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Last Friday 10th July, the European Parliament adopted a text extending by 12 months the Stage V transition deadlines for certain categories of engines to be fitted in non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) and tractors. The vote paves the way for the final adoption and publication in the Official Journal of …

Photo:  Messe München South Africa has some of the oldest and busiest cities on the continent, and with Africa’s second largest economy it’s a natural hub for the region’s construction industry. Extensive infrastructure and a growing tourist industry mean there are always many projects under way, and plenty international contractors …

With one of the largest economies in Europe and a growing demand for housing the UK is always a busy place for the construction industry. The country also has a major global influence, with British companies among the leaders in many fields of manufacturing and project management. Now all of …

Egypt has a long history of building, and is rightly famous for the durability of some local construction techniques – few other countries have buildings more than 4,700 years old. Today Egypt has one of the most dynamic and diverse economies in the Middle East and modern construction methods have …

  Dar es Salaam is a city of superlatives. The largest and richest city in Tanzania, the most populous in eastern Africa, the greatest concentration of Swahili speakers in the world. As well as Tanzania’s business capital it’s the country’s gateway to international travel and business, and a major regional …

Scotland’s famous for its scenic mountains and coastlines but it also has several busy modern cities, and in recent years it’s been one of the busiest parts of the UK for the construction industry. In fact in 2014 half of Britain’s new building projects were in Scotland. There’s a real …

Using green building materials is no longer a trend that a few clients and customers are interested in; it’s an expectation. From residential to commercial building, the use of green building materials has skyrocketed in recent years, and it is expected to continue. Understanding advancements in green building materials ensures …

Iran has one of the oldest civilisations in the world, and a rich store of ancient architecture to match, but it’s important to remember that it also has a fast-growing population and one of the region’s largest economies, with strong tourism and energy sectors. That makes it a major player …

Sustainable building is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry, for all sorts of good reasons. Saving resources and energy is going to be essential if we’re going to be able to maintain current levels of economic growth and the construction industry has a vital role to play in …

Without modern, efficient plant the construction industry wouldn’t be what it is today. It’s machinery that makes it possible to create structures on time and within budget, so it’s vital for building professionals to stay up to date with the latest developments. PLANTWORX, which will run at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome from …