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Volvo Construction Equipment’s electric machines are gaining momentum throughout Asia, and the number of units being installed on job sites is increasing. The most...
On the coast of Bagheria (PA) on the island of Sicily in Italy, the accumulation of seaweed on the beaches, if not managed properly, can cause inconvenience to the local...
With 120 years of undercarriage experience, Caterpillar continues to innovate, so customers get the most from their investment. Exclusive to Cat® machines and undercarria...
The UK’s leading line marking and road safety specialist, WJ Group, has shared a series of images taken by its employees in celebration of the hidden perks of working in...
Makita has added a new high-performance breaker to its range of 80VMax XGT machines. The HM004G delivers a power output that matches the equivalent corded model but with...
Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum, is a cornerstone in modern construction and infrastructure. This black, sticky substance, known as asphalt in American Englis...
In a significant strategic move, Brion Group, a prominent Swedish company specializing in technical services and installation solutions for buildings, has announced its a...
Atlas Copco has announced the launch of its X-Air⁺ 1200-40, the newest member of its DrillAir portfolio. This brand-new portable air compressor is designed to revolutioni...
We are used to seeing countless jobs carried out by mini-excavators, but a novel application in the construction industry involving a new Develon DX20Z-7 model demonstrat...
Tadano has announced a new global collaboration with Vestas, the Danish wind power manufacturer holding the world’s top market share, to develop and sell wind turbi...
Reading Borough Council, known for its commitment to innovation and safety in traffic management, has successfully integrated the INSTABOOM Go system developed by Solar G...
Caterpillar’s online web platform, VisionLink® Productivity, has been enhanced with the introduction of three new features – Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching, and...
The slogan ‘Work On Progress’ is prominently displayed everywhere on STRABAG construction sites. With this campaign, STRABAG communicates its goal of climate neutrality a...
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a mega cross-sea passage in south China that consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges, and two artificial islands, opened to traffic on...
As a direct neighbour of DK Recycling und Roheisen GmbH, HEIS processes the blast furnace slag that arises as a by-product of pig iron production. On a site covering 15,0...
DEVELON introduced a prototype of its first compact track loader at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. Since then, the company has refined the design after receiving input from dealer...
When it comes to construction trade shows, Hillhead 2024 set a new benchmark. This year’s event was nothing short of phenomenal, shattering previous attendance records an...
Temporary works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform, recently joined forces with sister company Altrad Coffrage & Etaiement to reinforce Pont des Ecrevisses, a bridge on t...
Sleipner Finland and Komatsu Poland have entered into a representation agreement for innovative transport solutions for moving mining and construction machinery in the Po...
SBM Mineral Processing took centre stage at the UK’s premier quarrying exhibition, Hillhead 2024, showcasing its cutting-edge hybrid technology. The Austrian firm b...
The joint venture of Sacyr and Ferrovial has been awarded a €89.5 million contract by Acuamed to enhance the Torrevieja desalination plant in Alicante. This significant u...
Between 2000 and 2005, China underwent a phenomenal expansion of its road network, adding an impressive 250,700 kilometres and reaching a total length of 1,930,500 kilome...
Liebherr’s Generation 5.2 and 6.2 crawler excavators, in the 70–100 tonne range, were unveiled to the public at the last Bauma. The R 972, R 978 SME, R 992 and R 998 SME...
Mecalac, world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact machines for urban worksites, is delighted to present its range of hydraulic breakers: the MB...
VolvoCE dealer for Indonesia, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), completed a handover ceremony for the first A60H machine using Volvo’s Certified Rebuild Machine (VCRM) services....
Indonesia can contribute towards its sustainability ambitions for its new capital city from the outset by utilizing emissions-free construction equipment in its developme...
Liebherr pressing ahead with phasing out fossil fuels and preparing solutions to decarbonise construction sites, gravel plants etc. The Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen ce...
Following a £1.5m investment from Finance Yorkshire, a website update, gaining of ISO 9001 and a rebrand last year, BPI is now in a unique position to help UK companies m...
The construction of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge is a feat of modern engineering, highlighting China’s continuous advancements in infrastructure and urbanization. Spanni...
Lüscher Gartenbau-Baumschulen AG is based to the west of Zurich. Founded in 1956 as a “one-man business”, the company now realises all aspects of garden and l...
In the realm of road construction, the insatiable appetite for non-renewable natural aggregates and industrial products like bitumen, lime, and cement has sparked environ...
Aston University civil engineering experts are teaming up with construction and surfacing company Miles Macadam to help make road surfaces more sustainable. The Universit...
In a bold move to return to its roots, Toyota has launched the all-new 250 series in Japan, marking a significant addition to the revered Land Cruiser line-up. This new m...
Liebherr’s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect. The new cranes are therefore now known as the 25 L an...
Paving an interstate highway is always a challenge, with tight time frames and confined working areas force contractors to make the most of every square inch of working s...
In a significant stride towards bolstering sustainable transport links in Central Asia, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has stepped forward to...
Volvo Construction Equipment will be supplying a variety of wheel loaders and attachments and the machines will be produced at its plants in Arvika, Sweden and Konz in Ge...
Suffolk-based plant hire and contracting company JJ Sugrue has added its first HD Hyundai HX85A compact excavator to the fleet, with a second machine already on order. Su...
Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AUSAC...
Volvo CE has taken a 22% ownership stake in VizaLogix, a US-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in digital, brand-neutral solutions for machine monito...
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