More construction workers will be needed to supply the sufficient labour power to support the nationwide boom in construction investment and developments. With different reports detailing the positive statistics of projects and growth, employment in construction is definitely a factor as the building trend continues. With investments in the construction …
Read More »Major suppliers sign-up for 2017 International Rental Exhibition (IRE)
The 4th IRE exhibition takes place on 2 to 4 May, 2017, at the RAI Amsterdam convention centre in the Netherlands. The exhibition is co-located with the APEX aerial platform show and the European Rental Association (ERA) annual convention. Many of the key suppliers to the equipment rental industry have …
Read More »Terex Trucks shows true grit in Ireland
Irish Salt Mining and Exploration’s Carrickfergus mine plays a vital part in keeping the UK’s road network open during winter, with Terex Trucks surefooted articulated dump trucks hauling extracted salt – whatever the weather. Salt has been among the earth’s most abundant and essential minerals since the dawn of time. …
Read More »SDLG rolls out significant 58 machine order in Saudi Arabia
SDLG dealer FAMCO has put the first units on the ground after it won a significant order to supply 58 machines to the Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting Company in Saudi Arabia. The first units of a substantial 58-machine order from Saudi Arabian contractor Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting Company have been delivered by …
Read More »Volvo Construction Equipment appoints Carl Slotte as President of Sales Region EMEA
Effective October 1, 2016, Carl Slotte has been appointed the new President of Sales Region EMEA (Europe – Middle East – Africa) at Volvo Construction Equipment. With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, including senior positions within Volvo CE’s global functions, the sales organization and within the dealer …
Read More »Think About Tomorrow Today: CONEXPO Latin America Seminars Help Prepare You for Next Industry Upswing
Latest Speakers Announced; Leading Manufacturers Lend Support With construction markets still sluggish but showing signs of recovery, how do you get ready for looming opportunities? How can you use technology advancements to improve your bottom line? What new tools will help increase productivity, reduce costs and enhance safety? The Association …
Read More »LEGO® Technic builds air-powered mini wheeled excavator
The EW160E wheeled excavator is the latest Volvo machine to get the LEGO® Technic treatment. A replica in everything but size, the new model boasts 1,166 individual elements and a built in pneumatic drive system. After almost two years in development, LEGO® Technic has announced the launch of its latest …
Read More »MCL Contracting improves roadwork method using SDLG
The Texas-based company has a newly improved method of placing continually reinforced concrete paving steel using SDLG wheel loaders, helping it to cut costs, provide a safer work environment and attract new talent. MCL Contracting purchased its first two SDLG wheel loaders much like any other typical customer. Working in …
Read More »Winter kits keep deep freeze at bay
Terex Trucks has launched winter protection kits for its rigid dump trucks to help avoid the need to keep engines idling in extreme sub-zero temperatures. It takes only a drop of four degrees in core body temperature for hypothermia to set in, therefore the body wastes no time in activating …
Read More »Green buildings and sustainable urban planning in Kuwait: a wealth of business opportunities to be explored
The Big 5 Kuwait speaker, Dr. Ioannis Spanos, unveils the benefits of sustainable practices as the largest construction event in Kuwait launches Sustainability Day on Sept. 27, 2016. Dubai, August 3, 2016 – A Chartered Energy Engineer with a PhD in the physics of energy in urban environments, shortlisted into …
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