Articles by Andy Brown

Case launches first Stage V machines for Indian market
Published on: 29 April 2025
Case Construction Equipment has launched its first BS (CEV) Stage V-compliant machines from its Pithampur plant in India, marking a major step toward aligning with evolving emissions standard
Work set to resume on world’s tallest unoccupied skyscraper
Published on: 28 April 2025
Construction of the 597m Goldin Finance 117 tower in China is expected to restart after nearly a decade on hold
‘First of its kind’ low carbon and cement ratings system launched
Published on: 25 April 2025
The GGCA has launched a global low carbon ratings system for cement and concrete
XCMG targets greater global reach amid tariff challenges
Published on: 24 April 2025
Chairman of one of world’s biggest construction OEMs talks about their expansion plans
Safest construction company in the US named
Published on: 24 April 2025
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has named the contractor it says had the nation’s top construction safety and health program in 2024
Sales down for Volvo CE amid “increased geopolitical and market uncertainty”
Published on: 23 April 2025
Sales up in some markets but down in others for first quarter of 2025
‘World’s highest’ 3D printed structure built in Himalayas
Published on: 23 April 2025
Simpliforge Creations and IIT Hyderabad have teamed up with the Indian Army to construct what is claimed to be the world’s highest on-site 3D printed structure
Strengthening and structural repair underway on Lisbon Viaduct
Published on: 22 April 2025
Ulma solutions support traffic flow during complex restoration project on major city artery
Saudi Arabia contract awards hit US$148bn
Published on: 22 April 2025
Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing markets for construction
Cummins launches updated platform for smarter mining
Published on: 11 April 2025
Cummins unveils updated AI-driven PrevenTech platform at Bauma
Topcon launches handheld reality capture solution
Published on: 09 April 2025
Topcon has launched CR-H1, a handheld solution
Liebherr introduces Trimble Ready Bulldozers
Published on: 08 April 2025
At Bauma Munich Trimble has announced a collaboration with Liebherr
Caterpillar’s multi-path approach to sustainability
Published on: 07 April 2025
Cat’s Corné Timmermans gives the lowdown to Andy Brown on alterative power, technology and the future of equipment
Mongolia and China to build 19.5km cross-border railway by 2028
Published on: 04 April 2025
Mongolia and China will begin building a new 19.5km cross-border railway in April 2025, overseen by Erdenes-Tavantolgoi JSC and China Energy
JCB doubles size of new Texas factory in response to Trump’s tariffs
Published on: 03 April 2025
JCB is doubling the size of its new Texas factory to one million square feet in response to President Trump’s tariffs, investing $500 million
Kobelco to debut two electric excavators at Bauma
Published on: 03 April 2025
Kobelco will debut two electric excavators, a 7-ton and 2-ton model, at Bauma 2025
Intermat announces dates for 2027
Published on: 01 April 2025
France-based construction trade show announces dates for its next event
Images I Best concrete photos of the year
Published on: 01 April 2025
Winner of the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s photos of the year announced 
Kobelco partners for remote control technology
Published on: 31 March 2025
Kobelco, Leica Geosystems and Xwatch to “enhance remote excavation technology” with the K-DIVE system
Wacker Neuson eyes 2025 turnaround after 15% revenue drop in 2024
Published on: 28 March 2025
OEM cites full dealer stocks and weak demand for sharp decline but points to early signs of recovery and strategic cost-cutting efforts
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