Neumünster. – The 58th NordBau (12.09.-17.09.2013) in Neumünster this year offers a construction site on the construction fair, with no restrictions for exhibitors and visitors. Despite modernization works on the Holstenhallen, same outdoor (69.000 m²) and indoor (20.000 m²) areas as last year will be occupied. „NordBau expects this year …
Read More »Boels Progression into Dust Suppression
The European rental giant, Boels Rental, has placed a large order with Italy’s DF Ecology for a fleet of their DF Smart portable dust suppression units. The order comprises of twenty units which will be dressed in Boels distinctive orange livery. DF Ecology is a sister organisation to the respected …
Read More »Additional value for attendees – bauma Africa features an extensive supporting program
The inaugural bauma Africa event, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 18 to 21 September, has attracted both local and international attention, including that of companies carrying out the supporting program for the event. One session of the supporting program will be presented by Dr. Chris Hinde. …
Read More »SDLG expands into North America
Already popular in many international markets, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., has announced that it is to introduce its competitively priced wheel loaders to value-seeking customers in North America. Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., (Lingong) has announced that it is to introduce its SDLG branded equipment to customers …
Read More »“Working giants“ in overview Lectura – Guide crane International 2013 / 2014
To lift ever bigger and heavier goods, ever more refined cranes are designed. These are used either to lift tree trunks, containers, entire houses or windmills with a height exceeding of more than 100 m and a weight of more than 80 tons. The LECTURA guide cranes 2013/2014 lists …
Read More »Green Architecture and Construction Materials Expo 2013 to Be Held in August
The Shanghai exhibition engages you to shape a green future Green Architecture and Construction Materials Expo 2013, jointly organized by Shanghai Building Materials Industry Association and Shanghai Modern International Exhibition Co., Ltd., will be held from August 15 to 17, 2013. The expo, recognized as the largest show of its …
Read More »Desert island ready for lift off
A fleet of 46 Volvo machines is being used on the tiny South Atlantic Island of Saint Helena for what is the biggest construction project in the island’s history – the construction of an airport, access roads and supporting infrastructure. Saint Helena, a British overseas territory, is one of the …
Read More »The shaky foundations of Brazil’s construction industry
Despite rapid growth, the industry is held back by the same factors which have angered millions of protesters – corruption, an unwieldy tax system and poorly planned infrastructure spending. Photo: Rodrigo Soldon The recent street protests of millions of Brazilians against their Government’s alleged incompetence highlighted the deeply paradoxical nature of …
Read More »MaskinExpo says Thank you for 2013!
We thank 415 exhibitors and 19.165 visitors! The weather forecast said rain and +13 C. The sun looked into it´s calendar and saw that MaskinExpo was coming up, lit up and delivered beautiful weather throughout the entire exhibition. – Visitors were of high quality. We got as many requests as …
Read More »India to emerge as the world’s 3rd largest construction market by 2020
PwC forecasts real estate construction segment to grow at 13.6% CAGR, in a report for the organizers of The Big 5 Construct India 2013 Mumbai, 12th June, 2013: The construction industry is a major contributor to the country’s GDP (8% in FY12) and one of the largest employment generators currently …
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