Remanufacturing is a growth industry around the world as industries try to extract maximum value from their investment and reduce demand for raw materials. In some regions it’s more advanced than in others but areas where progress hasn’t been as rapid are making determined efforts to catch up. One of …
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Algeria isn’t a country you hear a lot about but for quite a while now it’s quietly been getting on with becoming one of the fastest growing economies in the Mediterranean region. There’s a strong energy industry and growing diversity in other areas; add that to a rising population and …
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It’s hard to believe it has almost been a full two years since the industry last congregated together at what has become Victoria most anticipated event for the civil contracting, earthmoving and hire and rental industries, ACE EXPO. Times have been tough for the Victorian industry as of late and …
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Nobody needs to be told how vast the Chinese construction market has become, and Shanghai is one of the hottest spots in a sea of activity. It’s the world’s most populous city and a combination of growing population, rapidly increasing wealth and fast-developing regional economy means the demand for construction …
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bauma 2016 to occupy all 605,000 square meters of space at the trade-fair center For the first time ever, companies on the waiting list can have themselves listed in the bauma directory It is the largest trade fair in the world with regard to space, and every three years, it …
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Scotland has a small population but an extensive road network. With its towns and cities scattered across a large and diverse area there’s always demand for maintenance and improvement of existing roads and construction of new ones, and for anyone involved in building transport infrastructure this is a market …
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Indonesia has the largest economy in southeast Asia and it’s growing fast, fuelled by a huge array of natural resources and a burgeoning population. Already the 27th largest exporter globally and climbing the rankings steadily the country is a significant market for the construction industry. Homes, commercial property, factories and …
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Johann Groult says climate change will require foresight Groult warns of long-term damage caused by rain, floods Climate should be considered in infrastructure planning 20 October, Dubai – Johann Groult, General Manager of drainage manufacturer Birco, has said that flooding caused by rainfall in in the Middle East should not …
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Egypt’s economy has suffered from periods of stagnation but right now it’s in the middle of an ambitious reform programme. The country has strong oil, tourism and transport sectors and is planning major upgrades of its infrastructure, and it’s also experiencing rapid population growth. This all adds up to huge …
Read More »Ecoshowcase Leeds – Growing sustainability in England
The UK is both one of the world’s most active construction markets and a leader in green design and sustainable energy. One of the fastest growing economies in Europe, there’s constant demand for residential, industrial and infrastructure development. The government is also launching a major new drive to increase the …
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