Articles by Lucy Barnard

Hydrogen fuel cell power units gain traction on construction sites
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Published on: 06 February 2025
A variety of providers are capitalizing upon the trend away from diesel-fueled gen-sets for supplementary power.
Trump unveils US$500 billion AI infrastructure project
Published on: 23 January 2025
Trump announces US$500 billion private sector AI infrastructure project, says it is the “largest in history”
BESS assists decarbonization of tower cranes, job sites
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Published on: 12 September 2024
Known as the Enertainer — a combination of “energy” and “container” — the BESS stores enough power to address the energy peaks needed by up to three tower cranes.
Instagrid charges ahead with ambitious battery storage plans
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Published on: 11 March 2024
Andreas Sedlmayr, co-founder and joint CEO of German battery storage manufacturer Instagrid on the battle to make smaller battery storage solutions for equipment rental  
Why women are leaving engineering and construction at twice the rate of men
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Published on: 01 March 2024
Valued At Work author Lauren Neal on why so many women are leaving the industry
EPA tightens rules on Fine Particulate Matter
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Published on: 09 February 2024
First time since 2012 that the federal government has cracked down on fine particulate matter
The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment
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Published on: 08 December 2023
Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced
Chasing the sun: The British manufacturer attempting to bring solar power to construction sites
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Published on: 27 June 2023
Solar panel specialist Lifos launches battery energy storage system
I’ve got the power: How tower cranes became the latest battleground for alternative fuels
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Published on: 25 April 2023
How are construction OEMs adapting to the circular economy?
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Published on: 17 February 2023
How are alternative fuels being used in equipment rental?
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Published on: 01 February 2023
Rental sector continues to adopt environmentally-friendly equipment
A look ahead to ConExpo and IFPE
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Published on: 26 September 2022
How the pandemic will change North America’s largest trade show
How to keep smart construction machines safe from hackers
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Published on: 23 August 2022
Experts discuss how contractors can protect their fleets against ransomware and terror attacks
Electric charge: Which batteries will power the access industry in future?
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Published on: 24 June 2022
How battery technology is driving electric storage solutions in the access industry
What can visitors expect at Bauma 2022?
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Published on: 15 June 2022
World’s largest trade show returns later this year
CNH Industrial not to participate in Bauma 2022
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Published on: 08 June 2022
CNH Industrial said decision was response to changes in customer behaviour during the pandemic
The chips are down: The semiconductor shortage hitting manufacturers
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Published on: 26 April 2022
Major cities make push on electric construction equipment
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Published on: 11 February 2022
What role are major cities playing in the switch to electric or low-emission construction equipment?
Why ‘The Great Resignation’ hit Construction
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Published on: 11 November 2021
How firms are struggling to recruit the skills they need to capitalise on a post-pandemic boom
How covid, carbon and construction tech is changing Bauma
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Published on: 12 October 2021
Lucy Barnard speaks to exhibition organisers and major OEMs about the future of construction trade shows
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