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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 equipment management. Having pioneered utilisation of radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, allowing end users of lifting and other equipment to keep up with pre-use checks and unique identification numbers, it has again pivoted towards global regulatory developments, specifically with customers and the ESPR in mind. In short, the ESPR aims to significantly improve the sustainability of products placed on the EU market by enhancing their circularity, energy performance,

Atlas Holdings Acquires Lendlease’s UK Construction Business
Lendlease and Atlas Holdings announced on January 1 that they have reached a binding agreement for the sale of Lendlease’s UK Construction business. As part of the agreement, Atlas will take ownership of the UK Construction business, along with its operations, employees, and leadership team, ensuring a smooth
Construction Machines & Vehicles

Volvo CE and PT Indotruck Utama Lead Indonesia’s Shift to Electric Machinery
In a milestone for Indonesia’s heavy equipment industry, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced the L25 Electric compact wheel loader in collaboration with its local dealer, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU). This initiative marks a significant step toward sustainable operations and the adoption of environmentally friendly solutions in the region. Trial Overview The trial of the L25 Electric commenced on August 28, 2024, at a site operated by an Indonesian customer in Central Kalimantan and concluded successfully on October 28, 2024. This two-month trial aimed to demonstrate the practical benefits of electric machinery and align with the customer’s commitment to sustainable development. Machine Features and Capabilities The Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader integrates Volvo’s

Rokbak Gears Up for North American Growth At 2025 AED Summit
At the AED Summit in January 2025, articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak aims to strengthen relations with existing dealers, meet potential new partners and discuss ways to capture the growing opportunities for its hardworking ADTs in North American construction projects.
Building Equipment & Products

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 wooden building in France and a bold exploration of sustainable housing in one of Europe’s densest cities. The tower combines a three-story concrete base with a glulam timber frame supported by dual rings of timber columns. Beech columns provide compressive strength for the inner structure, while Douglas fir columns on the outer ring stabilize the building. Floors incorporate a wood-concrete composite, and exposed timber beams and columns dominate the interiors, offering both
Digital Construction

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 focused on sustainable housing. The project aims to address a critical housing shortage in Dubbo by building a series of two-bedroom duplexes for social housing through the Aboriginal Housing Office. Recently, Ash Group Holdings shared that roof trusses for one of the duplexes were successfully installed. These trusses were pre-assembled, transported to the site, and lifted into place using a crane. The Aboriginal Sustainable Homes team ensured each truss was aligned and
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Currie & Brown to Oversee Execution of MERED’s ICONIC Residences design by Pininfarina
22nd January 2025; Dubai, UAE – MERED, the renowned international real estate developer, has announced Currie & Brown, a global leader in project management, cost management, and advisory services , as the appointed cost management consultant for its flagship project – ICONIC Residences design by Pininfarina. Currie & Brown operates across the Middle East, Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and India. They help clients navigate volatility and unpredictability, providing the certainty that enables better, more sustainable built environments for all. Their role in ICONIC Residences is to ensure cost-effective solutions that align with MERED’s commitment to quality and sustainability. Michael Belton, Chief Executive Officer at MERED, commented: "We are proud to partner with Currie & Brown, whose

Boldt Unveils Bildt: Transforming Modular Construction for Diverse Markets
Boldt has launched a new modular construction company, Bildt, to address growing demand from facility owners, general contractors, and architects aiming to reduce costs and accelerate project timelines. Bildt will focus on manufacturing modular buildings, slide-in rooms, and bathroom pods for various markets, including
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

STULZ Takes the Heat Out Of The Situation With Its Cyberair Mini DX Air Conditioning Unit
STULZ, the global mission critical air conditioning specialist, has announced the introduction of its CyberAir Mini DX range of space saving solutions for small and medium sized heat loads. Available from January 2025, the CyberAir Mini DX complements the highly successful CyberAir Mini CW range and together they will replace the company’s MiniSpace series. With the CyberAir Mini DX, STULTZ aims to build on the considerable success of the CyberAir Mini CW, which was introduced in 2021 and is available in four sizes with cooling capacities between 8.9kW and 34.7kW. Built using state-of-the-art components, the CyberAir Mini DX is a compact and efficient precision direct expansion air conditioning system that delivers effective climate control in server rooms and telecommunication closets. It

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,

Cobar Endorses EvoZero Cement in Sustainability Push
Construction company Cobar has signed an expression of interest agreement with Heidelberg Materials Italia to utilize its EvoZero net-zero carbon captured cement product. The agreement was formalized by Cobar’s CEO, Vito Matteo Barozzi, and Heidelberg Materials Italia’s CEO, Stefano Gallini. Heidelberg Materials
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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
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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 innovation, sustainable development, and efficient material usage in line with the circular economy approach. Experts in environmentally friendly building design were invited to share insights on achieving Net Zero goals. Mr. Wiroj Rattanachaisit, CEO of SCG Smart Living and Chairman of the CECI Cooperative, emphasized the importance of construction aimed at Net Zero through the Inclusive Green Growth approach. He shared that SCG initiated the CECI Group in 2018 to collaborate with