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Mammoet provides heavy lifting solutions to meet Queensland’s renewable energy objective
Mammoet played a role in the elevation and assembly of turbine components
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction companies
Watch a video highlighting the main points of the latest ICON 200, an exclusive listing of the world’s biggest construction companies
Cimic Group sews up deal to design US$1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital
Australian construction contractor Cimic Group has won a deal to act as management contractor for stage one of the new US$1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital.
Using technology to measure – and reduce – carbon emissions
Contractors are under pressure to reduce emissions but to do this they have to be able to accurately record them. A new study from Trimble has scientifically documented the carbon reduction benefits that can be realised using automated solutions
Strong increase in Q2 sales for Caterpillar driven by one region
The construction division of Caterpillar saw sales increase by 19% in Q2, 2023
Changing focus of China’s Belt and Road
Focus is shifting for world’s largest infrastructure investment scheme
Kennards survey highlights contractor confidence in Australia
Smaller contractors happier than large, finds survey
Crumbling UK hospitals highlight problems with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
Why reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is proving to be a headache for the owners of older buildings and why good inspection, remediation and maintenance are crucial.
Total sales for world’s largest contractors revealed
ICON 200 lists the world’s biggest contractors by sales 
Vinci’s half year financial results driven by ‘powerful megatrends’
Vinci reports strong figures based on ‘selective’ approach to projects and powerful megatrends
XCMG shares ambitious plans to drive innovation and development
The company says that the project sets a clear goal and seven strategic actions to drive growth
Why ‘dysfunctional’ contracting model is pushing Australian companies to brink
A group representing construction contractors in Australia has called for fundamental changes to the business model in the sector, amid razor-thin profit margins and elevated rates of business failures.
Metso expands with automation tech specialist
Manufacturer to offer ‘more comprehensive’ product range for bulk material handling
How the hierarchy of the top 10 construction OEMs in Asia has changed in the past decade
Animated chart shows how the top 10 construction OEMs in Asia-Pacific region have traded positions over the last decade.
Volvo CE’s ‘industry first’ 48V DC charging protocol to drive electrification
Volvo CE has published its own brand-agnostic software protocol, as well as plug specifications, used on its 48V off-board DC chargers
Hochtief subsidiary wins deal to start building one of world’s biggest batteries in Australia
UGL, a subsidiary of contractor giant Hochtief, has won a deal with French clean energy company Neoen to start constructing one of the world’s biggest batteries.
New survey reveals two biggest issues for global construction industry
Third annual Global Capital Projects Outlook highlights issues faced, but reveals sector is optimistic 
McKinsey Report: construction can reduce emissions by 50% with existing tech
Report looks at over 1,000 potential decarbonization levers for the built environment and identifies 30 of the largest opportunities
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction OEMs
Watch a video highlighting the main points of this year’s Yellow Table 
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