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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 …

London, and southeast England in general, is the busiest region for the construction industry in Britain so it’s no surprise many trade shows are attracted to the area. London Build 2015 is a new show but a very exciting one, taking place at The O2, London on the 18th and …

Imagine a building that knows how to run itself in every conceivable way – a building that automatically knows which rooms are in use and will automatically adjust the lighting and HVAC system to the needs of a given situation. Think of all the money that can be saved on …

In April, Caterpillar Inc. announced that it was forming an Analytics and Innovation division that will be used to drive innovation and support customers. The effort will be led by Vice President Greg Folley. It’s an initiative that will form a coalition of professionals from a variety of disciplines, including …

The 2015 World of Asphalt and AGG1 exhibitions kicked off Tuesday, March 17 in Baltimore and had broken all previous attendance records by mid-day – as well as setting records for number exhibitors and exhibit space, and number education tickets purchased. More than 7,000 registered attendees – with more than …

Construction in Latin America is one of fastest growing industries. In fact, construction in Latin America is expected to double between 2013 and 2022. The ConExpo Latin America will be held in Santiago, Chile, 21-24 October, 2015. Buyers throughout Latin America and the world will be on hand to help …