Articles by Katherine Weir
Published on: 03 June, 2020
Strength of offerings in drilling sector show its importance to construction and quarrying
Published on: 25 March, 2020
New construction equipment and technologies in the busy utilities sector, are used to make the job easier
Published on: 27 February, 2020
The challenge is to provide units that are not only cost-efficient and safe but also clean and quiet
Published on: 06 February, 2020
Engine manufacturers discuss future of diesel power and that of electric and hybrid technologies
Published on: 21 January, 2020
Katherine Weir looks at advances in tunnelling equipment and techniques to tackle new challenges
Published on: 10 January, 2020
The construction industry is increasingly embracing different types of power for equipment, such as electric and hybrid engines
Published on: 16 December, 2019
Important trends, regional requirements and new equipment in the foundations sector
Published on: 21 November, 2019
Compressors need not only to be compact and easy to maintain but also environmentally sensitive
Published on: 19 November, 2019
Promising new GPS and telematics tech is appearing in the construction sector
Published on: 18 October, 2019
Manufacturers are increasingly looking at commercial and environmental savings when developing new products
Published on: 09 October, 2019
Maximising uptime and lowering TCO are central concerns in the design of compaction equipment developed for rental
Published on: 18 September, 2019
Building information modelling (BIM) is seeing increased uptake, and companies are fine-tuning their software
Published on: 16 September, 2019
LED technology and environmental sustainability are among the key trends in the sector. Katherine Weir reports
Published on: 23 August, 2019
The race is on for component manufacturers to keep up with technological advancements in construction machinery
Published on: 22 July, 2019
Electric drive units, transportability and simple OS are all part of a new generation of crushing and screening equipment.
Published on: 27 March, 2019
A review of the latest earthmoving equipment and how customer feedback is shaping the development of this important sector
Published on: 26 February, 2019
What the equipment used in the construction sector may look like by the year 2029
Published on: 16 January, 2019
The latest foundations equipment and new software being introduced in this specialised sector
Published on: 28 March, 2018
Katherine Weir looks at the latest designs and technological advancements in earthmoving equipment
Published on: 15 January, 2018
Portable power is a key component to the efficiency and performance of any construction site