WORLD NEWS
John Deere to acquire Wirtgen Group...Volvo CE unveils all-electric excavator prototype...green light for $3.3 billion magntite mine in Australia.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Narendra Modi’s government is finally getting traction as it strives to stimulate the economy and attract foreign investment. Scott Hazelton reports.

REGIONAL REPORT
Central America has a fascinating portfolio of projects. Cristián Peters, editor of Construction Latin America, reports on some of the major initiatives.

LOADERS
Katherine Weir speaks with manufacturers of wheeled loaders to see what’s new, including safety innovations and engine improvements.

COMPACT EQUIPMENT
Smaller footprints, reduced width height and weight, enhanced fuel efficiency. How much further can compact machines go? Mike Hayes reports.

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
With so much concrete involved in construction, small changes can add up to big differences. Thomas Allen looks at how companies are improving margins.

UTILITIES
Utilities operations have benefited in recent years from the development of innovative techniques and equipment, as Mike Hayes reports.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Thomas Allen looks at the various approaches taken to improving health and safety on the jobsite.

KOMATEK PREVIEW
At the 15th Komatek in Ankara, there was a sense the future could be bright for Turkish construction.

OFF-HIGHWAY RESEARCH
Wheeled loaders still enjoy a universal appeal in construction equipment markets around the world.