Construction industry news articles 
An offshore drilling rig to use J D NEUHAUS largest crane system
J D Neuhaus delivered to Westcon Lofteteknikk AS (WCL) of Norway, its largest crane system constructed to date. It will be used on an offshore drilling rig. The semi portal design comprises an A-frame supporting twin overhead horizontal track beams providing a 7.5 metre span. The crane has an approximate height of 11.5 metres with a total weight of 32 tonnes. It is equipped with JDN hydraulic EH 40-H monorail hoists operating on each of the t... [more]
New Klemm 708-2 rig delivered by Skelair helps Van Elle 's projects
Supplier of ground engineering and rock drilling equipment, Skelair International recently delivered a new Klemm 708-2 rig – the first to arrive in the UK – to Van Elle, UK’s independent geotechnical, piling, foundation and ground stabilisation contractor. Factory finished in Van Elle’s corporate branding, the Klemm 708-2 was delivered in advance of the Christmas break, enabling the contractor to deploy the new rig ready for planned piling wo... [more]
Euro Auctions - Used Construction Plant Global Review 2011 - 2012 - 1)
What a year 2011 was! Following the crash of the worlds construction markets, the movement of second hand plant and industrial equipment around the globe proved to be highly volatile and not without surprise. The fortunes of plant owners, plant buyers and plant sellers have changed over the last 12 months, but what is the real global story? With limited availability of brand new equipment and machinery in 2011 the trading market for pre owned... [more]
Euro Auctions - Used Construction Plant Global Review 2011 - 2012 - 2)
What a year 2011 was! Following the crash of the worlds construction markets, the movement of second hand plant and industrial equipment around the globe proved to be highly volatile and not without surprise. The fortunes of plant owners, plant buyers and plant sellers have changed over the last 12 months, but what is the real global story? Eastern Europe Large construction, roadway and infrastructure projects in Poland are on the increase... [more]
Peterborough’s New Primark to become one of the largest shops thanks to ISG
ISG obtained a £5 million refurbishment and extension project for Hammerson, which sees the contractor bring a 5,500m2 Primark store to the developer’s Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough. The ambitious scheme involves the reconfiguration of eight existing retail units at the Queensgate Shopping Centre, demolishing the internal walls and creating new spaces for lift shafts, stairs and escalators. Several existing tenants have relocated ... [more]
Other Construction industry news and reviews
Construction players set to build new networks
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming International Construction Week 2012 (ICW 2012), organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), promises a venue for players in the industry to look for new business opportunities. CIDB chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Judin Abdul Karim said the event would provide construction industry stakeholders the opportunity to network, learn and share ...
Construction Factoring Supports Recovery as Private Construction Accelerates
BETHESDA, MD-- - According to the Interface Financial Group , as the private construction sector recovers economically; construction factoring is an ideal alternative funding solution to support the industry ...
Research and Markets: Residential Construction in Brazil Accounts for 63.6% of the Country's Total Construction Wood ...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Construction Wood Industry in BRIC Countries - Ma
Area builders hope for construction uptick in 2012
A report released last month that assessed the nation's construction industry had some sobering news for Alabama. The state's general contracting companies, which do commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, saw some of the biggest decreases in employment in the country in 2011.
Construction Career Academy sign up
11th and 12th grade students are able to sign up for a Construction Academy that will prepare them for careers in the construction industry.
Cupertino Electric Sponsors Construction Industry Academic Competition
Construction and engineering firm Cupertino Electric, Inc. today announced sponsorship of the “open category” electrical problem at the 2012 Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition in Sparks, Nevada.
UK Construction Industry Skeptical Of Government Support - Poll
UK Construction Industry Skeptical Of Government Support - Poll
Indonesia's Cement Sector Embarks on Multibillion Dollar Expansion - Cemtech Asia Announces Jakarta Event
LONDON, February 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --On the back of strong GDP growth and an expanding population, the Indonesian construction industry has performed well in recent years. Buoyed up by this thriving ...
Construction Rises as Architects Signal Nonresidential Rebound
Private nonresidential construction may pick up this year, as demand grows for new U.S. projects.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PLAYERS NEED TO HAVE WORKING FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Construction Industry Development Board(CIDB) and Construction Industry Best Practices Advisory Committee (CIBPAC)today called on construction industry players to install working fire-fightingsystem as a way to assist Fire and Rescue teams."It is crucial for the players to install such a system throughout theduration of the construction period in which the ...
