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Revisions reflect latest industry best practices The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) safety manual for Cold Planers (Milling Machines) and Soil Stabilizers (Recyclers/Reclaimers) has been updated to reflect the latest industry best practices for safe equipment operation, safe operation guidelines, and important equipment maintenance. The manual is clearly written and …

Hyundai is now the fastest growing construction equipment company in the UK – setting sights on another European record. Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe have been increasing their market share in the UK year on year since its construction equipment first arrived in the UK from South Korea some 15-years ago. …

Construction Plant-hire Association has launched a new guidance document – “Ground Conditions for Construction Plant”. Failure of the ground on which construction plant stands and moves is a frequent cause of minor incidents and near misses on sites, together with a significant number of serious injuries and fatalities. In addition …

With governments fully behind sustainable building, a new report examines how developers and contractors can meet standards and how suppliers can benefit Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 October 2014 – Demand may outstrip the supply of vital sustainable materials to meet green building regulations in the GCC, according to …

Volvo CE saw stable market growth in North America dented by a faster decline in China and a loss of momentum in Europe in its third quarter results – while earnings rose strongly in the period, thanks to effective cost control measures and currency tailwinds. A solid 9% improvement in …

  In February 2015 the Kenyatta International Conference Centre welcomes all international interest of the construction, infrastructure, building and energy industry. CIBEX East Africa is the perfect meeting point for all industry members in Kenya, the hub of the region. Attendees will get in touch with potential business partners, gather …

The construction industry is now just bucking the downhill trend after declines recorded in 2012 and 2013. Provided that the pace of work on ongoing and new construction projects remains constant, 2014 will see growth in the single-digit range, according to PMR’s latest projections. 2015 is expected to bring the …

Cornwall-based Demolition contractor DRS Demolition National has taken delivery of a whole host of new Hyundai machines in a deal that sees it shift its fleet focus to Hyundai machines. The St-Austell Company has invested almost £2million in new Hyundai machines. These include four R330LC-9A full demo spec excavators, four …

QMJ, the organizers of the Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, have announced that the 17th edition of the biennial showcase event for the minerals and construction industries will take place from 28–30 June 2016 at Lafarge Tarmac’s, Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Following the hugely successful event in 2014, demand for …

Volvo Construction Equipment is helping to construct the Larvik and Matineå tunnels in Norway, linking the towns of Bommestad and Sky. Famous for its fjords, vast supply of oil and being a great place to watch the Aurora Borealis – more commonly known as the Northern lights – Norway also …