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Sizewell C nuclear plant to phase out diesel on site by 2030
The £38 billion project to build a new nuclear power plant at Sizewell C in the UK will see use of diesel-powered equipment phased out by 2030
Europe’s housebuilding recovery will have to wait until 2029
A full recovery in European housebuilding is unlikely before 2029 according to new analysis from Bain & Company
Wacker Neuson targets 30% of sales from North America
OEM says the region is its fastest-growing market as it also unveils new machines and autonomy concepts in Austria
Doosan Bobcat CEO targets connected equipment ecosystem
Scott Park says Jobsite Companion, semi-autonomous functions and cloud connectivity are part of a wider shift in compact construction equipment
Inside XCMG’s plan to become a truly global giant
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As XCMG rises to third place in the Yellow Table, chairman Mr. Yang Dongsheng speaks exclusively with Neil Gerrard
Volvo CE’s Scott Young on electric’s ‘bumpy’ path and North American resilience
Scott Young, President of North America, Volvo CE, tells Andy Brown that the OEM sees uneven adoption of electric equipment but remains confident in long-term demand
Video | Bobcat splits North American compact loader range as tech features expand
Bobcat has unveiled a major evolution of its compact loader lineup for the North American market
Visit KHL Group at ConExpo-Con/Agg
KHL attends the show in a new indoor location on booth N12525, North Hall.
Video: AEM’s John Somers on ConExpo 2026 and the state of US construction
John Somers from the AEM on ConExpo 2026 and the health of US construction 
Heavy hitters lined up for Saudi Arabia’s Heavy Equipment Connect
More than 100 manufacturers and suppliers have now signed up to exhibit at Heavy Equipment Connect, a major new three-day trade show in Saudi Arabia
CECE launches new online compliance platform for construction
Industry body’s new resource offers step-by-step guidance on EU legislation for construction equipment
Hitachi reveals 2025 R&D spend as it pushes construction innovation
OEM says digitalisation and decarbonisation are driving investment
John Deere unveils major upgrades to backhoe loaders
John Deere has announced major upgrades to its backhoe lineup for the first time in about two decades
Bobcat presents updated 1–2 t mini excavator line at Bauma
Bobcat is presenting its newest line of mini excavators at bauma
JCB doubles size of new Texas factory in response to Trump’s tariffs
JCB is doubling the size of its new Texas factory to one million square feet in response to President Trump’s tariffs, investing $500 million
Caterpillar confident in its new line of telehandlers
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Major construction OEM Caterpillar is confident in its four new telehandlers
KHL journalist wins awards accolade
Neil Gerrard recognised for Construction Briefing articles
Trimble announces new AI initiatives at record-breaking event
Technology giant announces new ways it is incorporating AI into its products
Could US tariffs on Chinese goods endanger adoption of electric construction equipment?
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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
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