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Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

Two Liebherr 420 EC-H 16 Litronic cranes are secured to the bridge's pylons

CASE India inaugurates new dealership in Jaipur

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, has broadened its presence in Rajasthan by appointing a new dealer partner, RDR Techsol in Jaipur.

Changing the future of construction

In construction, machine learning can help project engineers, supervisors, and everyone else involved in a project

Fast-erecting crane from Liebherr works on former castle in historic old town

81 K.1 impresses with compact transport dimensions and strong overall package

Bringing sustainability to the fore

JCB has continued to make concerted efforts to conserve and optimise the use of energy.

Brokk introduces Brokk surface grinder 530

attachment for material removal, such as paint and asbestos, surface preparation and polishing on walls, floors and ceilings

Lifting up!

The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.

Reaching new heights

In India, construction hoists have become very popular in the past decade. They are usually used for high-rise towers of height 70 m or more undergoing construction or renovation.

Ramky Enviro, GHMC partner to launch 2nd C&D recycling facility in Hyderabad

Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced the launch of its second Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling facility in Hyderabad at Fathullaguda, Hayathnagar.

CASE strives for water conservation in India

With an objective to propagate water conservation, CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial has launched Jal Sanchay-Water Conservation and Rejuvenation of Traditional Water Body initiative at Sanjay Jalashay in Pithampur. As a part of its CSR initiative, the project aims at working together with the local communities to conserve water.

CASE strives for water conservation in India

There is clear room for the market to grow

Rajaram Krishnamurthy, Vice President - Marketing & Sales and Customer Services, DICV, shares his thoughts on the market scenario and the company’s strategy going forward.

Rolls-Royce expands MTU power generation footprint in Mankato

Rolls-Royce has announced a $13.9m investment in its Power Systems business unit for the addition of a new research and development building and multi-phase expansion of its MTU power generation manufacturing facility in Mankato, Minnesota, USA.

Streamlining Pipeline Laying

An MB-500 drum cutter helps in laying of new pipes for water pipeline in a city centre where roads are only two metre wide.

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.

Aquajet launches Ecosilence 3.0

Aquajet introduced the Ecosilence 3.0 that reduces noise and allows for a more compact jobsite.

Solution for Bridges and Busy Road Projects

MB Crusher drum cutter range provides the solution to the challenges faced by certain construction sites.

Brokk offers BCP Planer for controlled material removal

Brokk introduced the BCP Planer attachment for controlled material removal on walls, floors and ceilings for cleaning, renovation and restoration applications.

We are now focusing towards user-friendly machines

Atlas Copco continuously invests in designing equipment which consumes less energy while rendering higher output. S Kumar, Business Line Manager, Power Technique Customer Center, Atlas Copco (India), shares more on the products and solutions.

Scaling New Heights

An anticipated growth in high-rise constructions is going to drive the demand for advanced construction hoists in the coming years.

JLG launches certified BIM compatible product library

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, announced the launch of a BIM library on its website.

Safety at Work Site

Personal safety is of utmost importance at any construction site. Respiratory hazards, hearing hazards and falling hazards are the common safety risks involved with workers at construction sites. K Nandakumar explains more on these safety risks and solutions offered by 3M India.

BUILDING ON SUCCESS

The HA26 range builds on the same design, architecture and performance levels that drove the success of the HA16 and HA20 ranges of articulating booms: no compromises in terms of safety, productivity, ease of maintenance and total cost of ownership.

Potain displays Igo self-erecting cranes at Batimat 2017

Potain once again showcased the strength of its self-erecting crane range at Batimat 2017. From November 6-10, Potain occupied both indoor and outdoor booths at Batimat, displaying two Igo M cranes that are ideal for small contractors and other lifters that require compact, easily transportable lifting solutions.

Shriram EPC bags contracts worth Rs 349 crore

Shriram EPC Limited (SEPC), one of the leading service providers of integrated design, engineering, procurement, construction and project management services for infrastructure projects in roads and highways, water and sewer, renewable energy, process and metallurgical plants and municipal service sector projects throughout India, announced that it has won multiple orders aggregating to Rs 349 crore.

Safe Refuse Handling

Together with Swedish waste management company Renova, Volvo Trucks is currently testing and researching how automated vehicles can contribute to safer, more efficient refuse handling and create a better working environment for drivers.

CTT 2017 to kickstart with diverse supporting programmes

This year, the participants of CTT can look forward to a diverse programme of supporting events including seminars, conferences and round-tables, according to the organisers. The 18th edition of the show will take place from May 30 to June 3, 2017, at the Crocus Expo IEC in Moscow.

LVD opens new XP Center

LVD Company announced the opening of its new ?Experience Center? (XP Center) at the company?s corporate headquarters in Gullegem, Belgium.

LVD opens new XP Center

LVD Company announced the opening of its new ?Experience Center? (XP Center) at the company?s corporate headquarters in Gullegem, Belgium. The ultra-modern 2,500 sq m facility is designed to help advance sheet metalworking by connecting visitors to technology, solutions and expertise in an innovative environment that promotes learning and collaboration.

Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment introduces newest RX breaker line

Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment (CP), Independence, Ohio, has launched the RX12, the newest RX line of rig mounted, medium hydraulic breakers. Featuring a service weight of 1,380 pounds, the RX12 is applicable to a wide range of applications including demolition, building renovation, road construction and rock excavation and quarrying.

Chicago Pneumatic launches new hydraulic breaker

Chicago Pneumatic has launched the RX12, a powerful new rig-mounted hydraulic breaker for carriers between 9-15 tonne. Compared to its predecessor model, the RX12 offers a 10 per cent increase in output power and a 28 per cent increase in impact energy.

