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Hochtief CEO on de-risking projects and plans for new construction university
German infrastructure construction giant Hochtief didn’t sign any new lump sum contracts in 2023 as it continues to de-risk its projects.
‘Noise reduction’ an additional benefit revealed during Skanska-Volvo testing
A Volvo CE machine on a Skanska project in Los Angeles, US, showed reduced noise levels
Caterpillar to pay Wirtgen $12.9m in damages after patent battle
Deere & Co subsidiary Wirtgen has won around US$12.9 million in damages from Caterpillar after a legal dispute over patent rights in road-building technology
US oil company investing billions into South China ethylene facility
American petroleum company is eyeing the plastics and chemicals sector in China
‘Outstanding’ Q4 boosts Granite Construction’s 2023 results
US-based construction company Granite hailed an ‘outstanding’ fourth quarter that helped it to increase its 2023 full-year revenue by $208 million to $3.5 billion for the year.
Trimble releases 3D paving control platform for millers and cold planers
US-based technology company says new product helps produce smoother surfaces
‘Uncertainty’ over construction inflation: What price rises do different regions face?
Construction input prices surged in early 2024 and there may be more to come.
Data centres and energy transition projects drive record new orders for Hochtief
A focus on high-tech infrastructure projects such as data centres and energy transition projects has driven record new orders of US$39.7 billion
Utility contractors welcome $5.8bn in funding for US water infrastructure projects
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) has welcomed news of $5.8 billion in new funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the USA.
Bentley Systems to support Construction Technology Summit
Leading global technology company latest to announce support of Construction Technology Summit 
5 things we learned at The ARA Show
Rental penetration has reached pre-pandemic levels and growth expectations are higher than expected
Meet the latest speakers announced for Texas tech summit
Only one month to go until technology leaders discuss some of the industry’s trending topics
Engineering marvels: One bridge, four demolition methods
How Delsan-AIM dismantled Montreal’s 3.5-km-long Champlain Bridge
Tech chief to reveal secrets of Neom’s Trojena project at Texas event on March 19
Paul Surin will describe how digital twins are aiding the development of a unique mountain resort in Saudi Arabia
Fluor’s pre-tax profit halves in Q4 of 2023
US-based engineering, procurement and construction company Fluor saw its pre-tax profit in Q4 of 2023 halve, in spite of a small increase in revenue.
India’s largest airport project using five Potain cranes
The Noida International Airport has been in development for more than two decades
Connect with industry leaders at Construction Technology Summit 2024
Technology summit to provide delegates with networking opportunities
How construction firms are using reverse mentoring to close the skills gap
Opinion: the pace of learning is accelerating. Don’t be left behind
The common thread to the three big technology trends is ‘pace of learning’, argues Soeren Brogaard, CEO at Trackunit.
Low noise midi excavator launches from Yanmar
Two new models in the 8-10t class size
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