In this edition
WORLD NEWS
Asian Tiger Cubs driving region towards construction boom... World’s biggest water treatment plant set to get even bigger... Aecom to manage construction of US$2 billion Nickelodeaon theme park...
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Scott Hazelton of IHS Global weighs up the pros and cons of the North African market, whose great potential is threatened by political unrest and poor infrastructure.
REGIONAL REPORT
Thomas Allen reports on how the US construction market is looking promising, but warns against getting our hopes up too high.
FALSEWORK/FORMWORK
Thomas Allen looks at the important role falsework and formwork can play in helping to make construction sites more efficienct.
LARGE STRUCTURES
Katherine Weir finds out how equipment manufacturers and contractos are working to ensure large projects stay on schedule.
WORLD OF CONCRETE
We look ahead to the 2018 edition of World of Concrete, where concrete specialists from around the world will be showcasing their latest equipment
PUMPS
Thomas Allen reports on how pump manufacturers are pushing innovation to meet the demands of the jobsite.
PORTABLE POWER
Katherine Weir explores the latest products on the market for portable power.
INTERVIEW: KARL WEISS
We speak with Karl Weiss to find out how Caterpillar works to serve the different needs of its customers around the world.
OFF-HIGHWAY RESEARCH
In the current climate of rising sales, the North American construction equipment market is perhaps the most attractive in the world.