Articles by Mike Hayes

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Uptime, technology and other secrets to maximising earthmoving efficiency
Published on: 25 June 2025
An expert on articulated haulers, Scott Pollock describes how owners of heavy equipment can get the most out of their assets

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Is the path clearing for electrified road construction?
Published on: 14 May 2025
An essential checklist for those looking to buy or rent small road construction equipment

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Engineering the ultimate asphalt
Published on: 05 April 2025
How specialist pavers and compactors loaded with cutting-edge technology are taking Europe鈥檚 roads to the next level

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A lifetime鈥檚 work 鈥� calculating the TCO of construction equipment
Published on: 03 April 2025
Dispelling myths around total cost of ownership for those considering battery-powered equipment

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AI: A vision of future on-site safety
Published on: 03 April 2025
Algorithms can save lives. It鈥檚 a bold claim, but there are potentially significant safety benefits to using in-cab artificial intelligence

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Tracking success: Why telematics is construction鈥檚 must-have technology
Published on: 26 March 2025
Tracking for on-site assets used to be a nice thing to have. Now telematics is a basic essential for successful construction businesses

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Are hybrid generators the best bet for sustainable power?
Published on: 25 March 2025
With electricity grids in the US under increasing strain, the construction industry is looking to hybrid energy options to maintain consistent power and productivity.

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Digital superhighways: How Cat MDP technology is taking soil compaction to a new level
Published on: 12 March 2025
Each element of a road construction project impacts the final result, and the importance of the base layer must not be overlooked鈥�

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Building efficiency: The cloud-based technologies boosting construction productivity
Published on: 27 February 2025
Digital platforms are now playing a key role, as construction looks to cast off outmoded methods of tracking materials and machines
Green energy projects drive rise in UK infrastructure approvals
Published on: 19 November 2024
Go-ahead for US$4.5 billion offshore floating wind farm helps bolster latest figures
US$175m California seawall project gains approval
Published on: 15 November 2024
State鈥檚 largest ever climate adaptation infrastructure project receives green light
US bank eyes US$980 million funding for Poland鈥檚 first nuclear plant
Published on: 14 November 2024
DFC 鈥榙edicated鈥� to bolstering energy security across Central and Eastern Europe
Acciona JV wins major marine construction contract in Italy
Published on: 13 November 2024
Spanish construction firm will work with RCM Construzioni on 鈧�216 million breakwater project
German energy firm to develop solar parks in France
Published on: 13 November 2024
Bremen-based Energiekontor celebrates its first solar project wins in the country
EIB to loan 鈧�300 million for hydroelectric power plant in Canary Islands
Published on: 08 November 2024
Construction of 200MW facility set to strengthen renewable energy supply on Gran Canaria

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Mini excavators: to rent or buy 鈥� a dilemma for small businesses
Published on: 08 November 2024
Purchasing earthmoving equipment is always a big decision and there are a lot of moving parts to consider
Balfour Beatty wins $746 million Texas interstate project
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Published on: 05 November 2024
UK multinational snags an 8-year highway rebuild contract from Texas Department of Transportation

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Engineering uptime: the Rokbak approach
Published on: 04 November 2024
How the hauler manufacturer is implementing technology and the latest engineering to boost machine productivity
New tender worth up to US$1 billion offered on Rail Baltica
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Published on: 03 October 2024
Major infrastructure projects in Estonia unveiled on huge European transport network
Renovation work begins on Germany鈥檚 high-speed rail network
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Published on: 02 October 2024
US$100 million project first of many intended to increase rail reliability, says Deutsche Bahn
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