Editor profile

Elena Richter

Senior Editor, Industrial Engineering

Elena Richter specializes in the planning and development of complex industrial facilities and manufacturing sites. Her work focuses on technical engineering management and the optimization of industrial build cycles.

elena.richter@engineeringbrief.org

Bylined articles

Construction Projects

Engineering Construction Supporting Demand Driven by Global Infrastructure Investment: Sanitation Market Analysis of Large Projects and Industrial Facilities

In-depth analysis of the market drivers, scale, and future trends of temporary sanitary facilities (Construction Site Toilets) in global engineering and construction, especially for large infrastructure and industrial facilities, to provide industry insights for engineering investment decisions.

Elena Richter3 min read
Urban Infrastructure

Global construction equipment market continues to grow: infrastructure investment and intelligent construction technology reshape the engineering industry.

The global construction equipment market size is expected to grow from USD 252.87 billion in 2026 to USD 426.44 billion in 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The Asia-Pacific region dominates the market with a 42.97% share, with infrastructure investment expansion and the adoption of smart connected technologies serving as key growth drivers.

Elena Richter5 min read
Industrial Engineering

Reshaping the Global Industrial Construction Market Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of Leading Contractors in 2026

This article is based on the 2026 Global Industrial Construction Company Rankings released by Construction Digital, analyzing the core businesses, technological advantages, and market trends of several industry-leading companies, and exploring how the energy transition, data center investment, and manufacturing reshoring are reshaping the global engineering industry.

Elena Richter3 min read
Engineering Briefs

Structural Failure Investigation Launched: How Engineering Teams Analyze the Column Buckling Incident in the Pfizer Headquarters Renovation Project in New York

A buckling incident occurred in load-bearing columns during the renovation project at Pfizer's headquarters in New York. Engineers are investigating the cause through drawing review, on-site evidence collection, and load reconstruction. This article analyzes the complex process of structural failure investigations, industry challenges, and long-term impacts.

Elena Richter5 min read
Engineering Briefs

Building Tomorrow: A Look Ahead at the Construction Industry's Legal Environment in 2026

As global engineering construction enters a new cycle, the legal and regulatory environment has become a key variable affecting project delivery and market landscape. This article reviews the legal developments in the UK construction industry in 2025, looks ahead to trends in 2026 including contract reform, payment rules, AI applications, and ESG compliance, and analyzes their impact on the international engineering market.

Elena Richter6 min read
Equipment & Technology

Autonomous Construction Equipment Market Outlook for 2035: Automation Technology Drives Upgrades in the Global Infrastructure Industry

The global autonomous construction equipment market is expected to grow from $9.41 billion in 2024 to $21.5 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%. This article analyzes how technological advancements, labor shortages, and sustainability demands are driving automation in construction engineering.

Elena Richter6 min read
Sustainable Construction

From Commitment to Results: Deep Embedding of Sustainability in Physical Assets Becomes a Global Engineering Trend

The global engineering industry is shifting from sustainable commitments to measurable outcomes. This article analyzes how asset management companies such as CapitaLand Investment use data-driven approaches, green certifications, and sustainable finance to embed low-carbon transition into the full lifecycle of infrastructure, providing a replicable execution path for the industry.

Elena Richter5 min read