When purchasing auctioned equipment, consider the total cost of ownership. A new value-brand machine may save money over the long haul. It’s an age-old question when considering equipment purchases: a new machine or an auctioned piece of equipment? Considering the auction market for construction equipment in North America is roughly …

Stephen Lanahan, Design Engineer II with Volvo Construction Equipment in Shippensburg, Pa., has been awarded the SAE International/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and SAE International established the award in 1996 to recognize an outstanding young engineer in the off-highway or power plant industry. “We …

In its launch edition, The Big 5 Qatar is bringing solutions for the entire construction lifecycle to Doha. The event hosts over 240 exhibitors from 21 countries, 40 free-to-attend education workshops, and live-product demonstrations. More than just an exhibition, The Big 5 Qatar is offering the unique chance for industry …

The 4.0 yd3 capacity wheel loader is a more environmentally friendly replacement for the previous model in the same class, and features several other upgrades and enhancements. SDLG has launched its largest wheel loader in North America to date: the L959F. The new machine is a Tier 4 Final upgrade …

HE Saeed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA inaugurated the third edition of Windows Doors & Facades Event (WDF), running until Sept. 25 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Top regional decision makers and experts discussed the future of facades at the Middle East Facades Summit, the event’s high …

H.E. Saeed Al Tayer officially inaugurated FM EXPO 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre today. The Middle East’s premier event for the facilities management (FM) industry will run until 25 September. FM EXPO is set to address hot industry topics by shedding light on upcoming technology and recycling trends …

Held under the Patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Organized by dmg events (Doha), The Big 5 Qatar launch will take place from 24-26 September at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre. Event organisers dmg events …

Half a year into the job, Surat Mehta has his sights set on growing the company’s reputation for reliable and cost-effective machines. From 2013 to 2017, SDLG wheel loader sales increased by more than 60% in India as the company built a reputation for producing cost-effective construction equipment that is …

The internet has been connecting the globe for only a quarter of a century, but already it is influencing so many aspects of our daily lives – from the way we shop to the way we keep ourselves entertained. More than two thirds of the global population – that’s almost …

Construction brings many opportunities to many different people. Communities experiencing an intense building spree can usually look forward to more foot traffic or an influx of new businesses. Unfortunately, this progress can also attract thieves and vandals, as the busy construction site of the day turns into one of the …