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US construction employment drops again but worker shortages persist
US construction employment fell for the third month in a row in August but construction firms are still seeing shortages of skilled labour
What useful jobs can robots perform on sites (and what can’t they do)?
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Construction sites present some of the toughest environments for automation but could the spectre of AI-powered robots taking jobs from humans be on the horizon?
Leica Geosystems unveils AI-powered safety solution for construction vehicles
Powered by Presien, the system integrates advanced artificial intelligence to reduce the risk of accidents involving heavy machinery
Weekly Quiz: US construction site raids | $650m soccer stadium build | Mammoth China high-speed rail bridge
Test your knowledge with Construction Briefing’s fiendishly difficult weekly quiz
ICE raids hit US construction sector as immigration crackdown escalates
US ICE officers are raiding construction sites and arresting undocumented workers
Vögele debuts new road pavers and material feeders at Bauma
Premier for two new pavers and new material feeders at Bauma

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AI: A vision of future on-site safety
Algorithms can save lives. It’s a bold claim, but there are potentially significant safety benefits to using in-cab artificial intelligence

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Are hybrid generators the best bet for sustainable power?
With electricity grids in the US under increasing strain, the construction industry is looking to hybrid energy options to maintain consistent power and productivity.
POWR2’s latest mobile BESS tech on display
Company to show battery energy storage system technology at Bauma 2025

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Building efficiency: The cloud-based technologies boosting construction productivity
Digital platforms are now playing a key role, as construction looks to cast off outmoded methods of tracking materials and machines
Victorian government in Australia vows to crack down on ‘rotten culture in construction’
Victorian government accepts all recommendations of formal review looking into CFMEU union
Vemaventuri and core sensing announce partnership
As part of the partnership, Vemaventuri and core sensing will jointly develop new products for the digitalization of the construction site
How hard should construction robots be allowed to hit human workers?
Study identifies urgent need for safety guidelines and calculates maximum injury-free collision forces
Bauma 2025: HD Hyundai HW155H is finalist for Innovation Award
The excavator features a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain
John Deere implements SmartDetect on utility and production loaders
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System uses advanced detection equipment to identify, classify objects
Big Brother wants you to wear your hard hat
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Security firms say AI-enabled CCTV cameras can be used to improve construction worker safety. But is there a risk they could be too intrusive?
Automation and machine control: A marathon, not a sprint
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As the construction industry moves towards greater technological advancements, Catrin Jones explores whether machine control can help alleviate some of the challenges it faces
The AI systems used to fight energy waste on construction sites
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Contractors including Kier, Balfour Beatty and Bouygues are all using AI-enabled energy management systems in site cabins to reduce power waste 
Bomag’s emergency brake assist nears production readiness
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Technology solution was awarded a gold award at recent Intermat event in Paris 
OpenSpace introduces OpenSpace BIM+ for team coordination
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The company says that OpenSpace BIM+ is equipped with several key features
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