The EW160E wheeled excavator is the latest Volvo machine to get the LEGO® Technic treatment. A replica in everything but size, the new model boasts 1,166 individual elements and a built in pneumatic drive system. After almost two years in development, LEGO® Technic has announced the launch of its latest …
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The Texas-based company has a newly improved method of placing continually reinforced concrete paving steel using SDLG wheel loaders, helping it to cut costs, provide a safer work environment and attract new talent. MCL Contracting purchased its first two SDLG wheel loaders much like any other typical customer. Working in …
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Terex Trucks has launched winter protection kits for its rigid dump trucks to help avoid the need to keep engines idling in extreme sub-zero temperatures. It takes only a drop of four degrees in core body temperature for hypothermia to set in, therefore the body wastes no time in activating …
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The Big 5 Kuwait speaker, Dr. Ioannis Spanos, unveils the benefits of sustainable practices as the largest construction event in Kuwait launches Sustainability Day on Sept. 27, 2016. Dubai, August 3, 2016 – A Chartered Energy Engineer with a PhD in the physics of energy in urban environments, shortlisted into …
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August 2, 2016– Raimondi Cranes SpA, established in 1863, today announced the appointment of Bennetts Cranes Limited (Bennetts) as the official Raimondi Cranes agent of Great Britain. Founded in 2008 by Managing Director Edward Seager, Bennetts is based in Sharpness, Gloucestershire, and will commence representing Raimondi Cranes as of August …
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-Crane Takes World’s Tallest Selfie as part of BBC Children in Need Fundraiser Event- Crane hire company, Hewden, teamed up with Festival-goers at CarFest, utilising its 70t Tadano crane to capture what is believed to be the world’s tallest selfie. Hewden mounted a remote controlled GoPro camera to the tip …
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Construction equipment: 2016 forecast remains at plus 3% Building material machinery: subdued prospects – the sector lacks growth markets Uncertainties make future prospects hard to assess Frankfurt, 2 August 2016 – German construction equipment manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic at the middle of the year. “After a great bauma trade fair …
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The New Zealand construction industry is well aware of the nation-wide growth and immense potential in expansion. This has been related to many of the announced, on-going and new projects. There are number of announced projects which has not been contracted to any party or company just yet and another …
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Neumünster: Annual meetings, forums and expert discussions. In addition to two special events about the current construction topics and a large exhibition of all the latest con-struction machines and equipment, the NordBau in Neumünster (7th to 11th September 2016) is regarded as northern Europe’s meeting place for construction professionals. The …
Read More »The fourth CIBEX East Africa will take place from 15th to 17th February 2017 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. New technologies, international know-how and current projects will be showcased to the regional industry experts. Locally supported by main industry associations such as the National Construction Authority and the Kenyan …
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