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Following the highly successful 2012 event, the organizers of the Hillhead Quarry Exhibition – the biennial international showcase for the quarrying, recycling and heavy construction industries – are pleased to announce that Hillhead 2014 will take place at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, England, from 24–26 June 2014.   Further details about the …

Infra Oman 2012 which will be held from 02 – 04 October, is organized under the co-operation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and supported by the Muscat Municipality, Global Omani Development & Investment Co. SAOC (Glorei), Oman Society of Contractors,Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (OMRAN), Origin Oman, Public …

Construction events provide an excellent arena to meet new people and build relationships for mutual gain. Most businesses rely on networking of some type to win important contracts, meet new clients and connect with new partners. It’s now easier than ever to network and connect with new people. Here are …

Northern Europe compact construction fair to arouse youth fascination for construction professions The 57th edition of NordBau Neumünster ended on Tuesday (11.09.2012), after six successful fair days. The largest specialized compact construction fair in North Europe was attended by 71.800 specialists and visitors, who could gather information on the whole …

ITALIAN SITUATION STILL DIFFICULT – SAVED ONLY BY EXPORTS. NORTH AMERICA DOING WELL, EUROPE CONTRADICTORY, DOWNTURN IN CHINA The world construction machinery market in the first six months of 2012 is patchy: some countries and geographical areas are growing again, while others – at times even unexpectedly – have posted …

A decade ago, the EPC industry comprises of a handful of gargantuan and complex projects. Today, there is no shortage of high value and complex project being executed by both private and government players. The increase in size and complexity has lead to a growing dependency on contractors’ capabilities and …

At PLANTWORX 2013 (14th – 16th May, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire) the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) is responsible for organising a new initiative – The Training and Education Zone – which is a dedicated zone aimed at raising the awareness of the skills shortage across the construction equipment sector and promoting …

The 7th annual Executive Hire Show ‘Kick-Off Meeting’ took place yesterday at the Ricoh Arena Coventry, which has been dubbed the ‘Home of Hire’ by the industry. A record 85 loyal exhibitors and guests took time out of their busy schedules to attend the event, hosted by the EHS, Director, …

Construction Machinery 2/2012 – LECTURA guide with the longest tradition is now available! You find 8 languages in one book: German English Italian Spanish French Russian and Chinese! The guide provides not only technical data but all relevant data for a well-founded valuation of used machinery over the last 10 …

There was a time, 60 million years ago, when prehistoric life roamed the Aristaria limestone quarry in Valencia on the east coast of Spain. The enormous pit that has been there since the Jurassic period resembles a giant meteor crater hammered into the earth. The new addition to the fleet …