WOLFF crane in T?V?s high rise renovation

The 130 m high trolley jib crane from WOLFF, which is currently the tallest freestanding construction crane in Germany, is involved with a new, modern glass facade of the T+?V Rheinland high rise in the the next two years.

We are at the forefront of developing new green technologies

Donaldson has been dedicated to two different market segments, one is off-highway (construction equipment) and the other is commercial vehicles. Construction equipment market in India has grown 19 per cent from 2010 to 2013, which is Rs 300 billion market in 2014, based on the infrastructure expenditures which is about 6-7 times that of 2010

We need a structured regulatory and policy framework for PPP models in mining sector.

The government has to release mining leases for iron ore, change or to amend environment policies and allocate more coal blocks and coal mining to private contractors.

Kerala to repair rain damaged roads at Rs 300 cr

In Kerala, the total estimated road damage caused due to the monsoon has been estimated at Rs 300 crore, said PWD Minister VK Ebrahim Kunju in Kochi on July 13. The state received hundred per cent rainfall this monsoon, which has resulted in the bad condition of the roads. Maintenance of the roads will take place once the rain subsides.

Kerala govt mulls Rs 20 bn investments

Kerala Government plans to bring around Rs 2,000 crore investment opportunities through a new initiative in the state.

Renovation work on NH-25 in Kanpur to begin soon

In Kanpur, renovation of the National Highway 25 between Rama Devi to Jajmau will take place soon. Decisions were taken by the committee concerned to resolve the problems in the renovation work and officials of construction company and National Highway Authority, both, had expressed their satisfaction.

DSI at the Navy Annex

Demolition Services Inc (DSI) and Powerscreen? crushing plants are key players in the demolition and recycling of the historic 1,000,000 sq ft Navy Annex seven-building complex to provide for expansion of the Arlington National Cemetery.

Volvo CE takes a holistic approach to fuel efficiency

We deliver fuel efficiency across all elements of our machines via engines, systems, operator behaviour and future technologies while increasing the productivity for our customers.

Lifting major part of the burden

Transdata provides key assistance at the new Brasilia Stadium with a Terex? CC 2800-1 crawler crane. Lifting specialist Transdata is making a major contribution to the renovation of the National Mane Garrincha Football Stadium in Brasilia,

DVC holds talks with CIL for coal mining

Public sector power generator Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is said to be holding discussion with Coal India (CIL) on mining old and abandoned coal mines. The company plans to produce coal from old and abandoned mines in order to meet its coal requirement. The company has held its power capacity expansion proje

Kerala renovates 8 roads in Kozhikode

According to a press release, Kozhikode's eight renovated roads are ready to be thrown open to the public. The Pushpa Junction-Railway Station-Model School Road, Annie Hall Road, Pattalappalli Junction-Town Hall Road, Vaikom Muhammed Basheer Road, Sreekanteshwara Temple Road, Court Road, Cherootty Road and Silk Street-Corporation-Moonnalingal Road in the city have been renovated under the State government?s One-time Maintenance Project.

The perfect solution

The Potain MCi 48 C, newly launched by Manitowoc and showcased at bC India, is aimed squarely at mid-level construction jobs. The Potain MCi 48 C from the Manitowoc factory in Pune made its debut at the bC India trade fair,

The Volvo Group is planning to make an investment of Rs 2,000 crore in the next few years.

As a market leader, Volvo CE will continue to invest in new technologies backed by innovation. The mantra behind our success is our innovative way of thinking, active investment in R&D and our close relationships with our growing family of customers and employees, says AM Muralidharan, President, Volvo CE, India. Excerpts from the interview.

We provide innovative solutions for architectural challenges

If a project needs to be completed in time, efficient access equipment/machine needs to be deployed, as early completion of project will bring down the overall cost. There is an urgent need of legislation or some kind of Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification, says Siraj Dalvi, Managing Director, Simple Engineering Solutions. Excerpts from the interview.

Renovating Maracan?

Four Linden Comansa tower cranes are at the renovation site of the legendary Maracan? stadium.If there was a poll about the world?s most famous sport venue among football/soccer fans, or even among general sports fans, very few would name the Jornalista M?rio Filho stadium. But Maracan? would be in first place on that list without any doubt; Maracana is the name by which this stadium at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is popularly known.

We deliver fuel efficiency across all elements of our machines.

Volvo CE takes a holistic approach to fuel efficiency. We deliver fuel efficiency across all elements of our machines via engines, systems, operator behaviour and future technologies, while increasing productivity for our customers, says AM Muralidharan, President, Volvo Construction Equipment. Excerpts from the interview.We have seen a slight increase in the demand for compactors/pavers during Q4 but the market is still low compared to past years. If the requirement goes to double digit numbers

Linden Comansa cranes at Brazil

Maracana was built for the FIFA 1950 World Cup, where it hosted both the opening and closing games. For many years, it has been the sports venue with higher capacity, up to 200,000 people, and nowadays is under renovations to host again another FIFA World Cup in 2014, and also the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games. The project belongs to EMOP, Empresa de Obras P?blicas do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, and Secretary of Works, and is executed by Cons?rcio Maracan? Rio 2014. T

We offer a unique service experience

We have been following a zero accident policy and maintaining this consistently since we came into the business. If there is proper prequalification and competitive bidding, or a challenging project, we invariably win it, says Siraj Dalvi, Managing Director, Simple Engineering Solutions.