Articles by Neil Gerrard
Published on: 27 November, 2024
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed slapping imported Chinese excavators with up to 83.5% duty.
Published on: 15 November, 2024
Chinese construction manufacturers major beneficiaries of soaring demand for construction equipment in Turkey, report finds
Published on: 16 October, 2024
Infrastructure company Costain examines benefits in UK government-commissioned research
Published on: 04 July, 2024
Missing screw and nut assemblies were the cause of a construction hoist collapse that killed five construction workers in Sweden last year
Published on: 26 June, 2024
Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Sany has revealed the total revenue it generated from both electrically powered and hydrogen-powered machines in 2023
Published on: 17 June, 2024
JCB is to invest 500 million reais (just under US$100 million) on modernizing and expanding its Latin American operations
Published on: 12 June, 2024
HSS Hire Group has lost a major contract with UK-based infrastructure services firm Amey
Published on: 12 June, 2024
When news emerged last month that the US government would be raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles and batteries, it wasn’t immediately obvious whether this would apply to construction equipment
Published on: 21 May, 2024
A year since Volvo CE split compact construction equipment from its heavy machinery, compact business unit leader Thomas Bitter explains the strategy
Published on: 15 May, 2024
The US government has announced that it is raising tariffs on a wide range of Chinese goods, including on materials and machinery used in the construction industry
Published on: 01 May, 2024
US construction employment rose in 65% of 358 different metro areas between March 2023 and March 2024, as demand construction demand continued to grow despite a shortage of workers.
Published on: 26 April, 2024
Ten major players in the construction industry, including rental companies, OEMs and contractors have joined forces to create a new group dedicated to making the sector more sustainable.
Published on: 19 April, 2024
Paris, dubbed the City of Light, hosts the Intermat construction show this week (24-27 April) after a six-year-long absence.
Published on: 19 April, 2024
A jury in the US has concluded that Caterpillar must pay $100 million to an importer, following a legal dispute between the two companies.
Published on: 15 April, 2024
Over 100 contractors from around the world have gathered at Saudi Arabia’s Neom to be briefed on the progress of construction works and future opportunities in the special economic zone.
Published on: 11 April, 2024
Saudi Arabia is planning to scale down a project to build a 170km-long megacity called the Line, according to reports.
Published on: 08 April, 2024
UK-based Jacksons Fencing has launched a new solar fence panel, with each one capable of generating 425 watts.
Published on: 08 April, 2024
What are the world’s 10 biggest construction equipment manufacturers spending on research and development?
Published on: 04 April, 2024
Liebherr registered growth in 11 of its 13 product segments last year, as it filed a record set of results for 2023.
Published on: 04 April, 2024
Updated animated chart shows how the top construction OEMs have traded positions over the last 20 years, now including data for 2023.