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 24.03.2025 Europe built 16.4 GW of wind energy, 12.9 GW in the EU, according to WindEurope's 2024 Statistics out today. That's less than half of what the EU needs to deliver on its energy security targets. Poor permitting, slow grid build-out and insufficient electrification are holding back the expansion of wind. Our latest Outlook for 2025-30, also out today, shows that the annual build-out should double by the end of this decade. If we can sustain that level, then wind can deliver the bulk of the clean electricity required to deliver on the EU's Clean read more 28.02.2025 At bauma 2025, Doka, together with parent company Umdasch Group, will present more than 40 pioneering innovations in formwork, scaffolding, and other key areas covering the lifecycle of а building object. Visitors to the 5,300 m2 exhibition space (booth FN.420 – FN.423) will experience new technologies, products, and materials designed to drive efficiency and boost productivity on the job site, with the aim of making concrete construction fit for the future. Construction productivity has lagged behind other industries for decades. read more 28.02.2025 Hexagon's Geosystems division announced its presence at bauma 2025, the world's leading construction trade fair. Hexagon will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of construction technology brands, including Leica Geosystems, AGTEK, Xwatch, Bricsys and OxBlue. These industry-leading brands collectively provide end-to-end solutions that connect office and field applications, enabling construction professionals to leverage digital twins, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide actionable, data-driven insights to improve decision-making. read more 28.02.2025 Under the motto "We are shaping the future together", PERI will be showcasing the scope of its portfolio and presenting numerous innovations at the open-air north site (stand FN 718) from 7 to 13 April 2025 in Munich. In its own exhibition hall, the formwork and scaffolding manufacturer from Weissenhorn, Germany, will have plenty of surprises in store for visitors besides impressive exhibits, live demonstrations and face-to-face discussions. Many of PERI's subsidiaries and partners will also be exhibiting their products at this year's bauma trade fair. read more 27.02.2025 Komatsu introduced its newest log loader, the TimberPro TN230D. The new machine was built from the ground up based on customer and distributor feedback and was carefully engineered to help improve productivity and provide additional operator benefits. The 197-HP TN230D offers a 36-foot reach and 58,224 foot-pounds of swing torque. It also features Power Max, which temporarily increases engine horsepower and hydraulic flow to support tough forestry tasks. The machine is built with proven, high-quality Komatsu read more 27.02.2025 Caterpillar Inc. debuted the Cat FM528 GF/LL (General Forestry/Log Loader), a forestry excavator designed for adaptability and efficiency. This machine is crafted to meet the diverse demands of forestry professionals, providing them with unparalleled versatility, enhanced operator comfort, and cost-effective performance. "The Cat FM528 represents our commitment to understanding and responding to the evolving needs of the forestry industry. We are merging adaptability, operator-oriented design, and cost efficiency, empowering forestry read more 27.02.2025 Poland is ramping up its domestic offshore wind supply chain to become the leading offshore wind player in the Baltic Sea. Works on the construction of two substations for Poland's first offshore wind farm are now completed. This marks the kick-off of commercial-scale offshore wind development in Polish waters. Meanwhile the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU has made energy security and industrial competitiveness two of its main priorities. On 23 January 2025 Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic (GPB), a Polish company specialised in read more 31.01.2025 Potain CONNECT is an intelligent, intuitive, cloud-based platform from Manitowoc that is transforming tower crane ownership and operation. It provides a range of information and services to help owners and users get more from their machines and change the way things are done. For example, imagine a new tower crane installation on a tight schedule lacks key information to get started. Instead of spending valuable time tracking down answers, technicians can utilize the Assist app with Potain CONNECT and instantly find the necessary documentation. read more 31.01.2025 PERI presents the new generation of MAXIMO Panel Formwork, which has been appreciated for decades for its extraordinarily efficient handling and minimal manpower requirements. The new generation of MAXIMO combines proven strengths with new innovative features that make work on the construction site even more user-friendly, safer and more sustainable. Because PERI is already thinking today about the requirements of tomorrow. The single-sided wall formwork combines familiar unique selling points – such as the Alignment Coupler BFD read more
