Construction Europe - October 2021
CRAWLER EXCAVATORS
Crawler excavators are peerless when it comes to heavy earthmoving applications, but the operator experience is also a driving force behind the latest models, as Mike Hayes discovers.
DIGITAL TWINS
Advances in computing are pushing ‘digital twins’ into the construction mainstream. But experts say we are only beginning to see the implications for the technology. Lucy Barnard reports.
FOUNDATIONS
In construction, nothing goes up before first going down. Mike Hayes takes a looks at some of the largest and most intriguing foundations challenges in Europe today.
DEMOLITION
As the recent World Demolition Awards demonstrated, improving standards mean Europe’s contractors are proud to put recent projects under the spotlight of global scrutiny. Steve Ducker reports.
ONSITE EQUIPMENT
Leila Steed looks at how technology is transforming the equipment used to power, illuminate and secure construction sites, while helping contractors reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.