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"Sense the power of light"
29.02.2024 "Sense the power of light": In line with this motto, ams OSRAM will showcase its cutting-edge technologies at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from March 3 to 8, 2024. At the trade fair, the focus will be on innovations from the fields of street lighting, building management, location within buildings, horticulture. The broad portfolio of innovative LEDs, spectral sensors and ambient light sensors is simply ideal for designing miniaturized and efficient solutions. Whether in working or home environments, customers thus benefit from a huge number of read more

John Deere's 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier large dozer models
29.02.2024 Improving its product portfolio of large dozer offerings, John Deere introduces the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier dozers as part of its performance tiering strategy. Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these robust machines are the next generation of models to join the increasing lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers. The new 1050 P-Tier dozer boasts an increase in engine power and a redesigned hood and front-end design. In addition, both the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier offer enhanced visibility and improved safety features, positioning them as an ideal read more

Does anyone offer higher savings?
25.02.2024 After a deep retrofit, a typical apartment block from the post-war era has become a model for energy-efficient buildings. The Passive House Institute carried out scientific monitoring of the project in Giessen, Germany, and has now published its research report. The retrofit planning in advance using the PHPP tool showed a significant reduction in the heating demand. The measured data shows that indeed, energy consumption for space heating already decreased by over 70 per cent in the first year after the renovation, and even decreased by over 80 per cent read more

Award for Denmark’s tallest residential building
25.02.2024 The "Lighthouse 2.0" construction project has created new living space with 381 new flats in the purpose-built district of "Aarhus Ø", not far from the centre of the city of the same name. With its impressive height of 142 metres, the building has been the tallest residential building in Denmark since its completion in 2022. The top floors are home to a restaurant and a roof terrace that is open to the public – with fantastic views of the harbour, the sea and the city. The project has now received an award for the "Best Tall Building" in the "100 to 199 metres" category read more

New Philips Hue lights and accessories
31.01.2024 Signify announced the availability of new Philips Hue lights and accessories to design personalized lighting experiences. The new Philips Hue Dymera wall light offers individually controllable up and down light to create an architectural look both indoors and outdoors. Design is also kept at the forefront with the new 3D printed Philips Hue pendant cord, made from 55% bio-circular material1 and tailored for the Filament bulbs. New connectors for Philips Hue Perifo track lighting allow for more versatility when designing the track system for your home. In North America, read more

Renting vs. Owning: The Scaffolding Dilemma
31.01.2024 When undertaking a new construction project, the mathematics involved are usually very complex. A large list of considerations is at play for architects, contractors, and installers to meet the requirements and demands of the project from beginning to end. The selection of material plays a big role in the success of the project, both in the short term and long term. Ensuring that the project can be completed on time, safely, and efficiently is also critical to a building's overall performance. Whether it is a large commercial project or an industrial project, scaffolding is read more

John Deere Launches the Mid-size 444 G-Tier Wheel Loader
30.01.2024 New to the market, John Deere introduces the 444 G-Tier Wheel Loader as part of its performance tiering strategy, offering customers a model that provides reliability without the extras that they would find in a P-Tier or X-Tier machine. The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-Tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-Tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size. This latest addition to the wheel loader lineup aims to cater to the segment of the construction market that values simplicity and reliability and serves read more

Lots of good news – and good numbers – again in offshore wind
30.01.2024 Things are looking up again for offshore wind in Europe. 2023 saw a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms come online, up 40% on 2022. And €30bn of new investments were confirmed – covering 9 GW that'll be built over the coming years. The supply chain is also seeing a turnaround, with new factories announced in Poland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. 2023 was the best year on record for new offshore wind installations in both the EU and across Europe as a whole. Europe built 4.2 GW of offshore wind in 2023. That's 1.7 GW more than read more

GMK5250XL-1 extends helping hand to German soccer club VfB Stuttgart
29.01.2024 A Grove GMK5250XL-1 belonging to German lifting service provider Gräser-Eschbach has completed its final lifts on the €130 million reconstruction of the MHP Arena soccer stadium in Stuttgart, Germany. Home to Bundesliga team VfB Stuttgart, the stadium has been undergoing redevelopment since 2018, although the erection of temporary sections has allowed it to remain operational during this time. Gräser-Eschbach, based in Bad Schönborn, Germany, had previously used other cranes, but restrictions on this part of the project meant structural read more


exhibitions and other events

Riken Yamamoto receives the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize
13.03.2024 The Pritzker Architecture Prize announces Riken Yamamoto, of Yokohama, Japan, as the 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the award that is regarded internationally as architecture's highest honor. Yamamoto, architect and social advocate, establishes kinship between public and private realms, inspiring harmonious societies despite a diversity of identities, economies, politics, infrastructures, and housing systems. Deeply embedded in upholding community life, he asserts that the value of privacy has become an urban sensibility, when in fact, members of a community should sustain one another. read more

digitalBAU to take place for the third time in Cologne
06.02.2024 From February 20 to 22, 2024, at digitalBAU — the trade fair for digital solutions in the construction industry — more than 250 exhibitors will present their products from the field of digital planning, construction and operation. In addition to the the exhibition area there will be an extensive supporting program comprising a forum and conference program, innovation parcours, and guided tours. More than 250 exhibitors who will be presenting themselves at the Cologne trade fair grounds. read more

