JCB Heavy Products factory demolition
A 46 tonne JS 460 excavator equipped with Demarec MQP-60 processor tackles the old shot blasting facility.
Intermat Liebherr's new Generation 6 tracked excavators
Intermat was the first opportunity to see Liebherr's new generation of excavators. Chris Sleight, editor of Construction Europe and International Construction magazines, spoke to Kory Kruse, product manager at Liebherr's Colmar facility about the new machines. The machines on show from the Generation 6 range covered the 21 to 28 tonne categories in the shape of the R 906, R 916 Litronic and R 926 Litronic. Each is powered by a four cylinder Liebherr engine, with CAN-BUS control to optimise engine speed and power, and optimise fuel consumption. The machines are available as a Classic' version for basic earthmoving work, or in Advanced' configuration, with more options on offer for different types of application. Advanced machines also feature a new spacious cab. Another key feature is Liebherr's new Positive Control' hydraulic system, which optimises oil flows when the excavators are using several hydraulic circuits at once - for example when grading on the go or while turning.
A Caterpillar 385C UHD demolition excavator goes through its
A Caterpillar 385C UHD demolition excavator goes through its paces
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Intermat 2012: Liebherr 380 EC-B 16 Litronic
Euan Youdale, deputy editor of International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine, talks to Dominique Tasch, head of international product management at Liebherr-Werk Biberach in Germany about the company's new 380 EC-B 16 Litronic flat top tower crane, which was a surprise launch at the April 2012 Intermat exhibition in Paris, France
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High reach excavators
Volvo describes the philosophy behind its high reach excavators.
The Masdar Development
The Masdar Development, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be the world's first zero carbon, zero waste city, according to Abu Dhabi's government. The first project as a result of the Masdar Initiative, the 6 million m2 sustainable development uses the traditional planning principals of a walled city, together with existing technologies, to achieve a carbon neutral and zero waste community. It will be a centre for the development of new ideas for energy production. Construction started in 2007 and the development is expected to be completed in 2023.
The world's 200 largest construction companies
Chris Sleight, editor of International Construction magazine, looks at the World's 200 largest construction companies. This year's ranking of the world's 200 largest construction companies has seen China's largest contractors solidify their position at the top of the table, taking four of the top five places. Further down the ranking there have also been significant gains for smaller Chinese contractors.
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Intermat 2012: Atlas Copco
Chris Sleight, editor of International Construction magazine, talks to Atlas Copco's Maurizio Frencia and Goran Popovski about the company's new SpeedCut stone cutter and SmartRoc T40 surface drilling rig at Intermat 2012, Paris, France.
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Messina Straits Bridge
Messina Straits bridge Italys revived Messina Straits bridge is expected to cost € 6,1 billion and have a central span of 3,3 km, making it the longest in the world. Part of a € 17,8 billion public works programme construction is expected to start later this year. When the bridge was last mooted in 2004 a consortium of Denmarks COWI, Italys Impregilo, Condotte, Aci Consorzio Stabile, Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti (CMC), and Impresa Grassetto, alongside Spains Sacyr Vallehermoso, and Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) from Japan were awarded the design, build operate, transfer (DBOT) contract, which was then valued at € 3,9 billion. Video courtesy: Stretto di Messina
International Construction's Yellow Table 2011
International Construction editor Chris Sleight discusses the Yellow Table ranking of the world's 50 largest construction equipment manufacturers
Rusch 90m
Lindsay Gale looks at a new 90 m demolition high reach from Rusch
RMD Kwikform Doha Airport
RMD takes off in Doha Qatars Consolidated Contractors Company is using US$ 1.4 million of RMD Kwikforms formwork solutions during construction of three service and maintenance tunnels at New Doha International Airport. The US$ 14 million tunnels are part of the airports US$ 1.97 billion Phase 1 construction. They will allow service and maintenance personnel to cross from one side of the airport to the other without disrupting its operation. The equipment, which was supplied by RMDs Qatar branch, includes a specialist traveller system made up of RMDs Superslim soldier beams and caster modules, Megashor heavy duty shoring for propping after the Alshor Plus lightweight aluminium shoring tables are removed. The Alshor Plus also features a quick release mechanism and wheeled attachments for simple movement.
bauma China 2010 video review: access equipment
Murray Pollok, managing editor of Access International magazine, reviews the latest access equipment on show at the recent bauma China 2010 show. For a full report on the show see the January/February issue of Access International magazine.
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Alexandre Saubot, CEO of Haulotte
Murray Pollok, editor International Rental News, interviews Alexandre Saubot, CEO of Haulotte, at the IRE Show 2011
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Lift planning software
LiftPlanner is a 3D crane and rigging planning software that is custom made to include cranes in your fleet. It includes programs for creating elements in the lift environment - vessels, exchangers, towers, steel, supports, lugs, trunions, chokers, shackles, lifting beams and piping. Drawings are created to plan and document your critical lifts. LiftPlanner works with AutoCAD 2004 - 2009, Windows XP or Vista and is available in metric or Imperial units. Video copyright: Liftplanner Software
A consortium of three Italian companies - General Smontaggi,
A consortium of three Italian companies - General Smontaggi, Canteri Moderni and Despe - were involved in the demolition of Milan's exhibition centre
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Chris Sleight's bauma China 2010 video review: construction equipment
Chris Sleight, editor of International Construction magazine, reviews the latest construction equipment on show at the recent bauma China 2010 show.
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London 2012: Aquatics Centre roof lift
Work is under way lifting the 2800-tonne wave-shaped roof of the Zaha Hadid designed London 2012 Aquatics Centre. The lift is considered one of the most complex engineering and construction challenges of the Olympic Park big build. When complete the 160 m long column-free and up to 90 m wide roof will rest on two concrete supports at the northern end and a 28 m long and 5 m wide, supporting wall at its southern end.
ConExpo 2011: Volvo's new Tier 4 Interim and Stage IIIB-compliant engines
Helen Wright talks to Volvo's Arvid Rinaldo about the company's new Tier 4 Interim and Stage IIIB-compliant engines, which it is promoting at ConExpo 2011, with the new engines fitted to a range of new construction equipment on display at its stand.
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Te Wero Bridge Animation
Hyder Consulting, Denton Corker Marshall and Kenneth Grubb Associates winning design for Auckland, New Zealands Te Wero Bridge is a twin leaf bascule bridge, with a mast structure that houses counter weights and a control room. The NZ$ 50 million (US$ 35 million) bridge will have a clear opening span of more than 40 m to retain boat access to the Viaduct Harbour. Constructed with a lightweight aluminum deck the design of the counterweight results in very low energy use. The material selection also gives excellent durability and provides a sustainable low maintenance solution. Auckland City Council sees the Te Wero bridge, which will carry cyclists, pedestrians, passenger transport and possibly light rail, as vital to its plans for the future success of the wider waterfront and Central Business District regeneration.
London 2012: Railway depot cleared
A railway depot at the heart of the Olympic Park has been completely cleared to make way for the construction of a new pedestrian land-bridge between the Aquatics Centre and the Olympic Stadium. The huge bridge will be the biggest in the Olympic Park and will be the main gateway for spectators getting to events in 2012. Thorntons Field, a railway depot, also needed to be dismantled to allow access for construction vehicles to get to the stadium island while the Olympic Stadium is being built. The film of Thorntons Field shows the site before dismantling began, and afterwards.