By John Somers, AEM Senior Director of Utility MILWAUKEE (August 10, 2020) — While many of us have adapted to working remotely, one thing that may have not crossed our minds is the importance of utility infrastructure. None of the video calls that we’ve all grown to love so much …
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NZ20 The World’s Largest Net Zero Building Conference & Expo
Buildings are among the resource-intensive projects and that’s why they are considered as an important element in reducing the energy footprint. The building use phase is the most energy-intensive process as the normal operational age of a building is 50 years. During those 50 years imagine the operational energy of …
Read More »VOLVO CE PARTNERS WITH PROFESSIONAL FUTURISTS AND STUDENTS TO PRESENT VISIONS OF A POSSIBLE FUTURE
Volvo CE has unveiled a new project that furthers its efforts in “Building Tomorrow.” The company has partnered with professional futurists to gather their forecasts for the industries that Volvo CE’s customers work in, including construction, agriculture, mining and infrastructure. The company has also partnered with students from the Columbia …
Read More »Trade Fairs – Pit-Stop for SAMOTER and ASPHALTICA – New Dates: 3-7 March 2021
Veronafiere, in agreement with the steering committee, has decided to reschedule the two shows Mantovani, CEO of Veronafiere: “We must now launch a promotional path shared with the community to support the recovery of these value chains. Verona in 2021 will host the first sector events on a European scale …
Read More »bauma CONEXPO INDIA rescheduled to February 2021: North India’s leading trade fair on construction machinery and equipment sector postponed in light of COVID-19
Originally scheduled from 3–6 November 2020, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles, bauma CONEXPO INDIA will now be hosted from February 23 to 26, 2021 in Gurugram/New Delhi. Considering the escalating pandemic as well as domestic and international travel restrictions imposed …
Read More »UK Construction equipment sales fall by 39% in the first half of 2020
Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK market fell by 39% in the first six months of the year compared with the same period in 2019. Sales in the second quarter fell by 54%, reflecting the worst of the COVID crisis, after showing a 22% decline in …
Read More »Purely natural – brick production and climate protection
It is almost perfect. Easy to manufacture using clay, sand and water, sustainable, easy to shape, with good insulating properties, proven over millennia and reusable. It may be slightly more expensive to manufacture but enables unique designs. And its unique aesthetics are still visible today in the shape of cathedrals, …
Read More »CESAR Champion initiative recognises police success
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced a new CESAR reward scheme for Police officers who identify stolen construction plant, agricultural machinery and ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles). The ‘CESAR Champion’ initiative will recognise the efforts of any police officer who uses the CESAR technology to identify a stolen piece of plant …
Read More »Confidence and an economic stimulus programme – two key pillars
The boards of the Construction Equipment and Plant Engineering trade association took stock of the current status of the COVID-19 crisis during their annual meeting at the beginning of July. At the virtual conference table, the members stressed that the situation is tense, but not dramatic. The companies are still …
Read More »Top Ten online Courses for Sustainable Built Environment Professionals and Students
Online learning has proved to be an excellent way of enhancing skills and knowledge for millions across the globe. Online or distance learning is a convenient option for people who can’t attend classes or pursue degree classes due to any reason. Its demand showed a significant increase since the last …
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