Construction machinery: Why small is beautiful

Sales of mini-excavators and other compact pieces of equipment are growing . While traditionally contractors have preferred larger machines, high fuel costs...

Daewoo trucks in demand in Saudi Arabia

New dealer Trans Arabian Technical Services is confident it can boost sales in the kingdom. At this year’s Construction Machinery Show, held...

Test drive: The $29k Nissan Patrol pickup

Truck & Fleet ME takes the no-frills, utilitarian Nissan Patrol pickup for a spin. The Nissan Patrol pickup has been in the...

Automechanika Dubai is back with a bang

Region’s largest trade fair of its kind is gaining even more momentum. You can’t help being struck by the size of Automechanika...

Germany’s Continental tyres finding a foothold in the UAE

Execs speak about growing the tyre brand amid tough competition . With the sheer number of vehicles on the UAE’s roads, it’s...

Sisi’s one-year challenge: Dredging the New Suez Canal in Egypt

Waterway is largest infrastructure project to complete in the Middle East this year. When the New Suez Canal is officially opened early...

Sun shines on solar in the UAE

James Stewart of ALEC Energy explains the business case for solar rooftops. The introduction of green building regulations in both Abu Dhabi...

Site visit: Siemens gas power plant, Germany

The Lausward gas power plant in Düsseldorf is set to be one of the world’s most efficient. As the population in the Middle East continues...

Big data’s power in construction machinery

Manufacturers like Caterpillar and Komatsu are looking to harness the predictive power of big data. While the construction machinery industry remains by...

Ten tips: Financing construction machinery

Getting financing on your equipment frees up cash-flow. 1. Paperwork Clear corporate accounts naturally help make the solvency of your business clear...