Articles by Catrin Jones

Climbing higher: What’s the latest in European high-rise construction?
Published on: 02 July 2025
While much of the world continues to build taller, Europe is charting its own course by embracing smart construction methods and refined systems to meet growing demand for high-rise development
Video: Bobcat highlights the E19 mini excavator at ‘Demo Days 2025’
Published on: 27 June 2025
Miroslav Konas, product manager for Bobcat excavators, highlights the E19 mini excavator at Bobcat’s ‘Demo Days 2025’ in the Czech Republic
EFCA calls for ambitious reform of EU public procurement rules
Published on: 26 June 2025
EFCA’s paper sets out a range of recommendations aimed at shifting procurement practices towards long-term value creation
Balfour Beatty awarded £833 million contract for Net Zero Teesside Power
Published on: 26 June 2025
The project, a joint venture between bp and Equinor, involves the construction of a large-scale combined cycle gas power station
Systra France appointed to support delivery of major French high-speed rail project
Published on: 25 June 2025
Systra’s teams will support all stages of the project’s design and construction
Leica Geosystems unveils AI-powered safety solution for construction vehicles
Published on: 23 June 2025
Powered by Presien, the system integrates advanced artificial intelligence to reduce the risk of accidents involving heavy machinery
UK Government unveils £725bn 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy
Published on: 20 June 2025
Set out in the newly published 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, the programme includes funding commitments covering transport, energy, housing, education, health, and digital connectivity
Hermes Airports awards €170m contract for Cyprus airport expansions to Bouygues-led consortium
Published on: 18 June 2025
Bouygues Bâtiment International’s share of the contract is valued at €119 million
Marsh launches €1bn insurance facility to support data centre construction in UK and Europe
Published on: 17 June 2025
Risk advisor and insurance broker Marsh has announced the launch of a new insurance facility
Arup and Autodesk launch joint initiative to support carbon reduction in the built environment
Published on: 17 June 2025
Partnership aims to advance data-driven approaches to whole life carbon assessment through collaborative industry frameworks
Why are digital workflows key to building a more sustainable construction industry?
Published on: 16 June 2025
Michael Gomes, vice president of global sustainability and CSR at Topcon Positioning Systems, explains how contractors can extract long-term value from ESG data, improve efficiency, and meet growing sustainability expectations
Hitachi executive: ‘We need tech to help average operators run our machines’
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Published on: 13 June 2025
As construction faces pressure to decarbonise, digitalise and do more with less, Hitachi’s president sets out a vision in which smart machines and human expertise evolve together
Colas Group appoints new group vice president
Published on: 03 June 2025
William Bouygues will be responsible for defining the Colas “Bitumen” Roadmap
Topcon and Vemcon partner to expand 2D-to-3D excavator upgrades
Published on: 02 June 2025
Both companies are exploring opportunities to expand their availability in additional markets
Mace selected for Natural History Museum contract
Published on: 29 May 2025
The new facility will include purpose-built storage for 28 million specimens
Interview: Case Construction on market peaks, tech disruption and a fragmented global recovery
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Published on: 28 May 2025
Fabrizio Cepollina, head of construction equipment EMEA at Case Construction Equipment speaks to Construction Briefing
German Bionic unveils new AI-powered exoskeleton ‘Exia’ for industrial applications
Published on: 27 May 2025
The company describes Exia as its most advanced device to date
Autodesk backs post-wildfire rebuild in LA
Published on: 23 May 2025
Autodesk is funding an AI-powered software to expedite the approval of building permits
Trimble unveils new platform for construction material procurement and management
Published on: 22 May 2025
Trimble Materials integrates with Trimble ERP solutions, including Viewpoint, Spectrum and Viewpoint Vista
Leica Geosystems launches Pegasus TRK300 mobile mapping system
Published on: 22 May 2025
The Pegasus TRK300 incorporates a dual-head multi-beam laser scanner
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