Counting the number of construction cranes in Dubai could well have become something of a pastime for residents of high-rise buildings in the emirate.
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Quick coupler for the Green Line
German construction equipment company, Sennebogen, has introduced its new Vario Tool.
GPS move sends Saudi Readymix on the right path
Saudi Readymix has announced plans to equip its fleet of truck mixers and mobile pumps with a GPS tracking system.
Pick up the best
What the future holds for the thriving market for pickup trucks on construction sites.
4WD supply keeps contractors on the pedal
Lead times on plant is not the only thing concerning procurement managers across the region; the availability of four-wheel drive vehicles for use on site is also controlled by heavy demand. Christopher Sell reports on two approaches designed to keep a contractor’s workforce moving.
Kanoo forms JV with Wolffkran crane firm
UAE-based Kanoo Group has gone into joint venture with German firm Wolffkran to sell its tower cranes in the region.
AccuGrade saves time as Cat signals ‘system of the future’
A production study comparing a conventional road construction job site to a job site using Caterpillar’s AccuGrade machine control and guidance products has revealed outstanding improvements in terms of productivity, fuel consumption, finish quality and safety, according to the company.
New machinery at Bauma to focus on helping cutting tools
A host of machinery manufacturers are planning to introduce a range of new equipment at Bauma this year that will include concentrating on optimised switching systems and high-quality material to relieve pressure on cutting tools.
Cat 730 throws it all away while keeping company standards alive
Caterpillar has launched the new 730 Ejector Articulated Truck, which incorporates an innovative load-ejection design, according to the company