Articles by Andy Brown

Building products distributor QXO reportedly makes play for Beacon Roofing
Published on: 20 November, 2024
Founder of United Rentals looking to make acquisition of roofing materials and building products firm for new firm
International definitions for low carbon cement and concrete
Published on: 19 November, 2024
The definitions will help governments and businesses identify and buy green cement and concrete
Brazil: Infrastructure investment slowly recovering
Published on: 19 November, 2024
Brazil has experienced more than its share of crises in the last decade, but stability is returning and, with it, increased investment in infrastructure, reports Andy Brown
Bechtel to use digital delivery methods on renewable energy project
Published on: 15 November, 2024
Copperton Phase 2 Solar will provide clean energy for one of the world’s largest open-pit copper mines
Winners of Construction Start Up Competition 2024 unveiled
Published on: 13 November, 2024
Three winners were announced at the final in Las Vegas, US
Trimble announces new AI initiatives at record-breaking event
Published on: 13 November, 2024
Technology giant announces new ways it is incorporating AI into its products
Diriyah Megaproject: Saudi Arabia’s US$63 billion vision to transform historic city
Published on: 11 November, 2024
Scheduled to be complete by 2030, Diriyah will have four metro stations, restaurants, hotels, sports stadiums and more 
Report shows challenging outlook for construction in Chile
Published on: 07 November, 2024
Information from the Chilean Chamber of Construction highlights the challenges faced by the country’s construction industry 
British Antarctic Survey advances sustainable construction at Antarctica project
Published on: 05 November, 2024
Work has resumed on one of the world’s most extreme construction sites
How new scanning tech could help maintain critical infrastructure
Published on: 04 November, 2024
How muon scanning technology can be used for smarter infrastructure maintenance
How piling innovations and custom engineering are shaping construction
Published on: 04 November, 2024
The growing demands in piling and ground improvement work are coupled with a need for sustainable solutions
US$217 million football stadium redevelopment contract for Webuild
Published on: 01 November, 2024
Webuild to renovate Bologna’s stadium as it targets hosting 2032 European Championship games
Construction sales down for Caterpillar
Published on: 30 October, 2024
Caterpillar Q3 2024 construction sales decline in all regions except one
New Canadian dealer for Rokbak
Published on: 24 October, 2024
Terapro Construction will supply Rokbak articulated haulers across Eastern Canada, expanding Rokbak’s presence in the North American market
New President and CEO at Metso
Published on: 24 October, 2024
Finland-based Metso has announced a new President and CEO will assume duties on November 1, 2024
Consortium explores CO2 removal in concrete manufacturing
Published on: 24 October, 2024
Companies working towards permanent carbon removal in concrete on an industrial scale
Survey reveals how much digital twins cut emissions and costs
Published on: 23 October, 2024
Cost and sustainability benefits of digital twins revealed in new report 
Company says acquisition will accelerate use of robotics in construction
Published on: 22 October, 2024
Use of robotics said to be a “paradigm shift” in the construction industry to make building safer and more efficient
Bauma 2025 to focus on climate-neutral construction
Published on: 18 October, 2024
World’s biggest construction trade show to focus heavily on sustainable solutions 
MCS announces software ‘enhancements’ to streamline equipment rental
Published on: 17 October, 2024
Enhanced check-in process and phased delivery scheduling part of new offering 
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