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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
Construction Machines & Vehicles

ENITCO Launches JCB 345LC HD Excavator in Ethiopia
Ethio-Nippon Technical Company (ENITCO), the authorized distributor of JCB products in Ethiopia, has officially launched the JCB 345LC HD hydraulic excavator, a powerful machine designed to meet the growing demands of the country’s construction and mining industries. Since partnering with JCB Global in 2011, ENITCO has established itself as a key player in Ethiopia’s construction sector. The addition of the 345LC HD excavator strengthens its existing lineup, which includes the widely used JCB Backhoe Loader. Known for its durability and high performance, the 345LC HD is specifically designed for heavy-duty applications, making it ideal for quarrying and mining operations. Powered by a robust JCB DIESELMAX engine, the 345LC HD features an advanced hydraulic recovery system that enhances

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
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

EllisDon Partners with Palantir to Drive AI-Powered Construction Innovation
EllisDon Corporation has taken a significant leap in advancing its operational AI capabilities by partnering with Palantir Technologies. The collaboration aims to leverage Palantir’s advanced data analytics and AI platform to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and foster growth across EllisDon’s projects. The partnership aligns with EllisDon’s broader digital transformation journey, which included over a decade of modernizing its legacy data infrastructure. The company’s digital and data engineering team successfully transformed the data environment into a modern, clean, and operationally optimized system. This overhaul has been instrumental in enabling the deployment of cutting-edge AI tools, placing EllisDon at the forefront of innovation within the construction technology

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

BGE, Inc. Appoints Director of Transportation Systems for Tampa Office
BGE, Inc., a privately held civil engineering consulting firm providing comprehensive services to public and private clients throughout Florida and the southern United States, has appointed Megan Tetro, PE, as Director of Transportation Systems for the Company’s Tampa office. With an accomplished track record of design-build projects spanning reconstruction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation and safety improvement to her credit, Tetro brings her consulting expertise in project management and roadway design to lead BGE’s expansion in the Tampa Bay region. Tetro serves as Tampa Chapter President of the Florida Engineering Society, and has overseen significant service and infrastructure improvements in counties throughout the state of Florida. Her proven leadership in helping clients

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
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

Mecbo America Launches Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom
ANNISTON, Ala. (Feb. 5, 2025) — Mecbo America, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC, brings a new product to its lineup: the Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom. The Scorpion provides contractors working in piling, drilling, tunneling or commercial construction with a flexible arm for placing concrete where needed without disrupting the jobsite. It is an economical enhancement for contractors who have a concrete pump but need an effective way to deftly move material to spots that are difficult or unsafe to reach using other methods. “As concrete contractors grow and the scope of their work changes, many recognize the need for a boom. The Scorpion provides that benefit without the added expense of another pump,” said Blastcrete co-CEO Scott Knighton. The 10-ton Scorpion has a reach of 52 feet

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
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

DEVELON to Showcase Three Machines at World of Concrete
DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, is returning to Las Vegas in the USA in January 2025. The company will display three machines in its booth at World of Concrete, from 21-23 January 2025. The construction equipment will include a compact track loader, a mini-excavator and a wheel loader, plus attachments. Scheduled to appear in the DEVELON exhibit in the Las Vegas Convention Center Central Hall (booth C5684) will be the following equipment: DTL35 compact track loader with a grapple and angle broom DX62R-7 mini excavator with a breaker DL280-7 wheel loader with a 3-yard bucket “World of Concrete attendees can get hands-on with our compact equipment, which is perfect for excavating and grading tasks in the construction industry, as well as our 3.7-cubic-yard wheel loader,”

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

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