Technology

From hydrogen and electric power to robotics and telematics, an array of new technologies are changing the forklift sector

OEM promises to make its remote-control technology available in Q1 of next year

Liebherr has introduced a pair of electric crawler cranes, tested and ready for production

The unfired K-Briq is said to be ‘a game changer’ in sustainable construction

Exhibition in Shanghai saw plenty of new electric machines, 5G technology, and new aerial platforms

Machine learning unlocks the opportunity to make more accurate decisions quicker than ever

Keeping tabs on your construction equipment using real-time data can be cost saving and improve business operations

RentItOnline will initially be integrated with the Syrinx software, with founder Glenn Pearson remaining involved

The ePAL app will offer a digital version of IPAF’s PAL card, with a range of telematic features

High-tech autonomous equipment employed to keep Genova San Giorgio bridge safe and clean

Fully glazed cab and electric heater on 19C-1E means it can be used in colder and wetter climates

At an online event JCB unveiled new electric-powered equipment and products

Hydrogen technologies an “increasingly important” part of the company’s business

JCB has expanded its E-Tech range of zero-emissions machines with its first-ever electric telehandler, the 505-20E

New semi-autonomous mobile ceiling-drilling robot launched by Hilti

Epic Games awards BIM design specialist Tridify ‘MegaGrant’ to develop BIM streaming service

Increased technology – rather than the equipment itself – will drive the biggest productivity gains in construction, according to industry experts

Today’s systems take advantage of digital technologies to overcome time and cost constraints

There is little doubt the post-Covid ‘new normal’ will see the rapid growth of digital technology in construction – with BIM at its very heart

Increased use of modular construction, 3D construction and drones predicted for construction going forward