Chillventa 2024
21.12.2023 The international refrigeration, AC, ventilation and heat pump community should be sure not to miss the world's leading fair for refrigeration technology: From 8 to 10 October 2024, Chillventa in Nuremberg will once again showcase the key trends and innovations in refrigeration, AC, ventilation, heat pump and insulation technology and automation. Preparations are in full swing for the exciting and wide-ranging supporting programme including forums, special presentations, and guided tours. The Chillventa CONGRESS on the day before the trade fair is once again set to be a special knowledge highlight. read more

EXPO REAL to highlight solutions for the real estate industry
21.09.2023 The explicit aim of EXPO REAL (October 4–6, 2023) is to provide the real estate industry with a platform to discuss challenges and opportunities, and to learn about potential solutions. At present, the biggest challenges facing the industry are the high interest rates, increased construction costs, climate change and cutting CO2 emissions in the construction and operation of buildings. To this end, Messe München will be addressing the economic issues in detail in this year's supporting program and will be featuring the special show "EXPO REAL Decarb—make the climate change work" for the first time. read more


industry news

10 Design unveils plan for Yantian Old Market Town
15.03.2024 International architecture practice 10 Design (part of Egis' Architecture Line) has unveiled its latest winning proposal for the Yantian Old Market Town Urban Renewal Project in Shenzhen, China. Embracing Yantian Old Market Town's rich history and natural beauty, the design sets out a captivating blueprint for a world-class waterfront destination, as well as setting a new standard for sustainable coastal living. Nestled along the tranquil inner bay of Starling Inlet, Yantian Old Market Town boasts a prime waterfront location near Shenzhen's Yantian Container Terminal. read more

Chinese contractor to build soccer park in Guangzhou
15.03.2024 A Chinese state-owned construction contractor will build China's largest soccer park in Guangzhou on the site where struggling Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group was supposed to build its soccer stadium. China Construction Fourth Engineering Division won the engineering procurement construction contract to build the Guangzhou Football Park with a CNY2.4 billion (USD328 million) bid, the unit of China State Construction Engineering announced on its official WeChat account yesterday. read more

The consortium led by Strabag wins contract to build tunnels in Toronto
21.02.2024 Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of $255 million to Strabag Inc. to design, build and finance the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, which includes a 500-metre tunnel from east of Jane Street to Mount Dennis Station. read more

BAM delivers adjusted EBITDA of €304 million in 2023
20.02.2024 Over 2023, Royal BAM Group nv delivered a strong performance with an adjusted EBITDA of €304 million, reflecting a margin of 4.9 per cent. The liquidity position and order backlog are at a good level. BAM proposes to pay a dividend over the year 2023 of €0.20 per share. read more

Implenia wins large projects in Switzerland and Germany
07.02.2024 Implenia, Switzerland's leading construction and real estate service provider, has won two civil engineering projects in Switzerland, as well as new building construction contracts in Germany. Implenia's highly specialised teams will be able to make full use of their many years of experience and extensive expertise in the planning, coordination and implementation of challenging projects. In total, the contracts are worth more than CHF 110 million to Implenia. The "Niesen" joint venture, consisting of partners Walo Bertschinger AG, Kästli Bau AG, Weibel AG and Implenia, each with a share of 25%, has been awarded a contract by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) for the complete renovation of the N06 motorway between Thun Süd and Spiez. read more

Sports Boulevard launches Riyadh’s immersive cycling experience
07.02.2024 The Sports Boulevard has launched Riyadh's immersive cycling experience, RIYDE, in partnership with global technology company the pioneering virtual cycling simulator and sports technology innovator, to develop a cycling experience aimed at increasing fitness rates in Riyadh. The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh's mega projects launched on March 19th, 2019. The project extends more than 135km through a grid of safe green pathways for pedestrians, cyclists, athletes, and horse-riders. The project includes more than 4.4 million square meters of greenery and open spaces, and up to 50 multidisciplinary sports facilities. read more

Saudi Arabia unveiles plans for a luxury resort on decommissioned oil platforms
01.02.2024 Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a luxury resort on decommissioned oil platforms in the Persian Gulf, to be called “THE RIG.” THE RIG. is inspired by the design of offshore oil platforms, to celebrate the legacy and heritage of Saudi Arabia's long oil and gas history. The unique hospitality and adventure experience will span a gross floor area of over 300,000 square meters, located 40km from the coastline, near Al Juraid Island and Berri Oil Field in the Arabian Gulf. read more

Huawei builds first European factory in France next year
14.12.2023 China's Huawei will start building its mobile phone network equipment factory in France next year, Reuters said, pressing ahead with its first plant in Europe even as some European governments curb the use of the firm's 5G gear. read more

Budimex to drill rail tunnel in Łódź
10.12.2023 Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has signed the second of three construction contracts for its most advanced railway project. The over 4-kilometre High-Speed Rail tunnel in Łódź is a key element of the "Y", a route designed to connect Warsaw with Łódź, Poznań and Wrocław. CPK plans to complete the construction of the tunnel simultaneously with the launch of the first stage of the CPK airport. The construction of the CPK long-distance tunnel in Łódź has been divided into three parts. read more


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