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Atlas Copco to buy Australian pump manufacturer
Sykes Group being sold by Seven Group, owner of Coates
10 recent equipment rental acquisitions
IRN profiles some of 2023’s biggest acquisitions
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
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
Kennards acquires in Victoria
First move for the company in regional Victoria
Strong increase in Q2 sales for Caterpillar driven by one region
The construction division of Caterpillar saw sales increase by 19% in Q2, 2023
Kennards survey highlights contractor confidence in Australia
Smaller contractors happier than large, finds survey
Total sales for world’s largest contractors revealed
ICON 200 lists the world’s biggest contractors by sales 
Australian access industry backs community projects
Haulotte Australia supports rental company’s grant programme with pink scissor lift
Hochtief targets energy transition and digital infrastructure after ‘robust’ first half of 2023
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
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.
COBO launches division for sensors
Products will include anti-collision devices and inclinometers
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
Sarens enters Papua New Guinea joint venture
New Sarens and Trans Wonderland lifting and transport company to support resources sector in Papua New Guinea
Interview: buying used equipment from United Rentals
IRN asked United about its used equipment business
VP PLC 2022 revenues increase
Chairman says results are “consistent” and “in line with expectations” 
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 
Rapid tech adoption and optimism at heart of global construction
KPMG survey reveals sector’s increased takeup of robotic process automation, virtual reality, project management information systems (PIMS), drones, smart sensors and AI
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