CECE and CEMA present action plan to the EU Parliament Brussels  – 17 October 2013 The Presidents of CECE and CEMA, Mr. Johann Sailer and Mr Gilles Dryancour, have presented to the EU Parliament a manifesto with a 10-point action plan for a strong industrial production in Europe. Doing this, …

  “Preserve and defend culture by turning to our seas to enhance Chilean maritime conscience” Museo Naval y Maritimo de Valparaiso  [Image Source] Vintage photograph of Muelle de Pasajeros, Valparaiso In the 1990s, Architects Myriam Waisberg and later Cecilia Jimenez campaigned to support the heritage of the city. Jiminez carried out …

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To examine the latest trends associated with lighting design for building facades, one must consider many factors including solar energy, shading, natural ventilation, thermal performance, and structural performance.  Krista Raines of Perkins + Will explores the four basic principles of daylight design and talks about practical WWR, new technologies and how …

​There is a strategic need to promote the construction equipment industry to young adults and their parents. Leading this part of the equation is the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) with their ‘Stars of the Future’ scheme. This was intended to recognise the achievements of young adults training to become plant …

It is with great sadness that we report the loss of one of the Lighthouse clubs oldest and most loyal supporters.  Mr Jimmy Cook passed away last week (Tuesday 8th October 2013), at the great old age of 93. A Lighthouse Club Member for nigh on 50 years, Jimmy was …

​ Applications from exhibitors now invited – online    Application form for bauma China available on the website  bauma China again to take up all the halls and the entire open-air site at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre   This trade show is Messe München International’s most successful export …

The Sichuan Lomon Corporation (Lomon Group) in China is the largest supplier of phosphate in Asia – ranking fifth globally – and is the largest extractor of titanium dioxide in China. The company’s green mine in Panzhihua produces 35 million tons of chemical products a year.  Panzhihua is a city …

Port Infrastructure Commercial Port Since 1982, with the increase in containerisation, modernisation of the Valparaiso commercial port superstructure and operation began as a private-public partnership.  Continued export growth and advances in maritime technology have demanded further investment in dock infrastructure and equipment, a significant new phase of which is under …

The inaugural ANC (Association of Noise Consultants) Awards were held this evening (Tuesday 8th October) following the ANC Annual Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Birmingham. These prestigious awards were presented by TV presenter Johnny Ball following a gala dinner to celebrate the awards. The ANC is the representative …