/INS. Moisture in buildings is a big problem in the construction industry. Trapped moisture, either due to external intrusion or condensation from within, causes dampness, damages structures and can lead to mould that has serious health implications. Walki has developed a new, unique membrane that prevents humidity from getting to …
Read More »Electric load carrier wins Swedish quality innovation award
Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating after winning Sweden’s Quality Innovation of the Year Award, with its concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier. The HX1 prototype autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has scooped the Swedish Institute for Quality’s (SIQ) Quality Innovation of the Year Award. Winning …
Read More »OPS to distribute Terex Trucks’ articulated haulers in Australia
Terex Trucks has appointed OPS Equipment as its official dealer in Australian’s South, West and Northern territories to support and supply its articulated haulers. With over a quarter of a century of experience serving various sectors of the construction industry, OPS Equipment has been appointed Terex Trucks’ national dealer for …
Read More »Saudi construction industry forecasted to contract further with estimated $27bn to be awarded in 2017
Faithful+Gould & Saudi Council of Engineers hold third Professional Development Event in Riyadh on Project Management Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 6th, 2016 – Faithful+Gould, the leading integrated project & programme management consultancy in association with the prominent Saudi Council of Engineers held the third professional development seminar today at …
Read More »Keep It Clean! (Your Diesel Fuel, That Is)
5 Tips from New AEM Fuel-Quality Infographic to Protect Tier 4 Engines MILWAUKEE (December 12, 2016) Fuel quality is critical to keep Tier 4 engines running smoothly, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released a downloadable infographic to help equipment owners and users keep their machines up and …
Read More »Volvo brand campaign demonstrates customers ‘building tomorrow’
Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new campaign that highlights the company’s purpose ‘to build the world we want to live in’. A new campaign called ‘Building Tomorrow’, has been launched by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), to promote how the company is driving a more sustainable future. Running now …
Read More »Starting signal for CTT 2017 in Moscow
Registration documents available online Exhibitors showing slightly more interest in 2017 Andreas Lettl is new CEO of CTT Expo LLC Preparations have got underway for CTT 2017, which will be taking place in the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow from May 30 to June 3. The closing date for registrations …
Read More »U.S. Construction Equipment Exports Down 25 Percent AEM
Market Update and Analysis MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2016) – Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment fell 25 percent overall for the first three quarters of 2016 compared to 2015 January – September, for a total $8.2 billion shipped to global markets. All world regions were in decline from single-digit drops for …
Read More »AEM and CECE Sign International Exhibition Partnership Agreement
MILWAUKEE – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) have signed a cooperative agreement that will help promote visibility for AEM exhibitions worldwide and a positive global business environment for exhibitors as well as visitors. Sigrid de Vries, CECE secretary general, and Megan …
Read More »The Auckland Build Expo celebrated the “booming” construction industry
On November 16th to November 17th, Auckland named the building capital of New Zealand, held the “unbelievable” Build Expo. The Expo was located in the ASB Showgrounds and covered the “booming” construction industry that Auckland boasts, it presented all things you could wish for from every angle. The show held …
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