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 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 31.01.2025 Signify launches groundbreaking features and accessories for Philips Hue, revolutionizing how users illuminate, entertain, and secure their homes. Philips Hue introduces its first generative AI assistant in the Hue app, delivering personalized lighting scenes based on mood, occasion or style. Available in 2025, the assistant lets users type or speak commands to create the perfect ambiance, with feedback features ensuring continuous improvement. "This marks a new era in smart lighting. Our AI assistant is just the beginning of a smarter, read more 31.01.2025 Savant Systems, Inc. will be launching an array of GE-branded traditional and smart lighting and shading solutions, as well as an innovative and affordable Savant smart power solution that can help electrify millions of homes across the U.S. and beyond. "We continue to innovate across Savant in the LED lighting space, as well as smart home and power solutions, to bring reliable and attractive energy-saving technologies to homeowners, professional contractors and builders," said Bob Madonna, CEO of Savant. "Both Savant and GE-branded smart home read more 31.01.2025 Wind energy was 20% of all the electricity consumed in Europe. But Europe is not building enough new wind farms. The EU built only 13 GW last year, well below the 30 GW a year it needs to meet its 2030 energy targets. There are 3 problems: (a) most Governments are not applying the new EU permitting rules; (b) new grid connections are delayed; and (c) the slow pace of electrification is holding back demand. Governments are auctioning more new wind farms. So more new projects should be built provided Europe solves those 3 problems and there's read more 29.01.2025 PERI SE (Weißenhorn, Germany) and DataB GmbH (Biedermannsdorf, Austria) founded the joint venture DataForm.Work GmbH on 8 January 2025. Both partners each hold a 50 per cent stake in the joint venture, which is based in Biedermannsdorf (Austria). René Østergård will assume the Managing Director role of DataForm.Work GmbH. The Danish engineer brings extensive experience with almost 10 years at PERI. With the founding of DataForm.Work, two innovation-orientated companies are combining their strengths to jointly drive read more 29.01.2025 Caterpillar Inc. is launching its next generation of Cat Telehandlers. Released for retail and rental customers, the Cat TH0642, TH0842, TH1055 and TH1255 models replace the previous TL642, TL943, TL1055 and TL1255 machines. "Our goal with the next gen Cat Telehandlers is to deliver a safe, reliable, smooth and comfortable range of machines that are easy to use and maintain. We've received extremely positive feedback from operators on how stable and easy to control the telehandler feels when they are handling and placing heavy loads at height as read more 29.01.2025 PERI Formwork Systems, Inc. introduced two new innovative formwork solutions while serving as an exhibitor at the upcoming 2025 World of Concrete Convention (January 21-23, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV). The annual event is dedicated to connecting and educating professionals in the concrete and masonry construction industries. SKYFLEX, the innovative imperial 8'x8' grid beam formwork system, enables efficient and secure formwork operations while optimizing safety. SKYFLEX delivers unmatched flexibility and speed. It's imperial 8'x8' grid design read more 29.01.2025 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced its latest utility detection solution, the Leica DT100 Precision Locator and Leica DE100 Transmitter. The precision locator market is driven by the need for effective, reliable solutions that enhance safety, efficiency and productivity in various operational contexts. The Leica DT100, paired with the DE100 transmitter, offers a robust solution designed to meet the demanding needs of industries like construction, utilities, and telecommunications. The DT100 Precision Locator excels through accuracy and read more
 29.01.2025 In times of major challenges and uncertainties in the construction industry, BAU—the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems—presents itself as a beacon of hope for the industry. Despite the trade fair being shortened by one day, well over 180, 000 visitors (2023: 190,000) came to the fully booked Trade Fair Center Messe München from January 13 to 17 to explore innovations and trends presented by 2,230 exhibitors (2023: 2,260) from 58 countries (2023: 49 countries). In addition to the number of participating countries, the international share of exhibitors also reached a new record of 52 percent. read more 29.01.2025 The construction industry uses significant amounts of resources and is one of the largest producers of greenhouse gases. For that reason alone, social development aimed at sustainability is inconceivable without essential contributions from the construction industry. bauma 2025 will provide an overview of the diverse approaches in the construction machinery world for sustainable construction. 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. read more 03.12.2024 bauma 2025 is already taking shape: Such exhibitors as Liebherr, Peri and Wirtgen began to set up their booths in October, around six months before the start of the event. The world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment will be held in Munich from April 7 to 13, 2025. In 2025, numerous well-known companies will once again use bauma as a showcase for themselves and their products. The returning companies include Volvo, Deutz, Liugong, CNH, Skyjack and JLG. Joining their ranks for the first time are such companies as Fortescue, DSI/Sandvik, HG—100% electric dumpers, EXiron AG, Gravis Robotics AG, Metso Oyj, rockrobot oy, Wabtec Corporation and WEICO GmbH. Around 150 new exhibitors will be at bauma 2025 as well. read more 03.12.2024 Even before turbulence began to rock the construction industry, observers knew that the German government would never reach its target of erecting 400,000 apartments a year. Red tape, a shortage of skilled workers and financing difficulties are just some of the reasons why. As the housing shortage worsens, and construction prices and rents rise, industry experts are shifting their focus to productivity-boosting solutions. One potential way to do so would be to use digital tools ranging from digital twins to artificial intelligence and robotics. But another promising approach is also coming back into focus: 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  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 more
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