 19.03.2025 See you in Bordeaux! The Quartus Endowment Fund for Architecture is hosting Rendez-vous à Bordeaux! from April 3rd to 6th, for a four-day event focused on the collective creation of the city. Organized as part of its Territories program, the Quartus Endowment Fund for Architecture creates meetings that combine knowledge sharing and forward-looking reflections on the contemporary challenges of our society and how they interact with the creation of a specific territory: read more 19.03.2025 The global mining industry faces the challenge of securing the economic supply of raw materials while minimizing negative impacts on the environment, climate and people. Dealing with this "mining challenge" is one of the key topics of bauma 2025. The world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment will be held from April 7 to 13 at the Munich exhibition center. It shows which innovative solutions will be used to make mining even more efficient, safe and sustainable in the future. read more19.03.2025 This is the 14th time that Messe München and VDMA, together with the construction industry associations HDB, ZDB and bbs, will award the prize. The competition started again on May 2, 2024, with the categories Climate Protection, Digitalisation, Mechanical Engineering, Building and Research. read more  25.02.2025 bauma, the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment, will start in Munich in a few weeks' time. From 7 to 13 April, more than 3,500 exhibitors from 57 countries will be presenting their latest machines, technologies and innovations on a total of 614,000 square meters of exhibition space. Demand for exhibition space also remains high in 2025, and bauma is once again fully booked. There has been a noticeable increase in international participation, primarily from Asia, specifically from India, Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea. read more
07.03.2025 Skanska has signed a contract with the Municipality of Sandefjord to build a new school in Vesterøya, south of Oslo, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 409M, about SEK 400M, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the first quarter 2025. Construction starts in March 2025 with completion in July 2026. read more 25.02.2025 Royal BAM Group nv has published its Annual Report 2024. The report highlights advancements in sustainability, including decarbonisation and diversity and inclusion, alongside its financial results exemplifying BAM's mission of 'Building a sustainable tomorrow.' read more 13.02.2025 NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, and DataVolt, a Saudi-based international developer, investor and operator of data centers, signed a landmark agreement, marking a significant step toward realizing the Kingdom's vision for a sustainable, data-driven economy. read more 13.02.2025 Royal BAM Group nv delivered an adjusted EBITDA of €333 million in 2024, reflecting a margin of 5.2%. The order book increased by €3.2 billion (+33%) to €13 billion, driven by both divisions. BAM's cash position and solvency remained solid. read more 17.12.2024 Royal BAM Group nv announces that the Dutch Public Prosecutions Office (DPPO, Openbaar Ministerie) has closed its pending investigation into BAM International bv. read more 13.09.2024 The Supervisory Board of Royal BAM Group nv intends to nominate Jane Hanson CBE for appointment to the Supervisory Board at an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders on 6 November 2024 for a period which will end at the Annual General Meeting in 2028. read more 10.05.2024 Royal BAM Group nv reports an adjusted EBITDA of €44 million in the first quarter 2024, reflecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.1%. BAM's cash position remains solid and the capital ratio further improved. The order intake was strong. For the full-year 2024, BAM expects to deliver an adjusted EBITDA margin within the strategic range between 4 and 6%. read more  20.03.2024 A joint venture between China's Huadian Group and Vietnam's Minh Quang Technology has proposed the development of a hydrogen production plant in combination with a 1,200 MW wind farm and an 800 MW solar farm in the central province of Quang Tri, with a total investment of nearly $2.4 billion. Investors will research the possibility of developing a plant to produce hydrogen through water electrolysis, along with storage sites, transportation, shared facilities, and related auxiliary systems. Other developments include a 1, 200 MW wind farm and an 800 MW solar power plant. The project will cost about $2.39 billion. read more20.03.2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the ceremony of launching construction of the Moscow-St.Petersburg high-speed railway (HSR) on March 14, 2024 via video link, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. read more
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