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The construction and modernisation of the fifteen stadiums for the needs of the 2018 World Cup in Russia will cost approx. RUB 162-199bn ($5.1-6.2bn). In addition the preparation of training centres for national teams participating in the event will cost another RUB 22bn ($674.4m). According to the research company PMR’s …

Growing metropolises around the world are being forced to manage enormous infrastructure problems New exhibition concept for six trade shows relies on interdisciplinary networking through live communication and a virtual exchange Messe München International’s new “intelligent urbanization” platform is tackling the megatrend of urbanization and launching an innovative concept for …

SAIE 2012, taking place as always in Bologna, from October 18th to 21st, is a worldwide known fair of the construction sector. The exhibition offers the opportunity to be informed and to compare the offers of leading specialized companies. The visitors can gather complex information on new developments, trends, services …

There are plenty of good sources of information out there for those who want to learn more about every aspect of the construction industry. Whether you’re a student or a professional with years of experience under your belt, there’s no end to construction related knowledge.  Here are some of the …

Volvo Construction Equipment has been named China’s leading place to work, winning ‘Best Employer 2012 in the Construction Equipment Industry’. The progressive company is rolling out new initiatives to stay at the top of the table – such as partnering with colleges nationwide to offer young people training and job …

After an absence of several years, Caterpillar, one of the industry’s most important key players, is returning to bauma China: The company will occupy all of Hall N1 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, or some 11,000 square meters of exhibition space. bauma China 2012 takes place from November …

Last week we shared an overview with you on the construction shows during the first part of October. Well hold on to your hardhat as we whizz through the shows that are on after that. October 9 – 12 : FinnBUILD 2012 – Helskini, Finland One of the most exciting …

  Already, around a year before the first bauma Africa (September 18-21, 2013) gets under way at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, it is clear that the originally planned 20,000 square meters of exhibition space will have to be extended. One reason for this is the sheer …

  The power engineering segment is currently the only way for the construction industry to overcome the slowdown and a remedy to the falling number of investment projects in the road construction sector. Projects valued at PLN 2.6bn (€600m) are currently underway, while contracts totalling PLN 17bn (€4bn) have been awarded …

If you’re taking the plunge on exhibiting at one of the construction shows, then we’ve got some great tips for you to make sure that you get the best from it. Be friendly. This is actually the biggest part of successful networking. By being approachable, you’ll make it easier for …