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bauma CONEXPO India, CFI join hands
The 2024 exhibition and conferences will present the latest technologies and innovations for construction sites, mining, extraction and processing of raw materials.
Building the Future
How digitalisation is transforming the construction equipment industry.
每日吃瓜 boosts efficiency with new Liebherr PR 776 crawler dozers
Spanish construction company 每日吃瓜 invests in Liebherr Crawler Dozers
WOLFF cranes constructing high bridge over Neckar Valley
WOLFF cranes constructing high bridge over Neckar Valley
MYCRANE makes strides in critical Indian market
MYCRANE, the world芒鈧劉s first global platform for online crane rental, has seen a surge in new client registrations and project enquiries in the booming Indian market.
Revolutionising Construction
Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.
Business booming in India as MYCRANE platform makes strides in critical market
Lifting equipment sourced via MYCRANE deployed on pan-India basis
What AI can do for the CE industry
Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.
What AI can do for the CE industry
Productivity, safety and uptime are crucial drivers in the CE industry, where machine downtime can cost more than $1 million per day.
Transforming Construction
Construction companies can schedule proactive maintenance, preventing breakdowns and minimising unplanned downtime.
A STAR-STUDDED EVENT
48 companies such as Larsen and Toubro (L&T), NCC, PNC Infratech, J Kumar Infraprojects, Tata Projects, HG Infra Engineering, PSP Projects, APCO Infratech and SOBHA, among others, bagged awards in different categories
Pushing new boundaries
As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.
Caterpillar: In step with India芒鈧劉s progress since 1930
Caterpillar has actively participated in diverse infrastructure and construction projects in India, bolstering the country芒鈧劉s development in infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors.
Technology drives John Deere芒鈧劉s 25-year success in India
Over its 25 years, John Deere has shown significant commitment to investment in manufacturing and product development in India
Liebherr flat-top crane at work on Mont Blanc
The crane needs to be compatible with the helicopter's load capacity
BMC would spend Rs 60 bn to pave 400 km of roads
In the upcoming years will Mumbai's pitiful potholed roads ultimately be fixed? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has chosen five large construction companies with a track record in building national highways to carry out the job and has eliminated small road contractors in order to execute the largest-ever civic contract to concrete 400 km of road for Rs 60 billion.
Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi bag top honours at 20th CW Awards
An evening extravaganza, CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards, in its 20th Edition, concluded in great success in Mumbai on October 14th at ITC Grand Central, Parel.
Indian Army鈥檚 Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
Indian Army鈥檚 Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards
Powering construction sites
The article evaluates the increasing impact of alternative sources of energy on the genset space.
V枚gele Mobile Power Feeder Increasing Footprints In India
Since 2006, the V脰GELE mobile power feeders, are in use in various national highway projects in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
On the Move!
The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.
Dilip Buildcon bags Rs.2,683.02 cr order from SECL
Road construction company Dilip Buildcon (DBL) has received a letter of award for an order of Rs.2,683 crore from South Eastern Coalfield (SECL). DBL has obtained an LoA for over burden (OB) removal contract mining work for Jamuna Kotma Area, Amadand OCP, Tehsil-Kotma-Annupur in Madhya Pradesh worth Rs 2,683 crore.
Dilip Buildcon bags Rs 2,683.02 cr equipment order from SECL
Road construction company Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) has received a letter of award for an order of Rs 2,683 crore from South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL)
BRO Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry is CW Man of the Year - Public Sector
Lt Gen Chaudhry was awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.
Welspun, PSP, Ahluwalia bag honours as fastest construction companies in under ?2k cr
The companies were awarded at the 19th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards.
There is upsurge in demand for medium & high-capacity cranes鈥
The medium and heavy-duty mobile cranes market is progressing largely in India due to the growth in the construction industry of the country.
Construction Technology: The need of the hour!
CW is organising the CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT on July 22-23, 2021, virtually to identify proven, innovative and globally established construction technologies.
Overcoming supply chain hurdles
A reputed contractor in the eastern part of India found an ideal solution in the crusher bucket BF60. One of its esteemed clients is a well-known construction company in the Northeastern part of India. They are primarily into road construction and have a fleet of various types of construction equipment.
Moretti Adds Third Grove Allterrain Crane to Fleet
Italian construction company Moretti has added a third Grove all-terrain crane to its fleet, a GMK4100L-1. During the handover, Roberto Zucchi, sales manager at Manitowoc Italy, presented a handover key to Evangelista Zampatti, CEO of Moretti.
