The fourth World Crane and Transport Summit conference is in Miami on 12 and 13 November at the Biltmore Hotel. More than 19 top industry figures will speak at the Florida, USA, event. An analysis of more than 750 crane and rigging related accidents in the USA since 1987, and …
Read More »BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA to move to a three-year cycle after 2015
Market-oriented cycle for Africa BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA’s organizers respond to industry’s wish Africa’s largest trade fair for the construction machinery and mining industry celebrated its premiere in 2013. The next BAUMA CONEXPO AFRICA takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) from September 15 to 18, 2015. Following next year’s …
Read More »Edinburgh – Athens of the North – Part II: Old Town – Modern and Recent Developments
Modern and Recent developments in Edinburgh Old Town The focus of this article is on modern, post-modern and contemporary developments in Edinburgh Old Town, that is to say some of the major developments that post-date the life of Sir Patrick Geddes (1854 – 1932) with an area extending north of …
Read More »Edinburgh : Athens of the North : Part I – ‘Old Town’ Planning History
“…Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the C15. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town… …The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character.” The …
Read More »Construction Machinery and Attic Conversion – Two Key Topics of the NordBau 2014
NEUMÜNSTER: – The biggest compact exhibition of construction in Northern Europe presents itself this year with brand new exhibition halls. When the 59th NordBau starts in Neumünster (September, 10.-14. 2014) the reconstruction and modernization of the Holstenhallen will almost be completed. Furthermore, the North German tradefair takes place from Wednesday …
Read More »CPA Conference – UPDATE – New Speakers announced
The Construction Plant-hire Association – ‘The Future of Construction Plant Hire’ conference in 2014 – with guest speakers including, Philip White HSE. Planning and organising is well underway for the CPA Plant Conference which will take place on 23 October 2014 at Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The purpose …
Read More »Numerous key players already registered – bC India on firm ground despite difficult market
• bC India 2014 to occupy 120,000 square meters of space • Joint exhibits from seven countries Following the economic crisis of the past few years, now that India has formed a new government, once again its economy is characterized by an atmosphere of guarded optimism that is increasingly influencing …
Read More »CMT’s 16th Asia CemenTrade Summit Identifies New Avenues in Asia’s Massive Construction Industry
As the construction and infrastructure boom in Asia reaches newer levels, CMT’s 16th Asia CemenTrade Summit opens in Jakarta on 13-14 Oct, 2014, bringing together industry leaders to share substantive cement industry insights and new perspectives in a region where the pace of investments and opportunities have multiplied. Jakarta, Indonesia …
Read More »Taiwan Hardware Show to cover the full spectrum of Taiwan’s highly demanded hardware and DIY products
Representing the market Germany, the USA, Japan, the Netherlands, Australia and the United Kingdom are keyexport markets for hardware made in Taiwan. With the highest numbers of imports in 2013, retailers, traders and importers from these countries seem to value the innovation and quality at competitive prices. According to the Metal Industries …
Read More »Terex® Environmental Equipment to exhibit at the RWM Show in Birmingham, UK
August 2014, Farwell, Michigan, USA – Terex® Environmental Equipment are to exhibit at the Recycling Waste Management Show in Birmingham UK , 16 – 18 September 2014. The attendance at this show sees TEE move from a previously North American based distribution strategy into the rest of the world, as …
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