Neil Gerrard

A UK steel supplier has warned that impending changes to steel import tariffs could lead to job losses across the construction supply chain and accelerate the offshoring of steel fabrication work

01 June 2026 1 min read A digital render of the 125 St station entrance, looking south, in New York, USA (Image: MTA) A joint venture between three firms – Skanska, Traylor Bros, and Walsh Construction – has signed a contract with to build Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Programme in New York, USA. The new IrisX tools are designed to give OEMs, rental companies and contractors better access to live asset data and digital inspection records Will demonstrate latest innovations in wet processing for the sand and aggregates, and waste recycling industries Tutor Perini has secured an US$81.8 million contract from the US Coast Guard to deliver new family housing and water infrastructure in Alaska The Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Germany and Denmark will open in two stages, after delays slowed down plans to bring the railway element of the tunnel into operation Mitsubishi Estate's South Bank redevelopment will include a 25-storey office tower and two smaller buildings, with the scheme due to open in 2029 Wins Swedish accolade for the seventh consecutive year 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 Premium Content Caterpillar's Sam Meeker discusses the electric drive system and other features of this new model Partner Content With a booming construction market and new opportunities in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, Komatek 2026 is bringing together key decision-makers in Istanbul As margins tighten and expectations rise, rental firms embracing simple, data-led technology will be best placed to scale up and unlock new growth Popular Reads Premium Content As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard UK transport secretary says troubled high-speed rail project will take longer, cost more and run at lower speeds Premium Content President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy Chairman says younger son George will eventually lead the UK-based construction equipment manufacturer Premium Content Caterpillar's latest sustainability report points to autonomy, fuel flexibility, connected safety systems and rebuilds as key parts of its equipment strategy Longer reads As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy Caterpillar's latest sustainability report points to autonomy, fuel flexibility, connected safety systems and rebuilds as key parts of its equipment strategy 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]

01 June 2026 2 min read An illustration of the concept design of Poland's proposed CPK interchange hub. Image: Centralny Port Komunikacyjny A total of 11 companies and consortia have submitted bids for PLN 1.7 billion (€400 million) worth of roads around Poland's new Port Polska airport. Budimex Consortium of contractors: Unibep and Track Tec Construction Duna Polska Porr Strabag Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Technicznych Intercor Consortium of contractors: Rubau Polska and Terlot, NDI Trakcja Consortium of contractors: Mirbud and Kobylarnia. A joint venture between three firms has signed a contract with to build Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Programme in New York, USA. The new IrisX tools are designed to give OEMs, rental companies and contractors better access to live asset data and digital inspection records Will demonstrate latest innovations in wet processing for the sand and aggregates, and waste recycling industries Tutor Perini has secured an US$81.8 million contract from the US Coast Guard to deliver new family housing and water infrastructure in Alaska The Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Germany and Denmark will open in two stages, after delays slowed down plans to bring the railway element of the tunnel into operation Mitsubishi Estate's South Bank redevelopment will include a 25-storey office tower and two smaller buildings, with the scheme due to open in 2029 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 Premium Content Caterpillar's Sam Meeker discusses the electric drive system and other features of this new model Partner Content With a booming construction market and new opportunities in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, Komatek 2026 is bringing together key decision-makers in Istanbul As margins tighten and expectations rise, rental firms embracing simple, data-led technology will be best placed to scale up and unlock new growth Popular Reads Premium Content As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard UK transport secretary says troubled high-speed rail project will take longer, cost more and run at lower speeds Premium Content President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy Chairman says younger son George will eventually lead the UK-based construction equipment manufacturer Premium Content Caterpillar's latest sustainability report points to autonomy, fuel flexibility, connected safety systems and rebuilds as key parts of its equipment strategy Longer reads As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy Caterpillar's latest sustainability report points to autonomy, fuel flexibility, connected safety systems and rebuilds as key parts of its equipment strategy 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]

Thierry Mirville has been appointed as vice president, chief financial officer of French construction giant Vinci.

