Business & Industry

The HD785 by Komatsu is demonstrating equipment durability across extreme mining environments in Ghana and northern Sweden, where operations face temperatures ranging from 34 degrees to –20 degrees. Designed as a high-capacity rigid dump truck for large-scale mining operations,...

Meta has introduced new artificial intelligence capabilities aimed at transforming AI concrete mix design in the United States, with a focus on improving domestic material usage, operational efficiency, and sustainability across the construction sector. Announced alongside the 2026 American...

California lawmakers have introduced a legislative package aimed at accelerating adoption of factory-built housing, with a proposal to position the state within the construction insurance framework to address persistent delivery and cost challenges in residential development. The initiative is...

The launch of the “C-Factory” signals the beginning of a major industrial policy initiative in Saxony, Germany, focused on advancing climate-friendly construction practices. At its core, the project aims to establish the world’s first carbon concrete plant, designed for...

The organisers of London Build and elementalLONDON are positioning their co-located showcase as a central meeting point for specifiers and suppliers across the UK built environment, with a clear emphasis on targeted engagement. Identifying the right audience remains the...

Rototilt has formalised a new Rototilt OEM Agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe, marking a further step in their ongoing collaboration. The arrangement allows HCME to deliver excavators equipped with factory-installed tiltrotators and associated Rototilt systems, aligning with growing...

Self-driving construction machinery is revolutionizing modern job sites, ushering in an era of unprecedented efficiency, enhanced safety, and remarkable precision. This article explores how autonomous equipment, from grading and hauling to sophisticated mapping, is not merely a technological advancement but a fundamental shift in how construction projects are executed, promising a future where productivity soars and human risk diminishes. We delve into the technological backbone enabling these intelligent machines and examine their profound impact on project timelines, operational costs, and the evolving role of the human workforce.