Moretti adds third Grove all-terrain crane to fleet
Italian construction company Moretti has added a third Grove all-terrain crane to its fleet, a GMK4100L-1. During the handover, Roberto Zucchi, sales manager at Manitowoc Italy, presented a handover key to Evangelista Zampatti, CEO of Moretti.
Tekla Structures: Versatile & robust software for precast construction
Tekla Structures helped Precast India Infrastructures to produce a large number of precast elements, address critical geometries, implement MEP requirements and a lot more, quite easily and well within the specified project timeline.
HCC Group to receive Rs 1,259 cr from NHAI BOT conciliations
HCC Concessions (HCON), the infrastructure development arm of HCC Group, concluded its conciliation with NHAI for all disputes concerning Baharampore-Farakka Highways Ltd (BFHL) and Farakka-Raiganj Highways Ltd (FRHL).
Moretti adds third Grove all-terrain crane to fleet
The 100 t capacity four-axle crane offers best-in-class load charts from an extremely compact format.
ICF 2020: A Virtual Construction Extravaganza
Just when the 2020 financial year was coming to a close, it was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the industry was already battling issues such as a liquidity crunch, rising bad loans, slowdown in capex, project delays and insolvencies, among others, the last quarter witnessed growth in the negative territory for most businesses. However, despite obstacles and uncertainties being at their peak, a few entities managed to persevere and prevail, posting growth and exhibiting excellence.
Green Technology for Indian Roads
The Ghaziabad-based JRD Infratech is using an Ammann ACC 90 CounterMix asphalt-mixing plant in their project to meet the guidelines of the National Green Tribunal and Central Pollution Control Board
Portable plant increases production by 25 per cent
Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker's new mineral processing brand, offers the Niagara F-Class portable plant.
Haver & Boecker Niagara F-Class portable plant increases production by 25%
Haver & Boecker Niagara, Haver & Boecker?s new mineral processing brand, offers the Niagara F-Class portable plant.
Fast Forming Times
Using Paschal systems, the reinforced concrete work for two new bridges for the Barntrup bypass is going well, as the road and rail traffic will be flowing smoothly soon.
AUMUND supplies concept and products for greenfield cement project in Russia
Russian construction company ASK Cement is building a greenfield cement plant near Yekaterinburg in the Ural region. AUMUND F?rdertechnik GmbH is significantly involved in the implementation of this greenfield project, currently the only one of its kind in Russia.
Schuster commissions first Potain MDT 809 in the US
The first Potain MDT 809 in the United States is deployed on a job site in Washington DC.
Irving Equipment adds two Grove cranes
Irving Equipment has strengthened its fleet by adding two new Manitowoc cranes: a GMK5250L and a TMS9000-2. With the two cranes, the Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada-based construction company is able to perform two-hook operations, which boosts its competitive edge.
Height of maneuverability
Ceccanti, a Tacoma, Washington-based construction company, needed a crane with superior maneuverability that could handle heavy loads at great heights to assist with the replacement of an old wooden bridge in Ridgefield, Washington.
ACE launches nx360o crane in mumbai
Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has always believed in introducing new models in the pursuit of innovation and customer interest.
HCC completes first tunnel for Mumbai Metro III project
In a significant milestone for the city?s metro network, Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) completed the south-bound tunnel between CSMT and Mumbai Central stations on August 2, 2019.
Potain MCT 85 at temple construction in India
The Mumbai-based construction company, Bhanu Construction is using a Potain MCT 85 crane to ensure on-time construction of a new temple in the town of Shirdi.
A nine-fold WOLFF line-up in Vienna
The construction company HABAU and its subsidiary ?STUSTETTIN used nine WOLFF clear cranes to build ten individually planned residential buildings, a supermarket and an underground car park for 500 vehicles.
"Time for technology revolution in construction"
A typical road project that consumed 36-42 months five years ago for concept to completion, now stares at just 18-24 months.
Lubricant industry is becoming more dynamic
Lubricants are a crucial component of achieving significant business value by helping reduce costs and improve equipment productivity. Praveen Nagpal, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, shares more on his company's major activities towards this.
Setting ground for FIFA 2022
At the end of the World Cup Russia 2018, another kicks off, at least for MB Crusher equipment, which is already at work in many construction sites in Qatar, for the construction of the FIFA 2022 World Cup stadiums.
Vertical Growth
Tower crane market is now on revival path, which was going through a lull period till recently. Going forward, a steady growth of real estate market could see a further momentum in tower cranes.
An Uphill Road Ahead
Out of about nine lakh construction equipment operators in India, only9,000 operators are certified by Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC).
