Articles by Katherine Weir

How can you make the most out of BIM?
Published on: 12 August, 2024
Working smarter, not harder, is the goal and BIM is here to help
Green road construction: What are the newest developments?
Published on: 08 January, 2024
Manufacturers in road construction are thinking green when it comes to materials and alternative fuels. The journey to net zero is underway, and the developments in equipment and tech are increasingly advanced, reports Katherine Weir
Falsework and formwork: Is technology the competitive edge to winning new business?
Published on: 18 October, 2023
Falsework and formwork specialists are focusing on digitialisation and sustainability, and tech is the competitive advantage to winning new business, reports Katherine Weir
Next generation surveying: A bird’s eye view
Published on: 24 February, 2022
The construction surveying sector is embracing the use of digital tools such as drones and aiming to stay current with constantly evolving technology
Drilling rigs: Dependable workhorses
Published on: 03 June, 2020
Strength of offerings in drilling sector show its importance to construction and quarrying
Utilities: High demand
Published on: 25 March, 2020
New construction equipment and technologies in the busy utilities sector, are used to make the job easier
Lighting Towers: Innovating Illumination
Published on: 27 February, 2020
The challenge is to provide units that are not only cost-efficient and safe but also clean and quiet
Engines: Power of choice
Published on: 06 February, 2020
Engine manufacturers discuss future of diesel power and that of electric and hybrid technologies
Tunnelling: Breakthrough technology
Published on: 21 January, 2020
Katherine Weir looks at advances in tunnelling equipment and techniques to tackle new challenges
Hybrid power: No 'one size fits all'
Published on: 10 January, 2020
The construction industry is increasingly embracing different types of power for equipment, such as electric and hybrid engines
Foundations: Pushing the limit
Published on: 16 December, 2019
Important trends, regional requirements and new equipment in the foundations sector
Compressors: Putting on the pressure
Published on: 21 November, 2019
Compressors need not only to be compact and easy to maintain but also environmentally sensitive
GPS & Telematics: Real-time visibility
Published on: 19 November, 2019
Promising new GPS and telematics tech is appearing in the construction sector
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Mixing technology
Published on: 18 October, 2019
Manufacturers are increasingly looking at commercial and environmental savings when developing new products
Compaction equipment: Smooth and steady
Published on: 09 October, 2019
Maximising uptime and lowering TCO are central concerns in the design of compaction equipment developed for rental
Surveying & BIM: Working as one
Published on: 18 September, 2019
Building information modelling (BIM) is seeing increased uptake, and companies are fine-tuning their software
Lighting towers: Surge of innovation
Published on: 16 September, 2019
LED technology and environmental sustainability are among the key trends in the sector. Katherine Weir reports
Components: the nuts, bolts and the tyres
Published on: 23 August, 2019
The race is on for component manufacturers to keep up with technological advancements in construction machinery
Crushing and Screening: Turning costs to profit
Published on: 22 July, 2019
Electric drive units, transportability and simple OS are all part of a new generation of crushing and screening equipment.
Earthmoving equipment: why customer feedback is key
Published on: 27 March, 2019
A review of the latest earthmoving equipment and how customer feedback is shaping the development of this important sector
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