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High-rise construction - reaching for the sky
The cutting edge of construction equipment technology is speeding up high-rise construction, making taller and taller buildings viable.
New technology in portable power
Fuel economy is a key issue with compressors and generators. In the genset sector this is driving a move towards hybrid technology, while control systems and telematics are becoming more sophisticated across the board.
Wheeled loader range renewals
Rarely has there been a busier year for wheeled loader launches, with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV engine regulations seeing manufacturers renew their entire ranges.
BICES preview
There is a new venue in Beijing for this year’s major Chinese construction equipment exhibition, BICES.
Vermeer's S3 upgrade
Vermeer’s new range of Navigator S3 horizontal directional drill rigs offer improved speed, simplicity and sound levels.
Latest International Construction out now
The September issue of International Construction is now available to view online and in its tablet edition
JCB unveils new compact backhoe loader
3CX Compact is the successor to the 2CX, offering a higher travel speed and a tighter turning circle for cramped urban construction work
Cat’s paperless inspection
Cat Inspect is mobile application allowing downloads of machine-specific inspection forms and capture of information during walkarounds
Record new scraper
K-Tec introduces 27.7 cubic metre capacity ADT-towed scraper for large scale earthmoving
VIDEO: Ritchie Bros Italian auction
Construction Europe reports from Caorso on a recent auction with over 1,300 registered bidders, including 680 online bidders, from 69 countries
Auctions and used equipment: Second-hand news
The financial climate and new technology are just two factors affecting the trading of used equipment
Deutz production milestone
German manufacturer has built 9 million engines since it was established in 1867
Terex Trucks one year on
Last June Volvo completed its acquisition of Terex Trucks, the US-owned, UK-based manufacturing business making articulated and rigid frame off-highway haulers. A year on from the deal, how has life had changed under the new owner?
‘Solid’ first half for Deutz
Engine manufacturer reports figures in line with expectations, although unit sales and revenue fell year-on-year because of advance production of engines
Shoe factory waste to fuel Vietnamese cement kiln
Holcim selects UNTHA processing system to deliver an alternative to fossil fuels
Komatsu opens plant in Myanmar
Jade mining expected is to drive demand for remanufactured components, while generators will also be built at the facility in Mandalay
Ritchie Bros’ UK record
Auction company held its 15th and largest-ever auction in the UK this month, selling a site record of more than 1,600 items
Telematics expected to grow
Global telematics market for off-highway vehicles projected to double in size from 2014 to 2020 with growth in demand from end user industries including construction
Deadline extended to enter Tower Crane Index 2015
It’s that time of year to submit information for International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine’s listing of the world’s largest tower crane-owning companies
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