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International Construction - July-August 2024
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ALL SYSTEMS GO
EDITOR Andy Brown andy.brown@khl.com +44 (0)1892 786224
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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ELECRIC EQUIPMENT
WHAT HAPPENED? Electric equipment has been one of
CULTURAL CONSTRUCTION TOPS US$8 BILLION
PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK A new report has revealed
BAM RESTORES ANTARCTIC RUNWAY
PHOTOS: BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY AND BAM Contractor BAM
THE TIMES ARE CHANGING
China has overseen rapid development, which has led to many of the country’s construction contractors and OEMs grow into world-leading companies. With most of that development now complete the future is likely one of slower growth but with a focus on technology, writes Andy Brown
HOUSING SECTOR CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE
Issues with the property sector remain, but infrastructure spending and China’s competitive advantage in solar, battery and EV tech are bright spots, writes Scott Hazelton
GROWTH YET AGAIN
The ICON 200 has seen a number of years of strong sales, and the latest table is no exception
CONCRETE'S EVOLUTION AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Still the second-most used substance behind water, global concrete consumption is showing no signs of falling. However, as Mitchell Keller reports, the material isn’t what it once was, as the industry races to create more sustainable products
(MORE) GREAT CHANGE IS COMING
XCMG is China’s largest construction OEM by sales. Mr. Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG, sat down with Andy Brown to talk about the changing Chinese market, export plans, electric equipment and heavy construction robots
QUIET BUT POWERFUL
Drilling and foundation machines are getting bigger and faster. But, as Mitchell Keller reports, despite their size and speed, today’s equipment is smarter and quieter than ever
THE CHALLENGES OF BUILDING SYDNEY'S MEGA METRO
The latest phase of Sydney’s multi-billion dollar metro system is set to open in August, allowing passengers to whizz under the city’s iconic harbour in driverless trains in a matter of seconds. Josh Watkin, Sydney Metro head of delivery, tells Lucy Barnard about the construction challenges his teams have faced building it
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF BIM
Working smarter, not harder, is the goal and BIM is here to help. KATHERINE WEIR compiles a collection of case studies showing how successful this technology can be in construction
A REVOLUTION IS COMING
With 12 brands under his control, YVES PADRINES, CEO, Nemetschek Group, is a man with his finger on the pulse of technology trends and opportunities, ANDY BROWN discovers
IS CONSTRUCTION UNFAIRLY BLAMED WHEN PROJECTS GO WRONG?
Are construction companies an easy target for politicians and the wider public when projects go wrong? Neil Gerrard speaks to Professor David Edwards to find out if the industry is getting a raw deal
WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL TELESCOPE READY FOR CONSTRUCTION
What is it? The Giant Magellan Telescope Where
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