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Caterpillar is working with artificial intelligence and robotics company FieldAI to develop autonomous jobsite and factory technology.

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AtkinsRéalis has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with BCA International to explore innovation-led urban development and infrastructure opportunities in the Middle East.

Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a new approach to assessing the service life of reinforced concrete, in a study that could support wider use of low-carbon concrete in construction. Impact of climate on concrete

Off-Highway Research will publish a new edition of its Global Excavator Industry special report in September, followed by a webinar in October to discuss the headline findings. Portuguese contractor Mota-Engil and Italian energy industry contractor Bonatti have won a US$207 million contract on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique ETH Zurich researchers say moisture and weather patterns should play a bigger role in durability assessments US nuclear developer TerraPower plans for its first Natrium reactors to begin generating electricity in the UK by 2034 Premium Content Twenty years ago, excavator safety largely involved protecting the operator and improving the machine's physical design. Today, machines can identify people and are starting to be able to intervene in their own movements Capacity constraints for labour, power, and equipment are presenting challenges for contractors in the US, as construction activity continues to concentrate on high-growth sectors The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to invest $481 million to improve airport infrastructure and safety, with grants to 191 airports Premium Content UK-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB got its hydrogen-powered Hydromax car up to a speed of 177mph, as it prepares for a speed record bid Premium Content Machines debuted at ConExpo mark company's entrance into the mini excavator market Premium Content An overview of the benefits of the PowerForce undercarriage on the all-new Panther T23r Partner Content How site conditions determine which aerial work platform is best suited to the project Intelligent intervention that can help contractors prevent incidents without compromising productivity In the face of rising costs, tighter margins and labor shortages, there has never been a greater need to make the best use of every hour on site Could battery energy storage systems (BESS) power the AI data center era? Faced with tight margins, operator shortages and calls for more operational transparency, highway contractors are embracing digitalisation in their cold milling applications As contractors across the region face tighter margins, operator shortages and growing demands for transparency, automation and digitalisation are becoming increasingly important in cold milling operations The case for electric construction equipment is now as much about productivity and business value as it is about sustainability While excavators, loaders and TBMs dominate the spotlight, crawler aerial work platforms are quietly transforming how mining and tunnelling projects are built, maintained and operated. Popular Reads US construction spending in July was being propped up by only three categories, according to new analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Skanska has signed a US$1.2 billion contract to construct four data centres in the southeastern US for an existing client. Two contractors have joined the project team for the construction of a new arena for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs in Texas, USA Commencement of interior build-out and auxiliary structures as vertical construction nears completion The closer the bond between machine and tool, the higher the efficiency. Neel Madsen discovers how better integration is changing excavators into flexible tool carrying systems Longer reads Twenty years ago, excavator safety largely involved protecting the operator and improving the machine's physical design. Today, machines can identify people and are starting to be able to intervene in their own movements UK manufacturer says hydrogen engines could offer diesel-like performance for remote and off-grid construction sites Alan Berger and Robert Droogleever from abcg examine how value machines gave Chinese OEMs their foothold – and whether an emerging electric advantage could turn market presence into global leadership Andy Brown Editor, Editorial, UK - Wadhurst Tel: +44 (0) 1892 786224 E-mail: [email protected] Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Editorial, UK - Wadhurst Tel: +44 (0) 7355 092 771 E-mail: [email protected] Eleanor Shefford Brand Manager Tel: +44 (0) 1892 786 236 E-mail: [email protected] Peter Collinson VP Sales – Construction Division Tel: +44 (0) 1892 786220 E-mail: [email protected]

Epiroc has opened an expanded manufacturing facility for hydraulic attachments in Kalmar, Sweden.

Vietnam has delayed the start of construction on its planned US$67 billion North-South high-speed railway until the end of 2027, according to Bloomberg.

Governments across the Middle East and North Africa are reported to be making greater use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to deliver infrastructure, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries leading the shift, according to MEED.

Komatsu has opened a new parts distribution centre in St Albert, Alberta, Canada, to improve parts availability and cut delivery times for dealers.

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