A proposed 545 smart initiatives and services will push Dubai to become a leading smart city by 2021. The Big 5 Dubai returns from the 26 to 29 Nov at Dubai World Trade Centre alongside the newly co-located Big 5 Solar. Dubai government have created a roadmap that spreads 545 …
Read More »East Africa's Building Boom Calls Investors to Kenya
Thursday, July 6, 2017 — Economic growth of 6 per cent annually makes Kenya the beating heart of the East African construction powerhouse, according to the “East Africa’s Building Boom” industry report – commissioned by The Big 5 Construct East Africa. This gateway nation is one of the most forward …
Read More »Terex Trucks’ 28-tonne Gen10 TA300 heads to Steinexpo
Scotland-based manufacturer Terex Trucks unveils its Generation 10 TA300 in Germany for the first time at Steinexpo (30 August – 2 September). Terex Trucks’ Gen10 TA300 articulated hauler will be on display at Steinexpo (30 August – 2 September). To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Steinexpo, Terex Trucks is attending …
Read More »Safe fastening of core drilling equipment – VDMA publishes new info brochure for users
In order to carry out core-drilling work on construction sites exactly and with optimal results the core-drilling equipment used must be safely fastened to the ground. To give users an idea of the ideal fastening system the core-drilling equipment working group of the construction equipment and building material machinery association …
Read More »The First. The Best, The Most – Volvo Celebrates 75,000th Hauler
With half of all the articulated haulers ever made bearing the Volvo brand, the company has just passed another landmark – the production of its 75,000th hauler. More than half a century after they invented the concept, Volvo Construction Equipment recently celebrated the production of the 75,000th articulated hauler. Having …
Read More »Economic update at mid-year – Construction equipment and building material machinery well on track
Frankfurt, 13th July 2017 – Following a good start to the new year, the upward trend has continued both in the construction equipment and the building material machinery industry. The sector expects to increase its total turnover by 5 percent by the end of the year to around 14.6 …
Read More »bauma CONEXPO AFRICA: Investing in positive growth
Economic recovery in the sub-Saharan region Improving market opportunities Second demonstration area planned The third edition of bauma CONEXPO AFRICA, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles, takes place from March 13 to 16, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Over 600 exhibitors …
Read More »Melker Jernberg appointed President of Volvo Construction Equipment
Melker Jernberg has been appointed President of Volvo Construction Equipment and member of the Volvo Group Executive Board. Melker Jernberg was born in 1968 and is currently President and CEO of the Sweden-based powder metallurgy company Höganäs AB. Prior to this he held the position of Executive Vice President and …
Read More »ICUEE 2017 Charity Auction to Connect Military Veterans with Jobs
Your Chance to Join Utility & Construction Community Giving Back MILWAUKEE (June 28, 2017) – ICUEE, The Demo Expo is again teaming with the Call of Duty™ Endowment for an industry-giveback benefit auction at ICUEE 2017. All proceeds will go to the Endowment, which notes that every $619 raised helps …
Read More »Euro Auctions announces Middle East expansion with new Dubai site
Plant and machinery auction announced for Dubai puts Euro Auctions on four continents Euro Auctions, Europe’s leading auctioneers of industrial plant, construction equipment and agricultural machinery, has announced the addition of a permanent sale site in Dubai putting Euro Auctions on four continents around the globe and adding another four …
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