Articles by Lucy Barnard

Boels to use BESS from Volvo Penta and e-power
Published on: 14 April 2025
Boels acquires BESS system built by Volvo Penta and e-power
“People are obliged to be cautious”: Haulotte chief warns Trump tariffs likely to slow investment into US
Published on: 09 April 2025
Haulotte chief executive Alexandre Saubot on Trump tariffs, Chinese competition and 40 years of Saubot ownership 
L Lynch plant hire fined £80,000 over abnormal load notification
Published on: 07 April 2025
L Lynch fine by police for incorrect abnormal load notification
Interview: Aggreko maintains course as US rolls back on ESG
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Published on: 28 March 2025
Todd Aston on Aggreko’s ESG plans in North America
New APR looks to capitalise on data centre power “gold rush”
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Published on: 26 March 2025
Chuck Ferry, CEO of New APR has invested in 30 gas turbines to supply power to data centres 
Which rental jobs carry the greatest risk of injury?
Published on: 19 March 2025
People working these rental jobs experience the most accidents. What are they? 
Inspection Gadget: The race to build AI apps for machinery inspections
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Published on: 10 March 2025
How AI powered apps are being used in construction machinery inspections
Ferrovial Construction CEO: Tech is the biggest opportunity for our fleets in 2025
Published on: 28 February 2025
Ferrovial Construction CEO Ignacio Gastón on machine control and the need for more construction tech
Weekly quiz: Where is Zoomlion’s €100 million European manufacturing hub?
Published on: 27 February 2025
IRN’s topical news quiz
United Rentals highlights digital tools for contractors
Published on: 26 February 2025
White paper focuses on digital tools to improve safety, sustainability and productivity 
Hydrogen fuel cell power in construction
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Published on: 12 February 2025
Trump signs raft of executive orders affecting US construction
Published on: 21 January 2025
Donald Trump has signed a flurry of around 100 executive orders outlining his policy priorities for his coming term
Airships for construction have failed before. Could they take off this time?
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Published on: 27 November 2024
A handful of companies are attempting to build airships specialising in lifting and carrying loads for the construction industry. 
European dealers weigh the benefits of buying Chinese EV equipment
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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
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