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Arch. Aidah N. Munano, Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, opened the official exhibition of Kenya’s National Construction Week, running from 2-4 Nov 2016 Nairobi, 2 November 2016 – On Nov 2, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Arch. …

The Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group was formed to produce good practice guidance on plant safety-based subjects and is managed and chaired by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) on behalf of the construction and allied sectors. The plant safety group have published several publications on various topics, produced through subject-specific …

The first edition of The Big 5 Construct East Africa is expected to become the central meeting place for the East African construction industry Over 150 exhibitors from 20 countries will exhibit the latest products and solutions for the built environment at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre from Nov 2 …

MILWAUKEE (October 26, 2016) – Erick Scarpone, Manufacturing Engineer 3 with Caterpillar Inc. has received the SAE/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer award in 2016 for the off-highway and powerplant industry. The award recognizes industry and SAE leadership and involvement, and was presented at the SAE 2016 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress in …

Returning to the NEC in Birmingham last week, the UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week attracted more than 30,000 trade visitors and over 650 exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations, debate the industry’s biggest issues and do business together. Featuring nine shows under one roof, the event began …

Latest report commissioned by The Big 5 reveals USD 98.3 billion worth of hospitality, leisure and recreation projects in the UAE Dubai, Oct 26, 2016 – The UAE leads the booming hospitality and leisure-recreation market in the GCC, according to latest BNC report commissioned by The Big 5. The combined …

The final day of the UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week has been buzzing with high-level debate from some of the industry’s biggest names, as well as exciting new products and special offers. Television presenter and business journalist Victoria Fritz hosted the main stage (1:30) content and chaired …

India is currently the only national market in Asia experiencing growing construction machinery sales. And growth is forecast for the next few years as well: Good leading indicators for BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA, which will be held from December 12 to 15, 2016 at the HUDA Ground in Gurgaon/Delhi. Infrastructure projects …

Hyundai’s latest addition to the new HX excavator range, the HX380 L, has an operating weight of 38,920 kg. This machine is one of 13 new Hyundai HX crawler excavators, offering customers an even greater choice with this new weight class. An ideal machine for bulk earthmoving, large civil engineering …

New products, recruitment, 3D printing and the northern powerhouse have all been on the agenda on day two of the UK’s largest construction trade event UK Construction Week at the NEC in Birmingham. Business journalist Steph McGovern kicked off proceedings on the main stage, hosting a panel discussion about how …