The N2 Belstone Interchange and route MR0688 lining Bhisho to Zwelitsha to traffic has opened in South Africa The announcement was made by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) and marks an end to the project that was begun in September 2021. The workscope included the construction of newContinue Reading
Reducing the risk of catastrophic belt damage. It is estimated that up to 80% of belts that are replaced prematurely are as a result of accidental catastrophic damage. Some regard such damage as impossible to avoid so they use cheap, low-grade ‘sacrificial’ belts. Ironically, the time and money spent onContinue Reading
Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer and member of the Volvo Group, Rokbak, has partnered with Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD), a premier provider of construction, mining and quarrying equipment in West Africa. Founded in 2003, HMD has established a strong reputation as a specialised distributor of premium heavy machinery and parts andContinue Reading
Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan launched on Monday the construction works of the Casablanca seawater desalination plant, the largest in Africa. The facility, which has an annual production capacity of 300 million m3, will benefit 7.5 million inhabitants. This landmark project shows the importance King Mohammed VI grants toContinue Reading
The South African construction industry teeters on the brink of collapse due to dwindling profits, unethical conduct, and widespread delays or non-payment to subcontractors. This alarming prognosis is issued by the Master Builders Association (MBA) North, urging immediate action to avert further job losses and insolvencies. “The industry is inContinue Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has highlighted the effective work its machines are doing on the ‘Toshka Project’ in Egypt The megaproject is a multi-phase project set to add 600,000 acres to the current agricultural patch of Egypt by redirecting water supply from the Nile for much-needed crop irrigation. A 50Continue Reading
Lafarge Africa Plc., a Nigerian building solutions company and member of Holcim Limited, has revealed the ‘Watershield’ cement, a new innovative product that the company says will pioneer a ‘new era’ in construction Lafarge devised the solution after recognising that traditional cement and waterproofing solutions have long been plagued byContinue Reading
Caterpillar has unveiled multiple design enhancements to tis PM310, PM312 and PM313 Cold Planers to boost their performance, operator comfort and milling power The PM300 Series, which integrate the Cat C9.3B engine to deliver increased gross power and more available torque, is built to excel in small to medium applicationsContinue Reading
Liebherr has unveiled its new Used Equipment Marketplace, a new digital platform allowing customers to find used construction and materials handling machines, used attachments and accessories, as well as spare parts from certified sales and service partners With an extensive portfolio ranging across earthmoving, building construction, concrete technology and materialsContinue Reading
Big 5 Construct Saudi, returns for its 12th edition to the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre, from the 26th to 29th February 2024. Exhibiting for the first time in Saudi is UK based manufacturer of material handling solutions, B&B Attachments, supporting its official dealer for the region; GOTRADE of the GORICA GROUP.Continue Reading
