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Floating effortlessly and able to be positioned with great accuracy, drones – also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – are becoming an increasingly popular tool in the construction industry. Named after stingless male bees, drones were originally a military technology, dating back to the siege of Venice in …

This December, SDLG is expected to bring its best-selling wheel loaders and motor graders to Excon 2017, the biggest Indian trade show for the construction industry this year. SDLG will be highlighting how its reliable machines can help contractors optimize job site efficiency in India’s increasingly busy road building sector. …

Government officials open this year’s Konstruksi Indonesia and The Big 5 Construct Indonesia at Jakarta Convention Center (8-10 November 2017). Minister of National Development Planning, Bambang Brodjonegoro calls contractors to invest in big projects and drive the private sector. Konstruksi Indonesia and The Big 5 Construct Indonesia includes CPD workshops …

Tessenderlo, Belgium – HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) has announced that Paul Sysmans has joined the company’s marketing team as Marketing Manager Europe. Sysmans is a B2B marketing and sales leader with more than 30 years of senior management experience with capital equipment companies, of which over 15 years in …

In the first three quarters of 2017, sales of construction and earthmoving equipment grew by 6% compared with the same period in 2016. Sales in the July/September quarter grew by over 3%, but represent a slowing pattern of growth from the first quarter, when sales were up by nearly 9% …

Richard Goldsbury of Doosan Bobcat is AEM Chair MILWAUKEE (November 6, 2017) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces its 2018 officers as well as directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and AG and CE Sector Boards at its recent annual business meeting. 2018 AEM Officers are: …

BuildExpo Began With Big Success BuildExpo the pioneer build exhibition in Nigeria brings international important companies in Nigeria between 02-04 November. The exhibition that welcomed visitors with the big excitement, hosts international pioneer companies. International and local state officers attended the opening ceremony and gave a speech about building sector …

Thursday, November 2, 2017 — Do you ever imagine just how great the potential is for solar energy in the Gulf? Are you keen to learn about the innovation driving a solar powered future in the region? The regulation supporting it? If so, then this year’s Global Solar Leaders Summit …

Konstruksi Indonesia and The Big 5 Construct Indonesia (8 – 10 November 2017, Jakarta Convention Center) will offer 34 CPD-Certified complimentary workshops, up from last year’s 23 sessions. Previously popular topics Project Management, Private Partnership (PPP), and Sustainable Technology will remain on the education agenda, with new topics including Building …

Innovative Use of Technology Cited MILWAUKEE (November 2, 2017) – The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has selected the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) as an Art of the Show winner for Most Innovative Use of Technology in promoting CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 to a worldwide audience. The IAEE Art …