Plant & Civil Engineer

JULY 28, 2025

Construction plant and equipment distributor, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill, Co. Tipperary, has welcomed the announcement by the Irish government confirming that it is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland’s infrastructure between 2026-and-2030.

Infrastructure Development

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres are an essential component in industries like mining, agriculture, and construction, where heavy-duty machinery operates in rugged conditions. This is below the Federal Government’s 2030 target of 80 per cent recovery rate for all waste streams.

Environmental Impact Assessment

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2025

Full-scale operations are expected by years end, alongside the launch of Phase 2 construction. L&T secured the engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) contract, covering terminals, runway, and infrastructure, while its subsidiary delivered detailed Phase 1 engineering. Phase 1 development of the $2.5-billion,

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For construction businesses, there is plenty of potential for growth and success, though they’ll likely be plagued with some of the same issues they’ve dealt with for years. So what can the construction industry expect from 2024? Let’s take a look into what’s on the horizon in this 2024 construction outlook. In the U.S.,

Building Materials Manufacturing

Plant & Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2025

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore will merge to form a new entity named HD Construction Equipment with a consolidated revenue set at KRW 8 trillion (USD 6.15 The core business area will be construction equipment, supplemented by growth in engines and after-market services.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2025

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner [photo from MHCLGs Flickr feed] There has been a lot of talk from the government over the past year about recruiting and training the construction workers needed to build 300,000 houses a year. Ministers and construction industry leaders sit down today to launch the construction sector skills mission.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2025

This team includes main contractor Speller Metcalfe, architect Watson Batty and pool construction specialist Buckingham Pools. This will create a more environmentally sustainable facility that supports the council’s net zero by 2030 ambitions. Works are expected to start in August and complete in the summer of 2026. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

In todays construction news , read about prior to Monday afternoon’s inaugural luncheon, Trump began signing a flurry of about 200 orders aimed at implementing a broad conservative agenda for the nation. Construction, Housekeeping, and Gardening Jobs in LA Are Threatened Original Source: What is the long-term plan?:

Building Performance Measurement

The Construction Index

JULY 27, 2025

The estimated total scheme cost for preparation, procurement and construction of the 6.4km project is £296m at April 2023 prices. It is anticipated that by the end of 2030, when dualling for this section is expected to be operational, almost 50% of the A9 between Perth and Inverness will be dualled. Jacobs is doing the design work.

Contracts

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

announced selection of multiple firms earlier this month to compete for engineering and construction task order work under a $15-billion, fixed‑price indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Image by icholakov via Adobe Stock July 14, 2025 The U.S. Defense Dept.

Contracts

The Construction Index

AUGUST 13, 2025

At Portswood, near Southampton, Kier is developing solutions to meet a new total nitrogen discharge consent of 9mg/litre by 2030, in line with the Water Industry National Environment Programme. The site is heavily constrained, requiring innovative, space-efficient approaches. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 8, 2025

million new homes by 2030. With housing construction levels flatlining at best and planning permissions for new sites and new homes continuing to fall, the likelihood of imminent increases seems remote. million target. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Site Planning

The Construction Index

JUNE 16, 2025

The new term runs until April 2030, with the option of extending for a further two years. Construction News Ripon Barracks redevelopment finally moves forward 2 hours Homes England has acquires Ripon Barracks from the Ministry of Defence for housing development. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Maintenance

Business Facilities

JUNE 20, 2025

Construction on the Robert Street Bridge on Thursday, Jan. We’re excited to partner with XGS to unlock a new category of energy supply for our operations in New Mexico.” The two-phase project is expected to be fully operational by 2030, with the first phase launching on a smaller scale and the second expanding to full capacity.

Infrastructure Development

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

An updated standard, PAS 2035/2030:2023, which came into force on 30 th March 2025, has introduced a requirement for retrofit coordinators to conduct site visits as well as raised the qualification standards for retrofit designers. “To This panel will have expertise from across consumer groups and the construction sector.”

Wall Systems

Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 9, 2025

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX25Z-7 mini excavator. Both machines feature compact dimensions suited to work in tight spaces commonly found in urban construction, landscaping, rental and general contracting. A 2030 mm boom and 1300 mm arm come as a standard specification.

Heavy Lifting Transportation

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

It means up to 126 GW of clean power generation will be connected to the grid by 2030, if all goes to plan, alongside additional flexible storage and technologies. Construction News Fox Brothers acquires Fishers 6 hours Blackpool-based Fox Brothers Holdings has acquired Manchester-based J Fisher & Sons. Got a story?

Approvals

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

It will prioritise rebuilding the five hospitals by 2030, which used limited life-span reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC) now at the end of its design life. Two hospitals in the New Hospital Programme are already complete and five in construction. By the end of next year more than 20 will be underway or complete.

