Interviews from International Construction

Interview: Ritchie Bros. exec looks at used equipment markets and more
Sam Wyant, president of international sales at Ritchie Bros., discusses the used equipment and auction markets, progress for Rouse and SmartEquip, and the company’s approach to technology
CIOB CEO: ‘Wherever I go in the world, people have a problem with a lack of skilled workers’
CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble tells Andy Brown how she hears of skills shortages in construction everywhere she goes, and why the organisation wants to drive quality, diversity and sustainability in the sector.
Are construction courses giving prisoners the tools to go straight?
The Lighthouse Club charity, a roofing trainer and a roofing contractor are joining forces to encourage former prison inmates into the construction industry
Interview: Wacker Neuson Chief Sales Officer on growth for the future
Alexander Greschner, Chief Sales Officer, Wacker Neuson, highlights their current – and future – direction to Catrin Jones
Video: Do we need to standardise charging solutions for battery-powered equipment?
Alex Woodrow, Managing Director at KGP Commercial Powertrains, speaks to Construction Europe at the Off-Highway Conference
Interview: Cummins Engine Business president says no ‘light-switch event’ for zero emissions
Cummins Engine Business president sees continued future for internal combustion.
‘Construction rewards last-minute firefighting - there is a better way’
Winner of the Lean Constructon Institute’s Pioneer Award Kayan Zandy on why Lean construction principles could help change industry culture for the better.
Paving the way to circularity
Dura Products chief on the challenges and benefits of using recycled plastic in construction
How the role of a structural engineer is changing
Award-winning structural engineer, Arup’s Dr. Joseph Correnza, on how the role of a structural engineer has changed and his advice to young people entering the profession.
Video interview: where is construction on its tech journey?
Andy Verone, Chief Strategy Officer at Contruent on the biggest productivity gains tech can bring 
Former US marine on how military veterans can build a construction career
Lucy Barnard finds out why more and more construction companies are pledging to recruit and advance army veterans.
Merlo announces new president and plans
President lays out product and innovation goals 
‘I survived a traumatic construction accident but neglecting my mental health nearly killed me’
How a near-fatal construction accident led Steven Kirby to re-evaluate his attitude to mental health and set him on a path to helping others.
Podcast: Liebherr exec describes path to hydrogen combustion
Liebherr’s Stefanie Gehardt describes development of hydrogen combustion engine technology, its performance vs. diesel and more
Why consulting engineers are ‘more crucial than ever’
Consulting engineers will play a crucial role in delivering both the green transition and the accelerating adoption of digital technologies.
The engineering challenges of Grand Paris Express, Europe’s largest transport infrastructure project
Société du Grand Paris boss, Bernard Cathelain, tells KHL’s Lucy Barnard about the engineering challenges behind Europe’s largest transport infrastructure project
Interview, Bentley Systems: how to transform construction
Rich Humphrey from Bentley Systems tells Andy Brown how construction can take its next step on the tech journey
JLG’s plan to meet ‘tremendous demand’
In an exclusive interview with ALH, the world’s largest access equipment OEM provides an in-depth update on the market, manufacturing and what’s in store for the future
Interview: Caterpillar executive on electric power, automation and new equipment
Jason Conklin, senior vice president, Caterpillar, with responsibility for Global Construction and Infrastructure talks to Andy Brown about electric power, automation, and sustainability
Interview: Doka USA’s plans for expansion
Following its acquisition of AT-PAC, formwork provider Doka looks to the North American market. Lindsey Anderson reports.
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