Interviews from International Construction

What does COP28 mean for construction?
Amanda Williams, Head of Environmental Sustainability, CIOB on some of the main construction-related discussion points at COP 28 
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.
Just Press Print: The Swiss startup planning to use robots-as-a-service for formwork
Is 3D printing the future of formwork?
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.
The challenges of building the world’s longest railway tunnel
Brenner Base Tunnel chief engineer explains some of the biggest challenges behind building the world’s longest railway tunnel.
The battle to build the Gordie Howe International Bridge
The challenges involved in building the Gordie Howe International bridge, the longest cable stayed bridge in North America.
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
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