Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the Shanghai Water Authority for a project that aims to improve the city’s water quality. Mott MacDonald will be providing technical support for the project, which will also seek to make improvements in terms of supply levels. The water quality project forms part of …

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, August, 2014 – Terex Minerals Processing Systems (MPS) has launched the new MJ47 primary jaw crusher module, increasing the application capabilities and crushing capacity of its existing modular product range with their largest jaw module to date. The Terex® MJ47 jaw crusher module is designed for large …

When CEO and Harbourmaster at Ullapool Harbour Trust, Kevin Peach, was looking for a versatile loading machine, the Manitou MRT1850 Rotary was the perfect solution thanks to its ability to get close to the lifting area and, once positioned with the stabiliser legs deployed, it can easily lift loads in …

Market-oriented cycle for Africa BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA’s organizers respond to industry’s wish Africa’s largest trade fair for the construction machinery and mining industry celebrated its premiere in 2013. The next BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) from September 15 to 18, 2015. Following next year’s …

The 9th Middle East CemenTrade summit will open on 28-29 October, 2014 in Dubai to a huge gathering of cement manufacturers and major stakeholders seeking opportunities emerging from the massive ‘Construction Boom’ in the region and the billion dollar infrastructure projects planned across the Middle East. Dubai, UAE (PRWEB) August 26, 2014 Riding …

Modern and Recent developments in Edinburgh Old Town The focus of this article is on modern, post-modern and contemporary developments in Edinburgh Old Town, that is to say some of the major developments that post-date the life of Sir Patrick Geddes (1854 – 1932) with an area extending north of …

“…Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the C15. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town… …The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character.” The …

The “Lego House” has begun construction in the Danish town of Billund, home of famous toy giant the Lego Group. Construction began with the laying of six foundation stones designed to resemble the company’s iconic Lego bricks. The six foundation stones were laid by members of the family that own …

NEUMÜNSTER: – The biggest compact exhibition of construction in Northern Europe presents itself this year with brand new exhibition halls. When the 59th NordBau starts in Neumünster (September, 10.-14. 2014) the reconstruction and modernization of the Holstenhallen will almost be completed. Furthermore, the North German tradefair takes place from Wednesday …

The Construction Plant-hire Association – ‘The Future of Construction Plant Hire’ conference in 2014 – with guest speakers including, Philip White HSE. Planning and organising is well underway for the CPA Plant Conference which will take place on 23 October 2014 at Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The purpose …