Cost-efficient and productive
Construction company Pembinaan Nescaya is using SDLG G9138 and G9190 motor graders to build a 11.4 km road that will provide access to the new Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex in the state of Johor.
Linden Comansa helps build Colombia?s largest hydroelectric power plant
Three Linden Comansa tower cranes are being used to help build the Ituango hydroelectric power plant, set to become Colombia?s biggest power plant and currently the largest infrastructure project under way in the country.
Construction World Annual Awards 2017
Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosted the 15th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards at ITC Grand Central, Parel, in Mumbai.
Terratec supplies new TBMs to Mumbai Metro
The Australian Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) manufacturer, Terratec, celebrated the delivery of the first two of a number of new TBMs destined for the Mumbai Metro's Line 3 project, following successful factory acceptance tests recently.
TERRATEC supplies new TBMs to Mumbai Metro
The Australian Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) manufacturer, TERRATEC, celebrated the delivery of the first two of a number of new TBMs destined for the Mumbai Metro?s Line 3 project, following successful factory acceptance tests recently.
Making Faster and Safer Tracks
To make the 'Marco Simoncelli' Misano World Circuit faster and safer, Pesaresi Giuseppe SpA decided to take advantage of the cutting-edge technologies of Wirtgen and Trimble. In less than three weeks, all irregularities were removed from the track, leaving it ready for more spectacular motor sports competitions.
Performing in tough conditions
In Denver, Colorado, a massive new infrastructure project is underway. The North Metro Rail Line is an 18.5-mile electric commuter rail system that will connect Denver?s Union Station with many of the city?s northern suburbs.
Supporting the Great Asian Highway
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is helping with one of the more challenging sections of the Great Asian Highway - a gigantic road-building project that will connect 32 countries across Asia and Europe.
?Education on today?s market is a major factor for awareness about solutions
India is a dynamic and capable market that grows at high speed and it will be one the leading and profitable economies in the future. Things are changing rapidly and a lot of interesting things are happening in the downstream level, with the public sector investments and the efforts the new government has put in.
Lubricants: Smooth Sailing Ahead
With the government moving fast to meet the latest emission norms and OEMs making further improvement in design, the lubricants industry is set to witness a major revolution in product innovation.
Touching The Next Level
The demand for concrete equipment and ready mix concrete (RMC) is charting an upward trend on the back of momentum in infrastructure development and to a lesser extent, real estate.
Potain tower cranes build Italy?s rising skyline
Two Potain tower cranes are building an ambitious commercial development in the center of Milan, Italy. The two MDT 308A cranes are building the Hadid Tower, known as Torre Hadid in Italy, a 170 m mixed-use development in the center of Milan.
Shree Balaji Construction purchases third Potain crane
Fast-growing construction company, Shree Balaji Construction, has purchased its third Potain tower crane in as many years.
Liebherr offers quick coupling system in wheel loaders
The fully automatic Lieberr LIKUFIX quick coupling system is also available for wheel loaders in the mid-sized design series (L 524 to L 542).
Potain Cranes at Kochi
Kochi is one of the fast growing cities in India with a lot of residential and infrastructure developments happening across the city. Potain tower cranes are part of these developments. Three Potain tower cranes are currently building three luxury residential developments across the city, which is the most densely populated in Kerala.
Achieving Cost Efficiency
Cost efficiency is not only achieved through cleaner engines, but also through optimising the man-machine interface with a variety of machine control technologies, 'correcting' the usage patterns, and packaging solutions that take care of clients' business needs around project costs.
Cold Recycling: A Success Story
Larsen and Toubro (L and T) opted for a WR 2400 cold recycler and Hamm 3520 and 311 compactors to rehabilitate a motorway in the Golden Quadrilateral.The Golden Quadrilateral is a gigantic motorway network stretching 5,846 km. It connects the Indian metropolises of New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata. The four-lane sections are being rehabilitated and extended to six lanes, and Indian construction company L and T is carrying out this work as part of a public-private partnership (PPP) proj
Potain Tower Cranes at Work on Bridge in Turkey
Two Potain tower cranes are building a 610-m-long cable-stayed bridge in southeast Turkey.The two MC 235 Bs are working ten hours a day at the 30-month project, which will create a vital connection across the Ataturk Dam Reservoir on the Euphrates River. The 10 T capacity MC 235 Bs were supplied to main contactor Gulsan Co by Potainvs Turkish dealer Tekno Vint, which is the largest tower crane operator in Turkey. Sinan Tnreyen, Group Director at Tekno Vint, says the Potain cranes are ideal f