions with Custom Designed Reception Desks
Elevating First Impressions with Custom Designed Reception Desks The reception area of any office is more than just a waiting space; it sets the tone for the entire business. Visitors, clients and even staff members form their first impressions here, making the design and functionality of this area...
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Innodisk Camera Module Delivers Edge Vision for Autonomous Systems
Innodisk Camera Module Delivers Edge Vision for Autonomous Systems Innodisk has unveiled an innovative GMSL2 camera module and adapter board series that delivers long‑distance, low‑latency image transmission designed for demanding edge AI environments. The new series offers streamlined integration f...
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Fluor Advances Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension in British Columbia
Fluor Advances Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension in British Columbia Teck Resources Limited has appointed Fluor Corporation to deliver a major life extension project at the Highland Valley Copper Mine in British Columbia. Known as the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project, or HVC ML...
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Safer Driving and Smarter Roads with Motive AI Dashcam
Safer Driving and Smarter Roads with Motive AI Dashcam Road safety remains one of the most pressing challenges facing global transport systems. Even as several regions report modest improvements in traffic fatalities, collision rates and near-miss incidents continue to place drivers, pedestrians, an...
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Aumovio to Unveil Intelligent Mobility Solutions At CES 2026
Aumovio to Unveil Intelligent Mobility Solutions At CES 2026 AUMOVIO, formerly the Automotive sector of Continental, is preparing for a major debut at CES 2026 from 6 to 9 January in Las Vegas. The company’s first global exhibition since becoming fully independent, following its successful listing o...
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Real‑World Simulations Power Safer Autonomous Vehicles
Real‑World Simulations Power Safer Autonomous Vehicles The development of safe autonomous vehicles has entered a new phase where artificial intelligence plays a central role in decision‑making. As more companies move toward fully AI‑driven AV stacks, they face a complex challenge: gathering vast and...
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Hyundai Mobis Mobility Convergence Technologies set for CES 2026
Hyundai Mobis Mobility Convergence Technologies set for CES 2026 Hyundai Mobis will unveil more than 30 next‑generation mobility convergence technologies at CES 2026 in Las Vegas between 6 and 9 January. Rather than hosting a public‑facing technology showcase, the company has opted for a private exh...
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Powering AI Data Centres with Boom Supersonic Superpower Turbines
Powering AI Data Centres with Boom Supersonic Superpower Turbines Boom Supersonic, the pioneering company behind the world’s fastest commercial airliner, has announced an extraordinary milestone: a backlog exceeding $1.25 billion for its ground-breaking Superpower turbine. The news comes alongside t...
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Stevens Expands Fleet Capabilities With New Caterpillar D7 Dozers
Stevens Expands Fleet Capabilities With New Caterpillar D7 Dozers Stevens Equipment Rental has strengthened its ability to support large-scale earthmoving projects across the United Kingdom by introducing the Caterpillar D7 dozer to its fleet for the first time. The move reflects a clear shift in cu...
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Kia PV5 Cargo Van Triumphs In Global Commercial EV Market
Kia PV5 Cargo Van Triumphs In Global Commercial EV Market The Kia PV5 Cargo has secured a remarkable double honour at the 2026 What Van? Awards, winning both Van of the Year and Compact Van of the Year. These highly regarded awards recognise exceptional performance, innovation and usability within t...
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Major Screen Media Innovations Taking Centre Stage At CONEXPO CON AGG
Major Screen Media Innovations Taking Centre Stage At CONEXPO CON AGG CONEXPO CON AGG remains one of the most influential gatherings for the global construction and aggregates sectors, welcoming professionals from quarries, mines, recycling operations and material processing facilities. Every three...
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Harmony Building a Strategic Copper Future with Metso in Queensland
Harmony Building a Strategic Copper Future with Metso in Queensland Harmony has awarded Metso a significant order to supply the key process equipment for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, marking one of the most important greenfield copper concentrator developments in Australia in more than...
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CASE Construction Equipment and HRN Strengthen Scottish Machinery Market
CASE Construction Equipment and HRN Strengthen Scottish Machinery Market CASE Construction Equipment has confirmed a major expansion of its UK dealer network with the appointment of HRN as its official dealer for Scotland. The announcement reflects growing demand for construction machinery across th...
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TPH Plant Hire Expands With New Hyundai Excavators
TPH Plant Hire Expands With New Hyundai Excavators Kent-based TPH Plant Hire has strengthened its expanding fleet with six Hyundai compact excavators, marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy. The addition comes in response to increased demand from long-term clients across the UK, who require...
