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XCMG expands connected equipment platform
China-based OEM announces expansion of its ‘internet of vehicles’ platform
Expanded US tariffs threaten €2.8bn of EU construction equipment exports
Expanded US tariffs are expected to impact €2.8 billion of annual EU construction equipment exports to the United States, according to the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE).
VDMA: EU-US tariff deal a ‘slap in the face’
VDMA warns of job losses and an enormous competitive disadvantage for European companies 
Growth stalls for European contractors in 2025
Residential construction struggles despite housing shortages, while infrastructure sees modest growth
Weekly quiz: Data centre construction lag | US-China tariffs | Eurozone activity wobbles
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What the new US–EU trade deal could mean for construction
What will the new US-EU trade deal mean for global construction?
Caterpillar launches new mid-sized wheel loader
Caterpillar has launched the 980 GC wheel loader, a new diesel-powered mid-size model
Strong civil engineering still can’t offset weak residential in Europe’s sluggish construction market
Construction investment in the European Union (EU) declined in 2024 and is set to do so again in 2025
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
Gimme shelters: Europe civil defence infrastructure projects surge
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The Russia-Ukraine war is driving up investment in defence infrastructure in Europe
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
Weekly Quiz: EU approval for hydrogen engine | ‘World-first’ smart safety shoe | 4 shortlisted for Canada rail job
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FIEC: How can we improve skills for the construction industry in Europe?
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As Europe pushes forward with green and digital goals, construction must adapt. EU initiatives like the Pact for Skills, Union of Skills, and Construction Blueprint 2
FIEC Conference highlights industry role in tackling water resilience challenges
The event focused on the theme “Building Tomorrow: Solutions for Water Resilience and Blue Infrastructure”
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
‘First of its kind’ low carbon and cement ratings system launched
The GGCA has launched a global low carbon ratings system for cement and concrete
FIEC: What can the EU do about the housing crisis?
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Rising costs and declining construction are worsening Europe’s housing crisis, pricing out low-income households and essential workers, says FIEC
EFCA: Will a new Single Market Strategy boost productivity and address fragmentation in Europe?
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Europe is tackling competitiveness challenges with a new Single Market Strategy aimed at boosting productivity and addressing fragmentation
EFCA: Shifting strategies in European engineering
European engineers are navigating stricter EU policies and global competition in delivering sustainable projects
European construction sector set to return to growth in 2025
The European construction sector is expected to see modest recovery in 2025
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