SeaOrbiter puts sea exploration back on the agenda
Construction will start this November on an ambitious ocean liner which is out of this world
Sectors - Construction Equipment
Cut emmissions with one simple solar solution
UK Company devises a way for consumers and contractors to cut emmisions and save money on the job
Pentalver launch bespoke service for Biomass Sector
UK company to offer Biomass services in line with government energy targets
Mobile Field Inspection App a hit with industry
A multi platform workforce app is set to save energy and money for industry professionals in the most recent of a wave of time-saving mobile innovations
Saint-Gobain PVC sale in the pipeline
A large French construction firm has confirmed the sale of its Pipe and Foundations business to an American contractor
Wood innovation makes a splash at heritage site
An innovative wood technology has been rolled out in a construction project in Italy under the guise of a UNESCO world heritage initiative
A (print) preview of the future
Some say it has been overhyped, others believe it will pave the way to a utopian housing future, but just how much of an impact will 3d printing have on construction?
Is 2013 the Year of the Tablet in Construction?
From dentistry to hoteliers, the tablet has been employed in all walks of business, is it finally time for the technological titan to breach the construction trade?
Life cycle assessment just got easier
Internationally, life cycle assessment is becoming the most rapidly adopted method for reducing environmental and financial impacts of buildings, with 2013 tipped as the year of LCA for the built environment writes Alex Bruce from eTool
Timber giant announces major export deal
Expert timber producer for the construction industry, BSW, has signed a lucrative deal with Eastern trade hubs
Sustainability pioneers Kebony embrace EU legislation
Cool Earth supports Kebonization process in efforts to reduce deforestation
Construction takes cloud technology under its wing
Cloud computing company Box has announced a partnership with Gehry Technologies to improve collaboration around BIM 3D models
Cutting edge glass installed in the Empire State Building
An innovative and much coveted 'scuff and scratch free' glass has been installed in the Empire State Building
Plasma technology gives waste a new role
Advanced Plasma Power has formulated a tried and tested method for sustainably removing commercial waste and employing it into new fuels, writes Bethan Halls
The CAT that got the cream
Despite the tumultuous economic conditions across much of the world last year, Caterpillar Inc has announced record sales during 2012 and a 10 percent rise in revenue from the year before
Home automation products: a 2013 success story
New analysis from Frost and Sullivans suggests a large hike in the revenue generated by home automation products is on the horizon
New Siltbuster unit set to storm UK Concrete Show 2013
After being best in show last year, Siltbuster has produced a new unit to ensure the success continues at 2013's Concrete Show
SAGEglass keeps a bright tint on Arizona
SageGlass is the latest building innovation to hit commercial construction in the USA, and it is making a splash in Arizona
Accoya helps restore iconic windmill
An landmark close to Israeli hearts has been given a makeover by Accoya Wood
More progress on the green deal
The government has moved a step closer to its 'regulatory milestone' of enforcing green standards in new homes built in the United Kingdom
Zoomilon gets on top in Bauma China
Leading Crane manufacturers Zoomilon are hoping that the RT 100 range of modern and adaptable units will make a splash at the notoriously competitive Bauma show in China this year
New modular solutions to simplify elevator solutions
There is a new way around the age-old problem of constructing elevator shafts within complex buildings, and Modular Elevator Manufacturing may have the answer, writes founder Tom Shield
Corrosion inhibitors make steely splash in UAE
New structural support methods mean that decaying steel within complex structures may be a thing of the past
As winter rolls in, the socks roll out
Workforce socks are designed to be the toughest, sturdiest and most comfortable in the market.
New machinery to boost Tanzania's construction sector
Construction equipment dealership Mantrac Tanzania is hoping delivery of a new range of Caterpillar backhoe loaders will be useful to the country's development activities
Save energy; save money with energy meters
Businesses could save a huge amount of money by properly monitoring their energy output with the use of Energy Asset's innovative meters
Cementing the line - Nurock's new mixer
The electrification of the Liverpool to Manchester line has received a speed injection after a new rail mobile mixer comes into use
The future of residential energy needs
Solar panels could become a regular feature on individual housing with prices dropping, installation becoming easier and technology booming
UK Construction industry mired by thieves
An estimated £1.6 billion is drained from the UK's construction industry every year by thieves, according insurance and security agencies
CETA offers antidote to Construction safety record
The technology showcase this October by the Construction Equipment Technology Alliance aims to reduce the number of Construction fatalities
New material to bamboozle construction industry
Researchers at Bath University's BRE centre for Innovative Construction Materials suggest that bamboo could be used in the construction of homes.
John Deere lowers revenue predictions
Illinois Tractor giant John Deere is lowering its full-year sales outlook for its construction and forestry equipment, by far its largest division, despite recording solid third quarter results.
Wacker Nueson's American contingent bucks the trend
Despite poor figures for the European market due to lack of demand in construction, Wacker Nueson's American division is showing impressive growth
Caterpillar Inc begins exporting Chinese Machinery
Caterpillar, the world's largest construction machinery provider, is contracting machinery to be built in China
India's construction equipment market resumes boom
A report out today indicates that India's construction equipment market is set to re-establish the double digit growth of the last decade
Hempcrete - Another Victim of the War on Drugs
This versatile, green building material is banned from commercial production in the U.S.
Cloud-Sourcing the Bidding Process
SpecBid, an innovative online bidding platform, stands to transform how contracting firms source building materials
Cloud-Sourcing the Bidding Process
SpecBid, an innovative online bidding platform, stands to transform how contracting firms source building materials
Greenwashing
How to Avoid Misrepresenting Your Build
German crane pioneers Wolffkran give MEA the go-ahead
German Crane manufacturers Wolffkran open new Dubai offices with the hope of capitalising on the MEA region's current market confidence and future profitability prospects
Space Elevator to be Operable by 2050
Japanese construction company proposes carbon nanotubes as feasible material to construct 60,000-mile elevator tubes
Cornell's Truss Robot - the Future of Construction?
The University's Creative Machine Lab has developed a nimble, efficient robotic truss worker
London Olympics: When Carrot Becomes Stick
Contributor Mark Anthony comments on London's crack-down on diesel construction equipment in preparation for the Games
Failing to Heed the Lessons of the Past
New construction equipment takes a hit on the wallet and productivity, explains Construction Digital contributor Mark Anthony
VISTA Training Acquires HeviCert
VISTA Training Inc. expands its heavy equipment training solutions to international market
A Cleaner Weld: SPSCC's Lab Grabs LEED Gold
A community college is awarded LEED Gold Certification for their new welding facilities, which dramatically reduce pollution
Cornering the Market
Caterpillar Inc. sets its sights on Asia with two new factories
The Global Village Construction Set - Open Sourcing Civilization
A small network of farmers and engineers create a low-cost, do-it-yourself civilization starter kit
Consumer Gadgets
A roundup of trendy and helpful gadgets for construction professionals
The Straight and Narrow
How Certified Payroll Reporting Software Can Keep You On the Right Side of the Law
