The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Lomond Plant says its bumper machinery order with local dealer Scot JCB signals a renewal of confidence in the market. Interest rates are coming down, and there are early signs of confidence returning to the construction sector. He said: “The market seems to be stabilising. That means we can begin to plan for growth again. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

Hydex water trucks are based on repurposed Rokbak dump trucks Hydex Solutions, which specialises in customising construction machinery, has adapted Rokbak RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers into high-capacity water trucks for customers in North America.

Construction Machinery

The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

Oscrete, a UK supplier of specialist construction chemicals, manufactures and supplies a range of concrete admixtures for precast and ready-mix concrete , as well as the ready-to-use mortar industries. In 2023 Oscrete bought a 90% shareholding in Adcrete.

Waterproofing Systems

The Construction Index

JULY 6, 2025

He was employed as an apprentice joiner by 3B Construction when the thumb incident happened, working on the conversion of a 19th century hunting lodge into a luxury hotel in the Scottish Highlands. A prosecution was subsequently brought by the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) against 3B Construction.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

Chinese construction machinery manufacturer LiuGong will now be represented by start-up Dragon Plant Sales in Wales and by Lloyd Ltd across northern England and Scotland. Incorporated in February 2025, it is already “the largest and leading construction machinery provider in Wales” according to its website. Got a story?

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

Thwaites , the British dumper truck manufacturer, has appointed Fitzgerald Plant Services and Tegfan Plant & Machinery to its roster of authorised distributors. Tegfan Plant & Machinery in Carmarthenshire was founded by managing director John Dunn 21 years ago and also represents Kubota, Merlo, Auger Torque and Indespension. “The

Construction Machinery

The Construction Index

JULY 6, 2025

Over the past five years, Sany has firmly established itself as a trusted name in the construction industry, and this strengthened partnership further reinforces that success.” Construction News Balfour Beatty ditches Danny Sullivan 21 hours Balfour Beatty is terminating all agreements with labour supplier Danny Sullivan Group.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 27, 2025

Construction News Profits warning from Marshalls 3 days Blocks and tiles producer Marshalls has warned shareholders that its profits will be lower than previously expected this year. Engcon signs deal with Hitachi 2 hours Swedish tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon has signed a supply agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Acquiring New Forest Hire marks a significant step in expanding our product offering and gives us the flexibility to offer our customers additional value through an easy to access hire option for any equipment or plant machinery that they may need. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

For delivery throughout 2025, Flannery has placed a £22m order through machinery dealer Greenshields JCB for 220 new machines. Now run by his sons Martin, Patrick Jnr and Paul, the Flannery fleet today has more than 6,500 machines. The Flannery family should be very proud of their successful and forward-thinking business.” Got a story?

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. The leading new construction exhibition will focus exclusively on New York and New York State. Why Attend?

Project Management Consulting

Roads Online

JULY 10, 2024

Wirtgen machinery has also played a role, as Director Angus Walker explains. So has the use of the latest machinery and equipment. “I was doing some contracting work for Colas when I laid my eyes on one of the Wirtgen Group’s Vögele pavers,” says Walker. That was our first Vögele paver in 2016.

Construction Machinery

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. But if this month’s news is any indication, the trend toward new, inventive construction technology continues to move along quickly. In construction, safety will likely be one of the biggest uses for this technology. BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 22, 2023

In all over 17,000 pieces of heavy plant and construction machinery went under the hammer with a sale total of £134 million, with an inventory that included over 2,500 excavators. Bidding well at this sale were buyers from the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and South America.

Construction Machinery

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The construction industry is undergoing a period of radical change. For both mature and growing economies, the construction industry provides important links with other sectors to boost economic growth. It also enables the building owners to make sound decisions before, during and after construction. Using Robots For Efficiency.

Building Performance Measurement

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. The leading new construction exhibition will focus exclusively on New York and New York State. Why Attend?

