Although geopolitical upheavals continue to threaten economic stability worldwide, the UK’s 100 leading construction firms seem to be gathering strength, albeit incrementally. Most of these bigger firms have the resilience to withstand the rising cost of materials and labour but the same cannot be said for the smaller firms further down the supply chain. Steve Menary reports.

Products and services making use of artificial intelligence are being offered throughout the construction supply chain. But what makes them different, and what real benefits do they offer? Will North reports.

The £249m Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme is being reshaped to withstand not only the risk of widespread flooding but also another threat – inflation. David Taylor reports

Hydrogen-powered equipment can’t get to work without fuel and hydrogen fuel has no value without equipment to put it in. At the Lower Thames Crossing, National Highways is working to match fuel supply with equipment demand. Will North reports.

JCB and Toyota have both developed new hydrogen fuelled equipment. Where they differ is in the choice of internal combustion or fuel cells. Will North reports

Hydrogen powered plant and generators are ready to work. But how will the gas be delivered on site? Will North reports.

Komatsu has shown off its latest excavator, the PC220-12, with a week-long customer and distributor event. Will North reports.