Articles by Andy Brown

Exclusive interview: Yves Padrines, CEO, Nemetschek Group
Published on: 13 August, 2024
With 12 brands under his control, Yves Padrines, CEO, Nemetschek Group, is a man with his finger on the pulse of technology trends and opportunities, Andy Brown discovers
TBM breakthrough at Guangzhou Haizhu Bay Tunnel project
Published on: 13 August, 2024
TMB makes breakthrough at US$1.7 billion Chinese tunnel project 
Sinoboom breaks ground at Mexican factory
Published on: 12 August, 2024
China-based OEM estimates that by 2028, the annual output of the factory will reach 20,000 units
Green light for building ‘biggest airport in Africa’
Published on: 12 August, 2024
Design work started on new US$6 billion airport
Sales for Caterpillar’s construction division drops in Q2
Published on: 06 August, 2024
Construction equipment sales for the world’s largest OEM declined in all regions apart from one
How tech helped with giant land reclamation project
Published on: 05 August, 2024
Custom excavator equipped with Trimble machine control software key part of project 
Ausa expands international distribution
Published on: 05 August, 2024
Spanish-based manufacturer enters into new market
China dominates private infrastructure investment
Published on: 01 August, 2024
Report reveals that Private Participation in Infrastructure investment in 2023 amounted to US$86 billion
Heidelberg Materials North America turns to autonomous tech
Published on: 31 July, 2024
Part of Heidelberg Materials is to work with Pronto AI and Komatsu on autonomous haulage system
Video analysis: world’s biggest contractors
Published on: 30 July, 2024
Video highlights the main points of the latest ICON 200, an exclusive listing of the world’s biggest construction companies
UK cancels £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel project
Published on: 30 July, 2024
Labour government cancels controversial Stonehenge Tunnel project
US manufacturer turns to ‘German-style’ apprenticeship model
Published on: 30 July, 2024
US-based manufacturer turns to apprenticeship model as a ‘long-term employment strategy’
Balfour Beatty turns to human recognition cameras on UK sites
Published on: 29 July, 2024
The human form recognition cameras will be mandated on specific equipment, including excavators above 13 tonnes
Sales for world’s largest construction contractors revealed
Published on: 26 July, 2024
Total 2023 sales figure for the world’s top 200 contractors has been revealed in latest ICON 200 
Doosan Bobcat plans merger with Doosan Robotics to develop autonomy
Published on: 26 July, 2024
Company says the merger will help its development of autonomy and AI
Strabag wins German viaduct contract
Published on: 25 July, 2024
Contractor to dismantle two existing bridges and build a new viaduct
India commits to record infrastructure spending
Published on: 24 July, 2024
The Indian government’s budget commits to spending around 3.4% of GDP on infrastructure
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel project reaches milestone
Published on: 18 July, 2024
All five production lines for standard tunnel elements are now in operation at what will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world
Leadership changes at Ramboll
Published on: 16 July, 2024
New leadership for Environment & Health (E&H) Division and UK and Ireland
Interview: Zoomlion outlines global ambitions
Published on: 16 July, 2024
Andy Brown welcomed the chance to speak to Mr. Fan Zhide, assistant general manager of Zoomlion Overseas Company
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