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In a region where ambitious maritime projects transform the coastline, Al Marwan Heavy Machinery is making waves with their innovative approach to marine construction challenges in the UAE and wider GCC. As the UAE and GCC continue to push the boundaries of coastal development, Al Marwan’s innovative Kobelco excavators are changing the way we approach marine construction projects, offering unparalleled solutions for port construction, land reclamation, and offshore development. Engineering Excellence Meets Maritime Innovation The story begins with a unique collaboration between Al Marwan Excavators and Kobelco, focusing on excavator customization and heavy equipment modification. Standard excavators undergo an amazing…

The UAE has significantly advanced its infrastructure sector during 2024, launching a series of vital projects that have been designed to meet the nation’s economic growth objectives and promoting development across various industries. Key achievements include the historic start of commercial operations for Unit 4 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, marking its full delivery. The Barakah Plant is now generating 40TWh of electricity per year, providing up to 25% of the UAE’s electricity, clean and carbon-free. Meanwhile, the Executive Committee of the Initiatives of UAE President has approved a major infrastructure package, which includes the construction of nine new dams,…

For differing social reasons, smaller machines need to become both simpler to use and more autonomous. That’s the verdict of Ryu Kudo, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s Japan region. Question: When it comes to construction equipment, what do advanced societies have in common with developing economies? Answer: They are both struggling with a lack of skilled machine operators. But the reason for this is very different. In advanced countries like Japan a shrinking-and-ageing population means that the industry struggles to attract and retain operators, while in developing markets the rapid transition from manual labor to the use of compact equipment…

As part of the company’s first appearance at the GaLabau International Trade Fair from 11-14 September in Nuremberg, Germany, DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, will be premiering the new DX10Z-7 1 tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator at the show. The DX10Z-7 will form part of an impressive presentation of Develon compact equipment for the gardening and landscaping sectors. The DX10Z-7 will be one of the machines working in the Develon demonstration area, along with the DX100W-7 10.7 tonne wheeled excavator and the DX27Z-7 2.8 tonne mini-excavator. On the company’s Booth Number 5-406 in Hall 5, the product display will include…

On the coast of Bagheria (PA) on the island of Sicily in Italy, the accumulation of seaweed on the beaches, if not managed properly, can cause inconvenience to the local community and tourists. For this reason, A.M.B. Ambiente (A.M.B.), a multiservice company of the Municipality of Bagheria, has started a project for the ecological management of algae on the local coasts. The goal of A.M.B. is the progressive improvement of the quality of services provided to local people, paying greater attention to the needs of the community and the most suitable solutions for the Bagheria area. Vito Matranga, President of…

At Intermat 2024, DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, is showing just why Innovation is at the heartbeat of the company, with an industry-leading display of new state-of-the-art machine and digital technologies being seen for the first time at the show. This includes the first demonstration of Develon’s Concept-X 2.0 cabless construction equipment solution in Europe. Innovation is one of the four pillars behind the design of the Develon stand alongside the themes of Carbon Reduction, Going Green and Compact with the main focus centred around new innovative machines and technologies that support carbon reduction and wider sustainability. European Debut of…

A US $2.4bn tunnelling package on the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East public transport project in Melbourne, Australia has been awarded to a consortium of three contractors. The consortium comprises Cimic Group subsidiary CPB Contractors, Acciona and Ghella. The contractors are responsible for tunnelling on a 16km section of the line’s 26km twin tunnels as part of the Suburban Connect consortium. The confirmation that the firms had won the contract came after they were named preferred bidders in September. “CPB Contractors is an industry leader in the delivery of complex construction and brings decades of experience to this first major…

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a budget of more than US $17.7bn for new capital projects – and also gave directives to advance the Emirati culture and heritage ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The go-ahead for the 2024 budget came at the council’s meeting, which was being chaired by Sheikh Khaled. During the meeting, he gave directives to focus efforts on conserving Emirati heritage and upholding national identity by increasing awareness of national traditions, and by empowering local talent within the…

There is no escaping the fact that the European construction market is in for a hard 2024. Anaemic GDP growth, high interest rates and persistent high inflation mean that housebuilding is slowing down across the continent, and some civil engineering projects are being slowed or delayed as costs spiral. Furthermore, industry investment in new factories and facilities will likely slow too as economic output remains sluggish across much of Europe. Since the Ukraine conflict began, confidence in future orders has ebbed away across Europe. High interest rates are curbing consumer demand for housing and businesses are putting investment decisions on…

Red Sea Global (RSG) has completed the installation of the largest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Saudi Arabia. The network includes more than 150 charging stations spread across phase one of The Red Sea destination area. The stations are said to be strategically placed to keep RSG’s initial fleet of 80 electric Lucid and Mercedes vehicles continually charged and on the road. The Mercedes-Benz EQS and Lucid Air vehicles are for the exclusive use of guest transport during their stay at The Red Sea, the developer noted. Whether arriving or departing from the airport, or travelling between the…