WOLFF cranes constructing high bridge over Neckar Valley

WOLFF cranes constructing high bridge over Neckar Valley

Craning for Success

Advancements in technology have propelled the increased usage of tower cranes in tall buildings.

Liebherr's last crane finishes work on Spin Tower in Frankfurt

Two 230 HC-L 8/16 and two EC-B cranes from Liebherr have been helping build the 128 m-high hotel and office tower

Putzmeister showcases future of concrete construction at bauma 2022

Concrete pumping with zero emissions – with the innovative hybrid iONTRON Truck Mounted Concrete Pump

L&T builds 12-storey residential tower in 96 days!

Larsen & Toubro announced the achievement of ‘Mission 96’, a plan to build a 12-storey residential tower for their client, CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation), with 96 flats in just 96 days using the company’s precast large concrete panel system for ultra-rapid construction of public housing.

L&T builds 12-storey residential tower in 96 days!

L&T’s ‘Mission 96’ was achieved by using precast technology that is touted as the future of construction of residential towers.

PASCHAL formworks at Frankfurt terminal project

In the construction of the new terminal in Frankfurt, the contractor is using circular column formwork from PASCHAL

LOGO. 3 increases efficiency at construction

Intelligent formwork and formwork planning alleviates the problem of a shortage of skilled labour and time pressure.

Renovation of Downstream Reservoir

PASCHAL formwork and supporting jacks are involved in the renovation of the downstream reservoir on the Sösetalsperre dam in the Harz mountains. Renovation of this reservoir outlet is one element of the complete renovation of the downstream reservoir.

Four WOLFF cranes at Hamburg work site

Four WOLFF cranes at work on Hamburg’s Flak Tower Bunker to construct five pyramid-like levels on the roof of the bunker

LOGO. 3 increases efficiency at construction

Intelligent formwork and formwork planning alleviates the problem of a shortage of skilled labour and time pressure.

Shaft backfilling with climbing formwork system

RAG worked with the experts from PASCHAL to develop a completely new climbing formwork system specifically for use in shafts.

Fast Forming Times

Using Paschal systems, the reinforced concrete work for two new bridges for the Barntrup bypass is going well, as the road and rail traffic will be flowing smoothly soon.

Schuster commissions first Potain MDT 809 in the US

The first Potain MDT 809 in the United States is deployed on a job site in Washington DC.

PASCHAL?s new webshop goes online

PASCHAL has re-launched its newly designed webshop (www.formwork-shop.com) offering both visual and technological changes and fresh content.

PASCHAL to exhibit for second time at Excon

PASCHAL will be presenting the practical application possibilities and system diversity of its formwork systems to visitors at Excon 2019 at booth B23 in hall 4.

bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2018

The construction equipment expo - held in December 2018 in Delhi - scaled new heights even while participants expressed their apprehensions on the market scenario in 2019 owing to the upcoming elections.

Standing tall

The completion of Landmark 81 is set to transform the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City. All 81 storeys of the building were completed in this January, 15 months after four Potain cranes were deployed to lead construction.

Vertical Growth

Tower crane market is now on revival path, which was going through a lull period till recently. Going forward, a steady growth of real estate market could see a further momentum in tower cranes.

WOLFF cranes building blue quarters in Flanders

A set of eight WOLFF cranes is put on job at the construction of the ?Blue Boulevard? in the marina of Hasselt. These cranes set up by the contractor STRABAG Belgium NV ensure that building materials get moved from A to B on this construction site in the capital of the Belgian province Limburg.

Creating a new benchmark

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is the world's tallest temple under-construction at Vrindavan, Mathura. At a cost of Rs 3 billion, it will be one of the most expensively built temples in the world by ISKCON Bangalore.

Potain cane working at Malaysia?s largest mall

CB Construction is relying on Potain cranes for the mega projects it manages, such as the construction of Malaysia?s largest shopping mall for retail group AEON.