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Liebherr Machines Prove Their Strength Across Fifty Five Years
Liebherr Machines Prove Their Strength Across Fifty Five Years Two Liebherr crawler excavators recently stood side by side on a construction project in Münsterland. Although each machine proudly carried the Liebherr name, they represented very different eras in mechanical engineering. One, a restore...
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Building Future Innovators in the UK Through The Big Bang Competition
Building Future Innovators in the UK Through The Big Bang Competition Top engineering firms are stepping forward to support one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious youth STEM competitions, helping to empower young innovators as they explore science, engineering and technology. EngineeringUK has...
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Herrenknecht Showcases Cutting Edge TBM Manufacturing in China
Herrenknecht Showcases Cutting Edge TBM Manufacturing in China Federal Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul recently visited Herrenknecht’s state‑of‑the‑art factory in Nansha, southern China, accompanied by a German business delegation. Herrenknecht, headquartered in Baden‑Württemberg, has maintained...
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Egis Celebrates Global ISEP Recognition
Egis Celebrates Global ISEP Recognition Egis has achieved international accreditation from the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). The endorsement confirms that the company is now an officially approved global training centre and validates Egis’ flagship ecodesign pro...
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Digital Innovation Thrives At Digital Construction North
Digital Innovation Thrives At Digital Construction North Digital Construction North made a confident return to Manchester Central, celebrating its second edition with a strong turnout from across the architecture, engineering, construction and operations sectors. The event drew professionals eager t...
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Sumitomo’s Next Generation Excavators Heading for the UK
Sumitomo’s Next Generation Excavators Heading for the UK Sumitomo Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. is preparing to introduce its latest excavator range into the United Kingdom market from 2026. The move marks the first time Sumitomo’s next-generation excavators will be made available in contin...
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SolarLite Pathway Studs Transforming Road Safety in Milton Keynes
SolarLite Pathway Studs Transforming Road Safety in Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is embarking on a forward‑thinking programme to enhance safety and comfort along its extensive network of traffic‑free pedestrian and cycling routes. More than 4,000 SolarLite solar powered pathway studs from Clearview I...
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Volvo Trucks Expands its Line-up with the Volvo FL Electric
Volvo Trucks Expands its Line-up with the Volvo FL Electric Volvo Trucks has expanded its electric truck family with a new 14 tonne version of the Volvo FL Electric, making urban logistics cleaner, quieter, and far more flexible for transport operators. The latest medium duty entry level variant has...
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Road Surface Maintenance 101 – What Causes Deterioration and How to Fix It
Road Surface Maintenance 101 – What Causes Deterioration and How to Fix It Roads form the backbone of modern transportation infrastructure. Every day, pavements endure relentless assault from traffic loads, environmental conditions, and time itself. Understanding deterioration mechanisms and e...
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JCB Building New Horizons For Hispanic Construction Entrepreneurs in the US
JCB Building New Horizons For Hispanic Construction Entrepreneurs in the US JCB, one of the world’s leading independent manufacturers of construction machinery, has launched an ambitious programme designed to support Hispanic construction professionals in starting and growing their own ventures. The...
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The High-Tech Construction Safety Revolution
The High-Tech Construction Safety Revolution Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, but a wave of smart safety technologies is helping turn them into smarter, safer workplaces. From AI-enabled hard hats that never “blink” to wearable sensors that act like a 24/7 safety net, the construc...
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DuPont Advancing Comfort and Safety with New Tyvek Protective Clothing
DuPont Advancing Comfort and Safety with New Tyvek Protective Clothing DuPont has reached a new milestone in personal protective equipment innovation following a series of independent assessments led by Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology. Studies confirm that t...
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Quantum Communication Breakthroughs Strengthen NZ Korea Innovation Ties
Quantum Communication Breakthroughs Strengthen NZ Korea Innovation Ties New Zealand and the Republic of Korea are joining forces to push the boundaries of quantum communication, with three cutting edge research projects that could transform digital security and establish the foundations for next gen...
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Skillington Quarry Thrives With Develon Heavy Equipment
Skillington Quarry Thrives With Develon Heavy Equipment Skillington Quarry near Grantham in Lincolnshire has rapidly evolved from a grass-covered field into a fully operational limestone site, thanks in no small part to the deployment of a Develon DX490LC-7 crawler excavator and a top-of-the-range D...
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Constructing Norway’s Ocean Technology Hub With Liebherr Cranes
Constructing Norway’s Ocean Technology Hub With Liebherr Cranes The Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre in Trondheim is widely recognised as one of the most ambitious scientific infrastructure developments in Scandinavia. The project brings together state-of-the-art research, maritime engineering and...
