Weekly quiz: Why is Eurozone construction still gloomy? | What is aim of HSS sale? | Cat next-gen dumper Q&A

1) Caterpillar recently introduced its next generation of articulated dump trucks, including the 730 model. According to the company, what is one of the most significant improvements customers can expect from the updated range?

• A switch from three axles to two for reduced weight
• Double-digit fuel efficiency gains compared with previous models
• The addition of hybrid-electric drivetrains across all models

2) A new report has called for a rethink of the UK construction industry’s business environment. What key issue does the report highlight as a major cause of inefficiency in the sector?

• The industry’s volatility, forcing firms to cope with fluctuating workloads and resources
• A lack of digital technology adoption across construction sites
• Excessive government regulation on planning and procurement

3) Construction buyers across the eurozone painted a gloomy picture in September, according to the latest HCOB PMI survey. What did the data reveal about the sector’s performance?

• Growth returned, driven by a rebound in residential projects
• The downturn worsened, with housing suffering the steepest fall in activity
• Stability was restored as civil engineering and commercial work offset losses

4) HSS Hire Group has agreed to sell its UK hire business for £1 - but what is the broader aim behind the deal and its new partnership with Speedy Hire?

• To exit the equipment hire market entirely and focus on property investment
• To merge its operations with Speedy Hire and form a joint venture in equipment leasing
• To shift towards a capital-light, digital marketplace model under the ProService brand

5) Aecom Hunt and Turner Construction have been selected to deliver the Cleveland Browns’ new $2.4bn stadium. What makes the Huntington Bank Field project particularly notable?

• It will be the first fully retractable-roof NFL stadium in the US Midwest
• It forms part of Northeast Ohio’s largest-ever economic development initiative
• It will reuse the existing Browns stadium structure to cut costs and emissions

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