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Trade group says US construction employment has ‘stalled’
US construction employment remains flat or falling in just less than half of major metros
German construction performed better than expected in H1 2025
Germany’s construction industry performed better than expected in the first half of 2025, despite a collapse in roadbuilding orders
Insurance firm launches risk solution for global construction megaprojects
A new product from a global insurance firm is said to help the world’s megaprojects
Europe calls for feedback on Foreign Subsidies Regulation
First review of regulation design to stop unfair competition from non-EU countries
How a new US manufacturer aims to become a big name in construction equipment
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US-based start-up HeavyTech is aiming to become the Tesla of mini excavators
Metso Q2 orders rise 6% despite flat sales
Weaker sales and high costs impact results
US construction trade group calls July job growth ‘anemic’
Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows signs of stress in construction
JCB on how to beat the skilled labor shortage
JCB to address apprenticeships and recruitment during this year’s Working at Height Conference & Awards
LiuGong outlines BEV roadmap and UK expansion
10 new electric machines set for Europe by 2026
Webuild posts 22% revenue rise as global demand for infrastructure grows
Webuild credits low-carbon, energy and urbanisation trends for double-digit growth
Inside East Asia’s demolition divide
How East Asia’s demolition industry is evolving in isolation
Data centre boom helps push US contractors’ backlogs further out
A boom in data centre construction work has helped to push contractors’ order backlogs to an average of 8.7 months in June
Climbing higher: What’s the latest in European high-rise construction?
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
The UK’s Building Safety Act: The impacts so far and major issues ahead
The BSA imposes additional duties on contractors, over and above those set out under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
UK Government unveils £725bn 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy
Set out in the newly published 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, the programme includes funding commitments covering transport, energy, housing, education, health, and digital connectivity
Marsh launches €1bn insurance facility to support data centre construction in UK and Europe
Risk advisor and insurance broker Marsh has announced the launch of a new insurance facility
Construction market outlook 2025: Germany
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Germany’s construction sector will see modest recovery in 2025, with stronger growth expected from 2026, driven by major public investment in infrastructure and defence
Why are digital workflows key to building a more sustainable construction industry?
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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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
EFCA: Championing young professionals amidst sector-wide skills shortage
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As Europe faces urgent digital and green transitions, EFCA’s Future Leaders Competition highlights the young engineers leading the charge
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