For most of its history Vietnam has been an agricultural nation, but that’s changing; the economy is growing fast and international trade is growing steadily. Goldman Sachs believe Vietnam could be one of the world’s fastest-growing markets in just a few years, and as you’d expect all this economic activity …
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Turning waste into a ‘growth’ business
New Zealand organic compost experts, Living Earth, turn garden and food waste into a range or replenishing soils, mixes and mulches using a fleet of efficient Volvo machines. . Recycling organic waste and producing compost has two environmental benefits. Firstly, it reduces the amount of food and garden waste that …
Read More »First UKCW Newspaper out now!
UK Construction Week just published their first official UKCW newspaper with a sneaky preview of what to expect at this year’s show. 9 Major shows under one roof! Click here or on the images below to view it online!
Read More »Challenges of wind turbine erection addressed at World Crane & Transport Summit
Wind turbine operations under discussion at Summit in Amsterdam on 4-5 November, with speakers from Siemens Windpower, Windhoist and Liebherr. The technical challenges and future trends in wind turbine construction will be discussed during the fifth World Crane & Transport Summit being held in Amsterdam on 4-5 November 2015. Participants …
Read More »Manitou Group at Plantworx
It is not surprising that the Manitou Group is one of the major players in the construction market particularly in the rental sector by continuing to deliver innovative and fresh concepts for our customers in this highly competitive and demanding industry. Manitou UK also continues to dominate the rotary and …
Read More »Scotland Build Puts Glasgow On The Expo Map
Scotland’s famous for its scenic mountains and coastlines but it also has several busy modern cities, and in recent years it’s been one of the busiest parts of the UK for the construction industry. In fact in 2014 half of Britain’s new building projects were in Scotland. There’s a real …
Read More »Case shows its range at Plantworx 2015
There will be lot to see on the Case Construction Equipment stand at Plantworx 2015. As well as showcasing an impressive range of machines including some of its newest models, there will also be the UK heats for the Case European Rodeo, where operators are invited to test their skill …
Read More »Demonstration Highlights at Plantworx – Part Four! Final look at the demo stands at the show before kick off!
Doosan Construction Equipment will be showing new products from the company’s Doosan Heavy, Bobcat and Doosan Portable Power ranges. This will include the first UK appearance of the new Doosan Dash 5 range of crawler and wheeled excavators, wheeled loaders and articulated dumptrucks (ADT’s) which meet the latest Stage 4 …
Read More »Advancements in Green Building Materials
Using green building materials is no longer a trend that a few clients and customers are interested in; it’s an expectation. From residential to commercial building, the use of green building materials has skyrocketed in recent years, and it is expected to continue. Understanding advancements in green building materials ensures …
Read More »Governments must continue to invest in social infrastructure
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 28 May 2015 – Despite a projected slowdown in the GCC’s construction market, investments in key areas must press ahead to alleviate the fall in oil prices, MEED’s Construction Leadership Summit has been told. Speaking at the summit in Dubai, Mohammed al-Rais, Middle East president at …
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