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Volvo CE Ends 2024 with Strong Profitability Amid Market Slowdown
Despite a year of declining sales, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) saw a positive shift in the final quarter of 2024, with net order intake rising by 19%. Although net sales for both Q4 and the full year dropped by 16%, the company maintained profitability while continuing its investments in innovation and new product launches. The construction equipment market faced a slowdown in 2024, particularly in Europe and North America. Compared to the high levels seen in late 2023, demand in Europe fell by 25% due to a saturated market, while North America saw an 8% decline as dealer and rental fleets normalized. However, South America recorded a 5% market growth, mainly driven by Brazil, and saw a 19% increase in net sales alongside a 29% rise in deliveries during Q4. China benefited from

RiConnect Issues Digital Product Passports
RiConnect Inc.’s cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) offering includes Digital Product Passports (DPP), as industry adapts to the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). RiConnect is dedicated to simplifying and digitalising the processes around compliance and traceability for
Construction Machines & Vehicles

Six ways Rokbak trucks make operating straightforward
Thanks to features such as an intuitive control layout and operator-friendly design, Rokbak ADTs (articulated dump trucks) combine innovation, safety and ease of use – a testament to the articulated hauler manufacturer’s advanced engineering and focus on productivity gains for end-users.

Cleaner, Quieter, Smarter: Hyundai’s HW155H Hydrogen Excavator Revealed
Wheeled excavators are experiencing a resurgence in the construction equipment market, and for good reason. Their versatility allows them to navigate urban and suburban environments with ease, perform a wide range of tasks from digging to demolition to landscaping, and be easily deployed by municipalities. These same

Volvo CE Showcases New Generation EC300 Excavator at Korean Customer Event
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) recently held an extensive customer event in Korea to introduce its latest innovation, the New Generation 32-ton EC300 excavator. The event, attended by over 500 customers, showcased Volvo CE’s commitment to delivering advanced construction machinery tailored to the evolving
Building Equipment & Products

SteelAsia Invests PHP30 Billion in Quezon Plant to Cut Steel Imports
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., the country’s largest steel producer, is investing PHP30 billion (513 million USD) to establish a new facility in Candelaria, Quezon. The plant will focus on producing heavy structural steel products, which are currently imported from neighboring countries. The new heavy sections plant will utilize advanced European steel technology to manufacture over 1 million tons of structural steel annually. These products include H beams, I beams, angles, channels, sheet piles, plates, and other heavy profiles. By producing these locally, the Philippines is expected to save USD1.2 billion each year on steel imports. SteelAsia chairman and chief executive officer Benjamin Yao emphasized the economic benefits of the project, stating, “We will create around 7,000 jobs

Colombia’s GALTCO Aluminium Project
Colombia is cementing its position as a sustainability leader in Latin America, expanding its influence beyond renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction into aluminium production. Inspired by global leaders like the United Arab Emirates, France, Canada, and Norway, the country is advancing industrial sustainability

Timber as the Heart of Paris’s Wood Up Tower
Wood Up, a 16-story residential tower in Paris, stands as a pioneering example of timber construction in urban settings. Designed by LAN Architecture and REI Habitat, the project has become a landmark for its use of French beech, the country’s most abundant timber, transported from Normandy by barge. It is the tallest
Digital Construction

Additive Manufacturing Drives Innovation in Concrete Moulds for Furniture and Architecture
UK-based Rapid Fusion, a specialist in turnkey 3D printing solutions, has teamed up with Italian start-up Nanoo to redefine concrete mould manufacturing. Using its advanced ZEUS 3D robotic system, Rapid Fusion created complex moulds for Nanoo, enabling the production of table legs for a high-end Italian furniture manufacturer. This project highlights how additive manufacturing can dramatically reduce production times and costs while enhancing sustainability. The moulds, traditionally taking up to two weeks to produce, were completed in just a few days thanks to the ZEUS system. By combining 3D printing with an integrated CNC milling tool, the collaboration achieved precision quality while minimizing labor costs and leveraging recycled PET-G materials to bolster environmental performance.

