b'Page 10Construction in the 2000 sAs we come to the end of our 50 thyear of trading milestone, Natta reflects on construction through the decades focusing finally on 2010 to 2022. Construction MachineryJCB launched the worlds first fully electric mini excavator, the JCB 19C-IE in 2018. It was developed in response to JCB customers demands for a zero-emissions machine could work indoors, underground and in urban areas.The electric mini excavator is charged by plugging it into a standard 230-volt domestic electricity supply. Once its fully charged the mini excavator can dig at the same amount of speed and power as its diesel counterpart. Being electric the excavator is the quietest in the JCB range, making it perfect for working in urban streets, around hospitals and close to schools without disturbing people. In 2020, The Royal Academy of Engineering announced JCB as the winner of the MacRobert Award. JCBs fullyelectric digger was recognised as a vital step in the transition to a low-carbon future as the UK gears up for theconstruction-led economic recovery. To date, JCB continues to produce more fully electric construction machinery. From left to right: JCB fully electric Mini Excavator and Caterpillar Electric Dozer, the Cat D6 XE In 2018, Caterpillar premiered the first high-drive electric dozer, the Cat D6 XE. The dozer delivers new levels of efficiency and performance by allowing workers to choose between the electric drive and the fully automatic 4-speed power train. The newly designed structure of the Cat D6 XE was not only stronger but lighter, making it more efficient on the 4 speed power train, allowing the dozer to go faster. Caterpillar designed the dozer to have constant power to the ground, continuous push and greater movability for faster cycle times, achieving higher levels of productivity and 35% better fuel efficiency. The simplified design and serviceability also help reduce service and maintenance costs. Market Players In 2014 Redrow celebrated its 40 thanniversary with two of the top national housebuilder awards, Building and What House. Redrows London division celebrated its first significant contribution with the completion of its first major developments at Kingston Riverside and One Commercial Street. Then in 2015, Redrow for the first time reached a record 1bn turnover. Their operating margin and profits also achieved high results too.Wates Group celebrated their 125th year in trading, and one of its most notable projects was the completion of anunderground gallery and a new main entrance to the V&A Museum, in 2017. This project was unique but also veryarchitecturally challenging. Wates had to plan the unplannable. Restricted spacing made excavating the site difficult. Wates had to consider ways to prevent damage to the surrounding historic buildings, keeping the public safe and preventing disruption to one of the busiest roads in London. After three years of facing new challenges, Wates finally completed the project. In the last decade, Skanska acquired Kvaerner Construction and Skanska UK was born. In 2012, they celebrated their 125-year anniversary. They were awarded the first Crossrail project at Royal Oak Portal, after previously working on Crossrail projects including Paddington and Bond Street Stations.'