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 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 31.08.2025 Komatsu, a global leader in mining and construction equipment, and Pronto, the Silicon Valley-based off-road autonomy pioneer, announced a strategic collaboration to deploy Pronto's autonomous haulage technologies to quarry operations in the North American market. The partnership centers on the launch of Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, a system that integrates Pronto's autonomy technologies into quarry-sized haul trucks and ties into Komatsu's Smart Quarry solutions. This visionary alliance further positions read more 31.08.2025 The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, a vital artery connecting two of India's major cities, is undergoing a significant upgrade with the construction of the 13.3 km "Missing Link" project. This aims to revolutionise connectivity by reducing travel distance by over six kilometres and travel time by approximately 30 minutes. Doka plays a pivotal role in this project, providing expertise and innovative systems for the construction of this complex cable-stayed bridge. The Missing Link project is designed to bypass the Khandala Ghat section of the existing read more 31.08.2025 Four Potain topless tower cranes are lifting heavy loads and pouring concrete to keep construction on schedule at the complex Vues Ciel (Sky Views) development in Lyon, France. Longstanding Potain customer and local contractor Fontanel has deployed three cranes from its fleet – MDT 248, MDT 268 and MDT 269 – while a fourth, the MDT 389 L16 has been leased from Valente Grue Assistance. These cranes are driving progress on the €9.8 million project, led by Groupe SERL. The initial phase of the six-tower project involved a detailed crane placement study to read more 31.07.2025 Fire safety in modern construction has become increasingly complex and urgent. From towering steel frameworks to engineered wood systems and high-tech infrastructure, today's buildings must not only perform, they must protect. Passive fire protection (PFP) is essential to slow fire spread and preserve structural integrity long enough for evacuation and emergency response. Intumescent coatings, which expand upon heat exposure to form insulating char layers, are widely used to protect steel structures and other materials vulnerable read more 31.07.2025 The new heavy-duty Cat 980 GC Wheel Loader offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and Performance Series buckets. Easy to own and simple to operate, the new wheel loader is the right economical solution for a broad range of applications. "We've built the new 980 GC on a long legacy of high performance and highly reliable wheel loaders with proven components and integrated Cat machine systems. The loader's simple user interface, intuitive controls and excellent visibility make for comfortable and read more 31.07.2025 A new architectural highlight will grace the Vienna skyline: DC Tower 2 is growing upwards at a rapid pace. Having already impressed with its proven formwork and scaffolding solutions during the construction of DC Tower 1, PERI is also playing a key role in the execution of this project. With a planned total height of 174 metres, DC Tower 2 will have a lasting impact on the cityscape. When it is completed in 2026, DC Tower 2 will make a striking architectural statement, setting itself apart from the neighbouring buildings. Originally planned as a twin tower 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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