(Neumünster) Construction is associated with a high consumption of resources, and also with strong emissions. Both require new approaches – at a time when savings and sustainability are the order of the day for almost all economic and social sectors. Because building is still necessary: scarce living space and increasingly …
Read More »UK Construction equipment sales slowdown in May – but still nearly 6% above the levels seen in the same period last year.
Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in May fell behind the levels seen in the same month last year. Sales this year were 5% below May 2022 levels and took sales in the first five months of the year to 15,900 units. This is still nearly 6% above the …
Read More »Plantworx 2023 Shines Bright: A Ray of Sunshine Marks the Last Show at Peterborough Arena
Plantworx 2023 kicked off and concluded with a welcome twist. From its very first show in 2013, every single show had been blighted by incessant rainfall and biblical conditions. However, this time around, the event started and ended with wall-to-wall sunshine. As the doors opened on Plantworx 2023 (13th – …
Read More »“Water … & build” – challenges and opportunities for the construction industry: NordBau provides orientation
(Neumünster) An unusually wet spring followed by a dry early summer. This is what we are currently experiencing in Germany. What would it be like to increasingly direct rainwater in such a way that water stored during dry phases can be used? And that too much water does not turn …
Read More »Five Reasons Construction Jobsites are Going Electric
MILWAUKEE – Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites. Its potential is evident. …
Read More »Big 5 Construct Ethiopia: Uniting industry leaders to recognize growth, resilience and opportunities across Ethiopia’s construction sector
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia: Uniting industry leaders to recognize growth, resilience and opportunities across Ethiopia’s construction sector Free-to-attend event for construction industry to discover business prospects, learn about top trends and network among industry peers Opening tomorrow, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia will feature 140+ exhibitors from more than 24 countries, …
Read More »Intersolar AWARD 2023: Finalists Present Innovative Solutions
Munich/Pforzheim, May 11, 2023 – Photovoltaics modules, string inverters for free-standing installations, improved mounting and monitoring: the solar industry has made efficiency its mission, and it is coming along in leaps and bounds. And the pioneering products and solutions from the Intersolar AWARD 2023 finalists reflect that. The winners will …
Read More »SAMOTER 2023: MORE THAN 40,000 PROFESSIONALS FROM 91 COUNTRIES FOR THE 5-DAY
The 31st Samoter construction machinery exhibition closed at Veronafiere after attracting more than 40,000 specialist visitors over the five days of the event from 91 countries, with Germany, Spain and France in the first three places in terms of number of arrivals. There was also good attendance from Asia, Africa, …
Read More »THAILAND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – SLOW ADOPTER OF TECHNOLOGY
(Bangkok 10th April 2023) – Thailand construction industry despite squeezed by labour shortages, rising material costs and digital disruptions, is still a slow adopter of technology. Globally, the emerging use of technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Augmented Reality (AR), etc. in the construction industry …
Read More »Social Media Influencers Attending Plantworx 2023:
From June 13th to 15th, 2023, the East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough will host Plantworx, the UK’s premier construction event. This year, the event will feature guest appearances by prominent UK social media influencers in the construction field, including: Amy the Digger Girl (Amy Underwood – …
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