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Cat Unveils 308CR Mini Excavator For Tight Worksites

Caterpillar has unveiled its latest mini excavator, the 308CR, replacing the 307.5 with a machine that offers more hydraulic power...
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Projects

Bradfield City: Australia’s First New City in 100 Years
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15 Biggest Construction Projects to Watch in 2026
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Sh30bn NSSF Twin Towers to Recast Nairobi Skyline
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Industry

John Deere Shifts Excavator Assembly From Japan to US
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Equipment

Volvo EC950 High Reach Excavator Hits New Heights
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John Deere 26 P Tier Compact Excavator

John Deere Shifts Excavator Assembly From Japan to US

The OEM will open a new excavator factory in North Carolina in the next 12 months.
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Industry

How Online Commodity Trading Helps Diversify Portfolios in Kenya’s Construction Sector
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Industry

Doosan Bobcat Walks Away from Wacker Neuson
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Industry

Fluor Bets on Ex-Bechtel Execs for Semiconductor Blitz
Industry

Top Construction Trade Shows to Watch in 2026
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Industry

John Deere Acquires Tenna to Power Smart Fleet Tools
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Sh30bn NSSF Twin Towers to Recast Nairobi Skyline

The taller tower is expected to become Nairobi’s tallest building.
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Why Trump Wants to Stop Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain. La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain.
Projects

Sagrada Familia to Complete in 2026 After 144 Years
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Projects

Africa’s Next Tallest Tower Nearly Finished in Abidjan
Artist's impression of Bishoftu Airport by Zaha Hadid Architects.
Projects

Bishoftu: $12.5bn Africa’s Biggest Airport Takes Off
Construction workers performing support work at the Hudson Tunnel Project site.
Projects

$16B Hudson Tunnel Could Halt Without Trump Cash
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A hardwood floor.

Types of Wood Flooring: 7 Options for Every Home

Perfect wood flooring types for every home style and budget.
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Homes & Design

Top 20 Floor Plan Apps for Android and iOS
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Homes & Design

How to Build a Decent Home in Kenya on a Budget
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Building vs Buying a House.
Homes & Design

Building vs Buying a House: Which Is Cheaper?
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Homes & Design

Step-by-Step Guide to Reduce Building Costs in Kenya
Muzi Stawi homes at Garden City, off Thika Road, Nairobi.
Homes & Design

Muzi Stawi Sets New Standard For Housing In Kenya
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Volvo EC950F high reach excavator at a construction site

Volvo EC950 High Reach Excavator Hits New Heights

With a reach of 161 feet, the EC950 can lift tools weighing 7,500 pounds.
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Zoomlion’s AI Robots Making an Excavator in Six Minutes
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Cat AI Assistant Brings Smart Tech to Heavy Equipment
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Auger attachment drilling a precise hole in the ground.
Equipment

Complete Guide to Mini Excavator Attachments
Volvo ECR355 Short-Swing Excavator.
Equipment

Volvo Debuts Next-Gen ECR355 Short-Swing Excavator
New Holland C314X mini track loader.
Equipment

New Holland Unveils C314X Electric Mini Track Loader
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Year in Review

Construction Stories That Broke the Ceiling in 2025

The 10 biggest construction stories of 2025 that you shouldn't miss.
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In Memoriam

Architect Frank Gehry Dies at 96 After Short Illness
Architect David Mutiso. Architect David Mutiso.
In Memoriam

Legendary Kenyan Architect David Mutiso Dies at 93
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Hannington Juma, MD, Gogni Rajope Construction Co. Limited.
In Memoriam

Hannington Juma Eulogised as a Man of Rare Integrity
Professor Susan Njeri Kibue.
Power Players

Meet Kenya’s First Woman Professor of Architecture
Frank Ireri
In Memoriam

Frank Ireri, Architect of HFC’s Leap into Banking, Dies at 63
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A Beginner’s Guide to Steel Types and Grades

Overview of steel types, grades, and performance-enhancing heat treatments.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Rebar Types, Sizes, and Grades
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15 Popular Types of Wood Joints and When to Use Them
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MPs Now Demand Urgent Removal of Asbestos Roofs
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Cement Sales Hit 20-Year Low as Fakes Flood Market
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Sand Dealers Now Face Sh4m Fine for Night Trips
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