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 30.09.2025 The Wasserfallboden Dam in Kaprun, Austria, is being raised by nine meters to create the foundation for the new Limberg III pumped-storage power plant. The facility will provide 480 MW of flexible additional capacity to strengthen Europe's renewable energy supply. Doka delivers the formwork and scaffolding solutions that ensure precise and safe construction under extreme high-alpine conditions. The Kaprun power plant group is often described as the "battery of the Alps" because of its enormous storage capacity and flexibility – and it will play an even read more 30.09.2025 Caterpillar introduces a smarter articulated truck design with built-in automatic features for the next generation Cat 725, 730, 730 EJ and 735 models. The upgraded interior puts control at your fingertips, with all functions accessible through a sleek touchscreen or a smooth, responsive keypad—plus, the touchscreen can be effortlessly navigated using the integrated jog dial for added convenience. New push-to-start with operator ID stores up to 50 operator IDs to quickly get to work and safeguard against unauthorized use. read more 30.09.2025 Four Potain tower cranes from two of Manitowoc's long-time Italian partners are working on Milan's prestigious Torre Faro (Lighthouse Tower), scheduled for completion later this year. Leading contractors CMB Cooperativa Muratori e Braccianti di Carpi and Colombo Costruzioni have teamed up, each deploying two cranes and providing in-depth knowledge of BIM technology for the 144 m skyscraper for A2A, one of Italy's biggest energy and environmental groups. To meet the ambitious construction schedule, the cranes are working in close read more 29.09.2025 Since the launch of Hue Secure two years ago, Signify has continuously expanded the portfolio – adding flexible, smart features that combine the power of Philips Hue lighting with advanced home security. Now, Hue Secure takes a major step forward with the introduction of the new 2K wired video doorbell, designed for real-time guest communication, and the smart chime, ensuring no visitor goes unnoticed when you're at home. The new 2K wired camera enhances the camera portfolio with crystal-clear detail, helping users see exactly what's happening read more 29.09.2025 Komatsu is launching a new model of its largest harvester, the 951XC-1 harvester. It's purpose-built for enhanced stability, performance and productivity to the most demanding forestry operations. The Komatsu 951XC-1 is one of the largest harvesters on the market. Its eight driven wheels deliver incredible traction, maneuverability and stability, especially in steep, soft or rugged conditions. Inside the cab, operators experience automotive-level quality with refined controls and features built for all-day comfort and precision. read more 29.09.2025 Europe's Governments want to accelerate the build-out of offshore wind. Not least to drive the electrification of Europe's economy. EU Energy Ministers' new "tripartite contracts" for offshore wind could be helpful here. Offshore wind faces headwinds. But Government action can help nail the business case and deliver the necessary volumes. Key now will be for Governments to agree a New Deal for Offshore Wind at the Heads of Government summit in Hamburg in January. Informal meeting of EU Energy Ministers launched the concept of "tripartite read more 31.08.2025 Caterpillar is announcing its new Cat 140 LVR Motor Grader, upgrading it to the next generation platform. The new model, which features the hallmarks of efficiency, productivity and operator comfort, will launch in early 2026. "Versatility in operation has always been Caterpillar's strength, and the 140 Motor Grader has been a classic demonstration of that virtue," says Pablo dos Santos, Global Product Application Specialist, Caterpillar. "Over the years, customers have shown that the 140's usefulness and flexibility have few limits. Its frame lends itself to read more 31.08.2025 Signify has partnered with Mercedes-AMG to help set a new world record for electric vehicle performance. The CONCEPT AMG GT XX secured a new world record for electric distance driving by driving 40,075 km in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 07 seconds, basically driving "around the world in eight days." The record-breaking drive took place at the famous Nardò Ring, a high-speed circular test track in southern Italy. Signify's smart, energy-efficient lighting was strategically deployed at critical points of the track, including the tunnel and pit stop, read more 31.08.2025 Two Potain self-erecting tower cranes played a prominent role in the construction of a new six-story, 267-unit apartment building in the U.S. city of Pittsburgh's hot-spot neighborhood of Lawrenceville. Set along Butler Street, the project is part of a broader effort to revitalize the area's former industrial footprint. The building is designed to introduce new housing and street-level activity to a compact urban site near the riverfront. With limited staging space in an active urban area, the construction team faced real logistical challenges — especially during the wood-framing phase. read more
