Business & Industry

Researchers have gone ahead and developed a method repurposing agricultural and industrial waste into low-cost, durable bricks and tiles, which, by the way, outperform traditional materials, thereby decreasing both production costs and carbon emissions, while at the same time...

In a major move, HITACHI Construction Machinery Co. Ltd – HCM has announced its transformation and rebranding as Landcros, effective from April 2027. Due to the fact that the construction and mining industries happen to be entering a new era and the...

The Fragmented Construction Paradigm Construction’s value chain remains remarkably fragmented despite decades of industry evolution. Manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and project owners operate with limited information sharing and coordination. This fragmentation reflects historical practices developed when communication technologies restricted real-time collaboration....

The Imperative for Measurable Sustainability Construction industry sustainability commitments often remain aspirational rather than achieving quantifiable outcomes. Without measurement frameworks, progress assessment becomes subjective and claims frequently resist independent verification. Construction sustainability metrics represent fundamental shift toward objective, verifiable approaches...

The Construction Industry’s Carbon Reckoning The built environment accounts for approximately 39% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, with construction activities and building operations representing the largest contributors to atmospheric carbon accumulation. This sobering reality has catalyzed unprecedented industry transformation....

The Human Element in Equipment Evolution Heavy machinery operators spend extended shifts controlling complex equipment in demanding environments. Conventional equipment design prioritized machinery functionality with operator experience treated as secondary consideration. Contemporary heavy equipment manufacturers increasingly recognize that operator well-being...

The Construction Industry’s Carbon Reckoning The built environment accounts for approximately 39% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, with construction activities and building operations representing the largest contributors to atmospheric carbon accumulation. This sobering reality has catalyzed unprecedented industry transformation....