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Proposed European data privacy laws could hinder the flow of data around construction sites. In this article Riccardo Viaggi, Secretary General of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) talks about how the EU can be both a force for good and ill when it comes to boosting construction’s output. …

Today (20/02/2018) Tessenderlo, Belgium – HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) announces the appointment of Jean-Philippe Pollet as new Sales Manager Construction Equipment for the European market. With more than 20 years of experience in EMEA business development, while leading distribution networks in various industrial segments, we welcome Jean-Philippe Pollet who …

Khulaifi Al Nuaimi is using a fleet of SDLG wheel loaders to help improve productivity and efficiency at its agricultural soil plant. It used to be that agriculture in Qatar was strictly limited due to the country’s harsh climate and lack of arable land. But in 2011, Khulaifi Al Nuaimi …

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, yet its productivity record lags behind that of the world economy, growing at just 1% a year. In this bitesize collection of infographics, we look at the top tech trends driving the industry forward and explore how these innovations are …

The construction industry has had a troubled history with productivity. Even the smallest construction projects are multi-disciplined events that involve hundreds of individual actions. When scaled up to mega project size, managing the sequencing of man, machine and material so that the right things are done at the right time …

The construction industry has had a troubled history with productivity. Even the smallest construction projects are multi-disciplined events that involve hundreds of individual actions. When scaled up to mega project size, managing the sequencing of man, machine and material so that the right things are done at the right time …

Andy Parnham has been selling construction equipment since 1979. He joined Ernest Doe as a 16-year old workshop apprentice in 1974 on the construction side of the business. Straight out of the workshop Andy applied for an Ernest Doe demonstrator role – but was not successful. This was followed by …

Improved competitiveness and increased demand helped Volvo Construction Equipment put in a strong fourth quarter of 2017, with sales up 28% in the period, and up 31% for the full year. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) put in a strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2017, helping its parent …

Global construction information publisher, KHL Group, is acquiring the USA-based publisher Diesel & Gas Turbine Publication Group. Founded in 1935, Wisconsin, USA-based Diesel & Gas Turbine Publication Group (D&GTP) is the leading and most-respected publisher of information for the on-highway, off-highway, stationary and marine engine-powered equipment markets. It focuses on …

  W L Straughan & Son is a family run business, headed up by Phil and Denise Straughan, based in Bedlington, South East Northumberland. Established for over 30-years, and employing 45 people, the company specialises in a wide range of services including site clearance, environmental projects and forestry work. The …