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India’s tax cut on construction materials could be a “game-changer”
Published on: 04 September 2025
GST on critical construction materials like cement and steel has been slashed, potentially cutting project costs and accelerating infrastructure development
Solid or soupy? A look at the global concrete industry
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Published on: 15 August 2025
Following a report from the UK showing sinking concrete demand regionally, how is the rest of the world shaping up?
MIT and Bhutan partner on robotic construction pilot for sustainable smart city
Published on: 13 August 2025
A partnership between Bhutan and a US technology university will pilot construction methods for a smart city
Indian highway project using automated formwork on complex ‘Missing Link’ bridge
Published on: 08 August 2025
Automated formwork solutions are being used on a major India highway project
TBM breakthrough marks milestone for Himalayan rail project
Published on: 07 August 2025
A tunnel boring milestone has been announced on a major Indian rail project
How protected species are reshaping construction delivery
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Published on: 29 July 2025
Endangered species’ protections are on the rise, which means regulating builds in their habitat are too
Plans to build India’s largest green hydrogen plant move forward
Published on: 22 July 2025
L&T Energy GreenTech, a subsidiary of conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is to build what it claims will be India’s largest green hydrogen plant
BharatBenz introduces its new Construction and Mining trucks
Published on: 07 July 2025
The lineup features specially-developed models from the HX and Torqshift ranges
Images | 7 of the best photos from the world of construction in June
Published on: 27 June 2025
Construction Briefing reviews some of the best photos from the sector taken in June 2025
Komatsu secures US$440m fleet deal for Pakistan metals mine
Published on: 26 June 2025
Komatsu is sending haulers, exacavators, and more to a mine in Pakistan
Indian and US firms to build Kenya’s national electricity control centre
Published on: 12 June 2025
Two firms win deal to build €80 million National System Control Centre
Cimic Group sub wins US$130 million high-rise contract in India
Published on: 10 June 2025
A Cimic Group subsidiary is building another series of luxury high-rise towers for a client in India
Larsen & Toubro to build US$1bn pumped storage project in India
Published on: 09 June 2025
The construction division of Indian conglomerate Larsen & Toubro has won a deal to build the Bhavali Pumped Storage Project in the state of Maharashtra, India
Peab legal action latest example of construction’s arbitration enforcement issues
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Published on: 04 June 2025
A Swedish contractor awarded proceeds via arbitration still has not recieved payment
What are the long-term prospects for India’s construction equipment market?
Published on: 04 June 2025
Mitchell Keller explores the long-term growth prospects for the construction equipment market in India
Indian construction equipment OEM’s sales pass $400m mark
Published on: 28 May 2025
Indian construction machinery OEM Ace Construction Equipment (ACE) has seen its revenue pass the US$400 million mark for the first time
Volvo CE launches operator training programme for women in India
Published on: 22 May 2025
Volvo CE is launching its Iron Women programme in India to train new construction equipment operators
Sany IPO targets growth as overseas sales outpace domestic market
Published on: 13 May 2025
OEM plans Hong Kong exchange listing amid weak China demand, surging growth in Africa, Asia-Pacific
Strong overseas orders for power projects boost India’s Larsen & Toubro
Published on: 09 May 2025
India’s largest contractor reveals financial results for year ended 31 March 2025
First swing bridge over River Clyde in Scotland opens
Published on: 09 May 2025
New bridge over River Clyde officially opened at midnight on 9 May
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