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Construction and COVID-19: rolling news update

KHL journalists are reporting on how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the construction industry worldwide

News

Broshuis suspends production
Manufacturing put on hold due to to Covid-19 at the Broshuis specialized trailer factory in the Netherlands
Manitex addresses COVID-19
Manitex International has provided an update to investors in response to the evolving COVID-19 virus pandemic
Trimble ‘advancing’ machine control
Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 2.0 introduces a host of new features
US unemployment claims break records while construction slows
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work
Sullair names new president & CEO
Charlie Takeuchi takes over for Jack Carlson who retired 31 March
Vertex offers its equipment
Russia-based aerial platform rental company provides 40% of its fleet to help fight COVID-19

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IC50 call for entries

Entry to International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine’s annual IC50 listing, which ranks the world’s largest crane companies, is now open

Electric RT from Dingli

Dingli has launched an electric version of its 22m rough terrain scissor, launched last year

Australian union calls for adherence to safety protocols

Australia’s CFMEU union has called on contractors and builders to follow enhanced health and safety and hygiene practices to combat the spread of coronavirus

New North American structure for Komatsu

New structure aims to strengthen the growth of company-owned distributor branches

Nationwide MEWP lockdown advice

UK-based rental company shows how to shut down and islolate aerial platforms left on site long term

Hannover Messe knocked on to 2021

Huge annual industrial trade show in Germany now postponed for a year due to Coronavirus

GAM at service of critical sectors

Spanish rental company GAM Rental turns focus to serving critical industries

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NDA asks for COVID-19 feedback

US National Demolition Association questionnaire aims to find true impact of Coronavirus on members

Tracked access

From new tracked platforms to the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, ALH reports on the global tracked access market

Richard Vann – Dismantling and rebuilding

Only a few dismantled assets are re-erected. The RVA Group MD has five steps to overcome this

Components: A machine’s DNA

As construction equipment is constantly refined, components are being fine-tuned to boost machine performance and help increase uptime

Feature – Searching for the big break

Breakers are playing an increasing role in more cost-effective, environmentally efficient projects

Utilities: High demand

New construction equipment and technologies in the busy utilities sector, are used to make the job easier

Folding towers: self erection selection

Higher load capacities is the predominant trend among the latest slew of self erectors, writes Christian Shelton

Mobile screening – Digital development

D&Ri rounds up developments and applications for mobile screens on both sides of the Atlantic

Varso Tower: The challenges of high-rise

Construction Europe visited Warsaw, Poland, to see the construction site of the EU’s tallest tower

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Power Sourcing Guide 2019

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Features

Tracked access
From new tracked platforms to the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, ALH reports on the global tracked access market
Richard Vann – Dismantling and rebuilding
Only a few dismantled assets are re-erected. The RVA Group MD has five steps to overcome this
Components: A machine’s DNA
As construction equipment is constantly refined, components are being fine-tuned to boost machine performance and help increase uptime
Feature – Searching for the big break
Breakers are playing an increasing role in more cost-effective, environmentally efficient projects
Utilities: High demand
New construction equipment and technologies in the busy utilities sector, are used to make the job easier
Folding towers: self erection selection
Higher load capacities is the predominant trend among the latest slew of self erectors, writes Christian Shelton

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ConExpo show guide
Take a look at what equipment and technology will be displayed in Las Vegas, US, at Conexpo by the industry’s brightest and best companies
Hannover Messe rescheduled
Major annual German industrial show postponed until July in response to Coronavirus situation
Diesel Progress Awards: judges and categories announced
Conference and awards on 20 October in Chicago, USA, will focus on ’New directions in engines and power’