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Germany’s government has replaced its old Building Energy Act with a new piece of legislation that drops renewable energy requirement
Premium Content 15 July 2026 2 min read Image: Goodpics via AdobeStock - stock.adobe.com Contractors are paying more than the simple replacement cost of stolen machines and equipment. 2) Small equipment is responsible for much of the cost 3) Missing assets are disrupting projects Premium Content Battery-electric construction and material handling portfolio now commercially available Premium Content “From launch era to demolition challenge: decommissioning the historic test stands at Marshall Space Flight Center” Germany's government has replaced its old Building Energy Act with a new piece of legislation that drops renewable energy requirement Bowmer + Kirkland appointed main contractor for first phase of Golden Valley development in Cheltenham, UK Premium Content True efficiency is increasingly tied to how effectively equipment maintains productivity throughout its lifecycle Arcadis index ranks 100 global cities as high costs, constrained capacity and delivery risk reshape construction markets 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 Isuzu describes how pre-validated systems can lighten the engineering load for OEMs Roman Megela explains the impact of installation quality on machine reliability, energy-efficiency and sustainability Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Compaction may be hidden underground, but smarter, data-driven methods are visibly aiding roadbuilding performance Rising costs are driving operators toward more flexible, resilient engine and power strategies Earthmoving has entered the digital age – but where are contractors on the adoption curve, what challenges do they face and what technologies do they favor? As emissions rules tighten worldwide, only smarter system design can keep costs under control How a combination of autonomy, remote control, electrification and digital intelligence is helping mining operators improve safety, productivity and sustainability Popular Reads Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment Premium Content Shoring work has started after steel columns in a New York City building undergoing construction work buckled, forcing its evacuation An attempt by the Biden administration to expand federal prevailing wage rules beyond construction workers to other subcontractors like truck drivers and certain materials suppliers has been vacated in a US federal court. Premium Content Construction Briefing rounds up seven of the most striking images from construction sites and projects around the world captured during June 2026 Bouygues Construction has acquired Vannoy Construction, a southeastern US contractor with 2025 revenue of €873 million Longer reads True efficiency is increasingly tied to how effectively equipment maintains productivity throughout its lifecycle Charge Fairy is using telematics and portable power to keep compact machines working on urban sites Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment 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]
15 July 2026 1 min read A construction site in Changsha (Image: KHL Group) Investment in property development in China dropped 18% year on year in the first six months of 2026, according to new figures, as the country's housing market slump continues into its fifth year. Premium Content Contractors are paying more than the simple replacement cost of stolen machines and equipment Premium Content Battery-electric construction and material handling portfolio now commercially available Premium Content “From launch era to demolition challenge: decommissioning the historic test stands at Marshall Space Flight Center” Germany's government has replaced its old Building Energy Act with a new piece of legislation that drops renewable energy requirement Bowmer + Kirkland appointed main contractor for first phase of Golden Valley development in Cheltenham, UK Premium Content True efficiency is increasingly tied to how effectively equipment maintains productivity throughout its lifecycle 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 Isuzu describes how pre-validated systems can lighten the engineering load for OEMs Roman Megela explains the impact of installation quality on machine reliability, energy-efficiency and sustainability Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Compaction may be hidden underground, but smarter, data-driven methods are visibly aiding roadbuilding performance Rising costs are driving operators toward more flexible, resilient engine and power strategies Earthmoving has entered the digital age – but where are contractors on the adoption curve, what challenges do they face and what technologies do they favor? As emissions rules tighten worldwide, only smarter system design can keep costs under control How a combination of autonomy, remote control, electrification and digital intelligence is helping mining operators improve safety, productivity and sustainability Popular Reads Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment Premium Content Shoring work has started after steel columns in a New York City building undergoing construction work buckled, forcing its evacuation An attempt by the Biden administration to expand federal prevailing wage rules beyond construction workers to other subcontractors like truck drivers and certain materials suppliers has been vacated in a US federal court. Premium Content Construction Briefing rounds up seven of the most striking images from construction sites and projects around the world captured during June 2026 Bouygues Construction has acquired Vannoy Construction, a southeastern US contractor with 2025 revenue of €873 million Longer reads True efficiency is increasingly tied to how effectively equipment maintains productivity throughout its lifecycle Charge Fairy is using telematics and portable power to keep compact machines working on urban sites Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment 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]
16 July 2026 2 min read Monumental's bricklaying robots have already built the walls of around 100 homes (Image: Monumental) Dutch bricklaying robotics company Monumental has raised US$32 million to scale its fleet of robots across Europe and expand into the US. Automation system lifts and places PV panels using a single excavator, reducing manual handling on utility-scale solar sites Premium Content Celebration included rollout of 60,000th excavator built at the site Premium Content DustFast long-term dust suppressant fluid could be seen in action at Hillhead. US firm Bechtel has won the delivery partner role for the development phase of the Newcastle to Sydney high-speed railway in Australia Investment in property development in China dropped 18% year on year in the first six months of 2026 Construction group warn moratorium could hit jobs, investment and the state's competitive position 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 What began as an investment in GPS-guided dozers has evolved into a totally digitally-connected operation Isuzu describes how pre-validated systems can lighten the engineering load for OEMs Roman Megela explains the impact of installation quality on machine reliability, energy-efficiency and sustainability Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Compaction may be hidden underground, but smarter, data-driven methods are visibly aiding roadbuilding performance Rising costs are driving operators toward more flexible, resilient engine and power strategies Earthmoving has entered the digital age – but where are contractors on the adoption curve, what challenges do they face and what technologies do they favor? As emissions rules tighten worldwide, only smarter system design can keep costs under control Popular Reads Arcadis index ranks 100 global cities as high costs, constrained capacity and delivery risk reshape construction markets Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment An attempt by the Biden administration to expand federal prevailing wage rules beyond construction workers to other subcontractors like truck drivers and certain materials suppliers has been vacated in a US federal court. Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Premium Content Construction Briefing rounds up seven of the most striking images from construction sites and projects around the world captured during June 2026 Longer reads True efficiency is increasingly tied to how effectively equipment maintains productivity throughout its lifecycle Charge Fairy is using telematics and portable power to keep compact machines working on urban sites Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment 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]
UK-based construction company Laing O'Rourke has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facilities and advance its industrialised construction capabilities.
