LiftEx 2018 Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th November Arena MK Milton Keynes (UK) In just one week the doors to LiftEx 2018, the UK’s leading lifting exhibition, will open in the fantastic Arena MK Milton Keynes (UK)! Join us at this must-attend industry event and make sure you’re part of …
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With Gender Parity in Construction Still Far-Off, The BIG 5 Launches “WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION”
A traditionally male dominated industry, construction presents major challenges for equal opportunities for women. As the UAE gears up to become one of the world’s top 25 countries for gender parity by 2021, empowering women in construction becomes a priority. In 2018, the largest construction event in the Middle East, …
Read More »4 Countries, 5 Days, and 6 Construction Fairs for You
If you are free from the 14th to 18th November, there are some exciting Construction Trade Fairs, Exhibitions and Expos taking place in the USA, UK, Switzerland and India. Here is a summary of what you could expect at each event so you can see if this is where you …
Read More »Boost Your Jobsite Productivity with These Six Must-Have Compact Equipment Attachments
The popularity of compact equipment on construction sites continues to grow. Their versatility has even led heavy equipment original equipment manufacturers to produce dozens of attachments for each machine. While there are many options when it comes to attachment selection, plus, many niche markets requiring unique or even custom attachments, …
Read More »“The dragon is breathing fire”: Record number of exhibitors before the start of the trade fair
More than 3,300 exhibitors from 40 countries Far more visitors expected compared to last edition Managing Director Stefan Rummel: “A new era lies ahead of us” The “who’s who” of the industry will be there when bauma CHINA opens its doors again from November 27 to 30, 2018 in Shanghai. …
Read More »Fuel Use – How Low Can You Go?
The diesel engine has become a highly efficient power source – but how much further can it be developed. In this article Dr. Staffan Lundgren discusses whether the humble engine has a future, and if so what it looks like. Despite being developed constantly over the last century to become …
Read More »Over USD 800 Billion Invested in Saudi Arabia's Construction Project
The diversification of the Kingdom’s construction projects calls for an expanded offer of building solutions, organisers of The Big 5 Saudi anticipate More than 5,200 construction projects are currently rolling out in the GCC’s largest and most populous country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a BNC Network report shows. Valued …
Read More »6 Not-To-Be-Missed Construction Trade Fairs in Early November
If you are looking for some good Construction Trade Fairs to attend in the near future, here are 6 you might like to consider. Wherever you are in the world, there’s a good selection, from Bolivia in South America, to Myanmar in Asia, and plenty in between. 1. BOLIVIA – …
Read More »Hyundai dealer Ernest Doe & Sons expand territory
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has recently announced that the current South East England dealer Ernest Doe & Sons has extended their territory with the addition of West Sussex, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Ernest Doe is the longest serving Hyundai dealer in the UK and have been supplying the full-line …
Read More »Budget Response: Rob Oliver, Chief Executive CEA (Construction Equipment Association)
“The pre-announced commitment of some £30bn to roads repair and maintenance is extremely welcome. This is not only good news for motorists but will provide an additional boost to the plant hire sector. The hope is that the money will be invested in machines and methods which make those repairs …
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