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The ABM construction and civil engineering group is re-branding its European operations. Managing Director Sean Minihane explained, “We have grown substantially in recent years, expanding both the area of our operations and range of construction services. The re-branding will clarify our offer in each country and establish each of the divisions as a unit under the ABM banner.”
ABM established a presence in the UK with the acquisition of pre-cast concrete manufacturer Precon in 2006. This busi... [more]
Construction sites are proving a magnet for criminals who know that thousands of pounds worth of machinery, tools and equipment are sitting around in a relatively small area and, in their eyes, this property is just waiting to be stolen.
Theft of plant and construction equipment has reached an all-time high. Theft is a major problem for everyone involved in the industry, from major civil engineering companies through to family-run building firms.
There's a huge demand for used plant and eq... [more]
Construction contractors still get hammered by $1 Billion (US) in annual loss due to theft and vandalism. This loss becomes even more deadly to business as construction costs rise and the credit markets plummet.
Pro-Vigil, a construction site security company, answered this $1 Billion in theft and vandalism by creating the industry's first affordable mobile security unit designed solely for live remote surveillance: the Virtual Guard Station. The Virtual Guard Station is less expensive and mo... [more]
Universal Aerial Platforms recently gave St Paul's Cathedral a helping hand to survey its North face with the hire of its Mantis 38m TSJ to surveyors Plowman Craven.
The Mantis was chosen because of its capabilities when working and positioning in restricted areas where there may be slopes, paths, obstacles or weight restrictions which disqualify conventional machines.
Narrow Access Manager for Universal Aerial Platforms, Lee Kerr, commented ‘This machine provides indoor and outdoor soluti... [more]
Actuant Corporation has purchased the outstanding stock of Precision Sure-Lock for approximately $43 million. Funding was provided from borrowings under Actuant’s revolving credit facility.
Precision Sure-Lock, based in Dallas, Texas, generated approximately $25 million of sales in the last twelve months and employs approximately 75 associates. It maintains a leading U.S. market position in the concrete pre- and post-tensioning product markets.
Its products include one-time use and reusab... [more]
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