CONSTRO is an interface created between the users and customers on one side and the providers and manufacturers on the other side. 1st Constro in 1985, and today, the 13th edition of this event is planned for Feb.2014 shows the great success this construction event has got. Constro is organized …
Read More »Cape Town : Mother City : Part 1 : Settlement History
Cape Town is the oldest city in ‘the Rainbow Nation’ of South Africa and the legislative capital of South Africa housing its National Parliament. It the most popular international tourist destination in South Africa and in Africa as a whole and the largest city and provincial capital of the Western …
Read More »5th Annual Conference BUILDINGREEN 2014
The 5th edition of the BUILDINGREEN annual conference will be held on March 19, 2014 – the first day of the 14th edition of Bulgaria Building Week – the international specialized exhibition of energy efficient, ecological and functional construction held in Inter Expo Center – Sofia. Attention will be drawn …
Read More »55% of the construction market is in the hands of top five voivodships
The Polish construction market is increasingly concentrated in top five regions of the country which generate a steep 55% of construction output. The Mazowieckie voivodship alone contributes more than 18% of the market’s value, ahead of Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Malopolskie and Dolnoslaskie, whose combined shares amount to 37%. A review of more …
Read More »Bulgarian Building Week to organize an interesting program featuring professional discussions and demonstrations
Leading companies in Bulgarian construction sector confirmed participation at Bulgarian Building Week – the international specialized exhibition for energy efficient , ecological and functional construction , which is to take place from 19 to 22 March 2014 at Inter Expo Center – Sofia. The discussion forum entitled ” Let’s make …
Read More »Hyundai Wheeled Loader ensures safe passage for workforce to construct remote Windfarm for EDF Energy Renewables
A Hyundai HL 760 wheeled loader, supplied by Cumbria-based Hyundai dealer, Taylor and Braithwaite, was the machine of choice for civil engineers, Waitings Drainage and Pipeline contractors, also based in Cumbria, who were one of 16 contractors working on the high profile, Fallago Rig Windfarm project, located on an isolated …
Read More »Volvo Construction Equipment set to acquire hauler business from Terex
In a move that will improve the company’s penetration in the core earthmoving segment and extend its presence in light mining, Volvo Construction Equipment has agreed to acquire the off-highway hauler business of the Terex Corporation for a purchase consideration of approx. USD 160 M (approx. SEK 1 billion) on a cash and …
Read More »Marseille: Phocaean City: Part 4 : Le Vieux Port
Le Vieux Port : Past and Present Until the C19 the Vieux Port remained the centre of maritime activity in the city. Vieux Port, Marseille [Image Source] In the Middle Ages land beyond the port was used to cultivate hemp for the local manufacture of rope for mariners. René, Duc de Anjou …
Read More »New business potential for the exhibitors at bauma China
Major investment in China's transport infrastructure Taking place between November 25 and 28, 2014, in Shanghai is bauma China, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment. Although currently challenging, the market in China still offers significant potential, not least because the state is …
Read More »Controlled power and utmost precision: New Holland E385C with Trimble 3D steering – a top performer
Roth & Söhne contractors, who are based in Ellwangen, Germany, has recently expanded its existing excavator fleet with a New Holland E385C crawler excavator. Designed primarily for heavy digging duties and handling bulk materials, the E385C also provides powerful performance combined with low fuel consumption, which were key factors in …
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