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In an unexpected decision, the US administration expanded the scope of existing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium to cover 400 additional customs codes, including construction and mining equipment. The tariff for these machines will apply 50% to the value of their steel content, plus a 15% baseline tariff …

(Neumünster) From September 10–14, 2025, the 70th NordBau once again invites construction professionals and enthusiasts to Northern Europe’s largest industry gathering at the Holstenhallen grounds in Neumünster. Exhibitors at the fully booked compact trade fair will present a wide range of innovations in products and services for building construction and …

CEA statement on new US tariffs affecting UK construction machinery exports from Viki Bell, CEO, CEA (Construction Equipment Association) From 18 August, new US tariffs under Section 232 mean finished construction machinery and key parts exported from the UK now fall within scope of duties on steel and aluminium. UK-origin …

Las Vegas, NV (August 14, 2025) – The construction industry’s largest and most anticipated construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, is officially open for registration. Taking place March 3–7, 2026, in Las Vegas, the show brings together every major sector of the construction industry to explore the latest equipment, innovations, and technologies—up …

The CESAR Scheme, the UK’s official security and registration system for construction and agricultural machinery, is on the brink of a significant achievement — delivering its 700,000th system to the industry. Since its launch in 2007, CESAR has become the most widely adopted initiative of its kind anywhere in the …

Guangzhou, China – Asia Pool & Spa Expo, widely recognized as the “Oscar event” in the pool & spa industry, is set to make waves once again from May 15–17, 2026 at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Rooted in China and serving the world, the Asia …

If you’re in construction and want to see where the industry is headed, you need to be at PlantWorx 2025. From 23–25 September, Newark Showground will host over 300 exhibitors, including leading OEMs and specialist suppliers—this is where machines are put through their paces, new ideas are shared, and business …

PlantWorx 2025, the largest working construction show in the UK, returns to its new home at Newark Showground from 23–25 September 2025. The event will showcase cutting-edge technology, live demonstrations, and the latest products shaping the future of construction. As part of the celebrations, the PlantWorx Innovation Awards will recognise …

Xwatch Safety Solutions part of Hexagon has reached a major milestone with the installation of its 6000th system – fitted to a RIVARD EXVAC suction excavator operated by LMD Vacuum Excavation. The specialist public works contractor has now installed four Xwatch height and slew restrictor systems across its fleet, with …

CONEXPO‑CON/AGG Gears Up for 2026 with a Century‑Plus Legacy of Innovation and Industry Growth MILWAUKEE (July 23, 2025) –As CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s premier event celebrates its rich lineage—117 years in the making and North America’s unmatched platform for construction innovation. From humble beginnings in 1909, when the …