Heavy Construction and Civil engineering news articles 
SITECH Technology Dealer Established in the Netherlands for Heavy Civil Construction Contractors
Trimble recently announced that a SITECH® Technology Dealer has been established in the Netherlands. SITECH Nederland joins the premier network of SITECH dealerships—the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available to the heavy and highway contractor. SITECH Technology Dealers represent Trimble® and Caterpillar® machine control systems for the contracto... [more]
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]
Castle and Pryor announce Brokk equipment sale as plant fleet is upgraded
Controlled demolition and concrete cutting specialist Castle and Pryor is disposing of a significant number of Brokk demolition robots and associated equipment in order to make way for new plant. The specialist Brokk machines are controlled remotely, allowing its operative to work in a secure location, free from the vibration and dust often associated with demolishing concrete or other material. Not only are the machines utilised by controlled de... [more]
Latest health and safety guidance, training and education for construction professionals all under one roof at the IOSH annual conference and exhibition 2012
The UK can be proud of a comparatively impressive reputation in construction site safety. The Eurostat website reports that the fatal injury rate in Great Britain is consistently one of the lowest in Europe . The HSE has echoed this positive message in their latest construction industry report which shows a general decline in recent years in major injuries, fatal injuries and reported injuries to members of the public; that is a general decline ... [more]
EN 1090: New requirements for construction products made of steel and aluminum
The new European standard EN 1090-1 specifies requirements for the manufacturers of structural construction components made of steel or aluminum. Latest by July 1, 2012, these manufacturers must possess a valid certificate, if they wish to offer their products in German and EU markets. The new standard regulates the production of steel and aluminum structures and replaces the hitherto German norms DIN 18800-7 and DIN V 4113-3. “During the transit... [more]
Other Heavy Construction and Civil engineering news and reviews
Skills crisis puts networks 'at risk'
Australia is losing the ability to build roads and bridges, with a worsening skills crisis resulting in a shortfall of more than 28,000 engineering jobs in road construction,
Higley-Baseline road-widening project should start soon
Officials expect to soon begin construction on a fast-tracked widening project at the intersection.
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New Research Reveals the Safety Hazards of Green Building
During the past several years, the green building trend has soared, with an increase in government incentives and availability of affordable supplies driving a huge growth of U.S. Green Building Council LEED-certified buildings.
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Granite Names Richard A. Watts New General Counsel
Granite Construction Incorporated today announced that Richard A. Watts has been appointed vice president, general counsel, corporate compliance officer and secretary, effective immediately.
Construction's January Jobless Rate Up, But Industry Gains 21,000 Jobs
Industry's 17.7% rate in January worsened from December's 16%, but was much improved from January 2011's 22.5%.
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The construction added 21,000 jobs in January, as a second consecutive month of unseasonably mild winter weather helped the industry raise employment to a two-year high, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Deadly collapse raises hard questions
Rescue workers dug with their bare hands Monday through the rubble of a collapsed seven-story building under heavy rains...
Redmond announces Kevin Evans as newest board member
Redmond Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees is proud to announce their newest member, Kevin Evans. Kevin joined Redmond’s Board of Trustees effective January, 2012. Kevin was born in Ro...