Project Management Consulting

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Construction Labor Costs. Construction compensation increased 0.8% The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. in Q1) and 2.5%

Construction Equipment

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As Coulson LJ commented in PBS Energo AS v Bester Generacion UK Ltd, the case provided an opportunity to address the interface between the “pay now, argue later” philosophy inherent in construction adjudication and allegations of fraud raised on enforcement applications. Background. million plus VAT.

General Contracting

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

An expanding world population has sped up urbanization and industrialization in almost all parts of the world, which in turn is driving the construction industry thereby favoring the demand for truck cranes. Construction companies are shying away from investing huge amounts of cash in the purchase of equipment and opting for rental options.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Practical Law Construction

JULY 1, 2020

There is significant financial uncertainty in the construction industry. If there are no such provisions the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (for construction contracts) and Sale of Goods Act 1979 (for supply contracts) will apply. The future is very uncertain at the moment.

General Contracting

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

– Also, read: 10 Best Steel Brand for House Construction in India. Godrej Construction is a strategic business unit of the highly diversified, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Our competencies include expertise in construction materials , development of modern living spaces , and leasing state-of-the-art commercial real estate.

Building Materials Manufacturing

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the meanwhile, let’s get started on learning about A Straightforward Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment.

Construction Equipment

Practical Law Construction

JULY 1, 2020

of the Insolvency Rules 2016 ) supplanted the adjudication framework under the Construction Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts 1998. Although these arguments were successful at first instance before Fraser J, they were rejected both in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

General Contracting

Business Facilities

JULY 22, 2014

There have been several major project announcements in North and South Carolina: A leading global supplier of off-road tires, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, has selected Spartanburg County, SC for the company’s first North American manufacturing facility, which will produce radial tires for agricultural machinery. to expand V.C.

Renewable Energy Systems

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. There has been an 81 percent retention rate among the 2015-2016 class of Tennessee Promise students. Tennessee leads the nation for manufacturing job growth in the last year, with 11,400 net new manufacturing jobs created from June 2015 to June 2016. By Jenny Vickers.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Natural Building

JANUARY 14, 2020

Cocoa husks, dried orange peel, and ground blue pea flowers are among the ingredients that constitute a new class of building materials that could revolutionize construction. It is a human construct that has resulted in major problems.”. Everything pointed towards construction,” he says. That was even more shocking,” he says.

Building Materials

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Right now, products at Belvidere Assembly Plant include Dodge Dart, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot, however; production of the Dodge Dart and the Jeep Compass and Patriot will end in September 2016 and December 2016, according to the company. Illinois has lost many of the manufacturing jobs that made our economy strong.

Building Materials Manufacturing

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Scottish Housing Outperforms as Uk Values Stabilise, Offsite Construction Pioneer Merit Reports Growth, Building Lifts Can Reach Birmingham’s Town Hall and as Rivals Fail, Kier and Costain Thrive appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Offsite Construction Pioneer Merit Reports Tremendous Growth.

Lifts

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

In 2016, TRT purchased a site in Queensland, which is now its Australian branch, with a lot of OEM products from New Zealand and overseas going through Brisbane. They’re very specialised in the way that we construct them. A lot of our Castor Steer House trailers started turning up throughout NSW and Victoria.”

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

A central element of the public-private partnership that secured the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

Building Materials Manufacturing

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Top sectors include computer electronics, health and medical devices, and fabricated metals and heavy machinery. Real Jobs RI’s training program is helping to prepare hundreds of local workers for manufacturing jobs at Electric Boat’s 125-acre facility at Quonset Point for manufacturing, outfitting and modular construction of submarines.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

By reducing the time it takes a company to begin construction of a new facility, states and local communities are able to provide valuable savings to businesses as well as job opportunities for local residents. Iowa’s costs for equipment rental, construction, payroll, workers’ compensation and utilities are all below the national average.

Real Estate Development

Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

The company designs and constructs progressive dies and stamping parts, assembles stamping parts, produces components with fineblanking and heat treatment processes, and performs final machining. It is great to see the machinery and tools tax legislation continue to pay off,” added Senator Bill DeSteph.

Infrastructure Development

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

Fire Protection System Installation