Articles by Andy Brown

Bobcat AI tool used by 600 technicians daily
Published on: 10 November 2026
Equipment manufacturer reports fewer support cases as AI assistant helps dealers diagnose machine faults
Trimble CEO: AI will change how construction works
Published on: 10 November 2026
Rob Painter says the biggest productivity gains will come from new ways of working as Trimble expands its AI platform
Liebherr begins hydrogen wheeled loader trials in Germany
Published on: 08 November 2026
L 566 H prototype begins multi-year testing on bulk material handling operations at Bremerhaven port
Volvo CE posts 5% sales growth in third quarter
Published on: 26 October 2026
OEM reports higher deliveries, order intake and service sales as global equipment demand grows across most regions
Global construction market forecast to hit US$16.6tn by 2050
Published on: 20 October 2026
New report says five megatrends will drive demand for infrastructure, housing and construction over the next 25 years
First SDLG electric machines sold in Brazil
Published on: 19 October 2026
Grupo Base orders six battery-electric wheeled loaders as it begins to electrify parts of its mining and construction fleet
Volvo creates dedicated global mining business
Published on: 19 October 2026
New Volvo Mining entity will combine trucks, construction equipment and autonomous solutions under one structure from 2027
LGMG demonstrates 23-minute charging for electric mining truck
Published on: 15 October 2026
Chinese OEM says its RTE156 can charge from 20% to 90% as part of an integrated solar, storage and fleet management system
Trump diesel order ‘leaves a lot of questions unanswered’ for contractors
Published on: 08 October 2026
Move to ease restrictions on off-road diesel could benefit road-going fleets while creating new competition for construction equipment fuel
Global grid investment could hit $970bn a year by 2050
Published on: 07 October 2026
McKinsey says transmission and distribution spending may more than double as electricity demand and data centre growth put grids under pressure
Wacker Neuson targets 30% of sales from North America
Published on: 28 September 2026
OEM says the region is its fastest-growing market as it also unveils new machines and autonomy concepts in Austria
JCB names George Bamford as joint chairman
Published on: 28 September 2026
Son of long-serving chairman Lord Bamford will take up the role alongside his father from 1 October
Caterpillar and Luck Stone expand quarry autonomy
Published on: 15 September 2026
Expansion follows more than 18 months of autonomous hauling at Bull Run Quarry
Huddig increases battery capacity on Tigon excavator loader
Published on: 14 September 2026
New 1370 Tigon G2 adds a larger battery, wider equipment compatibility and fleet management features
Komatsu doubles Canadian parts warehouse capacity
Published on: 11 September 2026
Edmonton-area distribution centre will support faster parts delivery for construction, mining and forestry customers
JCB sets out hydrogen case after Hydromax record
Published on: 02 September 2026
UK manufacturer says hydrogen engines could offer diesel-like performance for remote and off-grid construction sites
New tariffs raise pressure on North American construction
Published on: 24 August 2026
Breakdown in US-Canada trade talks triggers fresh duties on construction-linked goods including cement, steel and lumber
John Deere construction sales climb to US$3.6bn
Published on: 21 August 2026
OEM expects strong demand for North American construction equipment, compact equipment and roadbuilding markets for rest of 2026 
Volvo CE starts US production of excavators and large loaders
Published on: 20 August 2026
OEM says more than half of its North American machine supply will now be built at Shippensburg, US
Gravis raises US$200m to scale autonomous machinery
Published on: 18 August 2026
Construction robotics firm says its retrofit system has been installed on machines from major OEMs
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