Spotted! Potain crane high above Chicago city streets

The MR 415 crane was erected on one of the US city’s central streets. Construction work in a busy city like Chicago...

The Big 5: UAE’s Bion Industrial displays expanded tipper trailer range

Dubai-based firm is eyeing opportunities in the GCC and African markets. Bion Industrial has introduced an expanded range of tipper trailers and...

The Big 5: Portugal’s SIRL showcases cement mixer line-up

The company is one of about 3,000 exhibitors demonstrating construction products at The Big 5. The Portugal-based SIRL is showcasing its line-up...

Caterpillar: China demand ‘not expected to recover to peak’

Equipment giant expects industry-wide excavator sales in China to hit about 23,000 units this year, compared to 112,000 in 2010. Construction equipment...

Saudi Arabia issues new rules on tower cranes after Mecca collapse

Contractors urged to take more stringent protective measures before operating cranes. Saudi authorities have announced new regulations for operating tower cranes after...

Construction Machinery ME – November 2015

Construction Machinery Middle East is a new monthly magazine that treats equipment with the value it deserves and manufacturers and the industry...

Machinery sector moves with the currency markets

What a weaker euro means for the construction sector. Competitiveness in the construction machinery sector is certainly a talking point in the...

Haul marks: On site at Volvo CE’s production plant in Sweden

A visit to Volvo CE’s factory helps explain the strong performance of its machines. Are Volvo Construction Equipment articulated haulers the best...

Big machines, big data: What telematics means for Mideast construction

Manufacturers debate the trend of using more and more information. In our modern world, the idea of transferring information via telecommunication devices...