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Editor, Construction Technology & Equipment
Sarah Jenkins reports on the latest advancements in construction machinery and digital engineering technology. She analyzes how automation and robotics are transforming the shop floor.
sarah.jenkins@engineeringbrief.orgEdible Garden's 400,000-square-foot RTD beverage plant in Webster City, Iowa has hired E2 Building Group for construction, moving the project from design to construction phase, with an annual production capacity of over 100 million units.
Centrus Energy has selected Geiger Brothers as the construction contractor for the expansion of its uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio, a project aimed at increasing production capacity for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to support the autonomy of the US nuclear energy supply chain.
Yntegra Group engages award-winning sustainability firm XCO to lead environmental planning for Sampson Cay private island development in the Bahamas, setting a benchmark for responsible luxury construction.
Micron Technology has selected construction partners to begin building the country's largest semiconductor factory. This project will significantly enhance local chip manufacturing capabilities and have a profound impact on the global semiconductor supply chain.
According to Glenigan data, construction project starts in Scotland increased by 2% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026 but fell by 27% year-on-year. Major contract awards rose by 41% quarter-on-quarter, while detailed planning approvals dropped by 24% quarter-on-quarter. The private residential and hotel & leisure sectors were active.
The global autonomous mining equipment market is entering a phase of rapid growth, with the market size expected to reach $3.99 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. Digital mining investment, expansion of fully autonomous mines, and emission reduction requirements are the main drivers.
An industry analysis centered on cost pressures in the UK construction sector, the risks of fixed-price contracts, and the contraction in capital expenditure. From the perspective of engineering and infrastructure markets, the article examines why current pricing mechanisms are failing and what this means for contractors, the supply chain, and future infrastructure investment.
Against the backdrop of the shipping industry accelerating energy-saving retrofits, port electrification, and digital upgrades, six Estonian maritime companies have demonstrated how, through engineering retrofits, shore power systems, lightweight materials, and AI tools, they are taking part in the transformation of global maritime infrastructure.
GISI Consulting Group plans to add 1,000 project managers and project leaders by the end of 2026 and promote the use of AI tools across the entire workforce. This initiative reflects the structural changes underway in the engineering construction and infrastructure industries amid complex projects, permitting approvals, supply chain pressures, and digital delivery.
Scotland Excel, Scotland’s procurement body, has launched its second-generation engineering and technical consultancy framework, expected to be worth £160 million over four years. It covers specialist areas including roads, transport, drainage, and coastal engineering, providing local infrastructure projects with faster consultancy services and a wider choice of suppliers.