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John Deere Electronics' Vision Processing Unit to OEMs
30.04.2025 John Deere Electronics announced the commercial availability of its high-performance vision processing unit (VPU), a core component behind the company's See & Spray technology. This powerful module, designed for rugged environments and advanced Computer Vision Machine Learning (CVML) applications, is now available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across various industries. The module, previously exclusive to John Deere precision agriculture solutions, offers a high GPU- and high CPU-capable platform, read more

PERI draws positive conclusions about bauma 2025
30.04.2025 bauma 2025 was an outstanding success for PERI and exceeded all expectations. At a time that is not easy for the construction industry, the company was curious to see how the trade fair would develop. After the first day, it was already clear that this bauma would be a great success. PERI was able to impress visitors with innovative solutions in the areas of formwork, scaffolding, civil engineering, digitalisation and 3D printing. Particularly remarkable was the outstanding quality of the discussions during the entire week of the trade fair. PERI had read more

3D machine guidance system for excavators
30.04.2025 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Hyundai Construction Equipment announced the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the Next Generation of excavators, specifically engineered to work seamlessly with Hyundai's existing 2D sensors and calibration systems. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, offering construction companies the opportunity to upgrade their equipment with advanced machine control technology that integrates effortlessly read more

When digital finally clicks: Doka revolutionizes the formwork process
30.04.2025 At bauma 2025, Doka presented one of the most ambitious digital initiatives in the formwork industry to date: Doka 360. The integrated customer platform digitally connects and streamlines all key touchpoints – from planning and ordering to site operations and return logistics – along the formwork process. This marks a new chapter in construction partnerships – one that frees up time, simplifies workflows, and unleashes the full productivity potential on the jobsite. Today, many jobsite processes remain surprisingly analog: formwork is still read more

Efficiency is simply indispensable
30.04.2025 The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in the German city of Essen in April 2026. The main theme of the conference is 'Driving Trans- formation with Energy Efficiency!': High energy efficiency is essential to making our buildings ready for the future. The conference with its varied programme will take place in Essen's House of Technology. The call for Papers has begun and will run until the end of June 2025. The Passive House Institute and its partners are inviting you to Essen for the 28th International Passive House Conference. read more

Europe must revamp electricity bills
30.04.2025 The EU Clean Industrial Deal aims to boost electrification and renewables deployment as a driver for industrial competitiveness. But the new WindEurope and VaasaETT report "Revamping electricity bills for a competitive and secure Europe" shows that high taxes and levies on electricity undermine the business case for electrification. They put Europe at a disadvantage compared to the US and China. A cost-neutral shift of electricity taxes and levies would boost competitiveness and energy security. Wind energy is set to become the leading read more

John Deere Enhances its Forestry Machines
30.03.2025 John Deere introduces new operator assistance features and enhancements on its 900 M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers, 900 MH-Series Tracked Harvesters and 900 ML-Series Shovel Loggers. With a focus on customer productivity, the updates include an enhanced Dedicated Travel System, which has been updated for greater efficiency and is now a new feature on the 900 M-Series machines. Additionally, the new Return-to-Level functionality and further undercarriage improvements help to enhance durability. These operator assistance feature updates help read more

PERI UP Modular Scaffold impresses during refinery modernisation
30.03.2025 Czech company Pento spol. S.r.o. put its faith in PERI UP Modular Scaffold during the modernisation of the ORLEN Unipetrol Refinery. The innovative scaffolding system makes a decisive contribution to safety levels and work efficiency. The modernisation project at the ORLEN Unipetrol Refinery in Kralupy nad Vltavou had a clear objective: to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. This involved complex works such as renewing the compressor and optimising the systems for producing fuel additives such as MTBE and ETBE. The PERI UP read more

Komatsu's WA485-11 and WA475-11 wheel loaders
30.03.2025 Komatsu introduced the new WA475-11 and WA485-11 wheel loader models. These versatile machines are designed to move material efficiently and effectively, increasing productivity while also providing improved operator comfort and maintenance ease. Sharp focus has been put on reducing customers' total cost of ownership (TCO). The WA485-11 offers up to 12 percent lower fuel consumption, 21 percent more engine power and 13 percent faster climbing speed compared to its predecessor, the WA480-8. The WA475-11 provides up to 7 percent lower fuel read more


exhibitions and other events

bauma 2025 creates industry optimism
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

bauma Innovation Award in the “Building” Category
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

Rendez-vous à Bordeaux !
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

bauma: Solutions for the mining of the future
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 more


industry news

Construction rates going down in Russia
26.04.2025 Russian developers are launching new projects less often and this fact requires special attention of authorities, President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting on economic issues. read more

Russian yard starts construction of multi-purpose cargo ship
26.04.2025 Russia's V.I. Lenin Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Yard began construction of a new multi-purpose cargo vessel on Wednesday, April 23. The vessel will be the fourth in the Project RSD81 series, read more

Egis acquires Omnia Projects
26.04.2025 Egis, a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm, has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D). read more

Skanska builds office in Sweden, school in Norway and a clinic in California
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

BAM publishes Annual Report 2024
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

DataVolt to design and develop net-zero AI factory campus in Oxagon
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

BAM delivers adjusted EBITDA of €333 million over 2024
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

Bam International has paid a fine of €30,000 for payment irregularities on a project in Africa
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

Jane Hanson new Supervisory Board member of Royal BAM Group
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


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