Articles by Andy Brown

Online exclusive: How technology can reduce construction’s emissions
Published on: 06 September, 2024
How technology can help the construction industry increase its sustainability
Royal approval for Volvo CE’s new electric wheeled loader facility
Published on: 05 September, 2024
OEM wants 35% of its equipment sales to be electric by 2030.
Metso terminates its waste-to-energy business
Published on: 04 September, 2024
Company reveals that it has taken a one-time expense of US$248 million
Epiroc buys attachments manufacturer
Published on: 04 September, 2024
Epiroc completes acquisition of attachments manufacturer and expands manufacturing facility for rock drilling tools
WeBuild signs MOU to drive advancement of low carbon nuclear energy
Published on: 03 September, 2024
Italy-based contractor has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with leading technology provider 
Mount fabrication begins for the most powerful telescope on Earth
Published on: 02 September, 2024
The Giant Magellan Telescope is on track to be operational in Chile by the early 2030s
China invests $6.1 billion in data centre projects
Published on: 02 September, 2024
China is investing heavily in its computing power infrastructure system
Sumitomo and BIA Group announce ‘strategic partnership’
Published on: 30 August, 2024
Partnership between OEM and OEM distributor said to open up opportunities in new regions for the companies 
Caterpillar presents eight new loaders
Published on: 29 August, 2024
Next generation skid steers and compact track loaders launched  
94% of US contractors struggling to find workers
Published on: 29 August, 2024
New survey by Associated General Contractors of America reveals the extent of the skills shortage in US construction 
Caterpillar launches eight new loaders
Published on: 28 August, 2024
Four new skid steer loaders and four compact track loaders unveiled
Finalists announced for Bentley Systems 2024 Going Digital Awards
Published on: 28 August, 2024
Finalists said to be showcasing the power of data with AI, digital twins and immersive visualisations
Exclusive interview: XCMG chairman highlights the changing Chinese market
Published on: 23 August, 2024
XCMG is China’s largest construction OEM by sales. Mr. Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG, sat down with Andy Brown to talk about the changing Chinese market, export plans, electric equipment and heavy construction robots
Exclusive interview: Yves Padrines, CEO, Nemetschek Group
Published on: 13 August, 2024
With 12 brands under his control, Yves Padrines, CEO, Nemetschek Group, is a man with his finger on the pulse of technology trends and opportunities, Andy Brown discovers
TBM breakthrough at Guangzhou Haizhu Bay Tunnel project
Published on: 13 August, 2024
TMB makes breakthrough at US$1.7 billion Chinese tunnel project 
Sinoboom breaks ground at Mexican factory
Published on: 12 August, 2024
China-based OEM estimates that by 2028, the annual output of the factory will reach 20,000 units
Green light for building ‘biggest airport in Africa’
Published on: 12 August, 2024
Design work started on new US$6 billion airport
Sales for Caterpillar’s construction division drops in Q2
Published on: 06 August, 2024
Construction equipment sales for the world’s largest OEM declined in all regions apart from one
How tech helped with giant land reclamation project
Published on: 05 August, 2024
Custom excavator equipped with Trimble machine control software key part of project 
Ausa expands international distribution
Published on: 05 August, 2024
Spanish-based manufacturer enters into new market
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