Articles by Andy Brown

Nanotech firm says it can turn desert sand into building material
Published on: 12 June 2025
Thai-based firm Doctor T unveils a sustainable material made from desert and sea sand, designed for use in cement and civil works
Fayat Group completes acquisition of Mecalac
Published on: 10 June 2025
Fayat Group says that Mecalac will retain its autonomy and purchase is “a fantastic opportunity”
Volvo CE ramps up crawler excavator output with major global investment
Published on: 10 June 2025
Production boost at three international sites aims to reduce emissions and localise supply chains
Autonomous scanning robot targets jobsite scanning and safety
Published on: 09 June 2025
Big contractors with BIM teams is the target market for autonomous robot inventors
The drop-in battery that fools construction machines into thinking it’s an engine
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Published on: 09 June 2025
Batteries that make machines think they are engines? That’s what Perkins has developed with its new battery electric power unit as Paul Muller, technical sales manager, Perkins, tells Andy Brown
Remote-controlled Caterpillar excavator clears potential explosives
Published on: 06 June 2025
A remote-controlled Cat 325 excavator is helping clear potential unexploded ordnance at Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway
Modular construction firm Elements Europe enters administration
Published on: 05 June 2025
Company enters administration after failed move from subcontracting to main contractor
Hydrogen, data, and skills: Africa’s clean energy transformation
Published on: 04 June 2025
Hydrogen, digital tools, and a skilled workforce are transforming Africa’s construction industry, but challenges remain, reveals Turner & Townsend’s Shamsher Singh
Buildings and infrastructure still overlooking “proven digital solutions”
Published on: 03 June 2025
Despite record clean energy investment, proven digital retrofits and AI tools remain overlooked by both buildings and infrastructure
Sales for world’s top 50 OEMs revealed
Published on: 27 May 2025
Total amount of sales generated by world’s top OEMs revealed
JCB’s hydrogen engine cleared for EU sale
Published on: 27 May 2025
JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine is now certified for sale and use across all European Union (EU) member states, marking a major step in the development of hydrogen power
Interview: Hyundai looks to partnerships, tech and hydrogen to drive growth
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Published on: 16 May 2025
Cheol-gon Choi, President and CEO at HD Hyundai Construction Equipment talks to Andy Brown about smarter equipment and different power options
Gatwick airport to eliminate gas use in £250m energy overhaul
Published on: 14 May 2025
London Gatwick has awarded a £250 million contract to Vital Energi to help it cut carbon and eliminate natural gas use across 50 airport buildings, including both terminals.
Contract for one of Chile’s largest infrastructure projects
Published on: 14 May 2025
Project will include the construction of four stations, maintenance workshops, train depots, and road crossings
Revealed: World’s most expensive cities to build in
Published on: 13 May 2025
Labour shortages, high demand, and regulatory complexity continue to drive up building costs in Europe and North America
Hyundai targets compact machines and hydrogen to take on rivals
Published on: 07 May 2025
Hyundai Construction Equipment is investing heavily in smart technology, compact machines and hydrogen power as it looks to expand globally and take on low-cost rivals
Ten ‘smartest’ cities in Europe revealed
Published on: 07 May 2025
Green infrastructure a key metric in the ranking system of smartest cities
How Trump’s proposed budget cuts could impact construction
Published on: 06 May 2025
Proposed FY2026 budget includes deep cuts to housing, energy, and environmental programmes
Caterpillar reports Q1 construction sales decline across all regions
Published on: 30 April 2025
Caterpillar has reported a 19% year-on-year drop in construction equipment sales for Q1 2025, with declines across all regions
Free construction sustainability ebook: Unlock the path to greener construction
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Published on: 30 April 2025
Essential information on what is one of construction’s key issues 
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