| contacts | |||||||||||||||||
| construction and maintenance news | ||||||||||||||||||
 31.08.2024 Siemens will release two new products as part of its Gridscale X portfolio at CIGRE Paris Session next week. The new Gridscale X software will enable power utilities, in particular Transmission System Operators (TSOs), to accelerate the energy transition by paving the way towards more flexible and autonomous grid management. Driven by a significant increase in electricity demand, as well as renewable and distributed energy resources (DERs), TSOs face the challenge of ensuring the secure and reliable operation of transmission networks, due to rising read more 31.08.2024 D.C.-based contractor Lenkin Enterprises has selected two Potain MDT 809 tower cranes for important construction projects in Potomac, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The Potain cranes are essential for two challenging developments: the renovation of a modern and contemporary art museum in Maryland and the repurposing of an office building at Georgetown University. Lenkin Enterprises is headed by structural engineer Michael Lenkin, whose career in construction spans nearly 40 years. Faced with the challenges of meeting specific lifting requirements read more 31.08.2024 Caterpillar Inc. announced the launch of the Cat G3520 Fast Response natural-gas generator set for 50 Hz applications. This power solution offers market-leading load acceptance and transient response for mission-critical operations using fuel that reduces tailpipe emissions. The power-dense Cat G3520 Fast Response generator set is ideal for a wide range of applications, including hospitals, data centers, retail complexes, schools, government buildings and universities, as well as research and industrial facilities. Available now at Cat dealers worldwide, read more 31.08.2024 New to the market for customers looking to expand the reach and ability of their compact machines, John Deere introduces the 326 P-Tier Telescopic Compact Wheel Loader to its line-up of P-Tier compact equipment. Offering a similar build and design to the industry-trusted 324 P-Tier Wheel Loader, the 326 P-Tier is equipped with purpose-built telescoping linkage, providing effortless operation and extended reach capabilities. The new 326 P-Tier Telescopic Compact Wheel Loader offers 16-plus feet of reach from its telescopic lift arm, read more 28.08.2024 Komatsu is excited to introduce a new machine portfolio of demolition excavators to the North American market. The PC490HRD-11, PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11 and PC490LC-11 have been successfully operating in the European market for more than 20 years and are now available to the North American demolition industry, providing the opportunity for customers to increase job site efficiency. The PC490HRD-11 demolition excavator features the K100 boom change system, enabling operators to begin working within minutes of arriving at a job site, and read more 28.08.2024 At the 'Smart Retrofitting' event in Darmstadt, Germany, the building owners described the entirely different kind of living comfort as 'incredible'. Now, noise also remains outside. Over 40 energy consultants accepted the invitation to the 'Passive House on Tour' kick-off event and listened intently as the family reported on the positive changes in their energy-efficient home retrofit. The aim of the new 'Passive House on Tour' series is to present highly energy-efficient projects in theory as well as in practice and to support the implementation of a high level of read more 31.07.2024 Rail Baltica represents а landmark achievement in European transportation infrastructure and stands as the largest Baltic project of the century. Bу 2030, аn 870 km long double-track high-speed railway will connect the Baltic countries with the Central European rail network. Doka is playing а pivotal role in ensuring the project's timely completion with its comprehensive solutions. The route, stretching from Tallinn (Estonia) through Riga (Latvia), Kaunas and Vilnius (Lithuania) to Warsaw (Poland), will bе а crucial link between Northern, Eastern, and Central read more 31.07.2024 John Deere announced the launch of its latest production class loader offerings with the introduction of the 744 X-Tier and 824 X-Tier Wheel Loaders. Engineered with the demanding conditions of the construction jobsite in mind, these technology-packed loaders are an ideal solution for customers looking to benefit from unparalleled fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity and unmatched operator comfort. "In a market where efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand, we are proud to lead the way with our E-Drive 744 and 824 X-Tier loaders as we continue read more 31.07.2024 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced the launch of the Leica DD300 CONNECT utility locator and Leica DA300 signal transmitter, a combined, ready-to-use solution for versatile and reliable utility detection. The user-friendly solution empowers professionals to make accurate, reliable and in-depth underground investigations and obtain on-the-spot insights regarding the underground network. Novice users can access video tutorials on the LCD display for a step-by-step approach to successful surveys. Meanwhile, expert users have read more
 05.09.2024 The positive response to the Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL concept shows just how important future and transformation topics currently are for the real estate industry. The new area at EXPO REAL, taking place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024, will be located in Hall A3. Jessica Swoboda, Deputy Exhibition Director of EXPO REAL, says: "We are expecting a total of 52 exhibitors at Transform & Beyond by EXPO REAL, offering innovative solutions on the topics of digitalization, decarbonization, smart buildings, AI and robotics, and energy management solutions for districts. read more11.08.2024 Claudia Boymanns, Exhibition Director of EXPO REAL, answers questions about this year's international trade fair for property and investment, which will take place in Munich from October 7 to 9, 2024. read more 24.07.2024 Statistically speaking, around 56% of the world's population currently lives in cities, a figure that is set to rise to 70% by 2050. The resulting social, economic, and ecological challenges can already be felt today. The demands on space and its use are constantly increasing, leading to conflicts of objectives between the different sectors. read more  13.06.2024 The world's leading exhibition for refrigeration technology is almost booked out. Between 8 and 10 October 2024, trade visitors to Chillventa can look forward to a wide-ranging programme covering refrigeration, air-conditioning, ventilation and heat pumps. The latest industry trends will be on show at the exhibition. International start-ups and young, innovative companies are among the exhibitors industry professionals can seek out to discover the innovations. Chillventa provides the perfect opportunity to establish contact with industry professionals, manufacturers and potential customers. 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  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 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 more21.02.2024 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 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  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
|
construction and maintenance news
|
| 2005 construction and maintenance | |||||||||||||||