Record-breaking shows spotlight newest product innovations, expert industry education Register now to attend CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2014: save time and money and take advantage of an unparalleled opportunity to: Connect with the leading U.S. and global manufacturers and service providers Take advantage of expert education Network with industry peers …
Read More »The Four Basic Principles of Daylight Design
To examine the latest trends associated with lighting design for building facades, one must consider many factors including solar energy, shading, natural ventilation, thermal performance, and structural performance. Krista Raines of Perkins + Will explores the four basic principles of daylight design and talks about practical WWR, new technologies and how …
Read More »CPA’s Stars of the Future to take place at Vertikal Days 2014
There is a strategic need to promote the construction equipment industry to young adults and their parents. Leading this part of the equation is the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) with their ‘Stars of the Future’ scheme. This was intended to recognise the achievements of young adults training to become plant …
Read More »RIP Jimmy Cook
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of one of the Lighthouse clubs oldest and most loyal supporters. Mr Jimmy Cook passed away last week (Tuesday 8th October 2013), at the great old age of 93. A Lighthouse Club Member for nigh on 50 years, Jimmy was …
Read More »Preparations start for bauma China 2014
Applications from exhibitors now invited – online Application form for bauma China available on the website bauma China again to take up all the halls and the entire open-air site at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre This trade show is Messe München International’s most successful export …
Read More »Facades Design & Delivery West – San Francisco, CA
Facades Design & Delivery West – San Francisco, CA January 27-28, 2014 San Francisco, CA Website: http://bit.ly/GGv1Ds IQPC’s 6th Façades Design & Delivery Summit is a global event that unites architects, engineers, curtain wall designers, real estate owners, property developers and facility managers in their quest to ensure …
Read More »Building success: why construction companies need to attend marketing events.
After the recent fluctuations in the financial market, construction businesses are often falling into the trap of pulling the purse strings shut when it comes to advertising. If your company is experiencing financial difficulties then it easy to assume that the safest course of action is to not invest in …
Read More »RENEXPO® BIO&CO – The Bridge for Romania's Energy Independence and a Cleaner Environment
Despite the changes in the support scheme for granting green certificates, investments in renewable energy continued to grow and a resource with a huge potential for Romania is biomass. With the fast development of the wind energy sector and with the growth expectations of the solar industry there are required energy balancing …
Read More »Exhibitors praise first bauma Africa
The positive response to the first bauma Africa show – which took place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from September 18 to 21 – highlighted the craving for such an opportunity in Africa’s burgeoning construction industry, according to a leading industry voice. Lawrence Peters, Chairman of CONMESA (Construction and …
Read More »Foster announces Terex Finlay sales initiative in Southern Africa
Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has announced that Terex Finlay is strengthening its position in Southern Africa. The Minister said the company, a global leader in tracked mobile materials processing equipment, has located two key sales and technical support staff in Johannesburg, to support a newly appointed distributor for the region. …
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