Industry Insight

Will 800-volt systems appear in off-highway applications?
DPI reports on whether the tech could make its way to commercial trucks and off-highway machines
How can construction firms bring order to complex supply chains using technology?
Matt Bloor explores how technology can change the way companies manage their supply chains
Why engineers must embrace uncertainty
Sue Arundale of EFCA explores how construction needs to remain adaptable and responsive to unforeseen challenges
Interview: Cummins Engine Business president says no ‘light-switch event’ for zero emissions
Cummins Engine Business president sees continued future for internal combustion.
Voice-enabled equipment management platform promises time and cost savings
New AI-powered feature controlled by voice - in English and Spanish - gives users real-time information about equipment
How a major contractor is experimenting with injecting hydrogen into diesel engines
The UK arm of Netherlands-based contracting giant BAM is leading a new project that will see it run excavators specially adapted to inject hydrogen into the diesel engines of conventional excavators.
Construction equipment autonomy (part 2): A benefit or a bane for operators?
Construction Europe talks to Danfoss Power Solutions’ Peter Bleday about how receptive the industry is to the latest and smartest machines
Why tech upgrades needn’t be complicated
Rob Norton of construction management software firm PlanRadar, discusses options for companies looking to adopt digital technologies.
How AEC firms can minimise the risk of IT downtime
Inevidesk’s Tim Whiteley offers advice on scenarios most likely to affect AEC businesses
Paving the way to circularity
Dura Products chief on the challenges and benefits of using recycled plastic in construction
Will the Green Deal aggravate the housing crisis?
FIEC calls on EU institutions to analyse the implications of the Green Deal for new housebuilding
Videos: Behind the scenes of Fehmarnbelt - the world’s longest immersed tube tunnel
The Construction Briefing visits the €7.4 billion Fehmarnbelt project to see progress on preparations to build the world’s longest immersed tube tunnel.
Silicosis: ‘the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos’
What is silicosis and why is it a threat to construction workers?
Contractors: ‘new deal’ needed for global energy transition
EIC says contractors and suppliers must be rewarded for providing infrastructure need for energy transition
Why France’s construction industry faces a difficult year ahead
The French construction industry is facing headwinds that mean it could be in for a difficult year ahead, says Scott Hazelton of IHS Markit.
Building better: The infrastructure resilience overhaul
Jan Przydatek of Lloyd’s Register Foundation explains how we must embed resilience into our built environment
Europe’s 100 biggest construction companies ranked
Who are Europe’s biggest construction companies? The latest CE100 list ranks them based on their revenue for 2022.
How did the UK end up in such a mess over high-speed rail megaproject HS2?
Why has the UK government cut part of the HS2 high-speed rail project and what happens now?
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