Linden Comansa tower cranes at Real Betis stadium

The Spanish football team is completing the expansion of the ?Benito Villamarin? stadium with the support of three Linden Comansa cranes model 21LC290 from rental company Eleva Gr?as Torre.

On A High!

High-rise construction is catching up momentum with more and more sky scrapers of 300 m and above are coming up in India. With these high-rise constructions, Indian construction industry is gradually moving towards the next level of technology which has necessitated the use of new and improved construction equipment to meet the demand of safe and quality construction.

Soaring SkyWARDS

Bauma 2016 - the biggest trade show on earth

Bauma 2016 - the biggest trade show on earth - spread across over 608,503 sq m (1.5 lakh acres) exceeded expectations this year with a participation of 3,423 exhibitors from 58 countries and the presence of about 580,000 visitors from 200 countries.

All Set To Take Off

Bauma 2016 Munich, the world?s biggest construction and mining equipment expo is around the corner. The trade-fair centre has been expanded to occupy 605,000 sq m of exhibition space which is booked to capacity.

Hyderabad Metro Rail Project

Construction equipment forms the backbone of any Metro project. All Metro projects are equipment-intensive in comparison to residential projects which are more labour-intensive.

BWSL: A Triumph of Precision Engineering

Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) is the first-of-its-kind civil engineering marvel on Mumbai?s coastline. With its cable-stayed towers soaring gracefully skywards, the sea link is a reflection of the modern infrastructure that Mumbai added in its progress towards becoming a world-class city.

Rapidclimb Formwork at Super-luxury Residential Complex

The Rapidclimb climb system enables the site team to crane handle both the platform and formwork in one single operation, and with the self-contained working levels, the rebar is set up safely from inside.

Enhancing Productivity with Potain Cranes

Four Potain cranes are operating together to build a cluster of eight towers, ranging from 17 to 26 stories at DSK Dream City project in Pune. Talib & Shamsi Constructions based in Mumbai has built more than 25 high-rise

Spanish Quest for Reconstruction

During a short tour of Spain, Shankar Srivastava finds the Spanish quest for reconstruction. ANMOPYC, the Spanish Manufacturers Association of construction, Mining and Recycling Equipment

Towering the Demand Curve

What lifting capacity range of TCs will dominate the demand for free standing, external and internal climbing configurations? Say Malik ?The 5-6T capacity TCs will remain as the most dominate category.

Transforming Rural Youths? Future

Started with a mission to provide vocational training for the skills in the construction industry to unemployed youths in the rural area, Pipal Tree Ventures Pvt Ltd (PTVPL) has come a long way since its inception.

A Steady Course

The Bauma Conexpo Show - bC India, which took place from December 15 to 18, 2014 in the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, Delhi, has held a steady course as regards key figures.

It's time for the show!

The 3rd edition of bC India, which mirrors the pulse of the CE industry, is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors to witness the exciting range of construction and mining equipment and machinery.

Potain Tower Cranes Building Dam

Nineteen Potain cranes are working 24/7 at Xayaburi in northern Lagos to create an 820 m long dam across the Mekong River.

Potain Tower Cranes at Work on Bridge in Turkey

Two Potain tower cranes are building a 610-m-long cable-stayed bridge in southeast Turkey.The two MC 235 Bs are working ten hours a day at the 30-month project, which will create a vital connection across the Ataturk Dam Reservoir on the Euphrates River. The 10 T capacity MC 235 Bs were supplied to main contactor Gulsan Co by Potainvs Turkish dealer Tekno Vint, which is the largest tower crane operator in Turkey. Sinan Tnreyen, Group Director at Tekno Vint, says the Potain cranes are ideal f

Building the friendship bridge

Five Linden Comansa tower cranes build the Nhat Tan Bridge in Vietnam. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, will have a new road connection between the city centre and the Noi Bai International Airport, by the end of 2014.