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Africa Green Economy Summit to Showcase High Impact Investment Ventures
Africa Green Economy Summit to Showcase High Impact Investment Ventures Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is preparing to unveil a powerful portfolio of investment-ready ventures that reflect the continent’s growing leadership in sustainable development. The event will host nearly 30 curated...
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London Build and ElementalLONDON Transforming UK Construction Events
London Build and ElementalLONDON Transforming UK Construction Events London Build 2025 has wrapped up with record-breaking success, reinforcing its position as the UK’s largest and most inclusive built-environment event. The two-day show brought together the full breadth of the construction supply c...
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BPW Elevates Low Loader Performance With Next Generation Swing Axle
BPW Elevates Low Loader Performance With Next Generation Swing Axle BPW has introduced a new 7-tonne swing axle designed for heavy-duty low-loaders, semi-trailers and semi-low-loaders. The axle supports the transport of large and sensitive cargo, including construction and mining machinery, industri...
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Rosgal Advances Sustainable Fleet Strategy With New Renault Trucks Hotbox
Rosgal Advances Sustainable Fleet Strategy With New Renault Trucks Hotbox Rosgal, a respected civil engineering and groundworks specialist based in Greater Manchester, has continued to modernise its heavy goods vehicle fleet with the addition of a Renault Trucks C380 P6x2 rigid fitted with a Marvtec...
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Building a Smarter and More Reliable US Electricity Grid
Building a Smarter and More Reliable US Electricity Grid America’s electricity grid is entering a period of rapid change. Rising demand from electric vehicles, digital businesses, industrial electrification, and heating systems means the national grid must evolve. Most experts agree that grid expans...
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Smarter Electric Powertrains Enabled by Parker NX8M Motor Technology
Smarter Electric Powertrains Enabled by Parker NX8M Motor Technology Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced a high voltage extension to its established NX8M mobile motor range. The new family is designed to meet growing demand for compact and efficient el...
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Accelerating Road and Bridge Rehabilitation with Hydrodemolition
Accelerating Road and Bridge Rehabilitation with Hydrodemolition Ageing bridges across the United States are now reaching critical condition. According to the American Road & Transportation Bridge Association, more than one in three U.S. bridges need significant rehabilitation or complete replac...
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Vinci Highways Expands Greek Mobility With Patras Pyrgos Upgrade
Vinci Highways Expands Greek Mobility With Patras Pyrgos Upgrade The final section of the Patras to Pyrgos highway has officially opened, marking a defining moment for Greece’s expanding modern transport network. The inauguration, attended by Greek Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Christos D...
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Sophie’s New Crane Drives Irish Lifting Innovation
Sophie’s New Crane Drives Irish Lifting Innovation Allen Crane Hire has once again expanded its modern fleet with the arrival of a new Tadano AC 4.100L-1 all terrain crane. The new model becomes the third recent Tadano addition to begin active duty, following the company’s earlier acquisitions of th...
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Holcim UK Celebrates a Year of Circular Progress and Sustainable Innovation
Holcim UK Celebrates a Year of Circular Progress and Sustainable Innovation Holcim UK has experienced a landmark year, demonstrating how sustainable construction can deliver measurable results for customers, communities, and the environment. Against a backdrop of increasing demand for housing, comme...
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Gilat Earth Observation Satellite Solution Driving Critical Connectivity
Gilat Earth Observation Satellite Solution Driving Critical Connectivity Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has extended its expertise in real-time connectivity and mission-critical communications with a major new defence-focused Earth Observation Solution. Gilat DataPath, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gi...
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NDB Accelerating India’s Low Carbon Energy Transition
NDB Accelerating India’s Low Carbon Energy Transition India’s journey towards sustainable energy remains one of the most ambitious in the world. Its expanding population and economic development are driving substantial energy demand, and meeting that demand while reducing emissions requires signific...
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ADB Investment Strengthens Climate Resilient Road Networks in South Java
ADB Investment Strengthens Climate Resilient Road Networks in South Java Java’s southern coastline has long been overshadowed by the island’s well-connected north, where major highways, ports, and economic centres boost trade, logistics, and industrial development. Rural agricultural communities alo...
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DJI FlyCart 100 Redefining Heavy-Lift Aerial Logistics
DJI FlyCart 100 Redefining Heavy-Lift Aerial Logistics DJI has expanded the landscape of airborne logistics with the introduction of the DJI FlyCart 100, a next-generation industrial drone engineered to transform heavy-lift aerial delivery. As the global leader in civil drones and creative imaging s...
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Hearing Protection Innovation For Real-World Environments
Hearing Protection Innovation For Real-World Environments Across urban streets, industrial sites, and busy public spaces, sound is a constant companion. Engines roar, horns pierce the air, and construction sites deliver persistent waves of vibration and mechanical noise. While smartphones now warn u...