01 June 2026 1 min read The launch event of XCMG's 8th International Customer Festival (Image: KHL Group) Chinese construction equipment manufacturer XCMG claimed it had secured in excess of US$1 billion in orders for its machines at its 8th International Customer Festival, held in Xuzhou, China, last month. Thierry Mirville has been appointed as vice president, chief financial officer of French construction giant Vinci A total of 11 companies and consortia have submitted bids for PLN 1.7 billion (€400 million) worth of roads around Poland's new Port Polska airport A joint venture between three firms has signed a contract with to build Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Programme in New York, USA. The new IrisX tools are designed to give OEMs, rental companies and contractors better access to live asset data and digital inspection records Will demonstrate latest innovations in wet processing for the sand and aggregates, and waste recycling industries Tutor Perini has secured an US$81.8 million contract from the US Coast Guard to deliver new family housing and water infrastructure in Alaska 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 Premium Content Caterpillar's Sam Meeker discusses the electric drive system and other features of this new model Partner Content With a booming construction market and new opportunities in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, Komatek 2026 is bringing together key decision-makers in Istanbul As margins tighten and expectations rise, rental firms embracing simple, data-led technology will be best placed to scale up and unlock new growth Popular Reads Premium Content As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard UK transport secretary says troubled high-speed rail project will take longer, cost more and run at lower speeds Premium Content President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy Chairman says younger son George will eventually lead the UK-based construction equipment manufacturer Premium Content Caterpillar's latest sustainability report points to autonomy, fuel flexibility, connected safety systems and rebuilds as key parts of its equipment strategy Longer reads “Agentic AI” has rapidly become one of the predominant technology buzzwords of 2026 As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy 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]

02 June 2026 2 min read Digital render showing the existing Northeast Corridor tracks and the New Hudson Tunnel project trackway (Image: GDC) The organisation in charge of the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel project in New Jersey and New York has awarded a US$711.7 million construction package to the Skanska Creamer Sanzari NJSA joint venture. Clinicians are helping to shape the design of a new £300 million (US$407 million) eye-care centre in London by virtually walking through the building before construction is completed The Australian and Queensland governments have awarded three contracts for the first phase of The Wave rail project on Queensland's Sunshine Coast Shareholders of UK ground engineering specialist Van Elle have voted to approve a takeover by Austrian construction group Strabag Thierry Mirville has been appointed as vice president, chief financial officer of French construction giant Vinci Chinese construction equipment manufacturer XCMG claimed it had secured in excess of US$1 billion in orders for its machines A total of 11 companies and consortia have submitted bids for PLN 1.7 billion (€400 million) worth of roads around Poland's new Port Polska airport 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 Premium Content Caterpillar's Sam Meeker discusses the electric drive system and other features of this new model Partner Content With a booming construction market and new opportunities in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, Komatek 2026 is bringing together key decision-makers in Istanbul As margins tighten and expectations rise, rental firms embracing simple, data-led technology will be best placed to scale up and unlock new growth Popular Reads Premium Content As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard UK transport secretary says troubled high-speed rail project will take longer, cost more and run at lower speeds Chairman says younger son George will eventually lead the UK-based construction equipment manufacturer Premium Content President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy Premium Content Caterpillar's latest sustainability report points to autonomy, fuel flexibility, connected safety systems and rebuilds as key parts of its equipment strategy Longer reads “Agentic AI” has rapidly become one of the predominant technology buzzwords of 2026 As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard President Jean-Claude Fayat explains to Andy Brown why the group is buying companies like Mecalac and LeeBoy – while allowing brands to keep their autonomy 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]

The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) has elected Jean-Pierre Paseri as its new president for the 2026-2028. Ulrik Branner (DK), representing the group DK, FI, NO, SE Pedro Fernàndez (ES), representing Spain Ricardo Gomes (PT), representing the group IE, PT, EE, LT Bruno Lucas (FR), representing France Paola Malabaila (IT), representing Italy Gustavo Martínez (ES), representing the EIC (European International Contractors) Stephanos Pierides (CY), representing the group CY, GR Joël Schons (LU), representing the group BE, LU, NL Walter Seemann (AT), representing the group AT, SI, HR, HU Daniel Strücker (DE), representing Germany Jan Stylinkski (PL), representing Poland (as from 1st September, 2026) Ivan Terziev (BG), representing the group BG, CZ, SK, RO

Danish dumper manufacturer HG has launched an ultra-efficient three-tonne electric dumper that can run for 12 hours on a single charge.

UK-based manufacturer JCB has showcased one of two new soil compactors to rental customers at IRE in Maastricht

Danish dumper manufacturer HG has launched an ultra-efficient three-tonne electric dumper that can run for 12 hours on a single charge