Articles by Carrie Bennett

Schmidbauer turns 90 and looks to the future
Published on: 28 July, 2022
The leading provider of mobile cranes and special transports was created in 1932
New version of Potain MCT 565 for short-jib applications
Published on: 13 July, 2022
Since its launch three years ago, the China-made Potain MCT 565 topless crane has surpassed expectations on jobsites worldwide
Time-saving bridge installation in Saudi Arabia
Published on: 12 July, 2022
Mammoet’s MTC 15 crane mounted on a barge to create 500 tonne capacity containerised sheer leg
Mulholland Contracts takes delivery of bespoke-built plant body and step frame trailer from Andover Trailers
Published on: 24 June, 2022
The two companies have a near 20 year relationship
Recycled material in Lankhorst heavy lift slings for Heerema
Published on: 23 June, 2022
LankoForce HL slings will be used on a 4-point lifting frame for an offshore lifting project
Potain MCT 135 to be added to Indian production lines due to growing demand
Published on: 14 June, 2022
The Potain MCT 135 tower crane is currently built at the Manitowoc plant in Zhangjiagang, China
New clamps allow transportation of larger tower sections and fewer modifications to roads
Published on: 09 June, 2022
Investment of new equipment brings opportunity to the wind farm for larger turbine sections
Besix takes a stake in modular firm BuildUp
Published on: 22 November, 2021
Belgian contractor Besix has acquired a 40% stake in BuildUp, formerly known as BeSteel
Robbins Crossover XRE breaks record as World’s fastest TBM
Published on: 16 November, 2021
Turkish TBM breaks through completing Esme-Salihli Railway Tunnel
Wirtgen Group and JBN work together in Nigeria
Published on: 11 November, 2021
The project is an environmentally friendly reconstruction of a 375km of road
Austria’s first 3D-printed building
Published on: 11 November, 2021
Austria’s first 3D-printed building is being constructed in Hausleiten, Lower Austria
US covid vaccine rules “cause confusion” for construction
Published on: 10 November, 2021
Construction workers could be forced to move to smaller firms due to covid vaccine rules
New camera tech set to benefit construction site safety
Published on: 08 November, 2021
Head-mounted devices from SimplyVideo and Soletanche Bachy allow operatives to ‘visit’ sites anywhere in the world
COP26 Hope Sculpture: a figure for a sustainable future
Published on: 08 November, 2021
The Hope Sculpture is part of Glasgow’s COP26 legacy
Supply chain issues hurting construction in Australia and New Zealand
Published on: 05 November, 2021
Australia and New Zealand’s construction markets challenged by supply chain issues and rising costs
Video: CECE Summit 2021
Published on: 03 November, 2021
The Committee for European Construction Equipment takes a deep dive into future tech and diversity.
AECOM in US$15 billion Saudi Arabia regeneration
Published on: 02 November, 2021
Global engineering firm AECOM to work on US$15 billion regeneration of Saudi Arabian city
New Service Centre for Doosan Norway Dealer
Published on: 02 November, 2021
Centre with inspection workshop and welding facilities officially opens in Askim