Articles by Andy Brown

Zoomlion targets Turkish growth with cranes, excavators and local support
Published on: 13 October 2026
Equipment is being deployed on nuclear and reconstruction projects as the manufacturer expands its service footprint across Türkiye
Scanreco to acquire CrossControl to boost smart machine tech
Published on: 28 April 2026
Deal combines control systems and onboard computing as OEMs push more connected, automated equipment
Sany invests US$4.3bn in R&D as it bets on AI-native future
Published on: 10 April 2026
Chinese OEM says it will spend RMB 30 billion on R&D over five years as it pushes beyond traditional manufacturing into robotics, automation and electrification
Palfinger and ICON partner on large-scale construction robots
Published on: 12 March 2026
Partnership will explore large-scale robots capable of printing multi-storey structures for construction projects
ConExpo 2026 draws 140,000 visitors from 128 countries
Published on: 09 March 2026
Las Vegas event showcases new machinery and technology, with Next Level Awards recognising industry innovations
Video: AEM’s John Somers on ConExpo 2026 and the state of US construction
Published on: 16 February 2026
John Somers from the AEM on ConExpo 2026 and the health of US construction 
Bauma to launch Saudi Arabia construction show in 2027
Published on: 30 October 2025
Bauma Saudi Arabia to debut in 2027, marking the show’s expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing construction hubs
GIS 2025 draws almost 20,000 visitors as European lifting show expands
Published on: 02 October 2025
Over 490 brands showcased innovations across lifting and exceptional transport, highlighting Europe’s construction trends
Sales up for Sany as it focuses on globalisation
Published on: 30 April 2025
Sany has reported 2024 revenues of US$10.88 billion, with international markets accounting for 64% of its core business, a 12% increase year-on-year
Bauma innovation award: finalists 2025
Published on: 21 January 2025
See all the finalists in the five different categories of the 2025 Bauma innovation awards
Labour wins UK election: urged to create a safer and greener construction industry
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Published on: 05 July 2024
Labour has overturned a large Conservative majority to become the governing party of the UK 
XCMG showcases ‘green’ construction equipment
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Published on: 03 June 2024
One of the world’s biggest OEMs has showcased a selection of its alternative powered equipment
Entries now open for bauma innovation awards
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Published on: 02 May 2024
Five categories of awards announced for 2025 bauma innovation awards
Over 1,000 exhibitors for Intermat
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Published on: 12 April 2024
Paris-based construction trade show meets target of 1,000 exhibitors 
Intermat sets sights on 1,000 exhibitors
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Published on: 22 January 2024
France-based construction show to be held for the first time since 2018
Video: Ten years of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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Published on: 08 November 2023
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been called the world’s most ambitious infrastructure scheme
NEOM’s new US$10 billion joint venture
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Published on: 26 October 2023
US$500 billion project in Saudi Arabia announced a new joint venture 
International sales surge for XCMG
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Published on: 13 September 2023
OEM reveals half year 2023 results showing strong growth in certain markets and product types 
Video analysis: world’s biggest construction OEMs
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Published on: 12 June 2023
Watch a video highlighting the main points of this year’s Yellow Table 
Rapid tech adoption and optimism at heart of global construction
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Published on: 08 June 2023
KPMG survey reveals sector’s increased takeup of robotic process automation, virtual reality, project management information systems (PIMS), drones, smart sensors and AI
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