Articles by Sarah Ann McCay

Engine emission impact
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Published on: 14 October 2014
With the Stage IV/Tier 4 Final emissions laws coming into force, engine manufacturers have been hard at work to meet tough pollution limits. iC takes a closer look at some of the new, lean, clean and efficient engines hitting the market.
Set and forget portable power
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Published on: 02 September 2014
Generators and compressors are evolving into streamlined, efficient, quiet machines, which contractors can simple switch on and forget about.
High-rise construction
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Published on: 02 September 2014
As the world’s 100th super-tall building tops out, suppliers to the high-rise construction sector are raising their game to ensure their technology keeps up with ambition.
FEATURE: Quarrying efficiency
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Published on: 25 July 2014
In quarrying, efficient extraction is all about choosing the right mobile equipment and crushing and screening set-up.
FEATURE: Mixing technology
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Published on: 25 July 2014
Faster production, quicker set up and lower emissions – mixing technology is moving forward at a rapid pace.
Liugong enters R&D programme with Polish University
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Published on: 04 July 2014
Liugong Machinery and Poland’s Rzeszów University of Technology establish technical exchange programme
New London bridge design unveiled
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Published on: 04 July 2014
Arup and HOK reveal Bridge East London, designed to provide link for people living and working in the east of the city
Profits down at Balfour Beatty’s engineering sector
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Published on: 03 July 2014
Contractor continues to feel the bite of UK construction downturn
New CEO starts at Kier Group
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Published on: 03 July 2014
Contractor announces order book worth €3.3 billion for second half as new CEO takes over
Revenue up for Persimmon
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Published on: 03 July 2014
UK homebuilder sees revenues jump 33% in first half, while number of completed homes increases by 28%
First half slide for Carillion
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Published on: 03 July 2014
UK contractor says first half revenue and orders down on 2013 figures
ADB funds Assam power development
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Published on: 03 July 2014
Loan approved for work on a new hydropower plant as well as the upgrade and replacement of existing power infrastructure
Skanska wins LA underground contract
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Published on: 03 July 2014
Contractor to build underground transitway as part of joint venture in deal worth US$ 574 million
Sustained growth for KB Home
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Published on: 02 July 2014
US homebuilder reports revenue increases for second quarter and first half of 2014, as backlog hits US$ 1 billion
Work begins on Topcon technology centre
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Published on: 02 July 2014
US manufacturer breaks ground on Italian technology and research centre
Bilfinger lowers outlook
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Published on: 02 July 2014
German engineering and services group sees power and industrial business hit across Europe
Foundations construction
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Published on: 01 July 2014
If you want to build big you start deep. iC takes a closer look at new foundation products and how they can help speed up the construction process
Excavators: Digging deep
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Published on: 01 July 2014
Dishing the dirt has never been so clean, as energy efficient excavators reduce emissions and provide a more comfortable operator environment.
Skanska wins Texas University contract
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Published on: 30 June 2014
Contractor to build new Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Education Complex as part of US$ 93 million deal
Chicago Pneumatic launches stationary generator range
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Published on: 30 June 2014
Manufacturer unveils new 50Hz and 60Hz models suitable for working in high temperatures
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