Construction and Engineering
CECE's call to EU action ahead of elections
With elections for the European Parliament happening at the end of May 2019, CECE (Committee for European Construction Equipment) has produced a manifesto featuring a list of key demands and is calling on all candidates Read more
Orderfox teams up with Mikron Machining
Swiss-based manufacturers of high-performance manufacturing systems and machine tools Mikron Machining has announced their cooperation with CNC industry platform Orderfox.com. Read more
SSAB introduces GreenCoat Crown BT
In line with the ever-growing demand for sustainable and enhanced performance building material, SSAB has introduced GreenCoat Crown BT, delivering durability and high colour retention in wall claddings and roofs. Read more
Plans to build Europe's largest onshore wind farm underway
Fintel Energija, the Serbian arm of Italian Fintel Energia Group, has announced plans to begin construction of the largest wind farm in Europe. Read more
Balfour Beatty awarded £214 million Hinkley Point C contract
Balfour Beatty has won the contract to deliver the £214 million North and South 400kV overhead line project for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project on behalf of National Grid. Read more
New UK construction contracts down 13.1% in 2018
The total value of construction contracts awarded in the UK in 2018 was £61.6 billion, representing a decrease of 13.1% on the previous year. Read more
YIT to build new Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant in Stockholm
YIT and Stockholm Vatten AB have signed a contract for a new infrastructure work in Henriksdal wastewater treatment plant in Stockholm, Sweden. Read more
Construction and mining next frontier of robotics adoption, says ABI
According to a report from ABI Research, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are making their way into mines and construction sites. Read more
Greek company GEK Terna wins €262 million airport construction contract
Greek construction company GEK Terna has signed a €262 million ($297.7 million) contract with France's Vinci Airports for the construction and refurbishment of Belgrade's Nikola Tesla airport. Read more
Skanska to build new STEM school in North Carolina, US
Skanska has entered the next phase of a multi-part contract with Western Carolina University through the State of North Carolina Construction Office to build a mixed-use STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology and Math) building in Cullowhee, NC, USA. Read more
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe introduces new midi-excavator
Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe has launched its new ViO82 midi-excavator, which it says is particularly suited for urban construction projects. Read more
thyssenkrupp equips United Tower in Bahrain with elevators and escalators
thyssenkrupp elevator has furnished the iconic United Tower in Bahrain with 16 elevators and two escalators. Read more
Sika acquires Romanian market leader in waterproofing systems
Sika has agreed to acquire Arcon Membrane Srl, a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems in Romania. Read more
ASSA ABLOY’s redesigned door closers win Iconic Design Award
ASSA ABLOY’s range of redesigned door closers has been recognised in the 2018 Iconic Awards: Innovative Architecture. This design award is given to products and buildings that contribute to innovation in architecture. Read more
ASSA ABLOY acquires UK door sealing specialist Lorient
ASSA ABLOY has announced its acquisition of Lorient, a leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems with half of sales exported outside of the UK and EU. Read more
thyssenkrupp Elevator to install 'fastest lifts in Brazil'
Mobility solutions business thyssenkrupp Elevator has announced it will be installing the ‘fastest’ lifts in Brazil at the iconic Birmann 32 office building on Faria Lima Avenue. Read more
Construction Focus: A look at the world's most advanced buildings
The speed at which the world’s industries are evolving is rapid, and this is no different for architecture. Read more
Sika acquires US concrete fibre company
The Sika Group has acquired the global Concrete Fibres business from Propex Holding, LLC, which includes a US plant manufacturing synthetic fibres for use in concrete reinforcement, sales operations in Sika's three geographical regions, and a strong Read more
thyssenkrupp Elevator introduces two new elevator product lines
thyssenkrupp Elevator, a global player in urban mobility, has improved its offering of customised mobility solutions in Europe and Africa with the introduction of two new elevator families: 'synergy' and 'evolution'. Read more
thyssenkrupp delivers largest ever airport solutions contract in Turkey
Global mobility solutions provider thyssenkrupp Elevator has announced one of its biggest ever projects in the Middle East: a total mobility solutions package of 143 passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) and four elevators in the new Istanbul Grand Airpo Read more
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Enrico Prandini
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