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Aecom pairs with energy firms to pursue UK’s first nuclear fusion plant

Published on: 06 May 2026

Engineering company Aecom has announced a partnership with two energy companies to pursue the development of the first private-sector-led nuclear fusion power plant project in the UK

Three firms share US$1.29bn Hudson Tunnel section in New York

Published on: 05 May 2026

Three contractors – Skanska, Traylor Bros, Walsh Construction – have signed a contract for the construction of the Hudson Tunnel Package 1C in New York, USA.

KHL and HEC 2026 join forces to spotlight Saudi Arabia’s US$1 trillion construction boom

Published on: 14 November 2025

Britain consults on further tightening asbestos regulations

Published on: 12 November 2025

Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and improve guidance on asbestos management.

Doubt over construction of world’s longest suspension bridge build after court ruling

Published on: 31 October 2025

Terex puts Genie up for sale, as it merges with REV Group

Published on: 31 October 2025

Industrial equipment firm Terex has unveiled plans to exit its aerials business and merge with US-based counterpart REV Group, which manufacturers speciality vehicles including fire trucks, ambulances, and recreational vehicles.

Construction starts on US$10bn Iowa data centre project

Published on: 15 August 2025

Case electric backhoe wins design award

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Published on: 14 August 2025

Manufacturer recognised with 2020 Good Design Award for its 580 EV electric backhoe loader

Yanmar launches four compact track loaders in US

Published on: 23 July 2025

Ground broken on Singapore’s $8bn Las Vegas Sands development

Published on: 16 July 2025

Trump unveils US$70bn AI plan with data centres and grid upgrades

Published on: 16 July 2025

Self-climbing robot accelerates work on Shaw Tower in Singapore

Published on: 15 July 2025

Crane Service adds third Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 to fleet

Published on: 06 May 2025

New 800 tonne wheeled mobile lattice boom crane for wind turbine installation and maintenance across the USA

Groke named exclusive Comansa tower crane distributor

Published on: 06 May 2025

Through a new exclusive agreement, Groke will distribute Comansa tower cranes across British Columbia, further expanding its footprint in Canada.

Samsung C&T signs deal to develop Estonia’s first small modular nuclear reactor

Published on: 23 April 2025

South Korea’s Samsung Construction & Trading Corporation (C&T) has signed a deal with an Estonian energy company to develop a small modular reactor (SMR) that could become operational as early as 2035.