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A design for greener construction
Researchers discover patterns in arthropod exoskeletons that could help reduce the carbon required in construction
Research shows “falling optimism” in UK construction
PMI data shows rise in construction output is the highest since August 2021
Construction equipment trade review 2021
Market report: Expert Analyst Paul Lyons examines UK equipment imports and exports 
IC50 is now IC100 – submit your entry today
Entry to our annual IC100 (formerly IC50) listing, which ranks the world’s largest wheeled mobile and lattice boom crane operating companies, is now open
Construction 4.0 key to sustainability
Research shows how ConTech is crucial part of driving down carbon emissions
New construction lab promises infrastructure shake-up
€14 million UK facility to examine how structures interact with the ground
RentalTracker survey: Europe’s rental sector remains positive
ERA/IRN RentalTracker survey for the final quarter of 2021 maintains the positive momentum established in early 2021 surveys
World’s five ‘smartest’ cities
Smart city initiatives expected to generate almost US$70 billion in spend annually by 2026
Can machine learning help mend the contracting system?
How artificial intelligence can help contractors more accurately estimate the length and cost of construction projects
Construction equipment sales up on pre-Covid levels
CEA Market Analyst, Paul Lyons, provides his insight into what is happening across the UK equipment market
Construction project delays up 100% due to Covid
Data shows that construction delays have doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic
UK construction sector growth eases
Supply chain issues and Covid-19 hinder growth in Q4, but industry is optimistic for 2022, says IHS Markit
Rental firms now leading equipment buyers in Europe
Research predicts long-term shift to rental, even for traditional contractor markets
Digital technology: unlocking H&S practices in the construction sector
Expert engineer Mark Ireland of the Manufacturing Technology Centre explains how an integrated digital system can transform safety
Sales of construction equipment rise 58%
Year to date figures for November 2021 remain strong with telehandler market performing well
Construction spending up in America
Federal construction spending data highlights increase in key areas, although delays in funding harm progress 
Russia and Serbia to build nuclear science facility
‘Historic’ agreement will see new centre develop radioactive isotopes for use in medicine and industry
CEA members battle record-high energy and commodity prices
Survey reveals 94% of UK construction manufacturers forced to pass costs onto customers
Who’s buying construction equipment?
High proportion of machines sold to rental firms makes UK equipment market unique in Europe
Disputes costing construction US$73 billion
New report reveals the financial cost and time wasted due to construction disputes for capital projects 
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