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Construction robotics sentiment improves as usage dips
In a survey of the construction industry, robotic systems were seen as positives but usage dipped
Schindler develops timber elevator shaft system for Berlin’s modular school expansion
Swiss company develops new solutions for elevator and lift construction inside timber buildings
AI strategies grow, but most construction firms lag on tech maturity
82% of firms say they have an AI strategy, but few have moved beyond entry-level use.
How protected species are reshaping construction delivery
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Endangered species’ protections are on the rise, which means regulating builds in their habitat are too
Aecom provides six-step plan to reduce embodied carbon on new builds
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US-based infrastructure consultancy Aecom has provided the UK a playbook for reducing emobodied carbon
US$4 trillion data center surge exposes construction’s digital delivery gap
With US$4 trillion in data center growth forecast by 2030, outdated tools and slow tech adoption could leave construction behind
Disappearing workforce: US immigration crackdown deepens construction’s labour crisis
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US immigration enforcement raids are expected to weaken construction, experts say
Cowi cuts 240 tonnes of embodied carbon on bridge project
A bridge project in Scotland is touting huge carbon emission reductions thanks to the use of data
Middle East social infrastructure spend to hit US$2bn by 2027
Middle East governments ramp up social infrastructure spend, with UAE leading push to meet growing demand
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
APAC data centre pipeline hits US$56bn as region leads global growth
Driven by demand for data centres, energy, and high-tech infrastructure, Asia Pacific is set for strong construction growth despite volatile global conditions
Nanotech firm says it can turn desert sand into building material
Thai-based firm Doctor T unveils a sustainable material made from desert and sea sand, designed for use in cement and civil works
Hitachi CE partners with university to study mining equipment maintenance
A regional subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Equipment is leading a study with a Netherlands university
German Bionic unveils new AI-powered exoskeleton ‘Exia’ for industrial applications
The company describes Exia as its most advanced device to date
Ecocem invests €170m to scale low-carbon cement technology
The new investment adds to the previously announced €50 million allocated for Ecocem’s Dunkirk facility
Report reveals global construction faces rising costs and inefficiencies amid digital lag
The report highlights that 92% of AECO professionals globally report budget changes during construction
Recycled brick product receives industry certification
With this accreditation, Kenoteq has begun commercial production at its facility in East Lothian in Scotland
Revealed: World’s most expensive cities to build in
Labour shortages, high demand, and regulatory complexity continue to drive up building costs in Europe and North America
Why is the EU construction sector steadily outperforming the US?
Without strategic investment and innovation, ING warns that the construction sector will struggle to meet future demand
Holcim UK trials AI-powered autonomous technology
The strategic partnership aims to develop the commercialisation of autonomous technology
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