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Disputes costing construction US$73 billion
New report reveals the financial cost and time wasted due to construction disputes for capital projects 
Opportunities in the wind
Mark Matthew on why delays in offshore wind projects must not be allowed to hinder green progress
ERA forecasts 5.6% rental growth in 2022
European equipment rental market recovered by 6.3% this year after a 7.2% fall in 2020
Guide to industry’s biggest contractors released
Latest edition of Global Construction Guide available for free download
European markets ‘back to pre-Covid levels’
EFCA surveys indicates Europewide optimism, but staff shortages still a challenge
Covid pandemic has accelerated digital transformation
Majority of heavy industry leaders say they have delivered up to five years’ worth of change around digital transformation in 18 months 
Why ‘The Great Resignation’ hit Construction
How firms are struggling to recruit the skills they need to capitalise on a post-pandemic boom
Construction equipment sales remain strong
Year-to-date equipment sales in UK up 58% on 2020 levels, reaching over 28,000 units
Global mobile crane fleets report now available
New study by Off-Highway Research and International Cranes and Specialized Transport sheds light on the world’s largest mobile crane fleets
64% of supply chain firms not ready for Net Zero
Balfour Beatty survey identifies cost, procurement difficulties and customer reluctance as major barriers to decarbonising construction
‘Bad’ data costing construction US$1.8 trillion
New study reveals cost to construction of inaccurate and untimely information
ERA updates rental guide, video series planned
Chapters on sustainability and equipment types included in new guide
TopLift 2021: Sky high competition
Our annual TopLift contest is back and it’s time for you to vote for your favourite lift from our selection of ten terrific jobs
Euroconstruct debates the future of construction
Virtual conference in Austria optimistic about sector’s general economic outlook
Webinar asks, can construction be sustainable?
October 7 event - experts to discuss materials and processes set to reduce carbon emissions
How construction workers are struggling with poor mental health
Why poor mental health is such a problem in the construction industry, and what we can do to lower suicide rates
10 Key steps to decarbonise the construction industry
New report from the Global Alliance for Building and Construction provides step-by-step policy strategy to help lower carbon emissions
GAP confirms rental fleet is HVO compatible
UK company completes two-year trial of diesel alternative fuel for construction plant and machinery
AI could help reduce building emissions
Algorithm can predict energy rates in a split second, potentially improving design and renovation
UK construction companies unclear on fleet use
Survey by fleet management specialist Vimcar finds 37% do not know how and when company vehicles are being used
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