Government Works

Construction Placements

MARCH 14, 2025

Future-Proof Construction: Essential 2030 Skills Explore how construction professionals can adapt to a robotic future by mastering digital tools, AI integration, and advanced project management to secure their careers in 2030.

Project Management

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

High school students were given the chance to operate equipment, test out their welding skills, and frame walls, WMTW News 8 reports. With women making up 50% of the workforce but only 10% of the construction industry, Flagg says she hopes they can attract more Maine women to help fill the state’s construction needs.

Construction Equipment

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The post How Healthcare Equipment Shapes Modern Healthcare Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the impact of cutting-edge medical equipment on hospital design and construction cannot be overstated.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2025

With much of the expensive ‘kit’ for Sizewell C being constructed in France, who does this project really benefit?" Construction News Reprieve for £1.5bn A66 upgrade 7 hours After all the doubt and legal challenges, the government has decided to press ahead with the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine road scheme. stake in Sizewell C.

Construction Equipment

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The company is aiming to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions from both the use of its products and the production of its equipment by 2030, compared to 2010. Hydrogen-powered excavators Komatsu has been exploring cutting-edge technologies to power its construction equipment to further its commitment to carbon neutrality.

Electrical Systems

Roads Online

JULY 23, 2024

What is the value of remanufacturing construction equipment? B y 2030, nine billion people will need to be fed, clothed, and housed. It’s an excellent opportunity to reflect on how remanufacturing creates positive environmental impacts across various sectors, from agriculture to aviation to medical equipment.

Sustainability

Plant & Civil Engineer

JULY 31, 2023

Speedy Hire, the UK’s leading construction equipment hire and service provider, has launched its carbon Net Zero Roadmap presenting science-based and tangible steps to reach its net zero targets by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Government deadline. Reduce refrigerant leakage by 14% and natural gas emissions by 30%.

Sustainability

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

Construction is always changing, which is why it’s worth keeping up with important statistics and developments across the industry. In addition to helping you benchmark your performance against your peers, equipping yourself with the latest industry stats can help shape your overall strategy. . The biggest opportunities for growth.

Infrastructure Development

Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 22, 2023

Komatsu Ltd has developed a new concept medium-sized hydraulic excavator that combines a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components to achieve carbon neutrality at workplaces of construction equipment. Komatsu is also engaged in research and development to provide products equipped with new power sources.

Construction Equipment

Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

To reach net zero emissions by 2050, annual clean energy investment worldwide will need to more than triple by 2030 to around $4 trillion.”. We have built more than 40 solar energy centers throughout the state and we are well on our way to installing more than 30 million solar panels by 2030. C and 2°C are progressively higher. “To

Renewable Energy Systems

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Based on a report by Kings Research, the construction management software market will reach $21.67

Construction Management

BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

million skilled jobs by 2030. The work may also require personal protective equipment, which heats up the body. Relocate or raise heat-producing equipment We can raise the industrial equipment off the floor to keep heat from collecting there and creating hot zones. Thus, worker retention is a bottom-line issue.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2023

Construction equipment hire and service provider Speedy Hire is to publish a carbon net-zero roadmap as part of its ‘Decade to Deliver’ strategy in July. As part of Speedy’s ‘Decade to Deliver’ strategy, it will publish a net-zero roadmap with clear steps to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030.

Government Works

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that the PlanGrid Build mobile app is now Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)! Why an integrated mobile experience is so important on a jobsite Construction professionals are operating in an increasingly dynamic and fast-paced environment. trillion per year.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

From this description, you might think of a company in Silicon Valley or another fast-growth technology company in a major metropolitan area, but in actuality, this could easily describe construction jobs anywhere from New York to North Dakota. Only 9% of Generation Zers have reported an interest in a career in construction.

HVAC System Installation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 20, 2022

Construction company Laing O’Rourke integrated design models and carbon analysis data to generate footprint scenarios based on material types. Asset owners are now looking for ways to monitor and optimise the performance of existing assets, and to differentiate between what requires refurbishment and new construction.

Stakeholder Engagement

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

Safety Regulations

iField Smart

MARCH 30, 2024

Connected Construction: Building a Smarter Future, Brick by Byte The construction industry has long been known for its traditional, paper-based processes and siloed workflows. But as technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, a new era is dawning: the era of Connected Construction. What is Connected Construction?

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the construction industry, timely project completion and ensuring that it’s done within budget are crucial. One often overlooked yet essential component in construction logistics is the humble wooden shipping crate. It’s all about the protection that they provide to construction cargo. million in terms of size by 2030. (1)

Material Storage