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Bobcat Targets European Growth Through Wacker Neuson Acquisition
Bobcat Targets European Growth Through Wacker Neuson Acquisition Compact equipment manufacturer Doosan Bobcat is pursuing one of the most significant acquisitions in its recent history, as part of a long‑term strategy to strengthen its position in Europe. Munich‑based Wacker Neuson SE has confirmed...
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Acoustic Innovation Connecting Drones and Underwater Robots
Acoustic Innovation Connecting Drones and Underwater Robots Sound behaves unpredictably when it encounters different mediums, and nowhere is this more apparent than at the interface where air meets water. Anyone attempting to shout underwater quickly learns that the message rarely reaches listeners...
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Sandvik Secures European Financing to Advance Mining Automation
Sandvik Secures European Financing to Advance Mining Automation The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed a substantial €500 million loan to Sandvik, the Stockholm-based engineering giant, to underwrite its 2026-2029 R&D push. This financing is set to accelerate the development of next-ge...
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EIB Investing €289.5m for India’s Sustainable Metro Growth
EIB Investing €289.5m for India’s Sustainable Metro Growth The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its international development arm EIB Global, has approved €289.5 million in new financing to support the expansion of sustainable metro networks in India. The investment consists of a €240 million...
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Eagle Crusher Unveils the Talon Series for Next-Generation Crushing
Eagle Crusher Unveils the Talon Series for Next-Generation Crushing Eagle Crusher Co. has expanded its machinery line with a new suite of heavy-duty crushing and stockpiling systems aimed at the recycling and aggregates sectors. The equipment will make its official debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Ve...
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The Growing Importance of Sustainable Acoustics
The Growing Importance of Sustainable Acoustics Green buildings have become central to modern construction worldwide, with developers, architects, and engineers striving to create spaces that reduce environmental impact while supporting the well-being of occupants. These buildings are guided by cert...
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Cat Battery Electric Haul Trucks Begin Pilbara Testing with Rio Tinto and BHP
Cat Battery Electric Haul Trucks Begin Pilbara Testing with Rio Tinto and BHP Australia’s mining industry is entering a pivotal era of electrification and fleet decarbonisation, with two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks now commissioned at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pi...
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Modernising Mauritania’s Strategic Railway Corridor
Modernising Mauritania’s Strategic Railway Corridor Mauritania’s iron ore industry depends heavily on a single rail artery stretching from the mining hub of Zouerate to the Atlantic port of Nouadhibou. This corridor carries the backbone of the nation’s exports, yet decades of pressure, ageing...
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Wireless EV Charging Moves Into The Fast Lane
Wireless EV Charging Moves Into The Fast Lane Wireless inductive charging, long familiar in everyday gadgets, is edging closer to mainstream adoption in the automotive sector. The concept is straightforward yet transformative. A transmitter coil embedded in a ground plate generates a magnetic field...
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A New Global View Of The Built Environment
A New Global View Of The Built Environment A breakthrough in global geospatial research has emerged from the Technical University of Munich, where a team led by Prof. Xiaoxiang Zhu has created the GlobalBuildingAtlas, the first high-resolution three-dimensional map of every building on Earth. The da...
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Nokia Drone Networks Take Flight With High Density Power From Amprius
Nokia Drone Networks Take Flight With High Density Power From Amprius Amprius Technologies has secured a pivotal role in the next evolution of unmanned aerial systems after Nokia selected its SiCore cells to power the company’s forthcoming drone platforms. The partnership marks a notable shift in ho...
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The Urgent Skills Shift in Global Construction
The Urgent Skills Shift in Global Construction Across the world, the construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While machinery and methods are evolving, it is the workforce that faces the most disruptive change. As highways, tunnels, runways, and heavy infrastructure become s...
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Heidelberg Materials Delivers Sustainable Road Renewal in Cheddar Gorge
Heidelberg Materials Delivers Sustainable Road Renewal in Cheddar Gorge Heidelberg Materials UK has completed a demanding resurfacing scheme along the B3135 through Cheddar Gorge, strengthening one of Britain’s most celebrated scenic roads while advancing sustainable construction practices. The two-...
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Electric JCB Micro Excavator a Breakthrough for Modern Hire Fleets
Electric JCB Micro Excavator a Breakthrough for Modern Hire Fleets The shift towards cleaner construction methods has gathered pace in recent years, with hire customers increasingly turning to zero emission equipment for work in confined spaces and sensitive environments. Modern contractors are unde...
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