CASE Construction Equipment introduced the 4-wheel drive W9 in 1958 — today the company offers a full range of compact and full-sized wheel loaders for all applications, from road building to recycling centres, from urban construction to quarries. CASE celebrates the 60th anniversary of its wheel loaders with a dedicated …
Read More »Improving construction safety: 3-step plan
Modern machines have more safety features than ever before – so why do accidents still happen? Brian O’Sullivan considers the relationship between work site traffic, people and machines. It has been estimated that 60% of all fatalities on sites can be attributed to choices made before work begins. When investigated, …
Read More »Hyundai Excavators Play a Supporting Role in Thriving Forestry Business
Braintree, Essex based, Kingwell Holdings, headed up by founder and Managing Director, Justin Kingwell, have become renowned as a highly specialized forestry and site clearance firm, having worked on a wide variety of large contracts across the UK. The company runs some impressive specialized kit including AHWI tracked mulchers. In …
Read More »AEM Wins ‘Gold Circle’ Marketing Excellence Award for CONEXPO-CON/AGG
MILWAUKEE (April 18, 2018) – ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership has selected the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) for a Gold Circle Award, which recognizes excellence, innovation and achievement in association/nonprofit marketing, membership and communications programs. AEM is one of 14 Gold Circle Award honorees nationwide in 2018, winning …
Read More »New Dates Announced for the Big 5 Saudi 2019 Edition
The Big 5 Saudi will return to the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events from 10 – 13 March 2019. The next edition will feature five dedicated product zones to bring decision makers closer to relevant suppliers. The Big 5 Saudi will return to Jeddah next year from 10 – …
Read More »Why Electric Construction Equipment Won't Solve the Total Cost of Ownership Dilemma
Fuel costs may radically change but working out the ideal formula for running construction equipment will be just as complex in an all-electric future. Brian O’Sullivan looks at the many factors that go into the TCO calculations. With electric cars a common sight on our roads and one – a …
Read More »Why Electric Construction Equipment Won’t Solve the Total Cost of Ownership Dilemma
Fuel costs may radically change but working out the ideal formula for running construction equipment will be just as complex in an all-electric future. Brian O’Sullivan looks at the many factors that go into the TCO calculations. With electric cars a common sight on our roads and one – a …
Read More »SensorZone on display on the GKD Technologies stand at Intermat
UK based, GKD Technologies designs electronic sensor technology and software for use as safety warning devices to protect people, machines and equipment in construction, earth moving and rail industries. At the forthcoming Intermat exhibition (23rd-28th April, Paris) GKD plan to show its SensorZone safety system, including the latest Wireless display and …
Read More »Make Room for Millennials at the Jobsite
MILWAUKEE (April 10, 2018) – Construction has often been considered one of the last industries to embrace technology. That is starting to change, however, as construction companies look for new ways to change the mindset of those working at the jobsite. Enter the younger generation, otherwise known as millennials. They …
Read More »Morocco's Construction Sector Goes Green at the Big 5 Construct North Africa
Presenting innovative products from around the world and 40 educational sessions, the international construction event gathers thousands of professionals to build up the cities of tomorrow in Morocco Wednesday, April 11, 2018 — On its second day, The Big 5 Construct North Africa is all set for a successful edition. …
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