Inaugural International Construction Economic Forum (ICEF) to feature 20 presentations from industry experts and global figures, while ICEF awards will honour industry innovation. The full programme for the 2013 International Construction Economic Forum (ICEF) has been announced. The event, which will be held in Amsterdam from 20 – 22 November, …
Read More »Greeting from TTUS 2014
At present, China owns the largest demand market for trenchless technology in the world with many gas and oil transmission pipeline projects under construction, 100,000 km municipal pipelines to be installed each year and 300,000 km municipal pipelines to be rehabilitated urgently. In 2013 ,While China Int'l Trenchless exhibition together …
Read More »The Four Basic Principles of Daylight Design
To examine the latest trends associated with lighting design for building facades, one must consider many factors including solar energy, shading, natural ventilation, thermal performance, and structural performance. Krista Raines of Perkins + Will explores the four basic principles of daylight design and talks about practical WWR, new technologies and how …
Read More »CPA’s Stars of the Future to take place at Vertikal Days 2014
There is a strategic need to promote the construction equipment industry to young adults and their parents. Leading this part of the equation is the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) with their ‘Stars of the Future’ scheme. This was intended to recognise the achievements of young adults training to become plant …
Read More »RIP Jimmy Cook
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of one of the Lighthouse clubs oldest and most loyal supporters. Mr Jimmy Cook passed away last week (Tuesday 8th October 2013), at the great old age of 93. A Lighthouse Club Member for nigh on 50 years, Jimmy was …
Read More »The Tower Light appoint a Danish Distributor
Tower Light, the Italy based manufacturer of commercial lighting sets and environmentally biased construction machinery have appointed the Jutland based tool suppler, Ep tools a/s, as their distributor for Denmark. Ep tools will market the complete range of Tower Light lighting sets and provide a complete after-sale back up service …
Read More »RENEXPO® BIO&CO – The Bridge for Romania's Energy Independence and a Cleaner Environment
Despite the changes in the support scheme for granting green certificates, investments in renewable energy continued to grow and a resource with a huge potential for Romania is biomass. With the fast development of the wind energy sector and with the growth expectations of the solar industry there are required energy balancing …
Read More »2nd Pune Real Estate Conclave
The Real sector in India has become one of the fastest growing markets in the world. The growth is enhanced by mainly high immigration, increase in income level, rapid urbanization etc. 2nd Pune Real Estate Conclave held at Westin Hotel, Koregoan Park, Pune, India on Navigating Risks and maximizing investment …
Read More »Northern Europe's largest construction fair, successful with major specific topics
The 58th NordBau with a construction site a great success Neumünster. – After six days of the 58th NordBau trade fair, construction workers take the lead again – modernization work on the Holstenhallen visibly continues again without hindrance. 70.400 domestic and international visitors saw this year´s Northern Europe's largest compact …
Read More »Brazil Road Expo 2014 highlights the Geotechnics sector
The fourth edition of the country’s main road and highway infrastructure event will gather companies, associations and other entities dedicated to the sector of geotechnics, foundations, and soil mechanics. Once again, Brazil Road Expo – whose fourth edition takes place on April 9 and 11, 2014, at Transamérica Expo Center, …
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