The new Draft Construction Regulations, now closed for public comment, which are intended to enhance occupational health and safety in the construction industry, are a step in the right direction but certain areas are still too vague. This is according to Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director of Legricon Legal Risk andContinue Reading

CASE Construction Equipment is expanding its lineup with the launch of four new mini excavator models, designed for easy transport, flexible use on smaller projects, and optimal performance in confined job sites. The new additions include three diesel-powered machines from the D Series and one all-electric model, offering a rangeContinue Reading

Ethiopia’s construction market is valued at $67 billion, driven by the country’s economic growth priorities under its Ten-Year Development Plan 2020-30 (Source: ABiQ). Supporting this ambition, the 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the country’s largest construction event, will take place from 26-28 June at the Millennium Hall inContinue Reading

FLSmidth announces that it has entered into an agreement to divest its Cement business to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a global private equity firm focused on carve-outs and other complex transactions, for a total initial consideration of EUR 75 million, corresponding to approximately DKK 550 million (EnterpriseContinue Reading

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) commenced construction of its permanent country office in Lusaka on Friday, marking a transformative milestone in the institution’s 54-year partnership with Zambia. Since establishing its temporary country office in 2007 with just four staff members, the African Development Bank’s presence in Zambia has grownContinue Reading

Hydex has adapted robust Rokbak RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers into high-capacity water trucks to meet the growAs jobsites grow in size and environmental regulations tighten, the need for adaptable, heavy-duty equipment in the U.S. is clearer than ever. That’s where a new venture between Hydex and Hills Machinery is stepping in with aContinue Reading

AR Racking has been selected as the storage systems supplier for JYSK’s new distribution center in Almenara (Castellón), further cementing its position as an international benchmark in industrial storage solutions. The project is part of the Scandinavian retail giant’s ambitious expansion plan in Southern Europe and North Africa. The newContinue Reading

Develon is introducing a new range of electric excavators aimed at supporting the transition to cleaner, quieter and more sustainable construction. The first model – a DX160WE-7 wheeled excavator – will be shown at the TKD Fair from 12-14 June 2025 at Ratelaar Sint-Oedenrode in the Netherlands. This marks an importantContinue Reading