Construction Briefing

13/05/2026

Bridge (a very long way) over troubled water:

The Huajiang Canyon Bridge in China has been certified by Guinness World Records as the "highest" in the world.

The definition isn't for the height of the steel truss suspension bridge itself - instead it's the distance between the bridge deck and surface of the water below.

A series of measurements have confirmed that the distance between those two points is 626.01 metres, surpassing the previous record of 565.4 metres.

The bridge, which carries the Liuzhi-Anlong Expressway in Guizhou Province, opened to traffic on 28 September. China Railway Baoji Bridge Group Co., Ltd. produced the main truss, main transverse truss, lower horizontal bracing, and bridge deck panels. In total, it produced 93 segments weighing 22,000 tonnes.

The previous record holder was another bridge in China - the Beipanjiang Bridge (also known as the Duge Bridge). It is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Beipan River on the border of Guizhou and Yunnan provinces and opened in 2016.

Images: China Railway Group Limited

28/04/2026

🌍 Istanbul: The world’s next meeting place

As construction exhibitions evolve beyond machines and square metres, Istanbul is emerging as a global hub for partnerships, decision makers, and long term industry growth. Komatek is leading that shift by creating connections that shape the future.

Read the full article here:
https://www.constructionbriefing.com/8119398.article?zephr_sso_ott=xpZ1c4&utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=cs_komatek_blog

Levent Baykal, organiser of Komatek, the largest construction exhibition in Türkiye, talks to KHL’s Content Studio about his plans to put people at the heart of the show

16/04/2026

A Chinese OEM’s view of construction equipment today – and tomorrow

For Chinese OEMs in particular, the question is no longer simply whether they can compete globally – it is whether they can localise deeply enough to make headway in mature markets while continuing to move faster than established rivals.

An exclusive look at how LiuGong Machinery is driving localisation, electrification and real world value in mature markets.

🔗Read more: https://www.constructionbriefing.com/news/a-chinese-oems-view-of-construction-equipment-today-and-tomorrow/8117796.article?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=cs_liugong

LiuGong’s Andrew Ryan believes forward-thinking OEMs must combine local ex*****on, useful tech and a greater focus on total cost of ownership

15/04/2026

From scale to flexibility: Inside the development of Zoomlion’s Smart Factory

Can heavy equipment manufacturing balance scale with flexibility? An exclusive interview reveals how AI, mixed flow production and smart logistics are redefining efficiency.

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Mr Shi Heng, assistant to the general manager of Zoomlion Zvally Co Ltd, on the future of heavy equipment manufacturing

14/04/2026

Could Istanbul be the construction industry’s next global meeting point?

For much of the past half-century, the success of international construction exhibitions has been measured by scale: floor space sold, machines displayed, visitor numbers logged.

But according to Levent Baykal, one of Türkiye’s most experienced exhibition organisers, that model no longer reflects how the construction and construction equipment industries actually operate.

🔗Read more: https://www.constructionbriefing.com/news/could-istanbul-be-the-construction-industrys-next-global-meeting-point/8114195.article?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=cs_komatek

Where continents, capital and contractors converge – Komatek 2026 could play a signficant role in turning Istanbul into a vital hub for the construction industry

26/03/2026

A greener mix: How burning wood dust in an asphalt mixing plant paid dividends 🌱

See how Baustoffzentrum cut net carbon emissions by 95% and strengthened its market position with a wood dust powered plant delivered by Ammann.

Read more: https://www.constructionbriefing.com/8110908.article?utm_source=social+media&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=ammann_cs

A Swiss materials producer found itself in the right place at the right time to make sustainability pay

24/03/2026

Inside Zoomlion’s Smart Factory 🚧

A new era of digital manufacturing is here, where AI driven systems and flexible production can build an excavator every six minutes while adapting instantly to demand.

Discover how this model could reshape heavy equipment production worldwide 👉

https://www.constructionbriefing.com/8112120.article?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=zoomlion_cs

Zoomlion’s new excavator factory in Changsha is not simply faster or more automated than traditional plants; it represents a fundamental rethink of how construction equipment can be designed, built, and delivered

26/02/2026

Tiefbohrtechnik auf Rekordniveau: Bauer revitalisiert Brunnen in Cham 🇩🇪💧

Mit Bauer-Maschinen wurde ein bestehender Trinkwasserbrunnen in Cham bis auf 160 m Tiefe saniert und vertikal präzise erweitert. Effiziente Steuerungssysteme und Spezialwerkzeuge sorgten für maximale Sicherheit und Effizienz.

Mehr dazu hier:

Eine Bauer BG 42 Bohranlage und kundenspezifische Werkzeuge wurden eingesetzt, um einen bestehenden Brunnen unter strengen Vertikalitätsanforderungen zu demontieren und zu vertiefen.

19/02/2026

How do you build the world’s largest tropical greenhouse?
You borrow a trick from football stadium construction.

In Belgium, contractor Deforche Construction Group has completed Edenya, a 40,000m², 25m-high tropical greenhouse described as the largest of its kind.
Instead of assembling the roof at height, engineers built 16 giant 2,500m² modules at ground level – then lifted each one 20m into place in just ten minutes.
The approach allowed roof installation and internal works to progress in parallel, accelerating delivery on a highly complex glass-and-steel structure.

Contractor Deforche Construction Group has completed Edenya in Belgium, a 25-metre-high structure spanning 40,000m²

19/02/2026

ConExpo Con Agg 2026: Latest show updates 🚜

The countdown is on for CONEXPO CON AGG in Las Vegas, with fresh exhibitor announcements, product launches and education sessions shaping up for a major industry showcase.

Get up to speed with all the latest news here:

Read our running story on all exhibitor news and developments as we approach the year’s biggest construction equipment show

26/01/2026

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