MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Sept. 28, 2017) – As natural disasters grow in frequency and severity, how can local government entities, organizations and even your family prepare? It’s difficult to be prepared for every scenario; however, there are things we can do to be ready. And while most experts would agree that …
Read More »Volvo Construction Equipment Joins the Battle to Make Zero the Hero
World Green Building Week may only happen once a year, but Volvo Construction Equipment dedicates every day to driving energy efficiency improvements at its global production sites. The annual event, held by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), runs from September 25th to October 1st, 2017. World Green Building Week …
Read More »Swecon launches Terex Trucks’ rigid haulers in Swedish market
Swecon is expanding its machine range for the mining industry with Terex Trucks’ rigid haulers, the TR70 and TR100. Terex Trucks’ rigid haulers, the TR70 and TR100, are helping Swecon to expand its machine range in Sweden. “The addition of Terex Trucks’ rigid frame haulers fills a small but important …
Read More »The diesel debate – the challenge for the construction equipment industry
Faced with ever more-stringent environmental legislation, the construction equipment industry has retained its faith in the trusty diesel engine. And for good reason according to CEA consultant, Alex Woodrow. As an independent consultant with over 20 years in the automotive and related industries there has never been a dull moment, …
Read More »The Big 5 Heavy 2018 to Host Leading Provider of Construction Equipment
CIFA will showcase innovative products and technology at The Big 5 Heavy 2018 as part of their strategy to expand across the Middle East and Africa. The Big 5 Heavy 2018 (26-28 March at the Dubai World Trade Centre) will feature 350 exhibitors and a full education agenda across all …
Read More »Meraas reveals updates to Dubai – Harbour during Cityscape Global 2017
Plans include a second cruise terminal to accommodate 1,200,000 passengers annually Dubai Harbour will also be the first cruise destination to build two terminals simultaneously DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 11 September 2017: Meraas has announced that Dubai Harbour will have a second cruise terminal in addition to the one already …
Read More »Quebec’s largest heavy equipment show returns with strong support
Montreal, QC – Master Promotions Ltd., producers of Expo Grands Travaux, are pleased to announce the dates for the 2018 edition of this mammoth heavy equipment show: April 27-28 at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. The last edition of the show was a great success, with 12,676 qualified buyers in attendance, …
Read More »NordBau 2017: The focal points "Green to the City!" and "Digitization" – A Great Success
Neumünster. With great interest in the special exhibition, “Green to the City!” and “Digitization in Construction” today (17 September 2017), this year’s NordBau came to an end. In the 62nd year of its existence, the Northern Europe’s largest compact trade fair for construction was attended by 66,200 visitors. Thus, the …
Read More »EMPLOYEE HEALTH – HELPING CONSTRUCTION WITH EXERCISE
Working in the construction industry can be tough, strenuous and at times, stressful. It’s a manual industry where injury and ill health are not uncommon, which is why Volvo CE promotes good health and well-being among all its employees. Last year, over 69,000 construction workers in Great Britain were suffering …
Read More »STRABAG constructing Africa’s highest bridge
223 m high and 1,132 m long bridge over the river Mtentu in eastern South Africa Contract value: approx. € 106 million Construction to last 40 months Vienna/Port Elizabeth, 5 September 2017—STRABAG SE, the publicly listed European-based technology group for construction services, has been awarded a bridge project in South …
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