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How demolition robots improve efficiency and safety in industrial applications
Published on: 24 September 2026
Demolition robots provide an efficient method of dismantling structures while reducing risk to operators
Why contractors want excavator safety built in
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Published on: 21 September 2026
Contractors buying an excavator can now choose from cameras, human-detection systems and technology that restricts where the machine can move. But equipping it for site can still mean a series of extra installations.
How cranes support demolition projects
Published on: 28 August 2026
Cranes can be integral to demolition, providing the lifting capacity needed to take down heavy structural elements
Value machines dug China’s equipment niche – will electric turn it into leadership?
Published on: 28 August 2026
Alan Berger and Robert Droogleever from abcg examine how value machines gave Chinese OEMs their foothold – and whether an emerging electric advantage could turn market presence into global leadership
What’s in a name? Why Hitachi’s move to Landcros goes beyond branding
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Published on: 17 August 2026
Francesco Quaranta, president and CEO of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) tells Andy Brown why the change to Landcros is coinciding with a sharpening of its strategy around reliability, tech and dealer support
Volvo CE: ‘Electric is still the mission’
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Published on: 10 August 2026
Melker Jernberg talks to Andy Brown about North America, China, Rokbak, James Bond – and why he still believes electric equipment’s S-curve will arrive
Matt Dawson MBE to host the World Demolition Awards 2026
Published on: 04 August 2026
Rugby World Cup-winning England international and sports commentator will take to the stage in Madrid on 5 November.
IDE on global growth, skills crisis and the future of demolition
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Published on: 23 July 2026
Interview with Adrian McLean, Stephen McCann and Howard Button from the Institute of Demolition Engineers
World Demolition Awards 2026: meet the judges
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Published on: 20 July 2026
We take a closer look at the international panel assessing the demolition projects competing for this year’s trophies.
How technology can help train new operators and improve safety
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Published on: 20 July 2026
Digital tools are transforming operator training and jobsite safety.
Demolition under cover
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Published on: 16 July 2026
In this article, we look at some of the machinery available for indoor demolition such as small excavators, electric compact loaders and demolition robots.
Demolition begins on 55 unsafe buildings in Joshimath, India
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Published on: 15 July 2026
Across the world, large-scale emergency demolition plays a key role in disaster recovery and relocation programmes.
Small but perfectly formed
Published on: 06 July 2026
Why skid steer and compact loaders are invaluable on the demolition site
Why US contractor Clayco wants to tackle burnout among workers
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Published on: 26 June 2026
For an industry that prides itself on toughness, construction is becoming increasingly aware of the cost of simply pushing through
Komatsu PC220LCi-12 gets VIP launch at Atlassian Williams F1 Team HQ
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Published on: 25 June 2026
Excavators in live demonstrations showcasing ‘intelligent’ machine control
How electric equipment is redefining interior demolition
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Published on: 22 June 2026
Electric equipment offers multiple benefits over comparable diesel-powered machines
Kobelco prepares to build on investment to increase European market share
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Published on: 18 June 2026
During a press event at its new HQ in the Netherlands, Kobelco discussed its growth strategy
Why Samoter wants to be more than an Italian equipment show
Published on: 17 June 2026
Samoter event manager Matteo Pasinato explains why the Verona show wants to bring OEMs, contractors, rental companies, startups and universities into the same conversation
Drilling and foundations: building the base of tomorrow’s infrastructure
Published on: 11 June 2026
Across the world, drilling and foundation equipment is going deeper, faster and further into the ground
Bobcat shows multiple new machines at Demo Days
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Published on: 11 June 2026
New compact loaders and excavator designs on show at Bobcat’s Dobris factory in Czech Republic.
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