Manitowoc Showcases Two Potain Self-Erecting Cranes
Manitowoc has displayed a Potain Igo 32 and Igo M 14 at Intermasz 2018, a construction trade show that took place in Poznań, Poland. The Igo 32 was exhibited outdoors in the Manitowoc area, and the smaller and world-renowned Igo M 14 was shown indoors. The Igo 32 is one of Potain’s largest self-erecting cranes. It has a maximum hook height of 22 m and can lift 1.1 t at its 30 m jib end. The Igo M 14 has class-leading lifting height and flexible configuration options; operators can adjust the crane’s configuration at their yard before dispatching it to a job site, making set up time even shorter. In addition, Manitowoc promoted its EnCORE refurbishment program during the show. EnCORE is Manitowoc’s branded rebuild, repair, re-manufacture and exchange program. At Intermasz 2018, attendees
Zaha Hadid's Dunes for the Desert in UAE’s Eastern District
In the middle of the Sharjah Desert in the United Arab Emirates, a futuristic building is currently being constructed according to the plans of Zaha Hadid. As inspiration, the famous architect used nothing more than sand dunes. PERI is supporting this ambitious project with an individually-designed planning solution,
Pile Diameter Modeled Using Thermal Integrity Profiling Verified with Extracted Pile Measurements
By definition, any type of drilled deep foundation is buried in the ground, hiding its constructed shape from visual inspection. This complicates the quality assurance process, leaving reasonable potential foundation performance questions. Fortunately, a very quick, reliable, and convenient means of indirect
The Crane Market Continues to Climb the Global Equipment Ranking
The growing European construction industry, along with the booming construction industry in the rapidly-growing economies of China and India, is driving the global crane market at a CAGR of 6%. The European construction industry, which tumbled post-recession, has been recovering over the past few years. This recovery is driving the crane and other construction machinery and equipment markets in the region, and also globally. Though the region has not seen pre-recession standards, the growth rate in the region is higher than the growth rate in many other countries. Europe is the second fastest-growing region, in terms of the sales of crane and construction machinery, only falling behind the booming Asia-Pacific region. The immense growth of equipment in Asia-Pacific is majorly lead by China
Forklift Market Is the Logistics Choice
According to Markets&Markets, the global forklift market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.93%, from USD16 billion in 2016 to USD17.6 billion by 2021. The global market is driven by the less than 5 ton capacity forklifts which accounts for a major market share in terms of volume. The less than 5 ton capacity majorly
Floors and Ceilings Sectors Hitting the Roof
According to Research Nester, ceiling lights are commonly utilized for offering general illumination and are highly popular and feasible in major populated areas and in rooms with lower ceilings. Over the past few years, advanced lighting systems established importance in numerous sectors such as healthcare, corporate, and residential, etc. owing to its enhanced design and technology. Global ceiling lights market is projected to register a CAGR of 11.6% over the forecast period 2016-2023.
PVs Low Solar Tariffs A Hot Topic in MENA
Countries are at war with greenhouse gases caused by high energy consumption especially in industry intensive locales and so the search is on for more sustainable and cost effective energy solutions. Globally, over 178 GW of power was installed in 2015 and is estimated to reach more than 600 GW by 2023, including both
Global Fa ade Market on the Rise
The global facades market size is expected to reach USD339.46 billion by 2024, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The surge in the adoption of advanced eco-friendly facades across North America and Europe is anticipated to fuel the market growth in the coming years. Furthermore, the increasing number
Investments in Construction Projects Hold up the Scaffolding Market
The global construction scaffolding rental market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.32% during the period 2017-2021, according to Research and Markets. A booming construction industry is one of the significant factors driving the growth of the construction scaffolding rental market. Simultaneously, the construction ventures in developing countries are expected to keep growing at a much quicker rate than advanced economies. It is anticipated that the developing economies will contribute to 56% of the world's construction market share.
Paint and Coatings Global Takeover
The coatings industry is considered one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world which amid the past 40 years, producers have been forced to adopt low-solvent and solventless technologies and will continue to do so. In fact, the number of coating producers is large but most are regional producers with only
Sweden's Economy Paving the Way to Strong Construction Growth
During the past decade, Sweden's economic growth was among the highest in Western Europe. Over the last three years, the Swedish economy consistently ranked first among Nordic countries, thanks to strong domestic demand. The mass arrival of migrants played a crucial role, as it prompted government spending, and further stimulated consumption and job creation. Nonetheless, the Swedish economy is set to normalize, as consumer and public spending growths are decelerating, according to Euler Hermes. GDP growth is expected to slow down to +2.2% in 2017 and +2.1% in 2018. This is well below the +3.2% average for 2014-16. 2016 was an eventful year with uncertainties such as the Brexit referendum result and the US presidential election.
New Emirati Projects Expand the Infrastructure Growth
Coming to infrastructure investments, the Middle East region is one of the fastest growing region globally headed by 2 main countries, Qatar- hosting FIFA 2022, and UAE - hosting 2020 Dubai expo event. In fact, the UAE infrastructure is the most advanced in the GCC region with well integrated transport systems and
Construction Sector in Canada: Potential for Growth & Diversity
Canada is considered one of the world's largest markets for residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and infrastructure development. Canadian infrastructure and construction sectors have experienced massive growth over the past 10 years, according to a report by The Buildings Show. Construction activity in
Forklift Trucks as a Vital Safety Component in Industrial Installations
Nowadays, explosion protection has an absolute priority in many areas of the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and petrochemical offshore industries. This is anything but surprising, because its neglect always bears the risk of severe damage to products, equipment and the loss of human life. In order to equip ex-areas of any company, competent specialists are needed on the buyer side as well as on the supplier side, leaving nothing to chance in terms of product safety and quality. Sichelschmidt material handling is one of these specialists on the supplier side, who internationally contribute to plant safety with the development and production of state-of-the-art explosion-proof forklift trucks. This challenge can only be met by constant innovation and high product reliability.
Saudi Construction Firms to Digitally Transform in 2018
Saudi construction firms aim for 2018 to be the "tipping point" for digital transformation, ensuring the SAR 178 billion worth of projects can be completed on-time and on-budget, experts announced today ahead of Saudi Build. Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 are advancing complex projects,
Touchless Bathrooms Flush Out Previously Energy Wasteful Systems
The global smart bathroom market will grow impressively at a CAGR of more than 10 percent over the period 2016-2020, research carried out by the analysts at Technavio shows. Wider adoption of smart bathrooms in urban areas is a critical factor driving the growth of this market over the predicted period. According to UN estimates, nearly 53 percent of the global population resides in urban areas, and this is likely to increase to 58 percent by the end of 2019. To overcome the increasing stress on infrastructure and utilities encountered in rural to urban migration, construction companies are increasingly focusing on developing smart buildings with features like smart bathrooms to promote sustainable development and efficient energy management.
Air Pressure: More Powerful Than You Think
Creating openings in concrete walls presents a very real danger-and it is probably not a danger that comes to the mind of most operators. Most often, operators are thinking about making precise openings. The danger is with air pressure and the weight of the concrete piece that is going to be removed to make the
Marble Market Thrives in the Mena Region
Stone has played an important role in construction and architecture throughout history. The main types of stones consist of marble, granite and other natural stones. A report published by Ventures Middle East states that marble, a metamorphosed limestone, is a naturally green material and is suitable for applications
