Roads Online

JULY 20, 2025

CEA has completed a contract for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). 145 machines and 750 attachments later, JCB CEA has completed a contract for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). They are also jobs which require earthmoving equipment and heavy construction machinery. Images: CEA.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

The post The Importance of Proper Drainage and Grading in Home Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It can cause the soil to expand and contract, putting pressure on your foundation walls. Did you ever notice how a little bit of water can cause a whole lot of trouble around your home?

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Pouring concrete slabs is an essential step in many construction projects, from patios to driveways, foundations, and floors. These joints allow the concrete to expand and contract without breaking. Handle Tools Safely Use caution when operating power tools or machinery, and always follow the manufacturers instructions.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2025

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has published its June 2025 economic update – a summary designed to help construction equipment manufacturers understand how current economic trends, government policy, and energy pricing are likely to impact their business over the coming months. However, challenges persist.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The machinery is designed to provide access to a high location, thus enabling workers to accomplish their work at considerable height safely and efficiently. Their versatility and ease of operation make them a very popular choice for construction, maintenance, and many other applications.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last Updated on November 11, 2024 In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. In fact, global construction projects are facing significant cost and delivery overruns, with claims exceeding $91 billion and cumulative overruns amounting to 876 years.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Managing a construction site can feel like a juggling act. The stakes are even higher in the construction industry, too, because mistakes can lead to potential legal liabilities. Make Safety an Ongoing Priority On-site injuries are a huge source of construction site liabilities.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

The construction industry has traditionally relied on manual workflows for managing projects, finances, scheduling, and communication. The integration of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning has revolutionized the way construction firms operate, offering data-driven insights and predictive analytics.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 22, 2025

A Unite investigation led by construction lawyer Martin Bowdery KC into the controversial scheme in Birmingham claims the job was awarded with no competitive tender to contractors who were “good friends” of McCluskey. The building was under construction from 2016-20 and cost over £110m. It was later valued at £38m.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 12, 2025

Hatz has had great success with our flywheel-integrated permanent magnet generators in off-highway hybrid machinery. In addition to adapting to changes in machinery, be prepared to adapt to changes in business model that accompany new product. Fuel for example is something the customer would contract with the rental company to provide.

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The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

Accounts filed by Kori Construction for the year ended 31 st March 2025 show that revenue increased by 29% to £69.9m (2024: £54.1m) and pre-tax profit improved 25% to £5.0m (2024: £4.0m). Kori Construction was founded as SAC Construction in Corby in 2009 by Steve Culbert, who remains a director and co-owner of the business.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 16, 2025

In todays construction news, learn about how President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policies have caused optimism in some sectors of the U.S. construction industry to decline. Sika, a manufacturer of construction chemicals (SIKA.S), launches a new tab. Construction has 25% immigrant workers, second only to agriculture.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 9, 2025

Photo courtesy of QSi Consultancy Group June 9, 2025 After two decades of stalled growth, the Maldives construction sector is now seeing some $2 billion in construction activity. The project aims to reclaim 63 hectares, with 23 hectares already completed by Sri Lanka-based Capital Marine and Civil Construction (CMCC).

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Neither the value nor the volume of machinery changing hands has been disclosed. Construction News Sizewell C gets green light with £38bn final investment decision 7 hours Government agrees final investment for Sizewell C nuclear plant but keeps only minority stake. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

The Green Plant Academy has been designed to specialise in training on zero-emission equipment, providing career development while also helping the construction industry further transition to cleaner ways of working and ultimately address the climate emergency.

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Lomond Plant says its bumper machinery order with local dealer Scot JCB signals a renewal of confidence in the market. Interest rates are coming down, and there are early signs of confidence returning to the construction sector. He said: “The market seems to be stabilising. That means we can begin to plan for growth again. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

Hydex water trucks are based on repurposed Rokbak dump trucks Hydex Solutions, which specialises in customising construction machinery, has adapted Rokbak RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers into high-capacity water trucks for customers in North America.

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The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

Oscrete, a UK supplier of specialist construction chemicals, manufactures and supplies a range of concrete admixtures for precast and ready-mix concrete , as well as the ready-to-use mortar industries. We’re building on a strong foundation, and I look forward to helping drive the next phase of Pudlo’s journey.” Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 6, 2025

He was employed as an apprentice joiner by 3B Construction when the thumb incident happened, working on the conversion of a 19th century hunting lodge into a luxury hotel in the Scottish Highlands. A prosecution was subsequently brought by the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) against 3B Construction.

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The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

Chinese construction machinery manufacturer LiuGong will now be represented by start-up Dragon Plant Sales in Wales and by Lloyd Ltd across northern England and Scotland. Incorporated in February 2025, it is already “the largest and leading construction machinery provider in Wales” according to its website. Got a story?

