Technology
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Hiab’s Midwest expansion adds fresh reach in construction lifting markets. WPPE has joined Hiab’s new dealer network across four US states, adding truck-mounted lifting products aimed at drywall handling, loader crane work, and infrastructure jobs.
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Hydrogen-fired brick production is moving closer to commercial reality now. Wienerberger has secured UK-backed funding to convert two Denton kilns, with phased hydrogen operation targeted from 2027 and full site transition planned from 2028.
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England’s future homes rules are finally here after years waiting. For contractors, developers, and suppliers, the job now is delivery — redesigning schemes, managing transition dates, and proving compliance without blowing up programme, cost, or handover risk.
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Space4Good and RINA are pairing satellite data with certification work. The partnership targets infrastructure oversight, environmental assessment, and sustainability verification across large project portfolios.
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Esh has completed 105 affordable homes at Kedward Avenue site. The £18m scheme combines timber-frame delivery with 10 net-zero carbon homes for Thirteen Group in Brambles Farm.
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Fleet deliveries reflect tighter demands on construction transport operations. Mac’s has supplied new Volvo and DAF trucks to X-Hire and Eagle for plant, access, cabin, and welfare movements.
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Solar rules tighten as housing standards shift across England. Plug-in solar is heading to retail while the Future Homes Standard pushes most new homes toward solar PV and low-carbon heating.
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Epiroc has secured a major autonomous electric drill rig order. The Africa contract covers cable-electric Pit Viper 275 E rigs valued at SEK380 million.
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Construction delivery confidence weakened sharply at the start of 2026. APM’s latest survey points to recruitment pressure, lower confidence in successful delivery, and rising emphasis on data literacy in project teams.
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SANY and Holcim have expanded a major electric equipment partnership. The CHF100 million framework includes 100 electric machines and 20 autonomous mining trucks for deployment across global operations.