16 July 2026 1 min read Image: Drainage Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government A joint venture between engineering firm Egis and Shanghai Municipal Engineering Design Institute (SMEDI) has won the role of integrated delivery partner on a €4 billion sewage system relocation project in Hong Kong. UK-based construction company Laing O'Rourke has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facilities and advance its industrialised construction capabilities Automation system lifts and places PV panels using a single excavator, reducing manual handling on utility-scale solar sites Dutch bricklaying robotics company Monumental has raised US$32 million to scale its fleet of robots across Europe and expand into the US Premium Content Celebration included rollout of 60,000th excavator built at the site Premium Content DustFast long-term dust suppressant fluid could be seen in action at Hillhead. US firm Bechtel has won the delivery partner role for the development phase of the Newcastle to Sydney high-speed railway in Australia 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 What began as an investment in GPS-guided dozers has evolved into a totally digitally-connected operation Isuzu describes how pre-validated systems can lighten the engineering load for OEMs Roman Megela explains the impact of installation quality on machine reliability, energy-efficiency and sustainability Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Compaction may be hidden underground, but smarter, data-driven methods are visibly aiding roadbuilding performance Rising costs are driving operators toward more flexible, resilient engine and power strategies Earthmoving has entered the digital age – but where are contractors on the adoption curve, what challenges do they face and what technologies do they favor? As emissions rules tighten worldwide, only smarter system design can keep costs under control Popular Reads Arcadis index ranks 100 global cities as high costs, constrained capacity and delivery risk reshape construction markets Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment An attempt by the Biden administration to expand federal prevailing wage rules beyond construction workers to other subcontractors like truck drivers and certain materials suppliers has been vacated in a US federal court. Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Premium Content Construction Briefing rounds up seven of the most striking images from construction sites and projects around the world captured during June 2026 Longer reads True efficiency is increasingly tied to how effectively equipment maintains productivity throughout its lifecycle Charge Fairy is using telematics and portable power to keep compact machines working on urban sites Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment 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]
US-based tech company TerraFirma has raised $115 million from venture capitalists and angel investors to continue developing a tech platform that removes machine operators from the cab.
By: Neil Gerrard
Premium Content 16 July 2026 2 min read The collapsed Morandi Bridge in the Italian port city of Genoa, Italy August 15, 2018. (Image: Reuters/Stefano Rellandini/File Photo) The former head of Italian motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia has been jailed for 12 years for his role in the Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy, which killed 43 people in 2018. US-based tech company TerraFirma has raised $115 million from venture capitalists and angel investors to continue developing a tech platform that removes machine operators from the cab A joint venture has won the role of integrated delivery partner on a €4 billion sewage system relocation project in Hong Kong UK-based construction company Laing O'Rourke has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facilities and advance its industrialised construction capabilities Automation system lifts and places PV panels using a single excavator, reducing manual handling on utility-scale solar sites Dutch bricklaying robotics company Monumental has raised US$32 million to scale its fleet of robots across Europe and expand into the US Premium Content Celebration included rollout of 60,000th excavator built at the site 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 What began as an investment in GPS-guided dozers has evolved into a totally digitally-connected operation Isuzu describes how pre-validated systems can lighten the engineering load for OEMs Roman Megela explains the impact of installation quality on machine reliability, energy-efficiency and sustainability Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Compaction may be hidden underground, but smarter, data-driven methods are visibly aiding roadbuilding performance Rising costs are driving operators toward more flexible, resilient engine and power strategies Earthmoving has entered the digital age – but where are contractors on the adoption curve, what challenges do they face and what technologies do they favor? As emissions rules tighten worldwide, only smarter system design can keep costs under control Popular Reads Arcadis index ranks 100 global cities as high costs, constrained capacity and delivery risk reshape construction markets Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment An attempt by the Biden administration to expand federal prevailing wage rules beyond construction workers to other subcontractors like truck drivers and certain materials suppliers has been vacated in a US federal court. Yu Xiao Ying, Head of Smart Mining Projects at Zoomlion on how and why mining is entering a period of profound transformation Premium Content Construction Briefing rounds up seven of the most striking images from construction sites and projects around the world captured during June 2026 Longer reads True efficiency is increasingly tied to how effectively equipment maintains productivity throughout its lifecycle Charge Fairy is using telematics and portable power to keep compact machines working on urban sites Scott Park outlines his ambitions to scale the business again as automation, software and AI reshape construction equipment 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]
German machinery manufacturers have called on the European Union to do more to level the playing field against their Chinese competitors.
German machinery manufacturers have called on the European Union to do more to level the playing field against their Chinese competitors
