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Yanmar’s ‘next generation’ electric machine prototype
The prototype can automate fine manual tasks, helping with construction’s labour shortages
Balfour Beatty Vinci adopts digital concrete testing to cut carbon on HS2
Verifi enables real-time monitoring, measurement, and management of fresh concrete properties during transportation.
How sustainable are alternative fuels in construction?
Are alternative fuels really better for the environment?
Nuclear engineer from ITER to speak at Texas tech summit
Laura Bertoli will describe working on the world’s most complex construction project
New President of GCCA: decarbonisation is number one issue
Gonzalez is calling for the industry and governments around the world to establish a “robust regulatory framework”
‘World’s first’ climate resilient, carbon negative home
Cement-free concrete home reported to absorb CO₂ ‘like a tree’
Bentley Systems CEO: 2023 “groundbreaking” year for infrastructure intelligence
CEO says that companies using advanced digital tools see an average time saving of 18%
‘World’s first’ low-carbon roadworks project using 100% electric equipment
100% electric sprayer, paver and roller were used on project in France 
Construction equipment bodies respond to UK’s net zero shift
Association bosses say ‘softer package’ sends wrong message to the industry
Volvo CE unveils mobile charging unit for heavy equipment
Swedish OEM delivers 600V charging solution for electric machines working on remote sites
California alters building code to reduce embodied carbon in building construction
California changes its building code in a move that has been called a “real catalyst for change”
Report finds UK construction industry must address waste management
The UK Construction Industry Annual Waste Report 2023 sheds light on the consequences of omissions from waste management
Using technology to measure – and reduce – carbon emissions
Contractors are under pressure to reduce emissions but to do this they have to be able to accurately record them. A new study from Trimble has scientifically documented the carbon reduction benefits that can be realised using automated solutions
Speedy partners to rent fuel-cell generators
UK hirer launches joint venture with hydrogen specialist
XCMG shares ambitious plans to drive innovation and development
The company says that the project sets a clear goal and seven strategic actions to drive growth
Video interview: what does KPMG’s survey tell us about the state of construction?
Construction’s attitudes to technology, sustainability, and more are revealed 
What is the future for alternative power?
Mike Hayes looks at the power technology for construction equipment that may – or may not – be replacing diesel in the coming years
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
Volvo CE has published its own brand-agnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers
Save the date: Construction Technology Summit, 2024
The first ever live and in person ConTech Summit will take place in Texas in March 2024
Volvo CE’s hybrid excavator delivers CO2 emission savings of “around 15%”
Volvo CE’s hybrid technology promises fuel savings of up to 17% as well as CO2 emission savings of around 15%
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