Technology
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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.
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Hitachi is adding factory-integrated Trimble grade control to European excavators. Dealer-backed supply and support will begin in selected markets from H2 2026.
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Atlas Copco has introduced integrated hybrid generators for construction sites. The new range targets variable loads, lower fuel burn and tighter on-site emissions rules.
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Scotland’s construction workforce pipeline faces structural pressure despite projected growth. The report links future capacity to training reform, employer confidence and long-term planning.
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Sarens has completed a new benchmark in heavy lifting. The Rotterdam operation paired two giant ring cranes for continuous offshore component handling with an electric zero-emission platform.
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Construction safety leaders are shifting towards earlier intervention on site. A London forum heard calls for stronger reporting culture, contractor controls, and human oversight of digital tools.
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CSCS data points to a younger, more qualified site workforce. New scan data suggests the industry’s age profile is shifting, with competency-backed cards making up a larger share of verified entries.