Despite a clear business case for a more diverse workforce, the industry still lacks the understanding and leadership required to address inequality; so was the conclusion of a recent high-level discussion, attended by well-known champions of diversity in construction. Brought together to form the UK Construction Week Diversity Advisory Group, …
Read More »The UK's Biggest Construction Event is Back!
Organised by Media 10, UK Construction Week is back following its successful launch in 2015. Bringing together nine shows under one roof to form the most comprehensive industry event in decades, UK Construction Week will return to the Birmingham NEC on 18 – 20 October 2016. With some of the …
Read More »Confident construction equipment industry ready to embrace shift in operational focus
From steel and hydraulics to all-integrated customer services Technology leadership will remain most critical asset Heavy impact of EU regulation continues to be felt Munich – The European construction equipment industry is confidently looking towards the future and ready to embrace the transition into the digital era, with a stronger-than-ever …
Read More »Terex Trucks: Made in Scotland
Over 65 years of manufacturing excellence will be on show at SCOTPLANT 2016 as Terex Trucks’ showcases the latest haulers to roll off the production lines of its Motherwell manufacturing facility. Local manufacturing excellence gets pride of place on the Terex Trucks’ stand at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh …
Read More »China using infrastructure expansion to drive its construction industry
Despite and especially due to the difficult state of the overall economy, the People’s Republic of China is bolstering its construction industry by investing heavily in infrastructure. Exhibitors will present the machines and vehicles that are needed to realize these projects at bauma China 2016. The eighth edition of the …
Read More »SDLG returns to bauma with upgraded product line and stronger business
SDLG has returned to the world’s largest construction equipment fair, bauma, with an expanded product line, stronger global sales network and much bigger customer base. On display at bauma is a range of SDLG’s best sellers, plus a number of new launches — all designed around the company’s core principles …
Read More »CASE invests in European manufacturing footprint
Turin, 11 April, 2016 – CASE Construction Equipment is investing in its European plants in Italy as part of its manufacturing strategy for the region, which is based on the creation of two production hubs, focusing manufacturing expertise on specific product families in each facility: one for excavators in San Mauro, …
Read More »SYDNEY Build Expo 2016 – "1 Unbelievable Show"
The 10th and 11th of March saw the Australian Technology Park in Sydney host the Sydney Build Expo 2016. The setting was ideal as Sydney is one of the main areas in Australia where construction industry growth has continued strongly, despite tapering off elsewhere. This brief summary looks at the …
Read More »CASE Launches New CX290D Crawler Excavator Designed for Material Handling at BAUMA 2016
Turin, 11 April, 2016 CASE extends its D Series range of crawler excavators with a new model: the CX290D Material Handling. This model builds on the brand’s long established history of being at the forefront of the materials handling industry to deliver high productivity and outstanding fine control. Purpose built …
Read More »bauma Innovation Awards for six companies and research institutions
Munich, 10 April 2016 – A ceremony was held at which six companies and research institutions received bauma Innovation Awards. The awards are presented at three-year intervals, and the ceremony is always held in Munich, at the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction …
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