Articles by Andy Brown

What COP29 could mean for construction
Published on: 04 December, 2024
CIOB President, Professor Mike Kagioglou, on what the recent COP29 summit means for the construction industry 
Strong growth for construction equipment in Brazil
Published on: 04 December, 2024
A new report estimates that the overall construction equipment sector is expected to achieve 9% growth in 2024
Wacker Neuson helping to build world’s first energy island
Published on: 03 December, 2024
So-called energy island is being built on 23 caissons off the coast of Belgium 
Holcim to sell its Nigerian business
Published on: 02 December, 2024
Deal has been agreed for global firm to sell its entire shareholding
Strabag to enter Australian market through acquisition
Published on: 28 November, 2024
Strabag has agreed terms to purchase Australian-based specialist in road and infrastructure construction
Riyadh Metro opens, will ‘transform’ travel in Saudi Arabia
Published on: 28 November, 2024
BACS Consortium delivers first phase of Middle East’s largest metro system
Bauma Munich 2025: Outdoor setup begins with show six months out
Published on: 28 November, 2024
Some of the larger outdoor exhibitors have started to set up their stands with the show taking place in around six months
Building products distributor QXO reportedly makes play for Beacon Roofing
Published on: 20 November, 2024
Founder of United Rentals looking to make acquisition of roofing materials and building products firm for new firm
International definitions for low carbon cement and concrete
Published on: 19 November, 2024
The definitions will help governments and businesses identify and buy green cement and concrete
Brazil: Infrastructure investment slowly recovering
Published on: 19 November, 2024
Brazil has experienced more than its share of crises in the last decade, but stability is returning and, with it, increased investment in infrastructure, reports Andy Brown
Bechtel to use digital delivery methods on renewable energy project
Published on: 15 November, 2024
Copperton Phase 2 Solar will provide clean energy for one of the world’s largest open-pit copper mines
Winners of Construction Start Up Competition 2024 unveiled
Published on: 13 November, 2024
Three winners were announced at the final in Las Vegas, US
Trimble announces new AI initiatives at record-breaking event
Published on: 13 November, 2024
Technology giant announces new ways it is incorporating AI into its products
Diriyah Megaproject: Saudi Arabia’s US$63 billion vision to transform historic city
Published on: 11 November, 2024
Scheduled to be complete by 2030, Diriyah will have four metro stations, restaurants, hotels, sports stadiums and more 
Report shows challenging outlook for construction in Chile
Published on: 07 November, 2024
Information from the Chilean Chamber of Construction highlights the challenges faced by the country’s construction industry 
British Antarctic Survey advances sustainable construction at Antarctica project
Published on: 05 November, 2024
Work has resumed on one of the world’s most extreme construction sites
How new scanning tech could help maintain critical infrastructure
Published on: 04 November, 2024
How muon scanning technology can be used for smarter infrastructure maintenance
How piling innovations and custom engineering are shaping construction
Published on: 04 November, 2024
The growing demands in piling and ground improvement work are coupled with a need for sustainable solutions
US$217 million football stadium redevelopment contract for Webuild
Published on: 01 November, 2024
Webuild to renovate Bologna’s stadium as it targets hosting 2032 European Championship games
Construction sales down for Caterpillar
Published on: 30 October, 2024
Caterpillar Q3 2024 construction sales decline in all regions except one
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