March 2026

Hyperion Robotics has chosen Flixborough, near Scunthorpe, as the site of Force 1, its first UK factory.

Hyperion Robotics chooses Scunthorpe for its first UK factory

25 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Hyperion Robotics, Europe’s leading low-carbon construction technology company, has confirmed Flixborough near Scunthorpe as the location of its first UK factory, signing a strategic agreement with LKAB Minerals to establish a new advanced digital, automated […]

Jacobs has completed its acquisition of PA Consulting, a process which began in 2021.

Jacobs completes acquisition of PA Consulting

24 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Global science-based consulting and advisory company Jacobs has now completed its acquisition of PA Consulting, a leading innovation and transformation consultancy. Jacobs acquired a 65% stake in PA Consulting in March 2021, with the remaining […]

Fugro is mapping the Guadalupe, San Antonio, Lower Colorado, and Lavaca river basins to support flood‑risk and infrastructure planning across south central Texas.

Mapping Texas river basins to improve flood resilience

19 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Commissioned by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), Fugro is undertaking an elevation‑mapping project to support flood‑risk and infrastructure planning across south central Texas. The work spans the Guadalupe, San Antonio, Lower Colorado, and Lavaca […]

Hitachi excavators are to be available with full Trimble Earthworks 3D functionality.

Trimble and Hitachi Construction Machinery to collaborate in European markets

19 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

A new partnership between Trimble and Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) will bring Trimble® Earthworks 3D grade control platform and Trimble WorksManager software directly to European customers through HCME’s dealer network. This marks the first […]

Sanborn Geophysics has increased its investment in airborne geophysical surveys to identify new mineral resources.

Increased investment in airborne electromagnetic surveys supports critical minerals exploration

18 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Sanborn Geophysics of Colorado Springs, USA, has announced the expanded deployment of its advanced airborne Time Domain Electromagnetic (TDEM) survey systems through its Sanborn Geophysics Group. Increased investment in airborne geophysical surveys is being driven […]

The final phase of Elephant Park will deliver 695 co-living homes, a major NHS health centre and active ground floor amenity across three buildings.

Landmark mixed-use scheme in Elephant and Castle receives planning approval

18 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

The London Borough of Southwark has granted planning permission for the final phase of the 10-acre regeneration masterplan at Elephant Park in Elephant and Castle. Designed for independent developer HUB by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris […]

The UK Concrete Show has released its 2026 show guide.

UK Concrete Show publishes show guide

18 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

To help attendees plan meetings, seminar sessions and live demonstrations before the event opens next week, the UK Concrete Show 2026 has published a digital version of its show guide. The UK Concrete Show 2026 […]

Oceanology International 2026 attracted record crowds.

Oceanology International 2026 attracted visitors and exhibitors in record numbers

17 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Oceanology International 2026 (Oi26), the global exhibition for the ocean technology, engineering and science communities, attracted a record attendance as London’s Excel was transformed into a vibrant showcase of breakthrough innovation, next generation equipment and […]

Russell Roof Tiles has increased its investment in production technology, expanding its capacity and enhancing quality.

Further investment increases roof tile capacity and enhances quality

17 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Russell Roof Tiles, leading UK manufacturer of roof tiles, has recently increased its investment in manufacturing technology by taking delivery of a new, British-made, technologically advanced Dry Verge tool worth £85,000. This investment, which increases […]

VolkerFitzpatrick will build the Didcot Science Bridge section of the area's major infrastructure scheme.

VolkerFitzpatrick to build Didcot Science Bridge

13 March 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

As part of a major scheme to improve travel through Didcot and the surrounding villages, Oxfordshire County Council has formally entered into a contract with VolkerFitzpatrick to build the Didcot Science Bridge section of the […]