Articles by Catrin Jones

CM Labs launches ‘industry’s first’ mini excavator simulation training
Published on: 05 September, 2024
The Intellia Mini Excavator Simulator Training Pack is designed for beginner and advanced operators
Hexagon announces ‘world’s first’ fully electric slipform paver with 3D machine control solution
Published on: 03 September, 2024
The company highlights that operational downtime is reduced
JCB dealer in the UK expands territory
Published on: 02 September, 2024
Watling JCB has been JCB’s dealer in the East Midlands and East Anglia since 1976
EBRD arranges €40.1m financing towards Bosnia and Herzegovina’s green transition
Published on: 29 August, 2024
The funds from the loans will be used to develop, construct, and operate two adjacent solar power plants (SPPs)
Sandbox aims to shape future of smarter health and safety in UK construction
Published on: 27 August, 2024
The initiative aims to develop and pilot digital products using information provided by the regulator
Sandvik to acquire autonomous mining solutions company
Published on: 27 August, 2024
UFR’s solutions are based on a common autonomy platform
Aecom selected as program manager for US$8.3bn rail extension project
Published on: 23 August, 2024
The 1.3-mile rail extension is expected to be constructed mainly below ground using cut-and-cover and mined tunnelling methods
What are the latest developments in quarrying equipment?
Published on: 23 August, 2024
The quarrying sector is pushing ahead with the development of many innovative features and solutions
Spectra Precision to acquire Unicontrol
Published on: 22 August, 2024
Unicontrol will join Spectra Precision’s portfolio
UK’s Ministry of Defence selects six companies to deliver Single Living Accommodation
Published on: 22 August, 2024
The project forms part of a wider £5.3 billion (€6.2 billion) MOD plan
Australian government approves world’s ‘largest solar precinct’
Published on: 21 August, 2024
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said SunCable’s flagship Australia-Asia power link project would help meet growing demand for renewable energy at home and abroad
UK plastic waste is 15 times higher than EU
Published on: 21 August, 2024
New research shows C&D waste recycling disparity
EIB lends Poland’s top utility €230m to upgrade power systems on rail network
Published on: 21 August, 2024
The contract includes the construction of 43 electrical substations in Poland
Deadline for bauma innovation awards approaching
Published on: 20 August, 2024
The deadline for entries is 23 August 2024
Keltbray announces sale of Infrastructure Services business
Published on: 20 August, 2024
KISL is acquired by a global private equity firm
Research highlights UK plastic waste is 15 times higher than EU
Published on: 15 August, 2024
The research shows that the amount of plastic waste generated by the UK construction industry increased at an average rate of 210%
McLaren Construction aims to enhance on-site BIM
Published on: 14 August, 2024
McLaren Construction aims to enhance on-site BIM utilisation and improve coordination between the field and the office
ABB and Komatsu to collaborate on electrification platform
Published on: 13 August, 2024
Komatsu says that the collaboration is geared towards reducing diesel consumption
Turbulence ahead: What challenges does airport construction face?
Published on: 13 August, 2024
Airport construction is progressing, but various obstacles hinder completion. Catrin Jones examines these challenges and how some projects have surmounted them
Q&A: What does a 100% technological approach mean to the construction industry?
Published on: 12 August, 2024
Construction Briefing speaks to Ibon Iribar, investment and open innovation advisor at Cemex Ventures
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