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Fire Prevention in Construction Sites
The world has seen the devastating effects of fire on construction sites. Only two years ago, the world watched on as the famous spire of …
A Brief History of the Combine Harvester
This edition in our ‘Brief History of…’ series, we are looking at Combine Harvesters. They started as horse drawn and now rein fierce over the …
Prefabrication and the Modular Renaissance
Modular and prefabricated construction techniques are not a new concept, particularly for the UK construction industry. Post-World War II Britain saw a rise in the …
Brief History of New Holland Agriculture
Plant Planet take a look at the origins of New Holland and how it has grown over five generations, helping farmers across the globe become …
Brief History of Liebherr: Pioneers in Cranes
Liebherr was founded in 1949 by Hans Liebherr, making its start by building affordable tower cranes in Germany. Today, it is an international company with …
The Dangers of Dust Pollution
Five tonnes. In the time it took you to read that sentence, that’s the amount of concrete that was produced worldwide. Dating back to around …
Pride month and beyond: LGBTQ+ equality in construction
Every June, the world celebrates Pride Month, highlighting visibility and commemorating the struggle for justice that LGBTQ+ people have historically faced. The month memorialises the …
Five Small Changes to be more Environmentally Friendly
Whether a small business or a nationwide organisation, taking steps to become more environmentally friendly can have a variety of positive impacts. From cutting down …
Volvo CE: A Brief Company History
The story of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) began in Eskilstuna, Sweden in 1832. Johan Theofron Munktell was a technical genius who built the company’s …
Alternative fuel: Leading companies investing in hydrogen-powered vehicles
Earlier this year, Komatsu announced plans to develop hydrogen powered engines for heavy-duty mining dump trucks. This is a first for the industry, and the …