Yearly Archives: 2014

Construction Climate Challenge: Call for pre-study grants

With funding available of up to SEK 500,000 academic submissions are now being invited for pre-studies or similar projects that support the aims of the Construction Climate Challenge. Submissions are now being invited for funding of pre-studies or similar projects as part of the Volvo Construction Equipment-hosted Construction Climate Challenge. …

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Innovative Eco Tower Concept From The Living

New York-based The Living recently opened their innovative new eco tower in MoMA’s PS1 space. Named Hy-fi, the design now occupies this space after winning MoMA PS1’s Young Architects Competition. The structure boasts an interesting and modern design made up of several converging cylindrical towers, but this is far from …

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New Secretary General at the helm of CECE

CECE, the Committee for European construction equipment industry, has hired a new Secretary General as of the first of July. It secured the commitment of Sigrid de Vries, partner in the public relations agency Quick Communications, to represent the sector towards the EU institutions and manage the association’s Brussels office. …

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KKHT Highway: Nepal's mega tunnel highway

After years of nonchalant monarchy and civil strife, ‘The Daughter of Himalaya’ is now directing her economy to real prosperity. Cumulative efforts in various sectors have helped Nepal to cope with the needs of new millennium. These efforts are also translated in the construction sector. More construction projects are considered than …

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Volvo puts in Olympic effort at Korean quarry

Wonju is a popular holiday destination thanks to its picturesque landscape, golf courses and woodland. The beauty is just not skin deep; the region also boasts mineral-rich ground and is a haven for extracting granite. Wonju is the capital city of Gangwon Province – the north-easternmost province of South Korea …

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New CONEXPO-CON/AGG staff show director named

AEM announces exhibition staff leadership updates The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces a new CONEXPO-CON/AGG staff show director and related updates, as it promotes from within a strong staff for its roster of industry-leading trade exhibitions. Sara Truesdale Mooney has been named CONEXPO-CON/AGG show director, managing AEM’s flagship exposition. …

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New CASE SiteWatch™ iPad App Optimizes Access to Equipment Data for Monitoring in the Field and Away from the Office

New app gives business owners and fleet managers deployment, maintenance and security information delivered to their iPad; helps contractors make educated business decisions based on information from the field. Turin, 2 July 2014 Further empowering construction companies to improve productivity, run more efficiently and decrease maintenance costs, CASE Construction Equipment …

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