As indicated by the results of PMR’s latest report, entitled “Construction sector in Romania 2015. Development forecasts for 2015-2020”, in 2014 the construction industry in Romania continued to struggle, and was estimated to have contracted by 6.6% year on year, after a probable 8.7% reduction recorded in 2013. According to …

The 10th Intermat show closed its doors on 25 April 2015 with visitor numbers of 183,000 (including 131,624 identified visitors) recorded during its six days. These numbers are slightly down (-8.5%) compared to those of 2012, a record-breaking year, however the result is particularly satisfying given the complex and uncertain …

On 20-25 of April, Terex Trucks participated in Intermat for the first time since becoming a division of Volvo Construction Equipment with hugely successful results. The Terex Trucks stand was situated near other Volvo Group companies Renault, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment. On it, the Terex Trucks brand was …

Indonesia’s economy is one of the most dynamic in Asia and growing at an impressive rate, and the country has been playing an increasing role in international trade. Now Jakarta is taking another step, with the announcement of Indonesia’s first international building and construction show. The Big 5 Construct Indonesia …

In April, Caterpillar Inc. announced that it was forming an Analytics and Innovation division that will be used to drive innovation and support customers. The effort will be led by Vice President Greg Folley. It’s an initiative that will form a coalition of professionals from a variety of disciplines, including …

Employing 17,500 people working across 21 countries including over 5,000 in the UK and with a reported turnover of over £698 million Cape is an international leader in the provision of critical industrial services principally to the energy and natural resources sectors currently serving 70% of the coal and oil-fired …

Welcoming one of the industry’s most well respected names, UK Construction Week is pleased to announce that BRE has joined as official content partner for the event. Drawing on its significant expertise in every aspect of the built environment and associated industries, BRE (Building Research Establishment) is the leading voice …

  Placing a firm emphasis on knowledge sharing, discussion and debate, UK Construction Week has revealed the seminar programme for the main stage of the event, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC in October. The Seminar Theatre will deliver high-level insight into the key issues affecting the industry, during …

Cumbria-based Hyundai dealer Taylor & Braithwaite has sold the very first Hyundai R125LCR-9A in the UK to Stephen Smith Plant Hire, also based in Cumbria. One man and his digger! Stephen Smith is a ‘one man one machine operator’ who works all-around the Cumbrian region on building projects which include …

Hill Engineering Ltd is again exhibiting their multi award winning hydraulic quick coupler – TEFRA and a selection of their TITAN bucket range. In addition to this, Plantworx 2015 sees Hill Engineering exhibit two new ground breaking products – the new TEFRA Tilt and Tilt Rotate couplers. These two new …