Initially, electric and now the development of autonomous cars has been a major disrupter for the auto industry, the effects of which we have only just begun to see. Click Here to view full story
Feb
24
Feb
24
1997- South Africa announces that it is building the world’s largest modern day blimp.
Feb
24
New Century Resources has chosen National Pump & Energy (NPE) and Paragon Tailings as its preferred contractors for hydraulic mining services at the Century zinc mine tailings deposit in Queensland. Click here to view full story;
Feb
24
First Solar is set to proceed with development and construction of a 200-MWac photovoltaic solar power plant in Twiggs County, Georgia. Click her etc view full story;
Feb
23
Developing an online presence, and interacting with your customers in the digital realm is where the industry is today. Click here to view full story;
Feb
23
Arco commissioned independent tests of a leather welder’s glove supplied by a competitor. Click here to view full story;
Feb
23
To counter build cost inflation, currently running at between 3% and 4%, Barratt has been looking to increase efficiency and reduce labour requirements through the use of alternative build options such as timber frames, large format blocks and light gauge steel frames. Click here to view full story;
Feb
23
1973- Gold is a record $95/ounce in London.
Feb
23
Wolfgang Geiger, president of All Bahamas Construction (ABC) Co. Ltd., thinks it is a bit too easy to get a contractor license in the Bahamas. That is what makes it important for a developer or owner to know exactly who and what they are hiring for their construction job. ... read more →
Feb
22
1978- the Istiqlal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Asia, opens.