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The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

Thwaites , the British dumper truck manufacturer, has appointed Fitzgerald Plant Services and Tegfan Plant & Machinery to its roster of authorised distributors. Tegfan Plant & Machinery in Carmarthenshire was founded by managing director John Dunn 21 years ago and also represents Kubota, Merlo, Auger Torque and Indespension. “The

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The Construction Index

JULY 6, 2025

Over the past five years, Sany has firmly established itself as a trusted name in the construction industry, and this strengthened partnership further reinforces that success.” Construction News Balfour Beatty ditches Danny Sullivan 21 hours Balfour Beatty is terminating all agreements with labour supplier Danny Sullivan Group.

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The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Acquiring New Forest Hire marks a significant step in expanding our product offering and gives us the flexibility to offer our customers additional value through an easy to access hire option for any equipment or plant machinery that they may need. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors have been left £43m out of pocket by the collapse of Henry Construction Projects. “Typically the profit margin on these contracts was less than 13%, which was adequate when costs remained static, and the company’s low prices were attracting substantial business.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

Xwatch provides machine control hardware and software technologies designed to enhance safety protocols on construction sites. Xwatch has previously partnered with Hexagon’s Geosystem division to develop the 3D Avoidance Zone system, an integral part of the digital construction product suite.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 10, 2023

Starting out as a bobcat specialist in 1990, Dave Speranza was a subcontractor for a lot of Victoria’s Road construction companies. Fast forward to 2023 and his company, Central Asphalt Group, now provides road profiling, asphalt paving, civil construction, and heavy haulage to the roads industry. I guess it’s paid off.

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The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

For delivery throughout 2025, Flannery has placed a £22m order through machinery dealer Greenshields JCB for 220 new machines. Costain wins new Grangemouth deal 3 hours Costain has secured a multimillion-pound engineering services contract with Ineos FPS at Grangemouth. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Jeff Chen, Director of Digital Transformation and George Broadbent, VP of Asset Management, Symetri A Mountain of Documents Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) stands as one of the most document-intensive industries in the world. See image 1) This paperwork, albeit essential, often slows down processes.

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Roads Online

MARCH 5, 2024

The Molonglo River Bridge project has reached a monumental milestone with construction now underway. The $225 million project will provide the missing link for the arterial road network and will mark a significant step forward for the Australian bridge construction industry.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CEA have teamed up with Ventia to deliver a major procurement contract, Land 8120, for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). T he Project Land 8120 Phase One contract was established to increase the Australian Department of Defence’s (ADF) earthmoving and material handling equipment capabilities. Image supplied by CEA.

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Roads Online

APRIL 14, 2024

Astec machinery has played a pivotal role in Fulton Hogan’s infrastructure works overtime. A stec Industries and Fulton Hogan are two names that are synonymous with infrastructure and construction works across Australia and New Zealand. Boil says the relationship goes beyond just machinery purchases and trials. Image: Astec.

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Roads Online

MAY 29, 2024

One swipe of the RodRadar bucket over the dig area allows operators to assess what is underground beneath the machinery – preventing potentially life-threatening service strikes. The ability of this technology to reduce the likelihood of costly service strikes would see construction progress more smoothly.

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Roads Online

JULY 10, 2024

Wirtgen machinery has also played a role, as Director Angus Walker explains. So has the use of the latest machinery and equipment. “I was doing some contracting work for Colas when I laid my eyes on one of the Wirtgen Group’s Vögele pavers,” says Walker. The presentation was one of the biggest things that stuck out to me.

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Roads Online

JULY 24, 2023

Shortly after the end of World War II in 1945, a simple gesture by Walter Kennard laid the foundation for what is now one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest family-owned machinery and equipment hire providers. Kennards Hire continued to expand, adding branches, new machinery and equipment as the years passed.

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Roads Online

JULY 11, 2024

The company continues to leave a lasting imprint on the Australian road construction machinery market, with its reputation and volume of units growing daily throughout its adopted home country. Now the company is looking to leave its mark with smaller, more agile and cheaper machinery.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

million construction of upgrades to the Monaro Highway, south of Canberra is underway. Early preparatory works, involving site clearing and earthworks, started last month with large machinery, including excavators and trucks. Construction is expected to take about three years to complete.

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Roads Online

MAY 8, 2024

Smashing down barriers Breaking down the barriers and driving gender equality are goals that many businesses across the construction industry are striving to achieve. A new contract that was taken up last year led to the formation of a new utilities team for works in the Southwest region of Western Australia.

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