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The Red Sea Project becomes Middle Easts first 5G-enabled construction zone
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has inked an agreement with Saudi Arabia-based telecom provider Zain KSA for introducing telecommunications and internet services on site during the construction phase.
Under the agreement, Zain KSA will ensure the coverage of these...
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bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2021 will not take place
bauma CONEXPO INDIA, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, and Construction Vehicles will not take place this year due to the organizers’ concerns around exhibitors’ ROI, uncertain international participants’ turnout, and safety protocols.
The...
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Liebherr unveils new 700-tonne crawler crane
After 12 years and over 200 units produced, Liebherr's LR 1600/2 crawler crane now has a successor.
The design of the LR 1700-1.0 - with a maximum lifting capacity of 700 tonnes- is based on its 600 tonne predecessor and...
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UAE developer eyes near-$1bn investment in Egypts real estate market
A UAE-based developer has revealed plans to invest nearly $1 billion in the Egyptian real estate market over the next two years. Sky Abu Dhabi Real Estate Development, a subsidiary of Diamond Group, said the move is part of...
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GoFor Industries Partners with QuoteToMe, Bringing Supply Chain Optimization to the Purchase and Delivery of Building Products and Equipment
GoFor Industries, North America’s leading last mile, on-demand, same-day delivery, and logistics marketplace, announced today that it is partnering with QuoteToMe, a company focused on digitizing the construction industry’s procurement and financial processes.
QuoteToMe uniquely automates purchasing and financial transactions...
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Nigerian company plans $2.9bn port and airport in Niger Delta
Nigerian developer Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC) is planning to build a $2.9bn port and industrial zone in the Niger Delta.
The 20,000ha Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC) will include a deepwater port, an international airport, and a free trade...
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Hilti’s BIM services transform projects as construction industry embraces digitalisation
At a time when construction companies look to digitise processes, Hilti’s BIM design services and digitised building tools are transforming the way construction projects are designed and managed.
The construction industry is embracing digitalisation during recent challenging times. Digital technologies...
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