Big machines, big data: What telematics means for Mideast construction

In our modern world, the idea of transferring information via telecommunication devices may not seem so groundbreaking. However, the application of such...

Construction

Dig this: JCB backhoe with in-cab coffee machine coming to Mideast

JCB has marked its 70th anniversary by revealing a limited-edition version of the 3CX backhoe loader that comes complete with its own in-cab...

Features

Ten tips: Used machinery inspection

1. Meet the sellerFirst things first: meet the seller and ask for all equipment details. Remember to ask for necessary repairs and...

Features

Spotted! Linden Comansa crane dominates Bangkok skyline

The tower crane from Spanish manufacturer Linden Comansa is spotted on the construction of Thailand’s tallest skyscraper, in Bangkok. The MahaNakhon tower...

Opinion

Terex, Konecranes tie-up looks like a smart move

While the number of strategic tie-ups and divestments in the construction machinery industry can at times seem epidemic, at first blush the announcement by Terex...

Construction

LiuGong: Chinese equipment market close to bottom

The Chinese construction-equipment market saw a steep decline this year but is forecast to rebound in 2017, according to manufacturer LiuGong.“I think...