 25.06.2025 The Fensterbau Frontale Innovation Award will be presented for the first time at Fensterbau Frontale 2026. The new award is dedicated to new products with innovation and appeal. The new award is intended to highlight innovative products with added value for the industry. Fensterbau Frontale will take place from 24 to 27 March 2026 in Nuremberg as usual co-located with Holz-Handwerk. The world's leading trade fair for windows, doors and facades is very popular and already almost fully booked. read more 26.05.2025 Chillventa, the world's leading fair for refrigeration technology, is expanding its exhibition space in 2026. From 13 to 15 October 2026, trade visitors to Nuremberg can expect an even larger selection and optimised orientation. The 2026 round of Chillventa, the world's leading fair for refrigeration technology, will feature a new hall configuration. An extra hall will be added to increase the available display area. From 13 to 15 October 2026, specialists from all around the world will find an even larger product range and improved layout at the Nuremberg exhibition venue. read more 14.04.2025 The world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment was held from April 7 to 13 at the Munich exhibition center. bauma has impressively demonstrated what the industry is capable of. It was not only a stage for pioneering innovations and new partnerships—it also continued to be a key source of inspiration. With around 600,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, bauma 2025 proved to be a stable foundation and forward-looking platform in turbulent times. read more 09.04.2025 Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (AHA) was awarded the Innovation Award in the "Building" category on April 6, 2025, during bauma – the world's largest trade fair for the construction industry – with the groundbreaking VCT VARIOKIT Composite Track from PERI. The bauma Innovation Award 2025, presented in cooperation with Messe München, VDMA, and the construction industry associations HDB, ZDB, and bbs, honors outstanding technologies in the fields of climate protection, digitisation, machinery, construction, and research. read more
08.09.2025 Jacobs and industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos are working together to help protect small and medium-sized water utilities in the United States from escalating cyber threats. read more  21.08.2025 The Noordkade in Veghel, originally built in 1915 as part of a cattle feed factory, has been transformed into a chocolate factory and is now a vibrant cultural and recreational centre. To revitalise the industrial landmark, PERI used the newly developed PERI UP Public Stair and other customised scaffolding solutions to provide safe, permanently installed visitor walkways that are optimally adapted to the historic fabric of the building. In this way, PERI is making a significant contribution to the preservation of the building's industrial charm whilst improving visitor convenience. read more28.07.2025 • Revenue increased by 7% to €3.4 billion • Adjusted EBITDA €176 million, reflecting a margin of 5.2% (H1 2024: adjusted EBITDA €126 million, margin of 4.0%) • Net result increased 85% to €102 million, reflecting earnings per share of €0.39 (H1 2024: €0.20) read more  28.07.2025 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a tender to select a General Contract Engineer (GCE), also known as a Delivery Partner, for the construction of its new airport. The company is seeking a contractor that will act as both Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Contract Engineer (Construction Manager), bringing expertise from greenfield airport projects abroad as well as large-scale investments within Poland. Tenders may be submitted until 20 October 2025. read more23.07.2025 Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in the material handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving sectors and Hangcha Group, a world-renowned industrial vehicle manufacturer, announce the signature of an agreement to create a joint venture, specialized in manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries and located in France. read more 23.07.2025 Area developers AM and Amvest have acquired the land position of the former Draka site in Amsterdam-North from Prysmian, Hines and Provast. The site has a size of 50,000 m², own land and offers space for approximately 150,000 m² gross floor area of new construction. read more 23.07.2025 The transmission system operator TenneT TSO GmbH has commissioned Strabag AG with the extensive civil engineering work for the 68-kilometer-long B1 route section north of Hanover. The section connects Scheeßel in the north and Schwarmstedt in the south and crosses the districts of Rotenburg and Heidekreis in Lower Saxony. read more 23.07.2025 L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), will set up India's largest green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd's (IOCL) Panipat Refinery in Haryana. read more 05.06.2025 CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract by the Elan Group, one of India's leading real estate developers, to deliver a luxury residential project in Gurugram. read more
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