Dubbo Leads the Way with 3D-Printed Social Housing Development
A groundbreaking 3D-printed social housing development in Dubbo, Australia, is making significant progress. Spearheaded by the New South Wales government, the initiative brings together Contour3D, a local construction 3D printing company, Crete-Tech Australia, and Ash Group Holdings, an Aboriginal-owned organization
Articles

Nordic Sustainable Construction Symposium: A Blueprint for Europe's Green Future
In December, Copenhagen hosted the Nordic Sustainable Construction Symposium, bringing together industry leaders, politicians, and experts to address one of the most pressing challenges in the built environment: reducing the construction sector's impact on the climate and environment. The event marked the culmination of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ four-year programme dedicated to promoting sustainable construction and resource efficiency. A Nordic Vision with European Impact The Nordic Council of Ministers’ Vision 2030 aims to establish the Nordic Region as the world’s most sustainable and integrated region by the end of the decade. A key part of this vision is addressing the scarcity of resources, enhancing circularity, and optimizing the use of existing building stock. Nordic
Security & Fire Protection

Enhancing Construction Safety Through Advanced Site Camera Technologies
In today's construction landscape, ensuring the safety of project teams is of utmost importance. To address the myriad risks associated with construction work, companies must embrace emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and advanced job-site camera systems. These innovations can

Sun Safety for Construction Workers
Working outdoors, especially when you're working within the construction industry, means that you are constantly exposed to the sun's harmful rays. It's a tough job, but it is very important to take care of yourself and protect your skin. Skin cancer is a very serious risk for people who work outside, so it is
Product Focus

Komatsu’s All-Electric Underwater Bulldozer at CES 2025
Komatsu, the 103-year-old Japanese manufacturing giant, is making its debut at CES 2025, showcasing its cutting-edge innovations in extreme construction technology. The company, renowned for its heavy machinery, has unveiled an all-electric underwater bulldozer, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable construction equipment. The prototype, which takes inspiration from a mechanical model designed in the 1970s, marks a significant shift from diesel-powered equipment to more eco-friendly electric power, aligning with global sustainability goals. Komatsu, which operates in over 150 countries and serves industries ranging from construction to mining, has never exhibited at CES before, despite its competitors regularly using the platform to display technological advancements. However,

WEG unveils powerful new PLC500 Series for Industry 4.0
WEG, a global leader in automation and control technologies, has announced the launch of its latest innovation in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) – the PLC500 series. Designed to meet the growing demands of Industry 4.0, the PLC500 offers superior performance, flexible programming and advanced connectivity,
Country Reports

DSI Partners with El Amar Group to Expand in Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Drake & Scull International (DSI) has reported a profitable performance for the nine-month period ending 30 September 2024, with a net profit of AED 3.79 billion, a significant improvement from net losses of AED 197.49 million in the previous year. The company has also entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with El Amar Group, aimed at leveraging the combined expertise of both organizations to drive growth in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The MoU outlines plans to explore a wide range of opportunities in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. This includes a focus on contracting works, water treatment contracting, district cooling projects, and other mutually beneficial initiatives. By joining forces, DSI and El Amar Group aim to unlock new business

Aldar’s UAE and International Backlog Surge to AED 40.5 Billion
Aldar Properties, the Abu Dhabi-listed real estate developer, has seen its revenue backlog in the UAE surge to AED 40.5 billion ($11.03 billion) as of September 2024, marking significant growth from AED 29.1 billion in 2023 and AED 12.1 billion in 2022, according to a report by Moody's Ratings. The company also
Events

Next-Gen Solutions for Civil Contractors
The recent Dimensions event, hosted by Trimble, delivered an impressive showcase of innovation and collaboration for professionals across industries such as geospatial, construction, agriculture, and transportation. This annual conference focused on cutting-edge solutions aimed at addressing key challenges in civil construction. Groundbreaking Integrations for B2W Users A major highlight of the conference was the unveiling of two advanced integrations within the B2W platform, specifically designed for civil contractors. The first, B2W Operations + Spectrum AppXchange, seamlessly connects Trimble Spectrum ERP with B2W Operations. This integration automates the flow of resource and job data, eliminating manual data entry and file uploads, streamlining workflows, and improving the accuracy of

SCG and Industry Leaders Collaborate for Net Zero in Construction at CECI 2024
At the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Circular Economy in Construction Industry (CECI) 2024, SCG Smart Living and SCG Cement and Green Solutions, in collaboration with 38 leading companies, gathered at SCG Headquarters in Bang Sue to advance the construction industry’s green standards. The conference focused on green