MILWAUKEE (August 22, 2018) – Employee retention is no easy task for construction contractors today. It’s no longer enough just to pay competitive wages, keep employees safe and provide regular hours for them to make a steady living. Roger Belisle, vice president of operations of Whissell Contracting Ltd., explains his …
Read More »Construction in Dubai has a new Mantra – And it's not about Going Big
Dubai has built its fame developing some of the tallest, largest, and most magnificent construction projects in the world. Recognized globally as a luxury destination, the Emirate might have a surprise in store. Dubai is now focusing on building more compact and efficient developments in response to market demands, an …
Read More »National Construction Week Returns to Support Kenya Government's Big Four Agenda
Organized by the National Construction Authority (NCA) and dmg events, the event series will take place from 7-9 November 2018 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Nairobi, 8 Aug 2018 – Kenya’s second National Construction Week, at Kenyatta International Convention Centre from 7-9 November 2018, is set to enhance contribution …
Read More »National Construction Week Returns to Support Kenya Government’s Big Four Agenda
Organized by the National Construction Authority (NCA) and dmg events, the event series will take place from 7-9 November 2018 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Nairobi, 8 Aug 2018 – Kenya’s second National Construction Week, at Kenyatta International Convention Centre from 7-9 November 2018, is set to enhance contribution …
Read More »Infrastructure Development Requires Alternative Funding and Zero Accident
JAKARTA – A qualified infrastructure development requires funds, labor costs, quality improvement, safe and healthy construction work (K3), technological innovations, and many more. Therefore, the role of stakeholders in infrastructure development in Indonesia is essential. This statement was confirmed by Anita Firmanti, Secretary General of Ministry of Public Works and Housing Indonesia …
Read More »10th World Demolition Summit highlights new techniques
Innovative demolition techniques from Europe, the Americas and Asia will be highlighted at the 10th World Demolition Summit (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland, on 7 and 8 November. The conference will include speakers from the UK, Germany, USA, India, Russia and Switzerland with topics including: Hi-tech demolition of pre-stressed concrete in …
Read More »How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Construction
MILWAUKEE (August 2, 2018) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way the construction industry does business. After years of hype, the technology is finally here and can boost productivity, safety and other critical aspects of business success. An AI system can enable such services as predictive maintenance, which multiples …
Read More »Good Performance of Italien Construction Machinery Continues on Foreign Markets – April 2018, Exports Worth 973 Million Euros (+13.5%)
The latest data processed by the SaMoTer-Prometeia Outlook with the contribution of Unacea Verona, 1 August 2018 – The second two-month period of 2018 again confirmed the favourable moment for the Italian construction machinery industry on international markets. From January to April 2018, exports of vehicles and site & construction …
Read More »Attachments came top of the list of ‘must sees’ at Plantworx 2019
The CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association’s) Plantworx Construction Exhibition demonstration areas are selling out fast as manufacturers gear up for putting machines through their paces in front of Plantworx visitors at the shows new home at the East of England Arena, Peterborough (11-13 June 2019). Visitors can put themselves in the …
Read More »Dubai Hospitality Developments Pick-Up Pace
Organisers of the largest construction event in the Middle East reveal growth in both number and value of Dubai hospitality projects in 2018. 27 months to the grand opening of Dubai’s Expo, construction activities are speeding up. The goal is to deliver additional hotel rooms and infrastructure to accommodate the …
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