6 September 2014: The leading manufacturers of construction machinery, suppliers of mineral processing equipment, suppliers of add-on equipment and service providers agree: The ninth steinexpo 2014 quarry demonstration exhibition from 3 to 6 September was a huge success! 254 exhibitors in the MHI Nieder-Ofleiden basalt quarry successfully played host to …
Read More »BAM in for Tower Light’s VB9
TowerLight UK have confirmed an order for fifteen VB9 lighting sets from the construction giant, BAM Nuttall Ltd. The VB9 is Tower Light’s flagship product and incorporates a host of environmentally biased features which combines reduced operator costs alongside making a significant contribution to help preserve the wider environment. BAM …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s long-term projects market robust, with $55bn forecast to be awarded in 2014
MEED’s Saudi Mega Transport & Infrastructure Projects conference to detail challenges and opportunities in kingdom’s transportation and infrastructure sectors Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 09 September 2014 – Saudi Arabia is set to remain the Middle East’s largest projects market for the foreseeable future as the kingdom focuses on job creation and …
Read More »Recognition is near to hand
The organisers of the World Demolition Summit 2014 are delighted to announce the shortlists for the 2014 World Demolition Awards following assessment by the international panel of judges of all the entries received. The winners of each category will be announced at the 2014 World Demolition Summit that will be …
Read More »Building in China Big plans, big projects
Between November 25 to 28, 2014 it will be time for the seventh edition of bauma China, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment, taking place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Despite the current downturn in the Chinese economy, there …
Read More »Manitou helping to create a new generation town at Chapelton.
Five miles south of Aberdeen there is an ambitious construction project coming to fruition, a new vision of modern living combining with the best facets of the past to deliver a real sense of community within seven distinct neighbourhoods totalling 8,000 houses. The initial phase of construction will see 4,045 …
Read More »Midyear 2014 U.S. construction machinery exports decline 17.3 percent
U.S. construction machinery exports dropped 17.3 percent during the first half of 2014 compared with midyear 2013: $8.93 billion in exports were shipped to global markets compared to $10.8 billion for first-half 2013, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Department of Commerce data. The AEM off-road …
Read More »AMI Launches Pioneering Management And Tracking System, AMI Nexis
Pioneers in its field, revolutionary company AMI has launched its exciting new online platform, AMI Nexis, an internet based software which utilises cutting edge GPS tracking devices for a variety of business applications. Heralded as the future of asset management and tracking, the software enables businesses to track a variety …
Read More »Precast concrete market set to accelerate in GCC as infrastructure projects for global events take off
How precast will help Expo 2020 and World Cup 2022 construction targets Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 08 September 2014 – Demand for precast concrete in the construction sector is increasing as developers realise how its use can speed up completion time in major projects. It is also forecast to …
Read More »Selwood Invests £2million on Hyundai Excavators
National plant and pump, hire and sales company Selwood has invested £2million with Hyundai since the beginning of the year on excavators to enhance its already sizeable hire fleet. 70 machines have been ordered consisting of a mixture of Hyundai R27Z-9, R60CR-9, R80CR-9 and R140LC-9A units. Selwood was the first …
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