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EUROPEAN GROWTH WHAT HAPPENED?
The European construction sector is expected to see

CALIFORNIA’S AMBITIOUS US$310BN RAIL PLAN
The US State of California – the country’s

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STRONG US CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EYEING UNCERTAIN FUTURE
The US construction industry has been defiant in recent years despite global economic headwinds hindering other regions. But supreme confidence in the sector is giving way to some worry, Mitchell Keller reports

GROWTH EXPECTED BUT EARLY DAYS
With the Trump Presidency still in its infancy, Scott Hazelton offers his informed estimate about how construction will fare

MOVING EARTH IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
The earthmoving industry is known for its massive machines, but Mitchell Keller reports that today’s modern trends and technologies are lending to functional uses for small and mid-sized movers

WHY CONSTRUCTION NEEDS TO STOP FIGHTINH WITH ITSELF
With profit margins tight and some projects not receiving any contractor bids, something needs to change. CICA’s Philippe Dessoy and Juan Armando Vicuna tell Andy Brown that a different approach is needed

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South America: A land of opportunity
With growing urban populations, significant infrastructure needs, and a growing awareness of sustainability issues, the region is drawing attention from companies seeking new opportunities. But is South America truly the next frontier for the demolition and recycling sectors?

Emergency demolition at Bunge Bahía Blanca
Precision meets safety: How Grupo Mitre dismantled an agricultural plant, achieving zero accidents and a 100% recycling rate.

Factors influencing largescale demolition in Chile
Demolition leader Grupo Flesan delves into the country’s mining demolition sector, revealing its challenges and future.

Demolition’s global calendar: Trends reflected in 2025 industry events
D&Ri looks at the four most important industry events taking place in the next six months, and what they can tell us about the global industry.

Recycling bridges: How contractors are maximising material recovery
With aging infrastructure driving an increase in bridge demolitions, contractors are focusing on advanced recycling strategies and innovative technologies to maximise material recovery. This article delves into the methods, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.

Detaching attachment barriers: Where should a small contractor start?
Discover how the right mindset and smart strategies can help you overcome the costs, risks and logistics associated with owning excavator work tools.

bauma Show time
As the international event returns to its pre-pandemic strength, D&Ri explores what the OEMs have planned.

Embracing sustainability, innovation, and skilled labour in 2025
Stefano Panseri , EDA President, discusses new opportunities for the sector and green demolition practices.

Inside the Argyle Diamond Mine Closure Project
How Liberty Industrial dismantled one of the world’s largest diamond mines in Australia’s remote Indigenous Outback

ON YOUR MARKS GET SET...
With industry behemoth Bauma Munich edging ever closer, we provide a sneak peek at what some of the companies exhibiting will be showing

WHY 2025 COULD BE A BIG YEAR FOR CONTRACTOR ACQUISITIONS AND CONSOLIDATION
The latter half of 2024 saw a flurry of deals to buy construction contractors in the US, involving both institutional and strategic investors. Could 2025 be an even bigger year for investors looking to buy into a promising sector?

A SECTOR PUSHING INEFFICIENCY DOWN
Technology is making drilling and foundations equipment more sustainable and easier to operate than ever before. Andy Brown drills down into the details

CHINA'S CONSTRUCTION OEMS HAVE MADE STRIDES SHOULD WESTERN FIRMS WORRY?
China used to be a lucrative market for Western construction equipment manufacturers but, writes Alan Berger and Robert Droogleever from abcg, the world is changing

A MODEL OF CONSTRUCTION'S NEW NORMAL
Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital twin processes have been used for decades, but modern technological capabilities have made the assets more valuable today. MITCHELL KELLER reports on the burgeoning market

INCREASING THE HEIGHT OF A 70-YEAR OLD DAM
Gross Reservoir in Colorado, US, is a vital water source for the inhabitants of the state’s largest city, and it’s currently undergoing a major project to increase its height by about 40m. Mitchell Keller asks why this 70-year-old dam is getting a literal lift, and how it’s happening

BATAAN-CAVITE INTERLINK BRIDGE
I n the Philippines, the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge