Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, yet its productivity record lags behind that of the world economy, growing at just 1% a year. In this bitesize collection of infographics, we look at the top tech trends driving the industry forward and explore how these innovations are …
Read More »AEM Launches Podcast to Explore Disruptive Industry Topics
MILWAUKEE (February 15, 2018) – Expanding on the scope of its efforts to keep members apprised of potentially disruptive trends in the construction and agriculture equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is launching a podcast that will explore a different cutting-edge topic every month. The AEM Thinking Forward …
Read More »Dates and Venue Announced for PLANTWORX 2019
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced the venue and dates for their next PLANTWORX trade show. It will be held at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, Peterborough, on 11th, 12th, 13th June 2019. The last two editions of the biennial event for the construction equipment industry …
Read More »German construction equipment industry in the middle of a boom
Turnover and incoming orders saw a double-digit increase in 2017 Manufacturers start kick off 2018 with great optimism Frankfurt, February 14, 2018 – The German construction equipment industry ended 2017 with turnover of 10.8 billion euros – an increase of 15 percent compared to the previous year. It is the …
Read More »Mark Your Calendar! Dates Set for 2019 CONEXPO Latin America
Exhibit Space Sales Open in March 2018 MILWAUKEE (February 12, 2018) – CONEXPO Latin America is returning to Santiago, Chile and will be held October 2-5, 2019. CONEXPO Latin America targets industry professionals involved in all segments of the construction industry. The exhibition features the latest equipment, products and technologies …
Read More »Exchanging expertise – bauma CONEXPO AFRICA supporting program offers a glimpse into topics of the future
More than 400 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors are expected Interactive demo area with daily demonstrations Discussions with experts at Speakers’ Corner The supporting program for bauma CONEXPO AFRICA gives both exhibitors and visitors a comprehensive overview of the technologies of the future. The focus will be on networking and communication …
Read More »Fixing construction's productivity problem
The construction industry has had a troubled history with productivity. Even the smallest construction projects are multi-disciplined events that involve hundreds of individual actions. When scaled up to mega project size, managing the sequencing of man, machine and material so that the right things are done at the right time …
Read More »Fixing construction’s productivity problem
The construction industry has had a troubled history with productivity. Even the smallest construction projects are multi-disciplined events that involve hundreds of individual actions. When scaled up to mega project size, managing the sequencing of man, machine and material so that the right things are done at the right time …
Read More »Hyundai dealer Ernest Doe’s longest standing construction equipment salesman retires after a 44-year career.
Andy Parnham has been selling construction equipment since 1979. He joined Ernest Doe as a 16-year old workshop apprentice in 1974 on the construction side of the business. Straight out of the workshop Andy applied for an Ernest Doe demonstrator role – but was not successful. This was followed by …
Read More »New Dates Announced for the Big 5 Solar after Successful Launch Edition
· The Big 5 Solar will return from 26-29 November 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates, following a successful launch edition. · Deals worth a total USD 70.9 million signed during The Big 5 Solar 2017, and a strong turnout for featured workshops, reflect the scale …
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